Disappointed EP40
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- Jan 13, 2015
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Nucks fan,
The down low on virtanen.
Positives:
Skates extremely fast in a straight line.
Made major improvements on systematic play this year, mainly forecheck, marking his defensive check. Cycling, puck possession. Has also fixed his training schedule ( dedicated, no longer fat and lazy)
Plays hard and usually makes some big hits.
Agitates and gets below opponents skin but doesnt usually take bad penalties.
Negatives:
Dumb as a rock. Does not possess any offensive IQ besides standard plays.
Hard but very inaccurate shot.
Often takes low percentage shots.
Has recently struggled and coasting abit in d zone.
Bad passer
Overall, i expect virtanen to be a perennial 35 point 3rd line player with peak 50 point seasons. I just dont see enough offensive upside to justify a top 6 role. IQ cant be taught. However, still a very impactful player, makes hits, has improved massively on d zone play. Very fast.
The only offer in this thread i would consider is the zadorov one. Maybe jones with a small add. Personally i would rather keep him or package him with something else to acquire a legit 2nd pairing D
Pretty accurate.
His patented move: semi-beating D with his speed on the outside, cruising around the net to the far face off dot, low percentage shot