I have used the Virtanen hit on Polak, from a couple seasons back, as a measuring stick for suspensions.
Virtanen got 2 games for being a split second late on the hit, very similar to this hit, IMO.
Neither hit deserved a suspension, yet 1 player breaking into league gets suspension, the other doesn't.
I strongly believe that suspension to Virtanen is the reason he is apprehensive on hitting since then.
Zero consistency in this league.
- Reubenkincade

Yeah I remember, that was then this is now, I don't see anything wrong with either hit. There isn't the awareness on the ice by the players now that there was back in the day because they just think the league will protect them.

I have used the Virtanen hit on Polak, from a couple seasons back, as a measuring stick for suspensions.
Virtanen got 2 games for being a splt second late on the hit, very similar to this hit, IMO.
Neither hit deserved a suspension, yet 1 player breaking into league gets suspension, the other doesn't.
I strongly believe that suspensiin to Virtanen is the reason he is apprehensive on hitting since then.
Zero consistency in this league.
- Reubenkincade

Jake came out and said when he came back from Utica , he does not want to be a one dimensional player that is a 3 rd line checker/fighter. He wants to be a top 6 forward . He was showing signs of that towards the end of the year.

He gets called a meathead quite a bit on these boards but when he makes an adjustment to correct his game he gets called out again(not by you). I think he still hits more than anyone on the team but he is more selective now.

Yeah I remember, that was then this is now, I don't see anything wrong with either hit. There isn't the awareness on the ice by the players now that there was back in the day because they just think the league will protect them.
- LeftCoaster

Far too many puck watchers nowadays. Very few players are aware of where the other teams players are.

That's why you make a trade beforehand with Tanev and one of Hutton, Gudbranson, MDZ to open up a spot for him so that he can grow with OJ as our eventual top pair.
- DariusKnight

Mdz and Hutton and edler can go

LHD remaining...

Hanifin
Oj
Pullout
Tryamkin

Keep edler trade pullout

Jake came out and said when he came back from Utica , he does not want to be a one dimensional player that is a 3 rd line checker/fighter. He wants to be a top 6 forward . He was showing signs of that towards the end of the year.

He gets called a meathead quite a bit on these boards but when he makes an adjustment to correct his game he gets called out again(not by you). I think he still hits more than anyone on the team but he is more selective now.
- VANTEL

Agreed.
I am a Jake supporter, but, this is a big year for him to show himself.
He may never be a top line guy, but he very well could be a very versatile player, filling in on any of the top 9, including the checking line, against speedsters like McDavid and Ehlers.

Yeah I remember, that was then this is now, I don't see anything wrong with either hit. There isn't the awareness on the ice by the players now that there was back in the day because they just think the league will protect them.
- LeftCoaster

Major difference, Wilson was still skating when he made the hit and came from the side and slightly behind which is a classic blindside hit that was a charge and was almost a second late. Was it egregious? No, but again he's had a history of these borderline type hits and was suspended already during these playoffs. Virtanen had no history but a message was being sent at the time to players to tone it down to try and prevent injuries especially as the NFL was getting dinged HUGE for concussions in the courts which is why Virtanen got a suspension instead of a fine or warning.

Calgary's first draft pick is 105 . What a mess
- VANTEL

Lol yes ...such a mess ...whatever will they do haha

Agreed.
I am a Jake supporter, but, this is a big year for him to show himself.
He may never be a top line guy, but he very well could be a very versatile player filling ing on any of the top 9, including the checking line against speedsters like McDavid and Ehlers.
- Reubenkincade

I seen about a week ago that he is already training very hard, taking this year seriously.

I think he either comes to camp more mature trying to be a leader for the new guys or it takes him half a year again to figure it out.

I think him and Gaudette can pair up nicely. They need someone better than a Gagner Eriksson or Baertschi though.

#fukcalgary
- LeftCoaster

I still can’t believe you left me all alone after game 7 in 89 .....I was just a kid ...a kid !!

I still can’t believe you left me all alone after game 7 in 89 .....I was just a kid ...a kid !!
- Redmile247

Are you moving to Seattle with your team?

I seen about a week ago that he is already training very hard, taking this year seriously.

I think he either comes to camp more mature trying to be a leader for the new guys or it takes him half a year again to figure it out.

I think him and Gaudette can pair up nicely. They need someone better than a Gagner Eriksson or Baertschi though.
- VANTEL

I thought Gaudette got better every game but I'm not sure he's ready for the NHL yet. Big training camp for him.

I seen about a week ago that he is already training very hard, taking this year seriously.

I think he either comes to camp more mature trying to be a leader for the new guys or it takes him half a year again to figure it out.

I think him and Gaudette can pair up nicely. They need someone better than a Gagner Eriksson or Baertschi though.
- VANTEL

I wouldn't mind seeing him with Goldobin and Gaudette, i think Sutter might also work, as long as they put the puck on Virtanens side and let him go fetch it.😀

I thought Gaudette got better every game but I'm not sure he's ready for the NHL yet. Big training camp for him.
- LeftCoaster

He will play 3C and get 10 G 20 Pts

Are you moving to Seattle with your team?
- LeftCoaster

Are you mad that Seattle already has a better team than yours ?

Are you mad that Seattle already has a better team than yours ?
- Redmile247

They will turn Sam Bennett into a star, not so much with any of the garbage they will be able to claim from Canucks.

They will turn Sam Bennett into a star, not so much with any of the garbage they will be able to claim from Canucks.
- Reubenkincade

Flames (frank)ed with Bennett’s development ...for his sake I hope they trade him somewhere

Are you mad that Seattle already has a better team than yours ?
- Redmile247

Hey if it wasn't for Gaudreau taking lumberjack swings at players with his stick , Calgary would be a forgotten team. I guess bad press is better than no press

He will play 3C and get 10 G 20 Pts
- VANTEL

Guaranteed?

Are you mad that Seattle already has a better team than yours ?
- Redmile247

With a different sweater all can be forgotten

Guaranteed?
- LeftCoaster

Take it to the bank

Leipsic Gaudette Jake

Hey if it wasn't for Gaudreau taking lumberjack swings at players with his stick , Calgary would be a forgotten team. I guess bad press is better than no press
- VANTEL

Lol come on now ....who can forget the Dennis Wideman debacle ...

With a different sweater all can be forgotten
- LeftCoaster

Lol Kesler disagrees

Lol Kesler disagrees
- Redmile247

Kesler would have been a perfect fit in CGY. You guys have a history of trading for big names and have them coming over and doing nada

Lol Kesler disagrees
- Redmile247

I don't mind Kes, he never got under my skin for wanting to leave. If we'd have drafted Pastrnak no one would remember who he was.

#missedopportunity

Kesler would have been a perfect fit in CGY. You guys have a history of trading for big names and have them coming over and doing nada
- VANTEL

Like who lol ???

Olli jokinen ?
Matt stajan ?

Those aren’t big names those are bad trades