2ND ROUND, #51 OVERALL - AKIL THOMAS

[Statto]

I’d read that they felt that prior to the WJC that he was starting to ‘get it’ and was beginning to adapt.. I’m sure it was Sothers that said it, but I’m remembering back to before lockdown. Obviously the injury derailed things for him. He has time but this is a big year for him, no doubt, however he is definitely one of the guys that should flourish under Wroblewski.

 

[regulate]

"He was a little bit guilty with us of trying to take the game on one-on-one.”

He was a lot guilty of this. I thought he was finally playing better before he got hurt even though it hadn't translated onto the scoreboard yet. It may take another year or two, but you can see he's an excellent skater with some skill, he needs to think the game better at this level and adapt to what he is given, not trying to skate through 2 or 3 guys at the pro level. It doesn't work. Defense needs some work too. But I believe he will get there, barring any setback with his injury.

 

[Peter James Bond III]

Akil Thomas has gone Full MacDermid since the WJC. Gained 30 pounds and muscle...and tweets "sassy, moody and nasty"

 

[Steve Zissou]

Bro...

 

[riznat]

Bro...

that poor other guy in the shot and his loose white body (still better than mine though )

 

[KINGS17]

Bro...

Yet another sign the Kings will be taking Byfield. Check out Thomas' tattoo on the left side of his chest.