Confirmed with Link: Vancouver Canucks Draft Jake Virtanen "The Rifleman"
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I like the pick. Not the sexiest. But IMO will be a good player for a long time, and a fan favorite.
I see him having a (upside) career not unlike Ryan Smyth. Heart, hustle and tenacity, and a better shot than Smyth, who was known more for garbage goals.
Just hope he rehabs that shoulder properly.
I see him having a (upside) career not unlike Ryan Smyth. Heart, hustle and tenacity, and a better shot than Smyth, who was known more for garbage goals.
Just hope he rehabs that shoulder properly.
I'm gutted that we didn't get Reinhart or Bennett and a little disappointed we didn't take Nylander or Ehlers but I think JV is a good pick, next year will be very interesting to see how well he can bounce back after the surgery etc. We really need players who can make a difference as soon as possible.
This is the silver lining for me. Can't deny his goal production at that age - especially considering how many goals came 5 on 5.
Wouldn't have been my pick, but we're a long ways from calling it a disappointment.
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Would've rather take a chance on ehlers but can't really complain.
Canucks should've sucked just a bit more last year
Canucks should've sucked just a bit more last year
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To me he's like a Mason Raymond that doesn't fall down, runs over dmen instead of being cut off, has a better shot, and is bigger and more physical.
He's like a super Raymond.
He's like a super Raymond.
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I never said that was the only reason why, it's just a factor that shouldn't have played into it when there were better picks available. Figured that was pretty easy to understand...guess not.
SaucyNavel
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So.....nothing like Raymond other than being a dude
Mason Raymond? Did Virtanen not rate as one of the toughest in the draft?
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Well, that's a matter of opinion. They are different types of players.
What about this ego-maniac Ho-sang. Should they take him if he is there at 24? We need a replacement for Kesler's ego.
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Pretty happy with the pick...I was hoping for Ritchie as I think he's more likely to be a top line player while Virtanen I see as more of a second line complementary scorer athough a very good one.I do think that he'll be an impact player and definitely fits into JBs vision of a fast,quick strike team so I guess they figured he'd be the best fit.I hope he does,Jake seems like a great kid and was super pumped to get drafted by his hometown team so there's a bit of an extra incentive for him.
Crap,I see Anahiem just took Ritchie with the 10th pick...now that they have Kesler and Ritchie,they be even more of a pain to play against.I hope this does'nt come back to bite us bad...
Crap,I see Anahiem just took Ritchie with the 10th pick...now that they have Kesler and Ritchie,they be even more of a pain to play against.I hope this does'nt come back to bite us bad...
We have to look at it this way guys. Between Nylander/Ehkers/Virtanen they all have positives and negatives. Let's not crap all over JV because he's not as offensive. He provides as much or more speed then Nylander/Ehlers, has as good of shot OR BETTER then Nylander, and he's a physical stud. What JV lacks compared to the others, he makes up with his goal scoring, physical play, speed etc.
I fully expect a James Neal/Nash/Benn type mashup. Speed, size, drive, shot. Love it.
I fully expect a James Neal/Nash/Benn type mashup. Speed, size, drive, shot. Love it.
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