Agree, the pick didn't seem out of place to me. Still not that upset about it. I like Virt and have no problem with canucks keeping him.

But I understand the perspective that Virt has some value and could be used to find a solution for a more pressing roster issue.
- bloatedmosquito

I too like Jake 👍

i have to disagree. as bloated pointed out, it doesn't have to be an either/or proposition.

while, the rumours have been ripe that FA wanted JV, the pick did fit an organizational need. specifically, a power forward with size and skill.

i go back to benning's initial, "meat and potatoes," statement. that was a signal that the team wanted to add toughness, grit and size. those elements were seen as lacking or put another way a player with jake's profile fit an organizational need.
- RealityChecker

Agree. That's my perspective. Just don't pay him $2M+ per (yet) and I'll be fine.

Good morning!

New blog is up, with Mikey DiPietro's season ending on the sidelines after a loss for Ottawa on Sunday, while the Vancouver Giants remain alive in the WHL Final. Plus, a look back at Brendan Gaunce's career as the Canucks decline to issue him a qualifying offer and all the latest from Slovakia at the World Championship.

I too like Jake 👍
- Nighthawk

Same, I think his style will be good in the playoffs. Players like him tend to do well when things get tighter. IF we make a couple smart moves I think we will be in the thick of playoff hunt right until the end next season, and possibly a playoff team after that.

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Agree. That's my perspective. Just don't pay him $2M+ per (yet) and I'll be fine.
- bloatedmosquito

Min raise is coming

Just for Vancouver, we don't deserve to have good local home grown talent.
- Codes1087

Well that's a depressing thought Codes. Christ. I though Marwood, ASL, and I were the mope triplets.

Why aren’t we talking about Gaunce?
- thundachunk

who? gones?

who? gones?
- RealityChecker

I caught a case of the Gaunce once. Itchy as hell.

I caught a case of the Gaunce once. Itchy as hell.
- bloatedmosquito

an itchy gaunce?

i have to disagree. as bloated pointed out, it doesn't have to be an either/or proposition.

while, the rumours have been ripe that FA wanted JV, the pick did fit an organizational need. specifically, a power forward with size and skill.

i go back to benning's initial, "meat and potatoes," statement. that was a signal that the team wanted to add toughness, grit and size. those elements were seen as lacking or put another way a player with jake's profile fit an organizational need.
- RealityChecker

Difference of opinion I guess. Even Central scouting had JV ranked 6th OA at the end of April in 2014. Not much more BPA I'm sure it could get.

But I also understand the meat and potatoes thinking of Benning at the time.

But like bloated claimed it can be a bit of both worlds.

People keep worrying about Pettersson & Hughes but from what I’ve seen of them, they’re both competitors/warriors. Their statures won’t have any bearing on their PO performances when we get there.
- DrChristianTroy

I think Bo will also be a playoff warrior