Ontario Reign 21-22 : I'm only happy when it Reigns

[apocalypse]

I very strongly disagree with the bolded. Arguably Jordan Kyrou's best asset is his speed.

Yeah but Vilardi has some sick hands. He can make plays that a lot of other players can't. He is a special player.

 

[apocalypse]

It revisionist history to think how different The Kings would have looked had Byfield not gotten injured in preseason, but it makes the future look a tad brighter with a light at the end of a dark tunnel.

The kid might not have lit the lamp much but he was deadly in every game he played in. You could see the chances coming, the confidence in taking the puck hard to the net, and having him anchor a line to go along with the other 3 centers really help to balance out all 4 lines.

Kopitar
Danault
Byfield
Lizotte

Kopitar's all but done. Within the next two years it'll be:

Byfield
Turcotte/Vilardi
Danault
Lizzotte

At least that's what I'm hoping. If Kopi picks up his play, I could see him sticking around til '24, but at this rate, the guy is done. Should be traded when Byfield's ready for the top line.

 

[Sparky206]

Kopitar's all but done. Within the next two years it'll be:

Byfield
Turcotte/Vilardi
Danault
Lizzotte

At least that's what I'm hoping. If Kopi picks up his play, I could see him sticking around til '24, but at this rate, the guy is done. Should be traded when Byfield's ready for the top line.

He leads the team in points?

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

Kopitar's all but done.

Ignorant statement. Kopitar leads the team in points...9 more than any other player and just about a point a game. GTFO.

 

[lumbergh]

Vilardi's got a bit of angry face going lately

"Yay, I scored"

Kempe level excitement.

 

[KingLB]

Kempe level excitement.

Players today just don’t love the game like they use too!

-Random ESPN commentator

 

[RaymondReddington]

I have watched this over 10 times.
Each time I watch I cannot believe that someone in the Kings organization is that talented.
..As a King I keep waiting for the drop pass once he gains the blue line..
The 55 jersey in my closet glows every time I watch it.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Tkachev benched? Or hurt/covid?

Should be a fun game tonight with a Vilardi-Byfield-Madden line 2

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Atta boy Spence!

Yet another pt for Gabe

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Parik in suddenly; I didn't see Sparks get hurt buuuut

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

JAd goal, Spence assist again.. and lit a guy the f*** up

Dude is taking the opportunity and locking down that 1D spot

 

[ru4reals]

I don't know why Byfield is not on that first unit PP. Just mind boggling.

 

[ru4reals]

Byfield-Vilardi-Madden line have been crazy good. Byfield is having a hell of a game.

 

[ru4reals]

Fagemo with the OT winner. Great comeback again. 3 point night for the Swede.

Edit: Parik with his first win in the A coming in for Sparks.

 

[ru4reals]

Atta boy Spence!

Yet another pt for Gabe

Spence had maybe his best game as a pro. You can see his confidence go through the roof after his first goal. Kid was tremendous tonight.

 

[Mats26]

Spence and Fagemo stepping up for Frk and Durzi. Good news on the farm.

 

[yankeeking]

spence was excellent tonight and byfield was tremendous, both all over the ice , going to be holding on the farm

 

[ru4reals]

 

[kinghock]

spence was excellent tonight and byfield was tremendous, both all over the ice , going to be holding on the farm

Vilardi was great as well.

 

[cyclones22]

Vilardi was great as well.

I want to see him on Byfield's wing next season. After the Kings clear out some of this excess who are RFAs and UFAs that shouldn't be re-signed.

 

[kings11]

I want to see him on Byfield's wing next season. After the Kings clear out some of this excess who are RFAs and UFAs that shouldn't be re-signed.

I’m thinking;
Iafallo-Kopitar-Kempe
Turcotte-Danault-Kaliyev
Arvidsson-Byfield-Vilardi
Lemieux-Lizotte-Thomas/JAD/Moore

 

[LAKings88]

I’m thinking;
Iafallo-Kopitar-Kempe
Turcotte-Danault-Kaliyev
Arvidsson-Byfield-Vilardi
Lemieux-Lizotte-Thomas/JAD/Moore

Fagemo?

 

[kinghock]

spence was excellent tonight and byfield was tremendous, both all over the ice , going to be holding on the farm

I believe the only things Kings in need now are: elite goaltending prospects and few big physical defensemen.

 

[kings11]

Fagemo?

I think he possibly becomes a part of trade package… in the end, I think out of Fagemo/JAD/Thomas, Akil is the one that makes the team and the other two get shipped off

Edit: Something like Lemieux-Lizotte-Thomas

 

[Trash Panda]

Yeah but Vilardi has some sick hands. He can make plays that a lot of other players can't. He is a special player.

Josh Ho-Sang has some sick hands too, and it didn’t amount to shit.

Hands quite possibly could be the least important skill an NHL level player has.

I’m far from writing off Gabe, but anointing him a success based on one tier of skill is misguided at best.