Confirmed with Link: Gabriel Vilardi signs 3-year ELC

[Schmooley]

MacD swooped it up on his way to join the celly

MacD seems to be a good teammate the guys like having around.
Some games Im thinking man hes pretty good and will be a staple on this team as a 6-7 dman.
Other games Im thinking man this guy is not an NHL player.
I think they should at least keep him around during the rebuild to work on his game. If he can put it together by the time they are competitive hell be a positive force on a playoff team

 

[BigKing]

MacD seems to be a good teammate the guys like having around.
Some games Im thinking man hes pretty good and will be a staple on this team as a 6-7 dman.
Other games Im thinking man this guy is not an NHL player.
I think they should at least keep him around during the rebuild to work on his game. If he can put it together by the time they are competitive hell be a positive force on a playoff team

I'm his biggest fan but he is not an NHL player on a good team, not in today's NHL anyways. He'd be one 15 years ago though.

Great dude to have around though on these garbage teams. Works his ass off. Full marks to him for putting in the work to play at this level because he was never projected to do so coming out of Juniors. While these teams are horrible, he did play around half a season on the '18 Kings: the good portion of the season too.

 

[Legionnaire]

You could have said the same about O.D. 20 years ago. He made a career by constantly working on his game and being the same type of teammate MacD is. Just sayin'.

 

[KINGS17]

Maybe the path less traveled taken by Vilardi will be a blessing in disguise. I wouldn't be surprised if he appreciates the experience of playing in the NHL more than other 20-year olds who make it with less difficulty.

Would still like to see him go back down and play with Ontario in the AHL playoffs, but the Reign are a bubble team right now it looks like. Losing Petersen, Frk, and Vilardi must hurt their chances.

 

[Stimpythecat]

MacD swooped it up on his way to join the celly

Thanks. I didn't see that.

I asked because there was one 1st goal puck for a guy on another team that was missed recently.

 

[KINGS17]

MacD swooped it up on his way to join the celly

Of course, MacD is a great teammate.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Maybe the path less traveled taken by Vilardi will be a blessing in disguise. I wouldn't be surprised if he appreciates the experience of playing in the NHL more than other 20-year olds who make it with less difficulty.

Would still like to see him go back down and play with Ontario in the AHL playoffs, but the Reign are a bubble team right now it looks like. Losing Petersen, Frk, and Vilardi must hurt their chances.

It sure sounds like it from his interviews. Doughty was in awe of what he has to do to prepare for a game. Kid's in it to win it, had his career flash before his eyes, and man, try to take hockey away from a teenager...

 

[BallPointHammer]

Starting Saturday:
4 home games
1 road game @ VGK
9 home games
4 road games @ DAL, NSH, STL, CHI
1 home game
1 road game @Ana
1 home game

The Kings unusual schedule may be a blessing in disguise for Vilardi - minimal travel, extra time with trainers to maintain his back, time in LA to be around teammates, practices to work with linemates and on systems.

 

[Telos]

Awesome angle:

 

[King'sPawn]

Awesome angle:

I love how happy Kempe gets for others even though he's stone-faced on his own goals

 

[8randyn]

Through 4 games

Game 1 FL: 15:10 FO: 81%
Game 2 COL: 14:00 FO 33%
Game 3 EDM: 10:24 FO: 83%
Game 4 PIT: 14:05 FO: 67%

AVG 13:35 TOI FO: 66%

Went up against Huberdeau, Barkov, Mackinnon, McDavid, Draisaitl, Crosby, and Malkin during his first 4 games

 

[FrozenKing18]

Through 4 games

Game 1 FL: 15:10 FO: 81%
Game 2 COL: 14:00 FO 33%
Game 3 EDM: 10:24 FO: 83%
Game 4 PIT: 14:05 FO: 67%

AVG 13:35 TOI FO: 66%

Went up against Huberdeau, Barkov, Mackinnon, McDavid, Draisaitl, Crosby, and Malkin during his first 4 games

Guy went up against the best of the best

 

[KopitarGOAT420]

Guy went up against the best of the best

And didn't really look outmatched at all... as a 20 year old... coming off a full year where he basically couldn't even skate because of a back injury... that's insane.

Also, 3 points in those 4 games.

 

[NuxFan09]

Hey guys, just wanted to pop in and say how genuinely thrilled I am that Vilardi is well again, and thriving to boot!

 

[Sleeping Dog]

He definitely doesn’t look out of place, which is very promising. His FO pct is awesome, hope he keeps it up.

 

[cyclones22]

He definitely doesn’t look out of place, which is very promising. His FO pct is awesome, hope he keeps it up.

Apparently his FO percentage was sub 50% in Ontario. But it's a skill that definitely can be improved with hard work. So hopefully it's a sign of progress and not a hot streak. I hope he gets more power-play opportunities soon as he looks great quarterbacking it.

 

[regulate]

Apparently his FO percentage was sub 50% in Ontario. But it's a skill that definitely can be improved with hard work. So hopefully it's a sign of progress and not a hot streak. I hope he gets more power-play opportunities soon as he looks great quarterbacking it.

I read that too, and was very surprised as he seemed solid in the dot in ONT to me.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

I like what I saw of Gabriel tonight. My first NHL viewing, he's a promising player from what I see. Could have had a goal had Andersen not made a terrific save. Looks a good one.

 

[LAKings88]

Gabe didn’t play a ton. Still has good vision and will get a little confidence once he gets going.

 

[Magnificent66]

Whats their record with Gabe now?

 

[LAKings88]

Whats their record with Gabe now?

Is it 4-0 now?

 

[lumbergh]

Whats their record with Gabe now?

It's 5-1-1, with losses by Edmonton (4-2) and Colorado (2-1 shootout loss).

7 games, 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 points, +1. If you take out his first game, it's 6 games, no goals, 1 assist, 1 point, -1. That assist was on the power play. He's averaging less than 13 minutes per game.

 

[regulate]

He had a couple chances for points last night, his little give and go with Frk in tight, and his pass that Frk rang off the post on the PP.

 

[ibleedkings]

What's everyone's thoughts on Gabe and his 10 games played? I'm extremely impressed with him, and if he stays healthy he looks to be a franchise player. He made the most out of his limited minutes and to me looks like he'll be a ppg player for us.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Some scouts had him in their top 5 in 2017.


If he keeps progressing, he may prove those scouts right.