canuck2288 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Way to get the coach's support by going over his head to the GM who does he think he is? He has accomplished NOTHING as a pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 5 minutes ago, luckylager said: Pretty sure I've seen him with a colander on his head. In pasta we trust Helps to deal with 'the strain'. Team's 5-4-1 in games that I donned the colander! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 1 minute ago, Nuxfanabroad said: Helps to deal with 'the strain'. Team's 5-4-1 in games that I donned the colander! Wow, that's a pretty even record on colander duty. Must have something to do with equality.. how novel! FSM loves us all, he boiled for our sins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSwede Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Always puzzles me how some posters seem to want Virtanen to fail, or the management team for that matter as well. He's 20 years old.. patience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 4 minutes ago, canuck2288 said: Way to get the coach's support by going over his head to the GM who does he think he is? He has accomplished NOTHING as a pro haha, I thought of that too, he actually called the GM to talk about his role? That's like some extra in a movie that calls the director at home to talk about how he should play the part of "person in crowd". He not only hasn't accomplished anything as a pro, but he's done nothing in Utica yet either. (2 assists in 8 games so far) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Just now, DeltaSwede said: He's 20 years old.. patience So much this. I wish we could just erase him from everyone's memory for the next 2-3 years so I don't have to read the constant whining of how much of a bust he is, how we 'ruined him' etc, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSwede Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 12 minutes ago, canuck2288 said: Way to get the coach's support by going over his head to the GM who does he think he is? He has accomplished NOTHING as a pro 4 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: haha, I thought of that too, he actually called the GM to talk about his role? That's like some extra in a movie that calls the director at home to talk about how he should play the part of "person in crowd". He not only hasn't accomplished anything as a pro, but he's done nothing in Utica yet either. (2 assists in 8 games so far) ...I'm pretty sure he called to explain/apologize for the comments he made regarding him being sent up and down.. possibly talk about the Canucks plan for him moving forward.. seems like Jim Benning would be the right man to call.. Seems to me it is a positive thing that Jake acknowledged that he needed to clear things up with management. When are we going to get the pitchforks out again? Can we crucify somebody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 7 minutes ago, luckylager said: Wow, that's a pretty even record on colander duty. Must have something to do with equality.. how novel! FSM loves us all, he boiled for our sins. My love & commitment to FSM is tender, but firm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I think the issue is that Jake was drafted 6th overall so there are high expectations with him. Players drafted after him are on their NHL teams and contributing. Jake is struggling and reluctantly on the farm team. As fans it's understandable to comment on his development, or lack thereof. It'll take time, which is fine, but we are watching Jake. 6th overall man, get it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 5 minutes ago, Nuxfanabroad said: My love & commitment to FSM is tender, but firm. Ha, mine's a bit under al dente, because life is tough, but sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squamfan Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/jake.virtanen.5?hc_ref=SEARCH just looks like a normal kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I take this all as a positive. Virtanen clearly desires to have open communication with Benning, and he wouldn't do so if he truly felt all hope was lost. As well, the only reason he has Benning's number (we presume) is because Benning wants open communication himself from his players. All good stuff. Jake has to realize that he needs to contribute. What I've seen from him is a lack of scoring, a lack of hockey IQ (which may never come), and seemingly uninspired play much of the time. I maintain he has all the tools to be a really good player in this league, but need needs to grow up and needs to put in the effort required to get results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 This article says it all. Benning realizes Jake is a good kid but he's an immature 20 year old. Riding the bus and having Green in his grill 24/7 will whip him into shape. This kid will be a very good player when he's 22-23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Benning never struck me as the religious type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekey Pete Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 38 minutes ago, canuck2288 said: Way to get the coach's support by going over his head to the GM who does he think he is? He has accomplished NOTHING as a pro Was waiting for someone to try and put a negative spin on this. Sounds to me like Jake realized he may have misspoken in the interview and was trying to clear things up. That's what adults do. Also, this has nothing to do with the coach at all. Put aside your blind hatred for the kid for a second. edit: before you come back with "jake said blah blah about stuff" what I mean is that he called Jim to clear things up, not to trash his coach. No one went over anyone's head. For all you know he could have called Willie as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky mitts Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 2 hours ago, OwnGoal said: I Benning heading home from Church, sees Virtanen is calling and thinks " I didn’t know whether I should take the call or not that made me laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky mitts Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 2 hours ago, OwnGoal said: I Benning heading home from Church, sees Virtanen is calling and thinks " I didn’t know whether I should take the call or not dbl post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeBee51 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 47 minutes ago, canuck2288 said: Way to get the coach's support by going over his head to the GM who does he think he is? He has accomplished NOTHING as a pro Willie is not his coach anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck2288 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 28 minutes ago, The Sedge said: Was waiting for someone to try and put a negative spin on this. Sounds to me like Jake realized he may have misspoken in the interview and was trying to clear things up. That's what adults do. Also, this has nothing to do with the coach at all. Put aside your blind hatred for the kid for a second. edit: before you come back with "jake said blah blah about stuff" what I mean is that he called Jim to clear things up, not to trash his coach. No one went over anyone's head. For all you know he could have called Willie as well. Amazing how people are so sensitive to anyone questioning poor little Jake. There was a day in the NHL when a rookie or even sophomore could speak to nobody until they EARNED the right. Lots of people assuming lots of thinks so let's stick to the facts shall we? Fact 1) he has run his mouth over playing line mates and times 2) he threw the team management under the bus with his "I didn't have anything to pick up" comment 3) he was an embarrassment at the World Juniors 4) he has been useless in the games he as appeared in as a Canuck and as a Comet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 30 minutes ago, Junkyard Dog said: Benning never struck me as the religious type. I always use "going to church" as slang for smoking a fatty.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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