Bur14Kes17 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I was rather confused when I saw this pic pop up of Jake on Twitter today. Maybe it's because this is vancouver and we over analyze everything and it's summer so we need something to complain about or discuss. I've kept reading and hearing all summer long about how Virt has been really putting on the work this offseason and I've seen other recent pics but then this one popped up today man... Is it possibly weight cut time or?... not trying to bash him here I'm stoked on his as a player but.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Biestra Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I think he looks pretty good for a summer training under Kyle Wellwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon.Duck Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Looks fine to me. Have you seen by-fug-lien? As long as he maintains speed, stamina, agility, and can use his mass appropriately to knock people on their rear ends, I'm happy :D Plus...I'm in no place to talk, I'm in way worse shape then that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinceGeorgeGoon Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 If you ask me it wasn't Jake's body that held him back last year. It was his brain. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 The kid has a thick, solid build. You can tell just by looking at his forearms. Endomorph body type. Even if he cuts weight, I doubt his stocky appearance will go away. A guy of his build, at 6'1, can comfortably play at 215-225 ish range. I good example of a similar body/weight stat is Ryan Reaves at only 6'1 but 224 (if not more). Keep in mind throughout a grueling season players tend to lose weight too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 if he can move fast then he'll be murdering people. He could end up being a fast lucic which is just frightening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jay 22 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Did he add new ink? I've seen the one on the inside of the forearm before, but the outside one looks new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I think it was Linden or Benning or someone in management who said that they're keeping a close eye on Virtanen. It's funny though. Virtanen looks pretty "heavy" but yet is probably our fastest skater not named Hansen. And Virtanen isn't some heavy pylon on skates like Lucic. Pretty damn mobile. But seriously though this isn't something to get worried about. He's being watched by management, there's other things to get concerned about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bur14Kes17 Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 5 minutes ago, Blue Jay 22 said: Did he add new ink? I've seen the one on the inside of the forearm before, but the outside one looks new. Ya he posted that new one to Instagram a month or two back. A cancer tribute to a friend of his Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinceGeorgeGoon Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 After further examination it appears he's has a very large lower frame. He does not seem to have excess weight in his face or arms. He isn't "ripped" but without shorts you can't appreciate his legs are massive. As previously stated he's a mesomorph/ endomorph. Low center of gravity + corner weight + meaness = A slice of respect for the Canucks in the dirty areas = time off if your heads down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 11 minutes ago, RRypien37 said: The kid has a thick, solid build. You can tell just by looking at his forearms. Endomorph body type. Even if he cuts weight, I doubt his stocky appearance will go away. A guy of his build, at 6'1, can comfortably play at 215-225 ish range. I good example of a similar body/weight stat is Ryan Reaves at only 6'1 but 224 (if not more). Keep in mind throughout a grueling season players tend to lose weight too. That's what I was going to say. I can see it being difficult for young metabolism to maintain body weight. I'm not worried. After all, he probably just bulked up in the gym a bit more, it isn't like he's fat for Christ's sake. He's powerful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Its the legs that makes it look like he is a bit chub, but this picture was in June before this year's draft. He just got some thick thigh muscles, which is wear he gets all that powerful strides. Also helps his stability when he hits...you rarely see him fall over from a big hit or when he takes one...solid strength Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtieCanuck Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Looks to me like you're looking for things to critique. He looks built to me. Looking forward to him having some more confidence in his game this year and seeing him lay down some nice big (and clean) hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realtor Rod Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 He was at Abbotsford Chrysler last week trading in his Challenger. Dude is solid. That photo does not do justice to his build. I doubt his conditioning is in trouble. He picked up a new SRT8. Here is a photo from the 4th. https://mobile.twitter.com/rugger1307/status/772438254251487233/photo/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Just now, Realtor Rod said: He was at Abbotsford Chrysler last week trading in his Challenger. Dude is solid. That photo does not do justice to his build. I doubt his conditioning is in trouble. He picked up a new SRT8. Here is a photo from the 4th. https://mobile.twitter.com/rugger1307/status/772438254251487233/photo/1 he looks fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davydgoliath Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Living up to the "Big Country" nickname! He's gonna be a beast in the AHL if he ends up there or a big body presence in the top nine if he makes the big team. He's just a thick kid. We need that in a BIG way, pun intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I just don't think skinny jeans are for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davydgoliath Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Just now, riffraff said: I just don't think skinny jeans are for him. Hahaha too true. I guess Beiber was a bad influence on him after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 No worries. If he is out of shape I see some bag skates in his future to get him back in shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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