He said good
- Redmile247

Unless they are Russian... Or Chinese.
- Scooby_Doo

He said good
- Redmile247

good is a relative term. Virtanen is good compared to Magma and Chaput but bad compared to most hockey players. So he is good depending on who you compare him to.

Linden said multiple teams requested a meeting with Green THIS year and he declined. So no, those teams didn't/ haven't gone out and hired more experienced coaches.
- CanuckDon

Yeah last yesr they sure did. Ana went with Carlyle. Cgy went with Gully.

I'll fight you.
- Scooby_Doo

Even mistlestadt (spelling?) Any of the top 4 centers would be awesome
- phyllee

Mittelstadt

And stuff, don't forget the stuff.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Stuff is so (frank)ing important. So underrated.

I'll fight you.
- Scooby_Doo

How can the players get ruined? Please explain this effect and outcome.

Also, you brought up the Oilers. How ruined are their players now? Like I said if he fails later to move the team up in development then that's when they can bring the experienced guy to do it. Who will probably want to be here to give it a try as well.
- Nuck4U

Nuge and Yak are both examples of this. While Draisitl is an example of it being done the right way (sent down when he couldn't handle the NHL pace/workload). Nuge got injured and had a hard time adjusting to the NHL game. Hard to say how much better he could have been, or whether he might still get better. Yak they rushed right in, like JV—he got a fathead after year one. Canucks handled the fathead (and gut) the right way, sending him down whereas Yak is probably ruined. Puuljarvi is another example of a guy not ready, who they haven't rushed. I expect this (much like Draisitl) to pay offf big for them. Most kids cant handle the spotlight at 18-19. Give it to them and it can (frank) them up, end their careers and wreck their confidence

- thundachunk

Vantel and lefty talking rebuild ?

Nuge and Yak are both examples of this. While Draisitl is an example of it being done the right way (sent down when he couldn't handle the NHL pace/workload). Nuge got injured and had a hard time adjusting to the NHL game. Hard to say how much better he could have been, or whether he might still get better. Yak they rushed right in, like JV—he got a fathead after year one. Canucks handled the fathead (and gut) the right way, sending him down whereas Yak is probably ruined. Puuljarvi is another example of a guy not ready, who they haven't rushed. I expect this (much like Draisitl) to pay offf big for them. Most kids cant handle the spotlight at 18-19. Give it to them and it can (frank) them up, end their careers and wreck their confidence
- neem55

Puuljarvi did get rushed......... And then he got traded.......

Vilardi

http://bleacherreport.com...-prospects-in-draft-class



Yup he's my pick at 3. Just watching those highlight clips says it all.
- manvanfan

Statistically he drives offense more than any kid in the draft. big, protects the puck and has the IQ. Love it

"There often isn't much space to be had on the ice, but Vilardi makes his own space due to his power and physicality."

Puuljarvi did get rushed......... And then he got traded.......
- vancity787

Gonna correct myself here. I was thinking of Magnus Paajarvi

good is a relative term. Virtanen is good compared to Magma and Chaput but bad compared to most hockey players. So he is good depending on who you compare him to.
- CanuckDon

I wasn't serious ...but yeah jake will be better than those guys ...I think he will start the year as a Canuck next season too

A playoff game between Nashville and St.Louis, and CBC opening story is about Toronto Blue Jays . No wonder everyone hates that God Damn city and their people.

Puuljarvi did get rushed......... And then he got traded.......
- vancity787

Paajarvi. Different player. Im talking the kid they just drafted.

Edit correct spelling of kid I meant is puljujarvi

Vantel and lefty talking rebuild ?
- Redmile247

- VANTEL

One of them looks drunk too ...coincidence ...I think not

good is a relative term. Virtanen is good compared to Magma and Chaput but bad compared to most hockey players. So he is good depending on who you compare him to.
- CanuckDon

Are you writing JV off at 20? Is he the first to struggle for whatever reason?

His maturity has been a big issue for him to succeed. I think he's getting that turned around.

Though, I do like the maturity of BB. He seems ready but could improve skating. Goldy seems ripe talent wise for next step too. On the fence with his maturity.

Dahlen signed and came here to train. Sounded mature in his interview. That's a good sign. He's played against men and handled that talent wise. See if his game is ready for NA ice. OJ has the right head and attitude to be a pro right now too. They both need to be physically ready and we'll know by camp.

I think they can do it. Between 18-20 growth stops and adding muscle becomes easier. With proper training 4-5 months without games is plenty of time to do it.

Vantel and lefty talking rebuild ?
- Redmile247

Now that's a Anthem

You know you have hit rock bottom when a fan base debates for three days a coach that has never coached a NHL game .

Let's go Pred's! Some reason I've always liked this team. I guess it's just the work helmet mentality they've always had. Subban quietly had his best ever defensive performance in the first round.

You know you have hit rock bottom when a fan base debates for three days a coach that has never coached a NHL game .
- VANTEL

Linden and Benning were so sure, but I liked that it was because watching him work and how he set things up in Utica. Still would have liked to see a more experienced hand come in to guide the kids though.

Let's go Pred's! Some reason I've always liked this team. I guess it's just the work helmet mentality they've always had. Subban quietly had his best ever defensive performance in the first round.
- neem55

As long as they're not those yellow helmets
amirite?