Player Discussion: Gabriel "The Net Front King" Vilardi
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this user on twitter compiled some highlights of vilardi.... his hands are filthy in tight both as a play-maker or finisher, scroll through this thread:
roccerfeller
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He’s so good. Happy he’s had a healthy season so far.
He's one of those players who can go a game or two when you don't even realize he's playing and then he just does something ridiculous and you're all like "Oh yeah, this guy is filthy".
I think he's in a perfect spot on the 1st line as 55 and 81 can carry the offensive load and Gabe can just chip in here and there in the most exciting ways.
I think he's in a perfect spot on the 1st line as 55 and 81 can carry the offensive load and Gabe can just chip in here and there in the most exciting ways.
so what are folks thinking for a new contract for him? scoring at a 72 pt pace after last night.
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Im thinking that I hope he pulls a groin for a few weeks to keep the cost down lol
When I was doing some capfriendly rosters last year I'd typically give him a 8 year 50 mil (6.25 AAV) assuming the cap would go up another 5 mil or so.
Anywhere above 6 and below 7 seems to make sense if we are going long term?
Anywhere above 6 and below 7 seems to make sense if we are going long term?
idk if he's hitting 70+ pts a couple years away from UFA, i see him in the 7m range.
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8x7.75 if he stays healthy and maintains that pace
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I am beyond thrilled he is staying healthy so far, and he is getting plumb usage too. Any contract talk takes into account this season to date and I will start to get way more happy if he proves he can make it through a season. His talent has never been an issue and he also seems like a good team guy. Despite the fact Gabe looks about 40 years old he is still only 25 so he’s younger than Stanley and fortunately for us he is still an RFA after this contract ends. I don’t back up the brinks truck for a guy that misses so much hockey though. Let’s not forget he played 47 games last season. He is going to get a nice raise that’s for sure.
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I keep forgetting that he still an RFA. That is massive for the Jets. They could bridge him at 6.5x1 or 7x2 if things get really tight next season, but I'd much rather see him signed to an 7,5x8 contract for the full term. I also realize that this is probably just wishful thinking. The guy is going to get paid.
if it comes down to 7mx2 or 7.5mx8, just move a contract if needed to make it work in my view. 0.5M/year to have him essentially forego UFA is better from the Jets POV. but it's not my money
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I honestly think he ends up getting traded to a team like Philly in the offseason for 1st, prospect and forward. Thinking he's gonna want a better climate and a team that may hand him lots of money. For some reason I see it being Philadelphia though.
I also low-key think he's a bit overrated.
I also low-key think he's a bit overrated.
His PP production certainly overshadows the fact that he isn't producing that greatly 5on5... that is a fact for sure. Could lead to him being overvalued, agree. Not saying he is, but I get the argument.
I haven't thought about it, yet but you might have a point in selling him this offseason with his personal value at the peak to the highest bidder overpaying based on his great scoring numbers + one full healthy season with them signing him for 8M or so afterwards just to see him drop of in production because he isn't fed by Scheifele/Connor/Morrissey/Ehlers PP anymore.
Vilardi stays relatively healthy and he's not overrated , you need someone on a line to go to the net and work along the boards. All i know is he probably has the best hands on the Jets and we a better team with him than Dubois. He is also a RFA and unless Chevy is getting a great trade he's one of the last guys you want to trade in the off season .
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jets sign schiefele/helle to long term deals and trade pld for a package that keeps the team competitive just to turn around and trade vilardi for futures after his break out season? yeah, that seems highly likely...
I'd be trying to bridge him. I wavy to see if he can be somewhat durable before a big investment.
I also think he's more of a great complimentary guy than a driver. He's probably one of those guys who won't give you bang for buck.
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Dint get me wrong I love him but I think there's significant risk they're
I also think he's more of a great complimentary guy than a driver. He's probably one of those guys who won't give you bang for buck.
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He creates a lot of turnovers with those magic hands - so he has a lot of value on the d side of the game as well.
Most of those turnovers are in the ozone where he strips pucks on the cycle and feeds the other two guys.
So I guess the point is, he's very good at helping the line maintain possession while on offense - and that's a huge factor in keeping the line on offense where they are most effective.
And I didn't even mention his net front wizardry which is elite (on the PP or 5/5).
Most of those turnovers are in the ozone where he strips pucks on the cycle and feeds the other two guys.
So I guess the point is, he's very good at helping the line maintain possession while on offense - and that's a huge factor in keeping the line on offense where they are most effective.
And I didn't even mention his net front wizardry which is elite (on the PP or 5/5).
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As someone else said Gabe is still young. Looks 40 but hes only 25.. There is a big chance we haven't even seen the best version of himself that he can be.
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DudeWhereIsMakar
Bergevin sent me an offer sheet
The other big factor here is his girlfriend is from California or may want to play somewhere warmer. Not the best idea if you want to play in the NHL because anybody who can play in the NHL should just play no matter where unless they've earned that right to pick wherever they want which not lots of players do. IN this case Vilardi hasn't.
If he wasn't a RFA I'd agree based on how good his contract is right now.
