Jake Virtanen’s days were pretty packed after the Vancouver Canucks banished him to the American Hockey League last season.
The sixth overall pick at the 2014 NHL draft would work out with his Utica Comets teammates, hit the ice for practice, then ride a stationary bike before heading home after lunch for a few hours of sleep.
He’d be back at the arena for another gym session or a meeting, or both, with head coach Travis Green as the player and organization looked to improve his fitness and help him rediscover his game.
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