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PHILADELPHIA -- Too worried about his own draft night, Jake Virtanen didnt hear about his hometown Vancouver Canucks trading Ryan Kesler until late Friday. Robin Lopez Jersey . Of course he paid attention when he saw the Canucks kept the No. 6 pick. "I just tried to shake it off and try not to worry about it," Virtanen said. The next player up after the consensus top five of Aaron Ekblad, Sam Reinhart, Leon Draisaitl, Sam Bennett and Michael Dal Colle, Virtanen got his "dream come true" when the Canucks used that sixth overall pick on him. "Its pretty surreal for me," the six-foot left-winger said. "Still trying to soak it in. Its an amazing feeling." Virtanen, a native of Abbotsford, B.C., becomes yet another piece of the Trevor Linden/Jim Benning retooling project on the day Kesler was sent to the Anaheim Ducks and defenceman Jason Garrison to the Tampa Bay Lightning. So does Sault Ste. Marie centre Jared McCann, taken with the No. 24 pick the Canucks got as part of the Kesler deal. Unlike centre Nick Bonino and defenceman Luca Sbisa, whom the Canucks got from Anaheim, and Derek Dorsett, acquired from the New York Rangers for a third-round pick, Virtanen seems like a long-term project. Not only could he probably use some more time with the WHLs Calgary Hitmen, but he had shoulder surgery in May and is targeting mid-October to be cleared to take contact. "If its not mid-October, I think I just want to be 100 per cent healthy," Virtanen said. "Im not going to rush anything. I just want to be healthy and be able to play my best game." Virtanen, a power forward who NHL Central Scoutings Peter Sullivan compares to Jarome Iginla, showed some of his best hockey this past season as a point-a-game player. He was also tied as Canadas leading scorer at the world under-18 championship. All that didnt mean Virtanen went into draft day relaxed and confident. He tossed and turned Thursday night worrying. Virtanen wondered if the shoulder injury would cause him to drop a few spots, but he hoped it wouldnt a big deal. Still, he was anxious about where hed get taken. "I kind of just sat at the hotel just sweating," Virtanen said. "The day was pretty crazy." Not just for him but the Canucks organization given the flurry of trades. Vancouver wrapped up its haul for Kesler by taking McCann, ranked 10th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, with the 24th pick. McCann, a native of Stratford, Ont., had 62 points in 64 games last season and is considered a gifted playmaker. Lucius Allen Jersey . Griffin scored 13 of his 31 points in the final 7:05 and Dudley got 11 of his 20 points in the third quarter, leading the defending Pacific Division champions to a 112-85 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. "Dud is a shooter. Khris Middleton Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. https://www.cheapbucksonline.com/966t-pa...bucks.html . The Calgary skip fell 10-8 to Swedens Oskar Eriksson in semifinal action Saturday and will face Switzerlands Peter de Cruz for the bronze medal  (Saturday at 10pm et/7pm pt on TSN2).Antonio Conte says the Premier League stands out for its competitiveness and quality across all teams. The Chelsea manager, who has enjoyed fine form of late with the Blues, has his side sitting second in the Premier League table having finished 10th last season.After arriving in the summer, Conte says he did not realise how tough the Premier League was, and insists the spread of quality makes it unique. Mboro vs Chelsea November 20, 2016, 3:30pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Conte told Sky Sports: This league is very tough. When you play in this league you understand that. It has good players, great talent and a good intensity, good passes.It is also very difficult to manage here. Yes, you may be winning 1-0, 2-0, but the game is open until the end, and it is important to concentrate until the end. Highlights: Chelsea 5-0 Everton You try to prepare to face the Premier League, but when you play in this league, you understand how tough it is. In every team there are a lot of good players, this is the main difference with other countries.Chelsea saw off Everton 5-0 before the international break, and face Middlesbrough at the Riverside on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD.Contes moved to a back three after the 3-0 defeat by Arsenal in late September, and Chelsea have scored 16 goals without conceding since, but the Italian says his success of late is down to more than just tactics. Watch the Sunday Premier League preview as Chelsea head to the Riverside Stadium to take on Middlesbrough This formation, 3-4-3, was a good option. Milwaukee Bucks Shirts. We started with a 4-2-4. This formation, 3-4-3, was in our plan during the pre-season, and it was a good option. In the squad I saw we had a lot of players who could adapt to this system.I think it is important for the coach to find the right fit for the team. In this case, I think this formation is very adaptable for the squad. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six months half price Now I am pleased for the performances, for our work, training, commitment, work rate, and its important to keep it this way.Eden Hazard has been in fine form for the Blues after a torrid season in 2015/16, but the notion that the Belgian is doing less defensive work in the new system has been denied by Conte. Contes Chelsea are in fine form of late Its not true. Without the ball, it is important for Eden to help the team and win it quickly, and he is helping the team a lot. He is improving a lot for me without the ball. I am very pleased for this.Eden, you can see, is playing fantastic football. I think in this formation we can exploit his characteristics in the best way.But now, he must continue in this way, it is important for him and for Chelsea.Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch Man Utd v Arsenal this Saturday and get the first six months half price! Also See: Chelsea will only get stronger Mersons predictions Whats changed for Hazard? Fabregas the Chelsea misfit? ' ' '
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