TruKingFan
Two-Time Cup Winner
I think it’s time to put to rest this Kubalik fight.
Anyway, he’s a Blackhawk now.
Let’s move on.
Tell that to the Kubalik troller. ALL Kings fans have moved on if we even cared in the first place.
I think it’s time to put to rest this Kubalik fight.
Anyway, he’s a Blackhawk now.
Let’s move on.
He is physically ready now (in my opinion). I’ve seen every one of his home games in person (except the one where he scored on that laser from the right circle and undressed the goalie on the shootout).
Vilardi progresses with each and every game. Wednesday night was the most convincing game for me. Not only did he return after taking a hard hit on the boards behinds the goal line, but he dished out hard hits in the corners and along the boards. I counted 5 hits by GV in that game and he wasn’t available for the last 6 minutes of the 2nd period.
The reason Racine hit him (in my opinion) was because GV was dishing out punishment to several Stockton players and Racine was giving him some payback.
When Vilardi returned in the 3rd per. he dished out his hardest hit and a good cross check to boot.
Kid is a stud now. He is NHL ready now (again in my opinion).
I remember when somebody was called the Michael Jordan of hockey.Vilardi’s vision, puck handling skills, back checking skills and passing skills are elite level (in my opinion). He is ready to play 2C for the Kings right now. He is what is missing for so many forwards that we regularly complain about their lack of production, A center who is a highly skilled playmaker that makes players around him better. The Magic Johnson of hockey.
If Vilardi turns into the second coming of Lecavalier, I’ll have a hard one for his entire career.I remember when somebody was called the Michael Jordan of hockey.
I’d like to see that..... err by that I mean the LeCavalier thing, not your hard onIf Vilardi turns into the second coming of Lecavalier, I’ll have a hard one for his entire career.
I’d like to see that..... err by that I mean the LeCavalier thing, not your hard on
If Vilardi turns into the second coming of Lecavalier, I’ll have a hard one for his entire career.
Tell that to the Kubalik troller. ALL Kings fans have moved on if we even cared in the first place.
Also got matching double minors for roughing at the end of period 2. Definitely seems to have some edge to his game, not sure if that is energy/angst after having to sit for so long, but is interesting none the less.
Be interesting if he plays tomorrow. I hope he doesn't, but will be interesting how long until the Kings start taking off some of the restrictions. (or if there are any others we don't know about)
I'm really hoping he is at a place physically where he can play the last 5 games of the season with the big club. That would give him an idea of what kind of work he needs to do in the offseason to prepare for (hopefully) the start of his career in the NHL next year.
I still can't believe he is actually playing. We can finally start to entertain the idea of a Vilardi-Turcotte 1-2 punch at center in 5 years.
The Kings should call him up ASAP in my opinion. He’s NHL ready right now. The most NHL ready prospect in their system. And it’s only taken him 8 games to find his groove.
I do too but only if he's put in the second line center position. If he's called up and plays 3rd or 4th line duties or with Lewis, Clifford, etc, just keep him down playing big minutes.
I understand paying your dues on the big club, but I don't think you mess around with Gabe and make him grind it out with little minutes. He's the most talented prospect we've had since Kopitar.
Am I the only one who thinks them Jerseys are sick looking.
Absolutely at 2C. You won’t get the full benefit of his abilities if you don’t flank him with wingers who can put the biscuit in the basket.
since when do the Kings have any of those? Glad he’s killing it down there. Can’t wait to see what he can do with the Kings, weather it’s later this year or next.
What he is doing after playing only 4 games in a year and a half as a 20 year old playing in his first pro season is remarkable. Still only 8 games but he looks the part and you can see why BLuc thought he could play in the NHL last year. Never imagined he could be this productive this early in his comeback. Getting more and more excited about him after each game.Goal and assist tonight. 8 points in 8 games.
since when do the Kings have any of those? Glad he’s killing it down there. Can’t wait to see what he can do with the Kings, weather it’s later this year or next.