Popular Post Art Vandelay Posted April 4, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) I saw this picture on Twitter. I knew he lost weight but holy smokes. I thought this might have been him when he played for utica during the playoffs in 2015, but I don't think he had the arm tattoo then. Great to see him get into shape. Edited April 4, 2017 by Art Vandelay 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Holy. That is quite the transformation! I'm hoping Jake comes into camp (Jake on the right of that pic), and see how he performs at that weight, and shape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 4 hours ago, DownUndaCanuck said: JB cops a lot of heat for some of the moves he's made but since coming in he's identified the team's needs and done the best with what's been available to secure it. Now he's just doing more of the same. I hope we go for a center this draft though. No elite centers but not really any elite defencemen either and we've got potential PPQBs in Stecher, Hutton, Subban and Juolevi. I'd rather let them pan out and go hard for someone like Hirschier this year. I know JB seems high on Mittelstatd but if the opportunity comes I hope he tries to trade up for Hirschier. I think his list has to read Hirschier > Patrick > Mittelstatd = Vilardi > Necas > everyone else My initial thought was Benning drafts a 1C no matter what. On reflection the Canucks will likely be drafting top 5 again next year so Benning could possibly defer the 1C pick to 2018 if he sees a winger that has top potential in 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 1 minute ago, The 5th Line said: That picture is just embarrassing, how does he let himself get that large? Canucks training staff, Trevor Linden, his parents, his friends, some random person who saw him on the streets..why did nobody say "hey Jake you're getting a little pudgy there bud, maybe it's time to tone her down a bit.." I'm glad he's in better shape now but my god man... I'm not a doctor but someone suggested a while ago that he could have loaded up to cut like a body builder. Could be on to something. It takes alot of commitment to lose that weight especially during the grind of a regular season. Makes me think that he didn't just let himself go during the summer. That level of commitment doesn't just happen over night. Just my two cents. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekey Pete Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 19 minutes ago, Art Vandelay said: I saw this picture on Twitter. I knew he lost weight but holy smokes. I thought this might have been him when he played for utica during the playoffs in 2015, but I don't think he had the arm tattoo then. Great to see him get into shape. Looks like a completely different person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilduce39 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 37 minutes ago, Art Vandelay said: I saw this picture on Twitter. I knew he lost weight but holy smokes. I thought this might have been him when he played for utica during the playoffs in 2015, but I don't think he had the arm tattoo then. Great to see him get into shape. Nice to see. Kind of reminds me of the old Sedin pics when they broke into the league compared to later. If he rolls this into a solid offseason he should be in a great position to earn his place at the table next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 10 minutes ago, The Sedge said: Looks like a completely different person I legit felt like this is a doctored photo. Had to convince myself to post this. This shows his level of commitment down there. Or atleast that he can put in the work to make significant strides athletically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekey Pete Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 29 minutes ago, Art Vandelay said: I legit felt like this is a doctored photo. Had to convince myself to post this. This shows his level of commitment down there. Or atleast that he can put in the work to make significant strides athletically. I think the awkward facial expression they captured makes it look a little like a different person too. Really helps to explain why it's taken him such a long time to find his stride this year. If fitness is his biggest hurdle, and he has a strong offseason commitment to staying in shape, we could be looking at a different player come next year's training camp. Jake has enough raw skill to be a good/great player, he just needs to get his head on straight and really put in the work all year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar baby watermelon Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Thats a huge change, good for him, I hope he can still bring the physical style of hockey and his wrist shot looks pretty lethal, as in that goal in the last Utica game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieeater55 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Art Vandelay said: I saw this picture on Twitter. I knew he lost weight but holy smokes. I thought this might have been him when he played for utica during the playoffs in 2015, but I don't think he had the arm tattoo then. Great to see him get into shape. This picture reminds me of this Edited April 4, 2017 by cookieeater55 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putgolzin Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 If memory serves this was early last offseason and by the time he showed up in the background of that 'Canucks welcome Guddy' video he had already cut considerably ... though was still noticeably pudgy this new shot looks like he's been on a tapeworm regimen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 26 minutes ago, nzan said: If memory serves this was early last offseason and by the time he showed up in the background of that 'Canucks welcome Guddy' video he had already cut considerably ... though was still noticeably pudgy this new shot looks like he's been on a tapeworm regimen The Canuck trainers must have taken the summer off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WeneedLumme Posted April 4, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) On April 3, 2017 at 6:19 AM, GoBoGo53 said: I don't understand the need to constantly put down Nylander/Ehlers in order to prop up Virtanen. And I don't understand the need to constantly discuss them in order to put Jake (and JB) down. They were my top 2 choices, but they are not Canucks. This is CDC, not MLDC or JDC. If you want to drool over those players, those other sites would be more appropriate venues. Edited April 4, 2017 by WeneedLumme 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Boudrias said: The Canuck trainers must have taken the summer off. From what I recall, contractually, NHL team trainers are allowed VERY limited access to players in the summer as per the CBA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gaudette Celly Posted April 4, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2017 4 hours ago, Art Vandelay said: Someone get that boy a cheeseburger! 4 hours ago, 73 Percent said: I'm not a doctor but someone suggested a while ago that he could have loaded up to cut like a body builder. Could be on to something. No doubt, if anyone's seen bodybuilders when bulking they can be mistaken for being out-of shape hefties with big guts. That being said, it's not the ideal strength plan for athletes like hockey players. Jake was already pretty strong, but maybe he took the commitment too far in that regard so looking at it positively he may be equally as committed to the new regimen. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 3 minutes ago, Hutton Wink said: Someone get that boy a cheeseburger! No doubt, if anyone's seen bodybuilders when bulking they can be mistaken for being out-of shape hefties with big guts. That being said, it's not the ideal strength plan for athletes like hockey players. Jake was already pretty strong, but maybe he took the commitment too far in that regard so looking at it positively he may be equally as committed to the new regimen. It's interesting his body type allows him to be a variety of player types. With the skill and speed game of today it makes sense for him to be lighter and faster. But if the game shifts back to big and tough in 5 years you know Jake can and the bulk to compete with the Bruisers on a top 9 line. I love that versatility, especially if he can pop 20 goals in the NHL regularly. If the game goes back to big strong tough in 5 years, Nylander and Ehlers might have a more difficult time adjusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 8 minutes ago, Hutton Wink said: Someone get that boy a cheeseburger! No doubt, if anyone's seen bodybuilders when bulking they can be mistaken for being out-of shape hefties with big guts. That being said, it's not the ideal strength plan for athletes like hockey players. Jake was already pretty strong, but maybe he took the commitment too far in that regard so looking at it positively he may be equally as committed to the new regimen. Yeah he looks pretty beefy. Probably chugged about of protein shakes and lifted some iron. I'm glad he has the ability to dedicate himself to make such progress. I hope he makes a big jump this off season and can make a case for himself next season. I think jake is going to surprise a lot of us next season. If his commitment to the weights can be transferred over to commitment to endurance we got ourselves a real gamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Well done, Virtanen. He looks 20 pounds lighter. Looking forward to him back up with the Canucks next season. A far bigger piece than many realize. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMash Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 4 minutes ago, Rush17 said: Yeah he looks pretty beefy. Probably chugged about of protein shakes and lifted some iron. I'm glad he has the ability to dedicate himself to make such progress. I hope he makes a big jump this off season and can make a case for himself next season. I think jake is going to surprise a lot of us next season. If his commitment to the weights can be transferred over to commitment to endurance we got ourselves a real gamer. It definitely looked like a botched bulk - most power-lifters and bodybuilders will mess up their first bulk when they're new to that kind of training and end up with a way higher body-fat percentage than they need. It wouldn't surprise me if Jake's goal was to pile on a lot of strength prior to the season and messed up due to inexperience with that style of training. He's young, and given his age he probably never really trained that way before. When you bulk too much and don't focus on your conditioning at all, your cardio goes to hell too. It would explain why he was having such issues with the pace of the game compared to the end of last season. If you're going to be a low-IQ player like Virtanen, you better make sure you can keep up. I think he'll need more AHL time next season, but I sure hope the team and him reevaluate his training style over the summer. If he can keep his conditioning up, and even improve it, he'll be exciting to watch in camp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I think Jake had the mistaken impression that he had to be the next Todd Bertuzzi and be 230 pounds, hence why he maybe bulked up last summer. That or he was just lazy. Either way, it's clear that he plays MUCH better when he's closer to 210 and should remain that size. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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