C Quinton Byfield (2020, 2nd, LAK) part IV

[57special]

I've always likened his game to that of Eric Staal. Big powerful skater with good hands, sound passing and powerful shot.

Better skater, and two way game. Maybe a better passer. If he has Eric's shot and scoring ability then the Kings have a winner.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

One word : Super-Mario

 

[Chazz Reinhold]

 

[Rorschach]

I'm not too worried overall about him being "better" than Laf or Stutzle, or being best from this draft. I'm more hoping for Conn Smythe, best in a particular year's playoffs. Kopi never won a Hart but I'm more than happy with his two-time leading playoff scorer.

I'm all about playoff hardware. LA has graduated from hoping for regular season, individual player accolades to having high playoff expectations.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Ugh now i have to stay up and watch the ducks game, unfair punishments

 

[LAKings88]

Good luck QB.

 

[King'sPawn]

I'm just going to say it now. If he has a phenomenal game. I'll be happy. If he has a bad game, I'll be hopeful.

What I won't do is draw conclusions as to his career outlook after 10-15 minutes of ice time.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I'm just going to say it now. If he has a phenomenal game. I'll be happy. If he has a bad game, I'll be hopeful.

What I won't do is draw conclusions as to his career outlook after 10-15 minutes of ice time.

* 5 minutes with Moore and Kempe, 4 minutes with Lemieux and Lizotte

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I'm just going to say it now. If he has a phenomenal game. I'll be happy. If he has a bad game, I'll be hopeful.

What I won't do is draw conclusions as to his career outlook after 10-15 minutes of ice time.

Nope... if he struggles in first game as an 18 year old.... the rest of his career is going straight to the dump as per HFboards rules.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Nope... if he struggles in first game as an 18 year old.... the rest of his career is going straight to the dump as per HFboards rules.

Just like the WJC everyone is watching him tonight so get ready for at least six month of hot takes in either direction because someone watched him once in January 2021 and once in April 2021.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

I'm just going to say it now. If he has a phenomenal game. I'll be happy. If he has a bad game, I'll be hopeful.

What I won't do is draw conclusions as to his career outlook after 10-15 minutes of ice time.

Of course not, the reasonable thing is to look at 5 games worth of box score stats then reach a conclusion.

 

[Shroud of Orrin]

He's already beaten the odds by getting the call. Anything positive that comes out is a bonus. Its rare a guy this raw plays as an 18 year old. His lasting positive impression on the league will span across many facets. Stardust!

Good luck Quint!

 

[kilowatt]

I don't think I'm overexaggerating when I say that this might be the most important game in franchise history and the future of hockey in Los Angeles rests on Quinton's shoulders.

Good luck!

 

[SFKingshomer]

I don't think I'm overexaggerating when I say that this might be the most important game in franchise history and the future of hockey in Los Angeles rests on Quinton's shoulders.

Good luck!

No pressure kid.

 

[Kaner9]

Im really looking forward to his first game

 

[Dykstra]

Delete

 

[LAKings88]

Noticeably big and fast.

Doesn’t seem out of place at all.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

He's made some killer plays, much more decisive at this level already. Not surprising that he's better when the game has 'flow' and there's top-level puck support. Should be on the scoresheet, but looking good. Had more icetime than Kopitar at 1 point, and was 5 of his last 6 faceoffs.

 

[Rob Brown]

Thought he looked great. Definitely could have gotten a point or two.

 

[funky]

Give this kid 15 more pounds and some pro experience he will be scary. Good first impression

 

[bsu]

He was very noticeable tonight, good debut. He looks like he weighs 160 pounds and has Kevin Durant body frame though

 

[Nabrules]

Looked very good today, could’ve had a couple points! As a Canucks fan I’m terrified of this kid lol

 

[Trojans86]

His puck skills were better than I anticipated. Same with his passing. At times he just stood in front of the net doing nothing and at other times he did a good job jumping into the soft spots (which led to a few scoring chances). Looks like he will be an absolute beast on the forecheck and defensively because of his size speed and agility.

Definitely better than I thought he would look

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

He was very noticeable tonight, good debut. He looks like he weighs 160 pounds and has Kevin Durant body frame though

Lmao!

On one hand, he looks like the biggest dude on the ice.

On the other, he might be your 6'6" high school goalie friend who looks 250 but its' all pads

Yeah if it weren't for John Gibson, he'd have a goal or point or two already.

 

[Mats26]

He definitely had some jump tonight. You can tell if he needs to take over a game he will have the ability to do so. Just needs to bulk up. Skill wise, I was surprise to see his quickness on this level. Seems to be already at the NHL pace.