Category: Jake Virtanen
Canucks Draft Misses Since 2015
Olli JuoleviThe Vancouver Canucks have struggled to draft and develop players for a large part of the past nine years. Yes, they have found some key players like Thatcher Demko and…
Read moreCanucks Draft Misses Since 2015
Vancouver CanucksThe Vancouver Canucks have struggled to draft and develop players for a large part of the past seven years. Yes, they have found some key players like Thatcher Demko and…
Read moreEdmonton Oilers release Jake Virtanen from professional tryout
EdmontonThe unrestricted free agent was hoping to earn a spot with the Oilers' talented forward group but had just one assist in six pre-season games.
Read moreEvander Kane back with Oilers, ready to build on last season's success
Joey ChestnutEven Evander Kane was surprised that the Edmonton Oilers found the cap space to re-sign him. But now that he's back in the fold, he's looking forward to building on his
Read moreHolland explains Oilers' decision to sign Virtanen to professional tryout
Ken HollandKen Holland said the were comfortable offering a professional tryout deal despite the forward's recent sexual assault trial. He last played in the NHL with the Canucks in 2021 before he was placed on leave by the team that May when the sexual assault allegations surfaced. "The most important thing...
Read moreKK- Back To Work
Zack KassianIt has been a much longer day/night than expected, but I am home and ready to get to work. Enough doctors, time to think about our game again. Thanks to the Fischler Report at The Hockey News for this and make sure to read the whole article, a lot of bits and pieces around the hockey world....
Read moreWhy are the Oilers willing to take a chance on Jake Virtanen?
Andrew CoglianoAnyone who has been watching Edmonton knows the Oilers are no strangers to taking a risk on a controversial player who has had to deal with legal issues away from the game. But why take the risk with Jake Virtanen when he's been an average NHL player at best and has a history of not being in shape?
Read moreCleared of assault, Virtanen, 26, signs with Oilers
Jake VirtanenWith the regular season on the horizon, the Edmonton Oilers signed veteran Jake Virtanen to a professional tryout agreement on Monday, two months after the former Vancouver Canucks forward was found not guilty of sexual assault.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Islanders, Penguins, Canucks
Jason DemersIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have signed Jake Virtanen and Jason Demers to PTOs. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames have signed Sonny Milano to a PTO. Mathew Barzal…
Read moreOilers Sign Demers, Virtanen to PTOs
Edmonton OilersThe Edmonton Oilers have signed defenseman Jason Demers and forward Jake Virtanen to professional tryout offers with an invitation to training camp.
Read moreOilers sign former Canucks forward Jake Virtanen to PTO
Vancouver CanucksFormer Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen has signed a professional try-out with the Edmonton Oilers.
Read moreFlames News & Rumors: Virtanen, Sutter, Huberdeau & More
Darryl SutterIn this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, there have been whispers that general manager Brad Treliving may look to invite Jake Virtanen to training camp on a professional…
Read moreNHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers Send PTO Offer to Forward
EdmontonThe Edmonton Oilers have been linked to Jake Virtanen. Rumors have been swirling that Edmonton is interested in signing the 2014 first-round pick to a professional tryout (PTO) contract and according to Mark Spector, they have offered Virtanen just that.Yet, Spector also noted that the "feeling is...
Read moreEdmonton Oilers Sign Jason Demers To PTO
Jake VirtanenThe Edmonton Oilers will be bringing some veteran depth to training camp, signing Jason Demers to a professional tryout according to Daniel Nugent-Bowman. The team is also “discussing the idea” of offering Brett Ritchie a PTO, while they are no longer in on Jake Virtanen, according to Nugent-Bowman....
Read moreNHL Rumors: Oilers, Blues, Canadiens, Bruins
David PastrnakIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are waiting on a decision from Is he a shoo-in to join the team or is there more going on there? He writes on Twitter, “my sense is Oilers are waiting on an answer from Virtanen about a PTO offer. Contract Updates for Pastrnak and Swayman is rep...
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