Posts About "Jake Virtanen"
Canucks Virtanen Poised for Breakout Season
April 20th, 2018 When the Vancouver Canucks selected Jake Virtanen sixth overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, they had high hopes for the local, New Westminster product, to say the least. However, 'JV' has been subjected to a healthy amount of criticism through his first 140 games with an Orca on his chest — he's only amassed 34 points. With that...
Canucks' Kole Lind Dominated the Canada/Russia Series
November 9th, 2017 After two games in the Canada/Russia series, Kole Lind was one of the best players on the WHL's club, and it has Vancouver Canucks fans buzzing. Out of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Lind is a prospect that has been labelled as an extremely well-rounded hockey player. Jeff Marek of Sportsnet agrees and said, "(Lind) joins the list of...
Canucks Show Promise with Hot Start
November 1st, 2017 The Canucks have stunned almost everyone with their hot start to the season. After 11 games, Vancouver is third in the Pacific Division with six wins. Were it not for the Vegas Golden Knights, the Canucks would likely be the season's surprise package. While much of their success can be attributed to excellent goaltending, the team has...
The Sedins and Jake Virtanen
October 25th, 2017 Drafted sixth overall in the 2014 NHL draft by his hometown Vancouver Canucks, Jake Virtanen is living out a childhood dream. The organization has shown patience with the 21-year-old, and the Canucks' faithful have been anxious to see what he's got. Virtanen is coming off of a very impressive preseason showcase that had him finish...
Lots to Like About Canucks Young Forwards
October 24th, 2017 If you look at the scoring leaders for the Vancouver Canucks so far this season, you are going to see some unfamiliar names. Derek Dorsett is the biggest surprise of them all. Not many expected him to crack the starting lineup, never mind lead the Canucks in scoring. After Dorsett, three of the Canucks most promising players find...
Virtanen Barging His Way onto Canucks Roster
September 19th, 2017 The Vancouver Canucks have faced a lot of questions stemming from the 2014 NHL Entry Draft when they selected Jake Virtanen sixth overall in the first round. Since then, players chosen after Virtanen like the Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander, the Winnipeg Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers and the Detroit Red Wings' Dylan Larkin have established...
