BureMostExciting Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 What the heck is up with Jake Virtanen? In 47 games played in Utica, he has 6 goals, 6 assists, has a shooting percentage of 5.7% and is a - 9 (3rd worst on the team). This guys attitude must be at a very low ebb, as it appears he has not gotten over the disappointment of being sent down early in the season and is not doing what he has to do to get back to 'the dance'. To me, this is very bad news for his future with this organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckNORRIS4Cup Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 The only thing I'll say is, I do know it does take Power Forwards more time to develop normally, and just hope that's the only reason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I'm gonna be "that guy" today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
189lb enforcers? Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Calling Elvis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantomex Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 5 minutes ago, BureMostExciting said: What the heck is up with Jake Virtanen? In 47 games played in Utica, he has 6 goals, 6 assists, has a shooting percentage of 5.7% and is a - 9 (3rd worst on the team). This guys attitude must be at a very low ebb, as it appears he has not gotten over the disappointment of being sent down early in the season and is not doing what he has to do to get back to 'the dance'. To me, this is very bad news for his future with this organization. Maybe head over to Jake Virtanen thread... There have been some updates on his play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantomex Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 1 minute ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: I'm gonna be "that guy" today Ha! Beat me to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 According to our Utica based board members Jake is working hard and buying in to what is being asked of him. Stats are a relatively poor way of evaluating a prospect's mental progression, especially on a middle of the pack team like Utica has been this season. I mean they're in the bottom 1/3 for team scoring, and even though the team exists replace Canucks players who go down, our injuries haven't really helped them ice a consistent roster this season. Not that that's anything new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordstanley2019 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 He's playing fine, he has weak offensive linemates. He carries his line in my opinion but the team is weak. He's been playing better of late. Dw he'll still be a 1-3 line RW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-23 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 It's not all about goals, assists, stats etc. I've heard he has been playing excellent recently, and working hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-23 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Give Jake some time and he will turn into a great player! I would say another season in Utica and he will be ready to come back to the big leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Drakrami Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 4 minutes ago, lordstanley2019 said: He's playing fine, he has weak offensive linemates. He carries his line in my opinion but the team is weak. He's been playing better of late. Dw he'll still be a 1-3 line RW rofl. there is an excuse for everything, seriously. It is only bound by your imagination; or ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BureMostExciting Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Thanks to you all for your comments, and also the link to the JV thread. I was just asking, because my son asked me all the time - "where's Jake? What's up with Jake? I want to see him back in a Canucks unifform!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-23 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 4 minutes ago, Green Building said: According to our Utica based board members Jake is working hard and buying in to what is being asked of him. Stats are a relatively poor way of evaluating a prospect's mental progression, especially on a middle of the pack team like Utica has been this season. I mean they're in the bottom 1/3 for team scoring, and even though the team exists replace Canucks players who go down, our injuries haven't really helped them ice a consistent roster this season. Not that that's anything new. Agreed, there is way more a player can bring besides goals and assists. Look at Bo, he can kill penalties, win faceoffs and wins puck battles. Jake can contribute to this team in many ways, like being physical and throwing hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeneedLumme Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 OP, if you were to go read the Virtanen thread and the Utica Comets threads, you would have your questions answered and you wouldn't need to sound like an ignorant troll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BureMostExciting Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 I just think that if he can get his head straight, and truly understand what 'his skills' can be brought to the Canucks table, he'll be a real asset. The Canucks are sorely missing 'toughness' this season and if Jake can get the 'right attitude' to merge with his skill, his bodychecking could really help this rather soft team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 3 minutes ago, Drakrami said: rofl. there is an excuse for everything, seriously. It is only bound by your imagination; or ignorance. I'm so glad you posted here because I just read through the Shink-Granlund trade thread and man do you look stupid in there. Like really, really dumb. I can't believe you even have the gonads to post here anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BureMostExciting Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 1 minute ago, WeneedLumme said: OP, if you were to go read the Virtanen thread and the Utica Comets threads, you would have your questions answered and you wouldn't need to sound like an ignorant troll. Thanks for that. Not required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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