[Rumour] Oilers, and only the Oilers, are the finalist for Virtanen

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Odd that Marc Spector knocked virtanens hockey ability but was neutral even defensive of the personal side. If he nets one goal watch the scribes talk themselves into being big fans. It doesn't take much there

[topfiverecords]

Good odds he gets a one year league minimum deal out of camp, is the preseason scoring leader, then ends the year with just 3 goals and 5 assists.

[GioforPM]

I hope he plays with McDavid all preseason and they sign him for $2M, and have to move better players to do it. Then he craps the bed.

[FlamesAreOne]

You can't make this stuff up.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Good odds he gets a one year league minimum deal out of camp, is the preseason scoring leader, then ends the year with just 3 goals and 5 assists.

Exactly. It's like a script they follow.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Good odds he gets a one year league minimum deal out of camp, is the preseason scoring leader, then ends the year with just 3 goals and 5 assists.

Oh, and I forgot to add. Jake Virtanen is No Good.

[Monahammer]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Good odds he gets a one year league minimum deal out of camp, is the preseason scoring leader, then ends the year with just 3 goals and 5 assists.

I have this exact curve in mind, with the added ripple of the Oil jettisoning Puljujarvi for nothing to make the salary requirement necessary to sign him. Meanwhile, JP continues proper development on a real NHL club.

[JohnnyB]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I hope the Oilers sign him and the Dome can get a good "no means no" chant going.

"I really learned a lot about myself"

"What did you learn about yourself?"

"I learned a lot about myself"

Very persuasive...

[Mazrim]

Can't wait for a patented McDavid "it is what it is" response when asked about this.

[Heavy Jack]

It looks like he just cleaned up at a thrift store that was blowing out their ‘official’ oilers gear lol.

[CF84]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I hope the Oilers sign him and the Dome can get a good "no means no" chant going.

Oof...That was a tough one to watch.

[FlamesAddiction]

I don't know if it is funny, sad, or both that Virtanen said the Oilers were talking to him even before the verdict of the trial.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I don't know if it is funny, sad, or both that Virtanen said the Oilers were talking to him even before the verdict of the trial.

It proves they don't care one way or another

[Flames_Gimp]

what's wrong with him? name sounds familiar is there a good player with similiar name? if the rumor is true, the gms must have a reason for pursuing him. The comments sound like he's a terrible player, i don't get why brad would want him.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Flames_Gimp

what's wrong with him? name sounds familiar is there a good player with similiar name? if the rumor is true, the gms must have a reason for pursuing him. The comments sound like he's a terrible player, i don't get why brad would want him.

Wrong thread?

[dustygoon]

What a joke of an organization. Even the no-good fans are embarrassed.

Tone Deaf GM that continues to bring aboard terrible personalities and give unneeded credence to the "old boys club" moniker.

Sophomoric PR crew that tries to hide it with Demers PTO?!! BWWWAHAHAHAHA.

And they can't prep the guy for some Q&A? Repeating "I learned a lot about myself" might actually work on the droids Deadmonton has for media. McBot as captain will come out to say some derpie stuff in a week or two.

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by dustygoon

What a joke of an organization. Even the no-good fans are embarrassed.

Tone Deaf GM that continues to bring aboard terrible personalities and give unneeded credence to the "old boys club" moniker.

Assuming you are referring to Kane.

22g in 43gp isn't too shabby for a $750k contract.

[bigpete]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

On the payroll or PTO:

Smith (D bag/bad teammate)
Neal (bad off ice/no good on ice/dick)
Draisaitl (pissy)
Nurse (punches teammates)
Kane (you name it)
Virtanen (lazy/bad rep)

led by a lunkhead diver who can't even bring himself to level mild criticism at Hockey Canada

Don't forget their slimy pedo creep of an owner.

[Buzzard]

Originally Posted by CF84

Oof...That was a tough one to watch.

Agreed. Lots of verbal diarrhea and mental constipation.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Buzzard

Agreed. Lots of verbal diarrhea and mental constipation.

For some reasons I couldn't stop laughing after I read this.