Jake Virtanen of the Vancouver Canucks is headed for arbitration to try to earn a big payday.
After a very disappointing performance in the 2020 NHL Playoffs, many fans of Virtanen and the Canucks figured he had played his final game in green and blue colours. However, despite only scoring two goals and adding one assist through 16 playoff games, the restricted free agent was eventually qualified by general manager Jim Benning.
It seemed like a bit of a head-scratcher to the majority of Canucks Nation. Virtanen has been given every opportunity over the last six years to live up to expectations and for the most part, he’s been very up and down in that regard.