Kings News: Kings Prospect Brian ONeill wins AHL MVP Award

[deeshamrock]

http://rinkroyalty.com/2015/04/22/los-angeles-kings-prospect-brian-oneill-wins-ahl-mvp-award/

Congrats...well deserved.

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[Bee Sheriff]

Very awesome, does this guy have NHL skill?

 

[johnjm22]

Congrats to him.

If I was in his shoes, I'd be heading to Europe or Russia.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Very awesome, does this guy have NHL skill?

Skill? Probably a tweener middle sixer.

Size? Would love to see how he fares vs. NHLers on NHL ice. He could be Tyler Johnson, he could be Corey Locke. Won't know without a shot.

 

[damacles1156]

Unfortunately wingers in the Kings system have to win board battles (a lot). You need size to do it consistently.

 

[LAKings88]

Given the cap situation, I would think the Manchester guys have a great opportunity to make the team next year.

 

[triplcrown]

Mr. "Too small for the NHL" had 2 goals today in a Monarch's win in the 1st game of the AHL POs.
I suppose if O'Neill were ever to play in an NHL game, gravity would be reversed, the oceans would fly out into space and freeze,
and hockey could be played in the sky.

But I'm telling you, it would be a good thing.

 

[Bee Sheriff]

someone will take him

 

[fsanford]

Johnny Gaudreau probably would be challenged to get a shot with the Kings.

 

[CNS]

Mr. "Too small for the NHL"

Read his reply to this notion:

O’Neill, Stothers Discuss Awards, Development

 

[triplcrown]

Johnny Gaudreau probably would be challenged to get a shot with the Kings.

Winner of Internet for today.

 

[Jason Lewis]

At his age and size the question(s) is/are

A) What is his staying power? He is going to be 27 year's old this offseason. That is not exactly a spring chicken in the hockey world, or a player you could hang your hat on for long term development. If anything, he is nothing more than a stopgap player for ONE year who they would call up based on loyalty to the organization.

B) Can he play bottom 6? There is no way he is put into a top 6 role with the Kings. Gaborik, Pearson, Toffoli, Brown more than likely have that section locked down for next season, and if O'Neill isn't capable of playing crash and bang on the bottom lines then he has no place. It isn't a knock against his skill level or character, but he just may not be built to play on our bottom lines. It is what it is. The Kings like guys like Jordan Nolan and Andy Andreoff over the likes of Brian O'Neill or Jordan Weal. Call it what you want.

Edit: Corey Locke is an excellent example.

 

[Arrhizal]

Brown is a top 6 player?

 

[Jason Lewis]

Brown is a top 6 player?

The only player who kept him out of the top 6 alongside Kopitar this season was Williams. Sutter still went to him on several occasions throughout the year as well. I am not saying he IS a top 6 player, but that's more than likely where he will play.