Post-Game Talk: #GAME 26: Canucks 4, Willie D. Kings 2: A win? Gaudette's first?! (Roadtrip 1-2-0)

[Jrtu]

I like how Virtanen is transforming right in front of our eyes

 

[thekernel]

Jakey getting double shifted in Bouchers place? Or am I mistaken

 

[Hyzer]

I like how Virtanen is transforming right in front of our eyes

Having a coach that he knows and that trusts him is a pretty huge confidence booster.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Jakey getting double shifted in Bouchers place? Or am I mistaken

Yes, he deserves it

 

[Get North]

Hutton needs to move the puck faster, he doesn't usually play like this often. He just eats the puck in the corner when they dump it in, waits for a King to pin him and then he tries to make a pass while a King is on him. If he could just turn quicker or move the puck immediately, he would be so much better.

 

[Dr Good Vibes]

Yeah Jake has been coming along very nicely, he had another strong game tonight. He’s becoming a notable forechecker. Also making nice passes.

 

[WTG]

Having a coach that he knows and that trusts him is a pretty huge confidence booster.

Shooting 6% higher than usual is also a huge boost.

Crazy that perception of a player changes so quickly when they nearly double their regular shooting percentage.

 

[Canuckle1970]

Granny is snake-bitten

 

[yvrtojfk]

I still don't like the pick and I never will but what's done is done. I'm happy Virtanen is doing well this season and I hope it continues.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Shooting 6% higher than usual is also a huge boost.

Crazy that perception of a player changes so quickly when they nearly double their regular shooting percentage.

I think he missing the net quite a lot has something to do with his high sht percentage

 

[Hyzer]

Shooting 6% higher than usual is also a huge boost.

Crazy that perception of a player changes so quickly when they nearly double their regular shooting percentage.

I mean, even without the doubled regular shooting percentage, it doesn't excuse the plays and defensive awareness Jake has been displaying this season that has been much improved comparatively to even last year.

Are you saying that Virtanen isn't improved compared to previous years?

 

[Regal]

Shooting 6% higher than usual is also a huge boost.

Crazy that perception of a player changes so quickly when they nearly double their shooting percentage.

But it's not just the goals, he's making a lot more happen on the ice. Also, his shooting percentage was inordinately low so far in his career for a forward. His current percentage might not be sustainable for him (though is pretty average for many), but I wouldn't be surprised if he maintained something above 10 as he improves as a player.

 

[Lemmiwinks]

Shooting 6% higher than usual is also a huge boost.

Crazy that perception of a player changes so quickly when they nearly double their regular shooting percentage.

It's not really about his goal total this year, it's more his overall game. He just looks plain better out there all around.

Not to mention, his career shooting% is so low because he used to take so many low-chance perimeter shots in earlier years.

 

[M2Beezy]

Heading to M2Bs house to party!

Everyones here! @Chairman Maouth @dim jim @Billy Kvcmu @Bad Goalie

EVERYBODY!!!!

 

[cabinessence]

I was sure Canucks would be getting a penalty somehow soon...

 

[docbenton]

I hate Biega the hockey player (not the person) and have for a while. I don't understand those who like him because he skates pretty good. There was that one game where he was pretty good, but 95% of games he can't make any plays and completely saps any transitional momentum the team would otherwise have. I'd take Pouliot over him any day.

With Jake it's a lot about learning to win puck battles. He has a lot of strength, but he was being outmaneuvered too often before. It's easier to make plays when you have the puck...

 

[thekernel]

That's why I'll always prefer Motte to Schaller/Granlund/Eriksson. He used his speed and applied the body to separate the puck from the carrier. If Loui ever finishes a check or generates a turnover I'll eat my hat.

 

[Three On Zero]

RIP

 

[Rowlet]

Motte! finally streak ends

 

[Canuckle1970]

MOTTE !!!!!!!!! Empty net! WOOOOO !!!

 

[CanucksSTM]

Am I the only one who would keep the goalie in the net and let them try to tie it 5v4 ?

I don't get the call by WillieD

 

[Zombotron]

 

[thekernel]

Motte earned it. What a pleasant surprise he's been this year.

 

[Rowlet]

Am I the only one who would keep the goalie in the net and let them try to tie it 5v4 ?

I don't get the call by WillieD

I mean.. statistically speaking it's worth it to play 6v4, not like you get penalized when losing by more

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

So glad he’s the one that ends the streak