doodle sack Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Reading some of scouts report on Virtanen seems he could be a Jarome Iginla type of player. They both have same size speed and decent puck handling skills not to mention they love to shoot. Similar style of play North-South and both play physical so I'm wondering how about Jarome comes in a mentors Virt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaner Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 In the best case scenario, I see Virt as a 2nd line RW, who brings energy, physicality, and 20 goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FijianCanuck Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Next Shawn matthias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I'd rather post in the Virtanen discussion thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Iginla is 39, had a 5 million cap hit, and has 2 goals. Not sure how or why the Canucks make this happen - and don't think Virtanen needs any mentors that aren't already here. Model his game after Iginla? Sure. Great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billabong Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Next Dustin brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xereau Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Raffi Torres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Ceiling is first line power forward... people are panicking too quickly IMO. He's 20 years old... hopefully he grows up this year. Floor is career AHL'er... I'll be happy with 2nd line power forward 50+ points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guntrix Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Raffi Torres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 It's honestly impossible to tell in his current situation. Limited minutes (if any) on a garbage team. He's in a really tough spot developmentally speaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bovechkin Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Can we stop with all this baseless speculation about Virtanen already? You can assert whatever you want, but at this point his potential is completely up in the air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Whatever his ceiling is, one things certain, he's not going to reach it for another 3-4 years. PATIENCE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaku Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Fringe first line forward, more than likely a 20-25 goal 2nd liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Iginla? So his ceiling is a future HHOF? I sure hope so but this team is not developing him properly at the moment to be the next Iginla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 18 minutes ago, xereau said: Raffi Torres. 14 minutes ago, guntrix said: Raffi Torres I've been saying this since he was drafted. A 20-25 goal version of Torres is a fair comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCountry18 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 We're better off bringing Naslund and Bertuzzi back into the fold. Seriously though, ask this again in 2 years. Considering how Willie allocates Jake's ice-time, we won't be able to grasp Virtanen's true potential until Willie is either demoted or fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannydog Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I'm personally hoping Bo's work ethic and off season dedication to constantly improve rubs off on Jake. If so i can see him as an Iginla type player easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four Sport Guru Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 He 'could' be the next Neely or Lindros, but realistically, think Brad Isbister with a little more fire. Possible 20 goal guy. I think he scores 175 goals in his NHL career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Scott Hartnell. 20-25 goal scorer with 1 or 2 30 goal season maybe. Get you 40-50 points a year. I'd be happy with that. Hartnell has had a similar rookie season point total as Virtanen and Hartnell has had consistency issues after a good 2nd year. Same size, Virtanen a faster and better skater. Virtanen will benefit with a good playmaker just like Hartnell had with Giroux. Nothing against Horvat, but I don't think him and jake are a good fit. As well, Virtanen had a 50 goal year in Junior while playing on the left wing. Why not try him out there again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Fool's game with lots of people playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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