Player Discussion Jake Virtanen (MOD WARNING POST 755)

[Isi]

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[RussianRacket]

Don’t know what ever happened to his physicality. He was a wrecking ball in junior - lit guys up on a consistent basis.

turns out there is a big step between junior hockey and the f***ing NHL whoda thunk it

 

[Fatass]

turns out there is a big step between junior hockey and the f***ing NHL whoda thunk it

Was it Jakes first year he destroyed a Leaf player, but got a penalty, and Willie D chastised him publicly? Jake was physical when he was first in the bigs, but it’s like that part of his game was coached out of him.

 

[clay]

turns out there is a big step between junior hockey and the f***ing NHL whoda thunk it

Sure, but still doesn’t make any sense to me that he went from a Tom Wilson to a Brandon Sutter and completely removed one of the core traits that made him such a high pick.

 

[Bobby9]

Sure, but still doesn’t make any sense to me that he went from a Tom Wilson to a Brandon Sutter and completely removed one of the core traits that made him such a high pick.

A busted up shoulder will do that

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

Don’t know what ever happened to his physicality. He was a wrecking ball in junior - lit guys up on a consistent basis. Took too many notes from his foundational mentor Brandon Sutter perhaps?

Really easy to move guys around when you are in a man's body already and no one can really challenge you.

 

[tantalum]

What situation would that be?

Europe...maybe. But more likely the AHL.

 

[clay]

A busted up shoulder will do that

From his junior days? You'd think at that age he would have fully recovered from that, but I guess you never know.

 

[Fatass]

Imo Jake lacks character. He’s soft, and plays fearful of contact. He doesn’t like to get his nose dirty. Off the ice he doesn’t commit to the sacrifices needed to be a pro.
He appears to be a really good person, but he’s just not nearly tough enough (physically and mentally) to be a successful NHL player, regardless of all his natural gifts.

 

[RobertKron]

Sure, but still doesn’t make any sense to me that he went from a Tom Wilson to a Brandon Sutter and completely removed one of the core traits that made him such a high pick.

It's a lot less fun bullying around the rink when everyone is as strong as you are.

 

[Hollywood Burrows]

A busted up shoulder will do that

what about his other shoulder?

the guy is just not cut out for a "power forward" role. You can see the fear and the doubt in his eyes when he's out there. What do you see in Tom Wilson's eyes? Nothing. He's dead inside. That's why he's effective.

 

[wonton15]

He's done here. Traded by the end of this year.

...I literally say at the end of each of the past few years.

 

[M2Beezy]

I think hes having a bad season

 

[WTG]

I think hes having a bad season

I also believe this

 

[M2Beezy]

I also believe this

Agreed

Bad season is UNDER whelming career

 

[iFan]

Virtanen needs a change, he has no chance here especially given the fan base is already turning on Pettersson and Hughes! Next year I’m guessing many of the posters on here will be selling off Pettersson and Hughes. Part of Vancouver’s issue is coaching, part is the GM, part is the owners and part of our issues is the fans...

 

[hellstick]

I bought so much beer for shotgunning this year, why you got to let my crippling alcohol dependency down, Jake?

 

[Fatass]

Agreed View attachment 394516

Bad season is UNDER whelming career

Is that Jakes cat? Pets are supposed to reflect the look of their owner, right? Fat cat =

 

[M2Beezy]

Is that Jakes cat? Pets are supposed to reflect the look of their owner, right? Fat cat =

I think so, but i cant help but laugh when i see that cat

 

[Fatass]

I think so, but i cant help but laugh when i see that cat

I like fat cats. I’m sure if I got to know Jake I’d like him too.
Just wish Jake would show his claws more, when playing.

 

[VanJack]

He's done here. Traded by the end of this year.

...I literally say at the end of each of the past few years.

Sure, trade the guy if you want. The problem is the guy doing the trading.

I see another Brandon Prust trade.....Zack Kassian and a fifth rounder to Montreal for a guy like Prust who was basically done and complained all the way out of town.

There's not a chance in the world Benning will ever get value back in a trade for Virtanen or anyone else. He's just not competent enough.

 

[Get North]

He can lay people out but he cannot put his head down and dig for pucks successfully. His endurance sucks too, but yea he has a good burst of speed early in his shift. Love his playing style but it is more flash than substance.

 

[Lonny Bohonos]

Virtanen needs a change, he has no chance here especially given the fan base is already turning on Pettersson and Hughes! Next year I’m guessing many of the posters on here will be selling off Pettersson and Hughes. Part of Vancouver’s issue is coaching, part is the GM, part is the owners and part of our issues is the fans...

Jake is underwhelming to put it mildly. Get over it.

 

[Nucker101]

Imagine if Virtanen and Benning are both still Canucks next season

 

[iFan]

Imagine if Virtanen and Benning are both still Canucks next season

I wouldn’t be surprised if Benning is, he seems to do what the owners want without pushing back.