Confirmed with Link: Gabriel Vilardi signs 3-year ELC

[Reaper45]

I am still at a loss as to what is going on with his back?

 

[Fishhead]

I am still at a loss as to what is going on with his back?

I heard someone dropped it.

 

[King'sPawn]

I am still at a loss as to what is going on with his back?

The issue has never been publically disclosed, there has only been speculation.

 

[lumbergh]

I am still at a loss as to what is going on with his back?

Vilardi is probably also at a loss as to what is going on with his back.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

The issue has never been publically disclosed, there has only been speculation.

And stranger yet, Bob McKenzie said last year that Vilardi DID have back surgery....and never heard or saw that anywhere else. Maybe Gabe did and it was a minor procedure of some kind? I don't think McKenzie says that, without some knowledge. He's never made any wild speculations...and is in the know with contacts all around the league.

I just hope he's healthy and is at the cusp of embarking on an amazing and healthy career.
Can you imagine if he's back to where he was before the injury and is playing in top
form within 3 or 4 months?

Vilardi, Turcotte, Kupari, Kaliyev, Anderson-Dolan, Thomas, Fagemo. Geez oh man.

 

[Ollie Weeks]

Please get healthy enough for a long spell in the AHL. Shake that rust off, kid.

 

[Telos]

He could quite possibly be the most valuable piece at turning things around with the franchise. Have to pray to the hockey gods that he doesn't have any issues or setbacks. Send MacDermid down and instruct him to kill anyone that touches him!

 

[regulate]

This is tremendous news for the organization. If he is feeling well enough, let's hope he is practicing soon. Get him back into hockey mode with several months in the AHL. At this point there is no rush.

 

[Reaper45]

He could quite possibly be the most valuable piece at turning things around with the franchise. Have to pray to the hockey gods that he doesn't have any issues or setbacks. Send MacDermid down and instruct him to kill anyone that touches him!

Keep MacDermid up and literally go sign 2 AHL vet goons. 2 guys who's only job is to protect him all game long.

 

[regulate]

Keep MacDermid up and literally go sign 2 AHL vet goons. 2 guys who's only job is to protect him all game long.

We already have two goons, Doty and Imama, although Doty has only played in preseason, but he is on the roster. He is a heavyweight.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Keep MacDermid up and literally go sign 2 AHL vet goons. 2 guys who's only job is to protect him all game long.

Can't wait for the Ontario unit of Imama-Vilardi-Doty MacDermid-Reddekopp

 

[Lt Dan]

Son of a bitch. Not only is he back before Christmas, he is back before Thanksgiving, Remember Remember the 5th of November, and Halloween

 

[Bandit]

Son of a *****. Not only is he back before Christmas, he is back before Thanksgiving, Remember Remember the 5th of November, and Halloween

Allison and Deadmarsh were “back” a few times before retiring too. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice ... wo won’t get fooled again.

 

[Lt Dan]

Allison and Deadmarsh were “back” a few times before retiring too. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice ... wo won’t get fooled again.

Meet the new Vilardi same as the old Barney

 

[RossLonsberryFan]

And stranger yet, Bob McKenzie said last year that Vilardi DID have back surgery....and never heard or saw that anywhere else. Maybe Gabe did and it was a minor procedure of some kind? I don't think McKenzie says that, without some knowledge. He's never made any wild speculations...and is in the know with contacts all around the league.

I just hope he's healthy and is at the cusp of embarking on an amazing and healthy career.
Can you imagine if he's back to where he was before the injury and is playing in top
form within 3 or 4 months?

Vilardi, Turcotte, Kupari, Kaliyev, Anderson-Dolan, Thomas, Fagemo. Geez oh man.

Gabe Vilardi Injury Update - A New Theory - Wicked Deke

 

[Sleeping Dog]

Gabe Vilardi Injury Update - A New Theory - Wicked Deke

Steve - got my fingers crossed that your theory is correct!

 

[johnjm22]

Great news. Fingers crossed. This season just keeps getting better and better.

 

[Ghetty Green]

I think im going to cry

 

[Statto]

Steve - got my fingers crossed that your theory is correct!

We discussed this a while back and it fits very well. This news doesn’t add weight to the theory but if true it would mean the risk of the injury reoccurring is very low. In fact it would mean things like groin and hamstring injuries are more likely to occur. However, if he’s had a good off ice program it should mitigate that.

Given how long he’s been out I pray, and expect, that they have been cautious and have not rushed him in any way. Great news though, really great. Mostly I’m pleased for the lad as he’s been through so much.

 

[kilowatt]

I don’t care what anyone says. He is our #1 prospect and he is going to be a huge asset to this team.

 

[King'sPawn]

More news on the feel good side. Hopefully he can make a full recovery. There's a lot to look forward to. Been skating and trsining back home.

 

[jfont]

while this is welcome news, a part of me wants him to take as much time off to rest and properly heal. i'm hoping he's not jumping in too soon.

 

[Lt Dan]

this is welcome news.

 

[kings11]

while this is welcome news, a part of me wants him to take as much time off to rest and properly heal. i'm hoping he's not jumping in too soon.

Thats exactly what he's done.. The Kings have been extremely cautious with Vilardi because he is a franchise type talent... Month(s) of pratice and hopefully half a season and playoffs in Ontario would be the cherry on top... This is the type of news we've needed, he can help speed up the rebuild if he truly has recovered..
Vilardi
Turcotte
Kaliyev
Anderson
Bjornfot
Drysdale
Kupari
Grundstrom
Petersen
Anderson-Dolan
Fagemo
Thomas
Durzi
Shafigullin
Clague
Dudas
Spence
Hults
Moverare
Hrenak
Ingham
Parik
Sodergran
Lee
Phillips
Strand

Not a bad list, its looking like a few of these guys are going to hit big

 

[RossLonsberryFan]

We discussed this a while back and it fits very well. This news doesn’t add weight to the theory but if true it would mean the risk of the injury reoccurring is very low. In fact it would mean things like groin and hamstring injuries are more likely to occur. However, if he’s had a good off ice program it should mitigate that.

Given how long he’s been out I pray, and expect, that they have been cautious and have not rushed him in any way. Great news though, really great. Mostly I’m pleased for the lad as he’s been through so much.

I would think that Team Vilardi Doctors and Trainers have taken him beyond the risks of muscle imbalances in the 10 months since he was shutdown. I do believe that his last shutdown was a muscle imbalance related to spondylolysis and a rapid growth spurt. I am hopeful that he is fully recovered now.