I liked Roussel last year as well, but with the higher skill level on the team this season and next, I don't think you're in as much need of a guy who gets the other team off their game. Better to invest that money in someone who's similar but more of a legitimate face-puncher than poop-disturber.
- YeOldTimer

I think that was supposed to be Ferland

I think that was supposed to be Ferland
- dbot

As John Oliver would say... Moving on.

As John Oliver would say... Moving on.
- YeOldTimer

fer sure.

Any face punchers you have in mind?

I wonder if Tryamkin has been training with any bears in Siberia?

via GIPHY

Thanks Montreal

- bloatedmosquito

Thanks Bro, I needed that after work today....I miss my mosh pit days.

I think Jake has third line skills .

I think if it comes down to choosing between Jake at 2.5 -3 mil or Zack at 1 mil for third line duties then I think they would move Jake and try to get a pick back. I also think Green likes and trusts Lievo more than Jake.
- VANTEL

Dude, how about you settle down you cranky old fuk?

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Tyler Motte is on the ice for warmup. Loui Eriksson is not.

Dude, how about you settle down you cranky old fuk?

- Load Management

Cranky is really under rated.

I have said over and over Canucks have bad contracts. Giving more bad contracts is just as stupid.

Jake is playing fourth line tonight because this is where they have him valued . I agree having so many fourth line contracts at 3 mil per is very stupid .


Reminder Jake is playing fourth line tonight . You want to give him a 3 mil contract.

That is piling on.
- VANTEL

Not commenting on what Virtanen should earn, but I don’t see virtanen as a 4th line player, that to me speaks to the coach and his continued holding back on player development.

Cue Don and belcher.

I thought he didn't know how to adapt?
- belcherbd

True he doesn’t, any other obvious statements

Not commenting on what Virtanen should earn, but I don’t see virtanen as a 4th line player, that to me speaks to the coach and his continued holding back on player development.

Cue Don and belcher.
- Makita

He's on the 4th line tonight, not since the start of the year Logically, where else is he supposed to go tonight? First two lines are set with BB back, the third line had a couple really strong games showing chemistry... soooooooo....?

He's not a 4th line player. This team just has a glut of forwards. Some could see it as a positive they have enough depth to have a guy like Virt on the 4th line for a game

He's on the 4th line tonight, not since the start of the year Logically, where else is he supposed to go tonight? First two lines are set with BB back, the third line had a couple really strong games showing chemistry... soooooooo....?

He's not a 4th line player. This team just has a glut of forwards. Some could see it as a positive they have enough depth to have a guy like Virt on the 4th line for a game
- NewYorkNuck

Not sure if the geniuses on here are aware of the fact that Jake also started on the 4th line last game as well.

He's on the 4th line tonight, not since the start of the year Logically, where else is he supposed to go tonight? First two lines are set with BB back, the third line had a couple really strong games showing chemistry... soooooooo....?

He's not a 4th line player. This team just has a glut of forwards. Some could see it as a positive they have enough depth to have a guy like Virt on the 4th line for a game
- NewYorkNuck

Didn't Jake start on the 4 th last game and the game before also?

I think with a healthy lineup Jake will struggle to find a spot. Even more so when Pod is here.

I think multiple times he has played on the 4 th this year. I am not positive but I think so.

I think with a healthy top 6 and less time in the top 6 he wont be a 20 goal guy

Lets see him beat out Roussel Zac and Lievo for a spot on the third line.

Not sure if the geniuses on here are aware of the fact that Jake also started on the 4th line last game as well.
- Reubenkincade

It’s almost as if how well he’s playing dictates how much he plays

Not commenting on what Virtanen should earn, but I don’t see virtanen as a 4th line player, that to me speaks to the coach and his continued holding back on player development.

Cue Don and belcher.
- Makita

I support this message that the coach doesn't allow players to play to their strengths.

He's on the 4th line tonight, not since the start of the year Logically, where else is he supposed to go tonight? First two lines are set with BB back, the third line had a couple really strong games showing chemistry... soooooooo....?

He's not a 4th line player. This team just has a glut of forwards. Some could see it as a positive they have enough depth to have a guy like Virt on the 4th line for a game
- NewYorkNuck

Greener gave Jakey a vote of confidence the other day saying he's played well and can help any line he's on. Watch him elevate Sutter's play with another good coaching decision.

Cranky is really under rated.
- VANTEL

Save some of that fire for the game. Don't blow it all it the warm-up.

Didn't Jake start on the 4 th last game and the game before also?

I think with a healthy lineup Jake will struggle to find a spot. Even more so when Pod is here.

I think multiple times he has played on the 4 th this year. I am not positive but I think so.

I think with a healthy top 6 and less time in the top 6 he wont be a 20 goal guy

Lets see him beat out Roussel Zac and Lievo for a spot on the third line.
- VANTEL

I could see him beat out all 3, I certainly don’t see the love for Leivo, Roussel isn’t as talented and McEwen might be the only real competition....might.

He's on the 4th line tonight, not since the start of the year Logically, where else is he supposed to go tonight? First two lines are set with BB back, the third line had a couple really strong games showing chemistry... soooooooo....?

He's not a 4th line player. This team just has a glut of forwards. Some could see it as a positive they have enough depth to have a guy like Virt on the 4th line for a game
- NewYorkNuck

Trade a forward for a defencemen next season.

If you look around the league there arn't many 3C hitting 40+ points - even less doing it in their 2nd year at 12 mins TOI. 2mil for a guy that's developing in the right direction is worth 2mil any day. I'd much rather lock that up than go UFA hunting.
- Brooks_Light

Pageau was playing top line minutes and has 10 more pts in like 10 more games and he got a huge deal. Theres at least a comaprable ufa. Thank goodness AG has no arb rights and is restricted. 1.5.to 2 if you go longer

Greener gave Jakey a vote of confidence the other day saying he's played well and can help any line he's on. Watch him elevate Sutter's play with another good coaching decision.
- belcherbd

Thanks Nucker...

I don't know where the 4th line designation comes from , tonight I wouldn't be surprised to see Sutter/Motte/JV have more minutes

I could see him beat out all 3, I certainly don’t see the love for Leivo, Roussel isn’t as talented and McEwen might be the only real competition....might.
- Makita

You would think that is true (not being sarcastic) but history on this team Jake is the one that is usually the Plan B

I don't know where the 4th line designation comes from , tonight I wouldn't be surprised to see Sutter/Motte/JV have more minutes
- onesmallleap

Why? One out of three can produce. No thanks.

I could see him beat out all 3, I certainly don’t see the love for Leivo, Roussel isn’t as talented and McEwen might be the only real competition....might.
- Makita

Leivo is just a better pro than Jake, at least from what I can tell. He gets the message, plays the system, and puts in the effort on both sides of the puck. Jake has the potential to be (and at times has been) more impactful, just hasn't put it together consistently. This last stretch of games is very encouraging for him, hopefully JTM is getting through.