Seravalli: San Jose to buy out Martin Jones, Canucks Jake Virtanen

[sjsharks92]

Cannot wait to watch Jones rebound somewhere, while Hill wets the bed for the Sharks, and we are still a bottom feeder team.

I fully expect this to be the reality. I also expect the 2nd round pick DW inexplicably traded to get Hill will turn into a star player.

 

[sjsharks92]

Must be nice throwing stones from the league basement. Good thing Jonesy didn't have to worry about blowing playoff games the last two seasons, eh?

I like that this will always piss off Vegas fans.

 

[HanSolo]

I like that this will always piss off Vegas fans.

Not as much as you think. San Jose didn't get any further than we did in their cup run and now they're a bottom feeder while we're at least still making it to semifinals.

 

[fasterthanlight]

Ehh Jones used to be good, but he's been the worst regular NHL starter for the past 3 seasons. Shoulda, coulda, woulda, yes, but we did have some good runs, including to the finals. Thanks Martin! Enjoy Europe, or, more realistically, enjoy bouncing back on some team I hate while making league minimum and winning a cup.

 

[TheWayToRefJose]

Not as much as you think. San Jose didn't get any further than we did in their cup run and now they're a bottom feeder while we're at least still making it to semifinals.

And when we’re good again in 5-6 years, you’ll be a bottom feeder or at least on your way there. Tis the circle of life in a salary cap league.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

I like that this will always piss off Vegas fans.

They like to talk but can’t handle a single word back.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Not as much as you think. San Jose didn't get any further than we did in their cup run and now they're a bottom feeder while we're at least still making it to semifinals.

You got your teeth kicked in by the Canadiens for f***s sakes. They were hardly even able to win a game in the final round, yet they outclassed Vegas badly.

 

[Bizzare]

It’s sad ya know the last positive I saw if Jake was him defending his teamates. Ryan Hartman was making dangerous hits in our players one after another l, went after beagle, Sutter, eliass pettersson, tried to concuss him, nailed Sutter from behind. Jake virtanen put him in his place and the dangers hits siezed. St.Louis avoided similar tactic not wanting to wake up Jake and he was also a decent Deterrent against Ryan Reeves who was going after motte rouselle but avoided Jake since they are literally the same size and he can sure as hell fight Reeves. Anyways best of luck to jake.

This post is sarcasm right?

 

[notsocommonsense]

This post is sarcasm right?

Lol, I read that and was wondering if it was satire myself

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

Why do people hate Virtanen so much? Granted I know nothing about him

Think a 'PWF' (using that loosely) with amazing speed that never drives the net, lacks hockey sense (is prone to bad plays at both ends), and worst of all has taken his career/talent for granted.

 

[sjsharks92]

Not as much as you think. San Jose didn't get any further than we did in their cup run and now they're a bottom feeder while we're at least still making it to semifinals.

I know, so the fact it still gets a reaction every single time makes it priceless.

 

[PAZ]

Think this is a pretty big wake up call for Virtanen, and most likely for the best. Wouldn’t be surprised if Virtanen gets his act together with the next team.

Jones is done though, maybe he’ll get a job as a backup at league minimum.

 

[Petey But Really Jim]

There are few things in life that are more frustrating to see than wasted potential.

 

[Nona Di Giuseppe]

Virtanen is my exhibit A when arguing against drafting hometown talent.

1) all the distractions; all their friends and family are here. total focus out the window

2) use the home town thing to attract UFAS. serves zero purpose cept for a headline and it usually get away from BPA

 

[vadim sharifijanov]

Yep, Kassian was always a harder worker and well liked. He had his troubles, but seems to have fixed them. I don't know if Virtanen is capable of understanding the damage he's done to his career. He is just a dumb person

it was rumoured that of all people rookie quinn hughes had to ream him for going to a bar (and getting photographed maskless and indoors) during the leadup to last year’s return to play

 

[PM]

Virtanen had the dishonour to show up out of shape to camp not just once but twice in the same season.

 

[Cancuks]

Benning's probably licking his chops, waiting to sign Jones to backup Demko after he retains on Holtby.

 

[NuxFan09]

Why do people hate Virtanen so much? Granted I know nothing about him

Court of public opinion is popular. We don't even know if he's guilty of the charges. But ya know, social justice reigns supreme.

 

[NuxFan09]

he’s not convicted of anything. Girls never make things up especially when they see dollar signs after banging an elite athlete. I can make up narratives too

This. People are so f***ing stupid.

 

[jonu]

I remember when Bruins fans were angry that they traded away Jones and not Rask..

 

[Halakitlikethat]

What happened to Jones? He was great for San Jose when he got there , especially their cup final run year.

 

[notsocommonsense]

Court of public opinion is popular. We don't even know if he's guilty of the charges. But ya know, social justice reigns supreme.

I agree with you on innocent until proven guilty . . Virtanen’s issues here extend far beyond the sex assault accusation though

 

[NuxFan09]

I agree with you on innocent until proven guilty . . Virtanen’s issues here extend far beyond the sex assault accusation though

Yeah I can see that.

I just don't see why we'd buy out $2.55M Virtanen when there are other better options to buy out. It's nonsensical.

 

[notsocommonsense]

Yeah I can see that.

I just don't see why we'd buy out $2.55M Virtanen when there are other better options to buy out. It's nonsensical.

I think he’s a prime candidate due to his history, his terrible season and the fact that the buyout affects our cap minimally compared to some of the other options

His current PR nightmare is just icing on a really shitty cake

 

[NuxFan09]

I think he’s a prime candidate due to his history, his terrible season and the fact that the buyout affects our cap minimally compared to some of the other options

His current PR nightmare is just icing on a really shitty cake

I confess I have a rudimentary understanding of buyouts in the NHL. So there are specific reasons why it's more beneficial to the team to buyout Virtanen's contract than, say, Beagle's or Eriksson's?