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This deserves a wider audience. Virtanen's epic hit.


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This is on the Jake Virtanen prospect page but I know there are a lot of people who probably don't visit it regularly so I thought they might be interested.

Hauf 6'-4" and 223 lbs, who had Jake lined up for a trip into next week got a very unpleasant surprise.

Thanks. This kid is going to be a beast.

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Playing in a kid league doesn't mean anything in the NHL

A guy who is 6' 4" and weighs over 220 lbs is the same size no matter what league he is in. Having the strength to hammer a guy that size over the boards DOES translate to the NHL.

That was a big part of the reason Horvat could play in the NHL this year. He has the strength to handle the NHL. Most guys coming out of Junior just aren't strong enough and need a couple of years to add weight and muscle mass.

Virtanen has NHL strength even as an 18-year old, which is great. I still think he probably goes back to Junior next year, but he is an excellent prospect.

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1st time I've seen it as well; jesus christ he's strong....

Ok.... Virtanen - Horvat - Kassian in 2020?

Or if everything falls into place next year:

Sedin - Sedin - Kass

Virtanen - Horvat - Vrbata

Higgins - Bonino - Hansen

Kenins - Mattias - Dorsett

Pretty solid if all goes well (would still have good call up depth on the farm). Nice to add another winger and dman - i.e. trade away some vets (love Burrows but don't see how he fits anymore).

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Bennings pick of Virtanen at #6 last June was controversial among fans who wanted finesse players like Ehlers or Nylander but I really have to ask....

How can any Canuck fan who has watched the Canucks get pushed around for years not like the drafting of a rugged fast power forward from the lower mainland????

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this is the 4th time this was posted.

This is on the Jake Virtanen prospect page but I know there are a lot of people who probably don't visit it regularly so I thought they might be interested.

Hauf 6'-4" and 223 lbs, who had Jake lined up for a trip into next week got a very unpleasant surprise.

First time I've seen it as well, and thanks op thaþ hut was b e a utiful. Virty just sent him flying, and the other guy is huge! Great stuff
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