Boeser vs Virtanen - Better Career

[DL44]

Just to gauge where HF Van sits on this one...

Boeser - Virtanen

Which is in for a better career?

Which player do you expect will play more NHL games and score more points in their respective NHL careers...

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[MS]

Boeser is to me a better prospect and will be a better NHL scorer.

Virtanen is a carbon copy of Chris Kreider and projects as a 40-something point middle-6 forward. Boeser looks like a guy who could score 35-40 goals someday with the right center.

 

[VanJack]

Also voted Boeser....what he's already accomplished as an 18-year old has far surpassed Virtanen...plus with his shot already at an NHL-calibre, I could see Boeser getting a lot more pp time.

 

[Ryp37]

Boeser

editing this as I don't want to start this dicussion actually

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Boeser more points. As for which player will have a 'better' career, I'm not sure at this point. The easy answer is Boeser but I think Virtanen will need at least a couple of more years before we get a real handle on the level of player he will be.

 

[rune74]

Boeser more points. As for which player will have a 'better' career, I'm not sure at this point. The easy answer is Boeser but I think Virtanen will need at least a couple of more years before we get a real handle on the level of player he will be.

I agree with this, I like both players...they both play a very different style of game though.

Got to say, I'm not really sure the point of this poll?

 

[Intoewsables]

My money's definitely on Boeser. I really struggle to see Virtanen as much more than a 3rd liner, while Boeser's tracking incredibly well towards being a top-6 guy.

 

[CherryToke]

what is the point of this poll? did you honestly expect this to be close?

 

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

Kreider is a good comparable for Virtanen. So is Dustin Brown.

Boeser? Names like "TJ Oshie" and "Zach Parise" flit through my mind.

 

[coastal_nuck]

Boeser.

I didn't see Virtanen as a good pick when it happened and I don't think it was now. Just imo but he I don't see him as anything more than a role player who contributes modestly to offense on the third line.

 

[Zaddy91]

Thanks for making a win/win thread.

Virtanen has a lot more playmaking potential than hes given credit for. Boesser is playing in the ncaa. Virtanen is a power forward playing at 19

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Both will have a good career with us.
But Boeser will win the Conn Smythe when we win our first cup

 

[M2Beezy]

Boeser AINEC

 

[topched88]

what is the point of this poll? did you honestly expect this to be close?

It should be closer than it is IMO...Big jump to the NHL, even from the AHL. I still agree the money is on boesser but man.... When you watch the playoffs, these types of games.... if virts can ever figure it out he will be a great player to have.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Boeser AINEC

Lol, ok. I'll remember this

 

[jimmythescot]

I agree with this, I like both players...they both play a very different style of game though.

Got to say, I'm not really sure the point of this poll?

Do you not remember the constant Edler vs Bourdon stuff? Some people can't be happy to have more than one intriguing prospect.

 

[Siludin]

My mind says Boeser but my heart says Virtanen.

 

[rune74]

Boeser AINEC

Add this to your sig please.

 

[rune74]

Do you not remember the constant Edler vs Bourdon stuff? Some people can't be happy to have more than one intriguing prospect.

I know, I'm not sure the point.

 

[NoShowWilly]

one was rushed into the nhl and the other is playing collegiate hockey. hard to say.

Boeser looks much better right now but is playing inferior competition. He isn't just going to walk into the nhl either. He is newer, shiny, and really doesn't have any stains yet. we'll see how he progresses when he decides to move up.

 

[Nucker101]

Boeser for me and it wasn't really much of a tough choice. I see JV having a Chris Kreider ceiling and Brock has 25+ NHL goal scorer upside.

 

[lawrence]

don't underestimate someone like Jake Virtanen.

I tell ya right now... would have been huge for Nashville if they had Him instead of Filip Forsberg , or MIke Ribero in the Sharks Series for example. Skill matters, but when its gone, it's totally useless.

Jake Virtanen was drafted for series like against the Sharks. or when the going gets tough and your scorers aren't doing stuff, someone like Virtanen can be useful.

 

[rune74]

don't underestimate someone like Jake Virtanen.

I tell ya right now... would have been huge for Nashville if they had Him instead of Filip Forsberg , or MIke Ribero in the Sharks Series for example. Skill matters, but when its gone, it's totally useless.

Jake Virtanen was drafted for series like against the Sharks. or when the going gets tough and your scorers aren't doing stuff, someone like Virtanen can be useful.

Agree, I'm a bit afraid that our fan base is turning on this player...we seem to do that very quickly with power fwds.

 

[NoShowWilly]

Agree, I'm a bit afraid that our fan base is turning on this player...we seem to do that very quickly with power fwds.

we turn on everyone. it is only a matter of time.

 

[banme*]

Virtanen because