King'sPawn
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Prospect Info: 2018 Vegas Rookie Faceoff
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King'sPawn
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Peter James Bond II
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thankfully, there's Cal Petersen in the system and likely Quick's heir apparent. JAD is going to push for a bottom 6 spot THIS year. Going to be the most competition for bottom 6 jobs
than in the last several yrs.
than in the last several yrs.
King'sPawn
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Villalta didn't get a lot of help on defense, but he was very brutal. I don't think a single goal was generated from a second chance/rebound. I think all 8 went through him in one way or another, even if it was a deflection.
Sol
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Yeah that's why I'm not really talking about the defense. Everything went by him and he made only one big save..
Dude was garbage.
DoktorJeep
Luc and Rob are a waste of time and money.
JAD was the best la player. I thought Thomas and Rhempal looked like nhl prospects. Luff is someone I’m down on after watching him out there versus kids. I don’t think he could beat 2018 Dwight King in a foot race. Villalta was awful.
King'sPawn
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Okay, well... not too much good can be said when it's an 8-3 loss. Some observations/feelings from my armchair:
Matthew Villalta - He was very bad. Granted, there were some quality shots Anaheim had, but there wasn't one goal that was scored off of a rebound.
Jaret Anderson-Dolan - By far the best Kings player. Had a hand in all three goals (2 goals and an assist). Both of his goals were scored from showing some agility and stickhandling in tight. His assist was a nice cross-ice feed. It's one game, but I expect he'll get a long look in training camp.
Kale Clague - Had flashed of brilliance with some blunders, too. He tried to do too much at times, which led to unforced errors. But when he actually was successful with his high skill moves, it looked beautiful. I just want to see him simplify his game.
Austin Wagner - His speed never ceases to amaze me. The way he can block a shot retrieve the puck, and separate himself going the other way so quickly there's nobody else in the camera shot is unreal. Easily the second best player on the Kings tonight.
Jacob Moverare - He was my favorite defenseman tonight. He knew what he was going to do with the puck before he got it. He's not flashy at all, but he played the game well.
Chaz Reddekopp - I agree with Nyssa earlier that he had a bad game. And I wish I could give concrete examples, but I just didn't see his decisions ever being good ones.
Sheldon Rempal - First time really seeing him in a game, and I'm admittedly a bit underwhelmed. He's very quick, but he also wasn't very good at escaping pressure with the quickness.
Mikey Eyssimont - He had two assists. Nelson Emerson spoke during the second intermission how players who have the puck come to them a lot can indicate they are very good players. I just don't see it. Both of his assists were from benefiting playing with JAD. He worked hard, but I just don't think he displayed any particularly strong trait.
Austin Strand - The other defenseman I liked a lot after Moverare. He's an exciting player to watch who can generate a lot of offense from the blueline, while also being pretty responsible defensively.
Brad Morrison - I think he was the best player of the Morrison/Thomas/Rempal line. The line itself was neutralized very frequently, but he was the one generating the most chances and being the most dangerous.
That's about it for first impressions off the top of my head.
Matthew Villalta - He was very bad. Granted, there were some quality shots Anaheim had, but there wasn't one goal that was scored off of a rebound.
Jaret Anderson-Dolan - By far the best Kings player. Had a hand in all three goals (2 goals and an assist). Both of his goals were scored from showing some agility and stickhandling in tight. His assist was a nice cross-ice feed. It's one game, but I expect he'll get a long look in training camp.
Kale Clague - Had flashed of brilliance with some blunders, too. He tried to do too much at times, which led to unforced errors. But when he actually was successful with his high skill moves, it looked beautiful. I just want to see him simplify his game.
Austin Wagner - His speed never ceases to amaze me. The way he can block a shot retrieve the puck, and separate himself going the other way so quickly there's nobody else in the camera shot is unreal. Easily the second best player on the Kings tonight.
Jacob Moverare - He was my favorite defenseman tonight. He knew what he was going to do with the puck before he got it. He's not flashy at all, but he played the game well.
Chaz Reddekopp - I agree with Nyssa earlier that he had a bad game. And I wish I could give concrete examples, but I just didn't see his decisions ever being good ones.
Sheldon Rempal - First time really seeing him in a game, and I'm admittedly a bit underwhelmed. He's very quick, but he also wasn't very good at escaping pressure with the quickness.
Mikey Eyssimont - He had two assists. Nelson Emerson spoke during the second intermission how players who have the puck come to them a lot can indicate they are very good players. I just don't see it. Both of his assists were from benefiting playing with JAD. He worked hard, but I just don't think he displayed any particularly strong trait.
Austin Strand - The other defenseman I liked a lot after Moverare. He's an exciting player to watch who can generate a lot of offense from the blueline, while also being pretty responsible defensively.
Brad Morrison - I think he was the best player of the Morrison/Thomas/Rempal line. The line itself was neutralized very frequently, but he was the one generating the most chances and being the most dangerous.
That's about it for first impressions off the top of my head.
Raccoon Jesus
We were right there
JAD is a f***ing animal. There's your 3rd line Vilardi replacement.
Justin Williams Jr.
The crazy thing is he's the type of player whose game will be amplified by playing with good pros too
Justin Williams Jr.
The crazy thing is he's the type of player whose game will be amplified by playing with good pros too
Raccoon Jesus
We were right there
Don't really disagree with you about tonight but the thing is that sort of thing seems to happen to whoever Eyssimont plays with. That's probably what Emerson was referencing. If someone gets points by seemingly osmosis almost no matter who you put them with...you know where the points are really coming from.
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I don't see any reason why he can't cut the big team this year if he's given a shot.
Raccoon Jesus
We were right there
He's still very young, needs to force his way into a bigger role imo. I wouldn't want to waste him getting 8-9 minutes a game when he could go run the table in juniors. But I agree in general
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Hey guys,
I’m curious how Rassell looked? I noticed he scored the 3rd goal and had at least one assist (not sure if he got one on the first goal or not?). He is currently committed to play for my alma mater, the University of New Brunswick, this season (where Maillet played) unless he gets an entry level contract....so I’d like to see him do good, but not too good haha.
I’m curious how Rassell looked? I noticed he scored the 3rd goal and had at least one assist (not sure if he got one on the first goal or not?). He is currently committed to play for my alma mater, the University of New Brunswick, this season (where Maillet played) unless he gets an entry level contract....so I’d like to see him do good, but not too good haha.
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He was more of a player who took advantage of the play as opposed to driving the play. He wasn't bad. I just think he's a victim of the numbers game when it comes to getting a contract.
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If Eyssimont looked like he was driving the play, I'd agree.
I'm not saying he was bad, but I don't think he's the catalyst Emerson is referring to.
Thank you for your impressions, Kings Pawn and RJ.
When the deal for Pacioretty fell through, I was really glad to keep JAD. I didn't want to trade him even for Pacioretty.
When the deal for Pacioretty fell through, I was really glad to keep JAD. I didn't want to trade him even for Pacioretty.
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I didn't see the game but Luff is a good skater. His speed is fine.
kingsboy11
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Thanks for the writeup KP. I was leaving for work when JAD scored the first goal and was thinking to myself "Wow this is a great start!" And then as soon as I'm off I find out we lost 8-3 which made me sad. But it's honestly just fantastic to hear that JAD had a great game despite the score and I wasn't surprised one bit. I knew this kid had talent, but he has a killer instinct and desire that you just can't teach to players. I think there's a very small chance that he makes the team, but I think if any player would be the guy to force and will his way onto the roster, it would be JAD.
2-4 Slashin
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From the time I first read up in JAD they watching his You Tube play and reading about his character, I was stoked about him. He’s a gamer who seems to love his given responsibilities. That sound like team leader licker room Captain material. I stoked he’s still with the Kings. Let’s hope Villardi’s back heals up cause that would be a great 1-2 C combo for a long time.
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Sucks we dint get to see kupari and villardi brickley.
JAD was your best players, still jealous you grabbed him and villardi in same draft... he looks like he is pretty close to being nhl ready/if not already.
Wagners speed was impressive, he reminded me of the 1st time is saw ehlers(speed wise) , just looks a step or 2 faster than everyone.
Thomas needs time, but i think its going to be a pick that pays off for you.
I wasnt overly impressed with clague but had high expectations for him... but i expect him to do a season in ahl.
Just sayin the last 2 years you grabbed villardi, kupari, thomas, jad,wagner all guys i was hopin anaheim could snag. Lot of solid, underatted players in both system
JAD was your best players, still jealous you grabbed him and villardi in same draft... he looks like he is pretty close to being nhl ready/if not already.
Wagners speed was impressive, he reminded me of the 1st time is saw ehlers(speed wise) , just looks a step or 2 faster than everyone.
Thomas needs time, but i think its going to be a pick that pays off for you.
I wasnt overly impressed with clague but had high expectations for him... but i expect him to do a season in ahl.
Just sayin the last 2 years you grabbed villardi, kupari, thomas, jad,wagner all guys i was hopin anaheim could snag. Lot of solid, underatted players in both system
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Herby
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Thanks for the updates @King'sPawn , didn't get to watch anything . And while the result may be a bit of a downer, the fact that JAD, who seems to have a legit shot to make the Kings stood out is a real positive. It would be nice to be able to develop a guy as a fourth liner and then then have them move up the roster. Teams who can build that way are going to be the most successful in a cap world.
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I thought the 'mayor' said recently on his roundtable thing that vilardi would be good to go to start the season. Its not looking likely now. Poor kid doesnt seem ready if his back is in bits.
