Jake Virtanen Is Done In Vancouver

Jake Virtanen is set to become a UFA at the end of the playoffs. He has played for the Vancouver Canucks since being drafted in 2014, but it appears the team is not interested in keeping him around.

Virtanen is not living up to the expectations of a 6th overall draft pick. He was having a career high season with 18 goals and 36 points, which is certainly underwhelming. His annual cap hit is currently $1.25 million, but he will be expecting a pay increase on his next contract. It is unclear how much his next contract will be worth, but we know it will not be with the Canucks.

"I just get the feeling they're done with Jake. This is his 1st opportunity to play in a postseason, and this happens. Travis Green has seen Virtanen since 2014, he doesn't believe in him. He's seen his act. Are they going to commit to him? No way"@DonTaylor5 @DonnieandTheMoj pic.twitter.com/DJ99yqFPdu
— TSN Radio Vancouver (@TSN1040) July 30, 2020