Prospect Info: Kings Prospects in the CHL/College

[kings11]

Shades of Kopitar!

The kid is special, Kopitar 2.0... also, boy would i love to add Robertson to our prospect pool as well...

 

[Frolov 6'3]

The kid is special, Kopitar 2.0... also, boy would i love to add Robertson to our prospect pool as well...

Was thinking the same with Robertson.

I would not be surprised if he was on the Kings radar and went with JAD when Dallas drafted him.

 

[KopitarFAN]

2/18 recap:

Kingston won 6-1, Vilardi had a Goal and 2 Assists.
Moose Jaw lost 4-2, Clague was scoreless and-2.
Spokane won 5-1, Anderson-Dolan had a Goal and an Assist (tied last seasons 76 points in just 56 games). Strand had a Goal and was even.

2/19 games:

Barrie @ Kingston (Vilardi)
Saginaw @ Sarnia (Rymsha)
Moose Jaw (Clague) @ Brandon

 

[USE Fi]

 

[KopitarFAN]

2/19 recap:

Kingston won 5-2, Vilardi had 2 Goals and an Assist.
Sarnia won 6-1, Rymsha had 2 Goals.
Owen Sound won 4-3, Phillips was scoreless and -1. (somehow I missed this game)
Moose Jaw won 6-3, Clague was scoreless and +1.

2/20 games:

Everett @ Spokane (JAD)

 

[Fishhead]

Vilardi at 2ppg as an 18 year old with no signs of slowing down. Pretty impressive. DeBrincat was the only guy to hit 2ppg last year, IIRC, and he was 19. I was skeptical when Rychel said he expected him to be in the NHL next season, but Vilardi is making it hard to stay skeptical.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

It’s even more impressive when you factor in how much time he missed from his back injury, not participating in any training camps or preseason games.

The kid is a beast.

 

[johnjm22]

DeBrincat is also 5ft7 165lbs. Usually guys that small who light up junior have a hard time translating their game to the NHL. The transistion for bigger guys like Vilardi is usually easier. He's 6ft3 201lbs.

He's the best prospect we've had since Schenn for sure. When Schenn reached his peak in Junior he got to about 1.97ppg and he was 19 years old.

If Vilardi finishes out the season at his current pace, he'll have nothing left to prove in the OHL. If he has a good camp he'll be in the NHL next year IMO.

 

[Frolov 6'3]

Awesome first goal from Vilardi.

ontariohockeyleague.com/video-channels/highlights/feb-1918-bar-2-kgn-5

Toffoli once scored like that.

 

[Fat Elvis]

Clague in a bit of a goal scoring slump on his new team. Still at a ppg, but 0 goals for Moose Jaw and actually since world juniors.

 

[Frolov 6'3]

Yeah, I even believe his last goal was somewhere begin December.

During that time one goal was taken back as well and he hasnt scored ever since.

Odd

 

[King'sPawn]

He also got injured blocking a shot in the WJC. May be related.

 

[KopitarFAN]

2/20 recap:

Spokane lost 4-1, Anderson-Dolan was scoreless and even.

2/21 games:

Kamloops @ Portland (Kehler)
Moose Jaw (Clague) @ Swift Current
Seattle (Strand) @ Tri-City

 

[KopitarFAN]

CHL Notebook: Vilardi feeling right at home with the Frontenacs - Sportsnet.ca

Pretty extensive article about Vilardi's recent success with the Frontenacs, as well as what went on during his rehab in LA.

 

[KopitarFAN]

2/21 recap:

Moose Jaw lost 4-2, Clague had 2 Assists and was -2.
Portland lost 3-1, Kehler stopped 19/22 and left after 2 periods.
Seattle lost 4-2, Strand had a Goal and was -1.

2/22 games:

Kingston (Vilardi) @ Peterborough

 

[Peter James Bond II]

DeBrincat is also 5ft7 165lbs. Usually guys that small who light up junior have a hard time translating their game to the NHL. The transistion for bigger guys like Vilardi is usually easier. He's 6ft3 201lbs.

He's the best prospect we've had since Schenn for sure. When Schenn reached his peak in Junior he got to about 1.97ppg and he was 19 years old.

If Vilardi finishes out the season at his current pace, he'll have nothing left to prove in the OHL. If he has a good camp he'll be in the NHL next year IMO.

Agreed. I read somewhere the reason Rychel traded Vilardi, was that he believes that he will be in the NHL next year...and included Sean Day and got lots of assets back / high picks.
AND, this is before Vilardi has gone on this dominating tear...agree with Ziggy too - back injury and no camp and he just comes out of the gate, mid season and killing it.
I do believe he makes the Kings next year. Makes me wonder if Carter is shopped off season, to make room. I almost wish Kingston wasn't on the way to a long playoff and possible Memorial Cup, so Vilsrdi could have a shot to play this year....but with the additions of Carter now and Reider, forward situation looking good. Funny to see Vilardi like #50 or whatever in top prospects list...he should be top 10 on any list.

 

[Frolov 6'3]

When in the NHL, I am sure they will try Vilardi at wing first before they move Carter.

I think Carter will retire as a King anyway.

 

[KopitarFAN]

When in the NHL, I am sure they will try Vilardi at wing first before they move Carter.

I think Carter will retire as a King anyway.

Probably, some question whether he can play Center at all, and their are worse things than having 3 really cheap talented forwards in your Top 9 (Iafallo, Kempe and maybe Vilardi)

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I think starting Vilardi at wing plays right to his strengths.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Sounds like a similar path taken by Draisaitl, a center who exploded offensively when he was inserted on McDavid's wing.

 

[KopitarFAN]

2/22 recap:

Kingston lost 3-1, Vilardi had an Assist.

2/23 games:

Sarnia (Rymsha) @ Flint
Hamilton @ Kingston (Vilardi)
Owen Sound (Phillips) @ Guelph
Prince George @ Spokane (JAD)
Seattle (Strand) @ Kelowna
Portland (Kehler) @ Victoria

 

[kings11]

Ive been checking out some of the prospects available in our expected range and came across Jesperi Kotkaniemi, highlight film wise he looks very, very good. Does anyone have any info on the kid??

 

[Frolov 6'3]

Ive been checking out some of the prospects available in our expected range and came across Jesperi Kotkaniemi, highlight film wise he looks very, very good. Does anyone have any info on the kid??

hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/c-w-jesperi-kotkaniemi-Ãssät-liiga-2018-draft.2018377/page-11#post-141619635

 

[KopitarFAN]

2/23 recap:

Kingston lost 2-1 in OT, Vilardi was scoreless.
Sarnia won 6-2, Rymsha had a Goal.
Owen Sound won 7-6 in OT, Phillips had a Goal and an Assist.
Spokane won 9-2, Anderson-Dolan had 3 Assists.
Seattle lost 5-4, Strand was scoreless and -1.
Portland won 2-1, but Kehler DNP.

2/24 games:

Erie @ Sarnia (Rymsha)
SSM (Villalta) @ Windsor
Peterborough @ Owen Sound (Phillips)
Everett @ Seattle (Strand)
Regina @ Moose Jaw (Clague)
Kootenay @ Spokane (JAD)
Portland (Kehler) @ Victoria

 

[BigBrown]

Thanks for keeping us updated, KopitarFAN.