Kuzma: Eriksson working smarter, harder for better two-way impact

From his front-row perch on the bench, Jake Virtanen sees more than we do.
And for a young player whose positioning and play without the puck is of paramount importance to becoming a complete NHL performer, he sees something in Loui Eriksson.
He sees more than an encouraging run of 10 points (5-5) in 10 games last month after the Vancouver Canucks’ winger returned from missing a dozen games with a left-knee sprain. He sees more than those who rightfully bash a US$6-million salary-cap commi