Proposal: Roslovic for Virtanen (Proposal)
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That's not a bust. That's underwhelming and definitely underachieving, but he's still a contributor. A bust would be Reinhart or Yakupov, not even making marginal contributions to an NHL team.
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I'd do this deal from Vancouver's standpoint. Virtanen will be redundant once Podkolzin arrives.
Jake Virtanen is not untouchable, but I'd want more of a return than that. His goal scoring has improved steadily each year, except for the hiccup sophomore year of 10 games. He can be counted on for 15+ goals/year now imo, which is pretty good playing on the 3rd line.
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If virtanen is a bust, then what is roslovic?
They are 1 yr apart and scores about the same.
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Yeah but what difference does that make in their trade value now?
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It probably shouldn't but I think it does. One has under achieved from what was expected of him. A lot of people equate under achievement with lack of effort or low IQ thus making that person less valuable than someone who has achieved the same but with less perceived talent.
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I understand but at the end of the day, I think they have the same value, guys with problems (different problems but still problems). You can probably put Bennett on the same boat.
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Who wants to walk with Elias?
Bennett is more of a bust than Jake. Bennett’s best year was his first and had the exact same stats as Jake did last year 18 & 18. Jake has steadily improved every year.
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I was thinking this exact same offer, I think it makes perfect sense from a Canucks standpoint, can’t speak for the Jets because they seem pretty good down the right side at least in their top 6.
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My point is they’re both not busts. They’re both still contributing to their respective teams.
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Yep... got that right. Bennett is. Plays great in the playoffs when the refs put their whistles in their pockets.. but in the regular season he's ineffective or worse... a liability. To be good Bennett needs to play on the edge.. like Tkachuk. Unfortuately, unlike Tkachuk, he keeps losing sight of that edge and falling off.
He's a bust. I hope he changes this season and proves me wrong.. but I don't think he will.
It's pretty obvious what the Jets get out of it. A heavy winger that can score more goals than a typical third liner. It's honestly not clear yet where Roslovic fits, I'd think the Jets would need to add a 2nd or something here.
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But something I struggled with on this is, exactly how much does Roslovic want? Exactly, what is his issue?
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No idea. Really both Virtanen and Raslovic aren’t difference makers, so it’s just moving around extra bits, right?
Jake needs a change of scenery. He is not surrounded by good people in his hometown.
I think he recognizes that which is why he spent the off season in Kelowna training with Tyler Meyers.
a change of scenery will do him well
Jets would have to add here. JV has speed and size and is good for 15-20 goals on a regular year. If he ever matured and becomes more professional, I wouldn’t be surprised if he had 1 or 2 25-30 goal season if given the opportunity in top 6.
I think he recognizes that which is why he spent the off season in Kelowna training with Tyler Meyers.
a change of scenery will do him well
Jets would have to add here. JV has speed and size and is good for 15-20 goals on a regular year. If he ever matured and becomes more professional, I wouldn’t be surprised if he had 1 or 2 25-30 goal season if given the opportunity in top 6.
