Any idea what who he is pointing at after the goal?
Looks like the Gulls bench but can't say for sure.
Any idea what who he is pointing at after the goal?
Looks like the Gulls bench but can't say for sure.
Any idea what who he is pointing at after the goal?
Looks like the Gulls bench but can't say for sure.
I asked him after the game. He laughed and said he didn't want to get into it but that it was just some chirping going back and forth.
I asked him after the game. He laughed and said he didn't want to get into it but that it was just some chirping going back and forth.
Alright. If he's getting this involved in his second game back, my next jersey has picked itself
I realize it’s only one guys opinion but the people who are pretending that Vilardi missing all this development time doesn’t matter are kidding themselves. It’ll be a real bummer if he tops out as a 3c.THN has some mentions about Vilardi and Turcotte near the end of this podcast.
The Hockey News Podcast: Prospect Edition (November 28, 2019) - TheHockeyNews
Summary is that the commentator forecasts Turk as a 1C and because of GV’s delayed development as 3C who still has upside to exceed that based on his draft potential.
I realize it’s only one guys opinion but the people who are pretending that Vilardi missing all this development time doesn’t matter are kidding themselves. It’ll be a real bummer if he tops out as a 3c.
Based on past performance you could see top line talent. With that said, at this point he is a mystery who has missed some significant time. He in all honesty should have been in the NHL already based on talent but will now have the opportunity to be in a pressure free situation in Onatrio surrounded by other top prospects and likely to be joined by more.. You can clearly see that he's among the best players on the ice in his 3 games, once he breaks through and scores he could possibly go on a tear..
As for his development being derailed.. I beg to differ..
Yes he missed all of last season and parts of the previous two, but how much has he really missed development wise? He was far too dominant for Juniors and now will get his shot in the AHL. If anything, he's been delayed a year from reaching the NHL but it actually might have been the best for him in taht he healed both mentally and physically which he otherwise wouldn't have been able to do before..
Season and a half, but thats not the point im making..Not trying to pick on you but this is just crazy to me. There's no reason other than denial to pretend that Vilardi is somehow the first prospect in the history of the NHL that "didn't need" to be playing hockey for the better part of two years after he was drafted.
Not trying to pick on you but this is just crazy to me. There's no reason other than denial to pretend that Vilardi is somehow the first prospect in the history of the NHL that "didn't need" to be playing hockey for the better part of two years after he was drafted.
Not trying to pick on you but this is just crazy to me. There's no reason other than denial to pretend that Vilardi is somehow the first prospect in the history of the NHL that "didn't need" to be playing hockey for the better part of two years after he was drafted.
Well, it's obvious that yes, if he'd have been playing the 1 1/2 seasons that he missed he would be in a better position (actually he would be in the NHL right now), but it will be learning to play with a pro pace, building up his conditioning, and playing improved defense during his short time in the AHL. Who was the most skilled forward for the Reign on the ice this last past week as he stepped onto the ice for the very first time this season? Gabriel Vilardi. It's not even close. He has the potential to be that good.
It's unfortunate Vilardi missed some development time, and hopefully he can still be a late bloomer.
Thing is, Vilardi is getting chances and creating opportunities after playing just 5 games last year.
He has every tool, minus skating, to take him to the next level. It's his collection of skill and smarts that will allow him to succeed. Being able to think the game fast is better than being able to skate fast.
I definitely don't see him topping out on the third line, even with the missed time.