F Jagger Firkus - Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL (2022, 35th, SEA)

[JeffreyLFC]

The type of player that should excite a whole fanbase.

 

[Bubbles]

I'm not a Kraken fan, but I've seen about 30 of his games this year - he's so much fun and so dangerous. Seattle should be able to generate offensively through him without the puck having to come off Dunn's stick. His shot, shot selection and willingness to get to places to use it effectively... it's enviable with someone who went at 35OA.

I think he still needs to gain a lot more strength and put some pounds on him to be not easily pushed off the puck because the NHL is a lot tougher. But his skill and shot are world class. I think the Kraken can be patient with him and let him get stronger in the minors.

 

[Chainshot]

I think he still needs to gain a lot more strength and put some pounds on him to be not easily pushed off the puck because the NHL is a lot tougher. But his skill and shot are world class. I think the Kraken can be patient with him and let him get stronger in the minors.

Yeah, definitely he needs to gain full grown man muscles. They can take time to let him get there. His abilities though, it'll be worth the wait.

 

[Chainshot]

Make it 61...

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Kid's got 60 and leading point getter in the WHL. Where are the Kraken fans to pump his tires?

Small fanbase ..

I am pretty excited about him but still trying to temper my expectations. Kids his size can struggle in the pros. How he performs in Coachella next season should be a good barometer.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Small fanbase ..

I am pretty excited about him but still trying to temper my expectations. Kids his size can struggle in the pros. How he performs in Coachella next season should be a good barometer.

Yeah, it's going to be interesting to see how he(and his body) handles the jump from juniors to the pro level and what he does in CV next season.

 

[majormajor]

Kid's got 60 and leading point getter in the WHL. Where are the Kraken fans to pump his tires?

We'll be there if he pops off in the AHL.

Everyone knew he was going to shred the WHL, including the teams that passed on him in the draft.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

He reminds me of Jordan Weal.

But it was a crime he got snubbed from the World Juniors.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

19 years old

300+ career points for the Moose Jaw, broke a franchise record of points scored in career, single season goal record too,
- almost 50 career play-offs points so far, in just 28 games

he just gotta score many many goals and points in the NHL, he is just too big time player, producer of goals and points

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Also, seems to have a grown a nice play-offs beard (goatee) - at least i thought i saw a red goatee on his face

 

[oldwpgjet]

Asking this on the Firkus is probably a little tilted, but for Moose Jaw fans, who is the better prospect, Firkus or Yager ?

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

19 years old

300+ career points for the Moose Jaw, broke a franchise record of points scored in career, single season goal record too,
- almost 50 career play-offs points so far, in just 28 games

he just gotta score many many goals and points in the NHL, he is just too big time player, producer of goals and points

Most, if not all, of the Kraken fans are pretty excited about seeing him in the AHL next season. However, the concern with him is around his size and how translatable his skills are in the Pros.

Definitely a very exciting player.

 

[My3Sons]

He may not give the Seattle fanbase what they want but if he tries sometimes they’ll get what they need.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

He may not give the Seattle fanbase what they want but if he tries sometimes they’ll get what they need.

I see what you did there. But Rolling Stones aside, right now what we want is pretty much what we need. Ha ha.

 

[My3Sons]

I see what you did there. But Rolling Stones aside, right now what we want is pretty much what we need. Ha ha.

I actually botched it. It should have been he won’t always give the fan base what they want. I forgot the always. In any event. I am really rooting for this kid. Years of bad Stones puns alone make him one of my favorites.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Natural Hat trick for Firkus almost mid-way through the playoff game against Swift Current. This kid excites me, I really hope he can adapt to the pro's and help the Kraken.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

reg+po combined (so far) 70 goals and almost 150 points (145)
not bad

reg+po

17 year old season (his draft year) : 42+50=92
18 year old season (his d+1 year) : 50+59=109
19 year old season (his d+2 year) : 70+75=145
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162 goals, 184 assists, 346 points
767 shots on goal, 40 pp g 28 gw g, almost 10 sh g

It would indeed be a shame if his game wouldn't translate to the NHL
i think it will and he'll have a great NHL career but, one can never be absolutely sure

 

[tomd]

Some players just don't have NHL bodies...Firkus is very light and that reminds me of Tyler Madden who, although a pretty prolific college player, just isn't strong enough to crack the NHL or even be more than an average AHLer. Maybe Firkus has other gifts that will allow him to compensate for his lack of size...next year in the AHL will be an important step for him.