C Gabriel Vilardi (2017, 11th, LAK)

[jfont]

Smart, funny, and good looking?

he's good enough, smart enough and dog gone it, ppl like him..

 

[Dominance]

Smart, funny, and good looking?

 

[MMC]

 

[Newfoundland]

So is it basically a miracle if he even gets a cup of coffee in the NHL now?

 

[King'sPawn]

So is it basically a miracle if he even gets a cup of coffee in the NHL now?

Players have health setbacks. Maybe this one was more or less serious, considering the development time he missed, but I wouldn't say it would be a miracle.

He's very talented, that's never been in question.

Hopefully he'll be able to make the NHL next year. No need to rush him this year.

 

[kings11]

Alright Ladies, time to hold your breath and clutch your panties.....
Gabriel Vilardi hits the ice tonight!! Hopefully the kid gets back on track, we need his Kopitar-type talent asap

 

[TheGoldenJet]

So is it basically a miracle if he even gets a cup of coffee in the NHL now?

Pretty much.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Can watch him tonight at 6 PST on Facebook live AHL game of the week.

 

[kings11]

Didn’t score and was a bit rusty.. But overall, he’s pretty much a Man amongst boys out there. Almost scored twice, one on a spinning laser that hit the post and the other on a breakaway..
Once he settles down over the next 2-3 weeks, he’s going to be putting up really nice numbers..

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Saw a lot of very encouraging things, but the best was watching him manhandle longtime pros. Enter the corner with 3 guys, come out of it with the puck. Not bad for a guy who has missed all but 5 pro games with a back injury of all things. Will be nice to see him get up to speed, his quotes showed he was pissed off at himself for not scoring haha. Love the drive.

 

[LarKing]

Rasmussen always gets shit on because guys like Vilardi went after him but I still really hope he’s able to recover and hit his full potential in the NHL.

 

[pbgoalie]

Heck, I'm a Ducks fan, but want this kid to find his way back. A pretty big talent!

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Held out of the game tonight. Looks like they are having him intentionally skip the back-to-backs.

 

[Chazz Reinhold]

Held out of the game tonight. Looks like they are having him intentionally skip the back-to-backs.

Yeah, that decision was made much earlier in the week. They're being very deliberate with him to give him the best chance of success.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Yeah, that decision was made much earlier in the week. They're being very deliberate with him to give him the best chance of success.

Similar deal tonight before anyone freaks out.

Just getting his legs under him, the goals will follow, per my friends in attendance last night he was the most noticable, beastly player on the ice, even with his legs not quite there.

Got the assist on the game winner for his first pro point of the season, it's a beaut. But I love the read he made right before it to try to jump on the puck after the shotblock, his instincts/IQ are what's on display right now while the physical side shows back up.

 

[Dominance]

Similar deal tonight before anyone freaks out.

Just getting his legs under him, the goals will follow, per my friends in attendance last night he was the most noticable, beastly player on the ice, even with his legs not quite there.

Got the assist on the game winner for his first pro point of the season, it's a beaut. But I love the read he made right before it to try to jump on the puck after the shotblock, his instincts/IQ are what's on display right now while the physical side shows back up.

You absolutely love to see it.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

First pro goal for Vilardi

 

[Eegs]

Damn, this kid is coming back! So stoked!

 

[Dominance]

First pro goal for Vilardi

Any video? Would love to see it (and, even more, his and his teammates’ reactions)!

 

[Eegs]

Any video? Would love to see it (and, even more, his and his teammates’ reactions)!

There's a gif in the Reign thread.

Ontario Reign 19-20

 

[Newfoundland]

 

[Ola]

Gabe hit the link?

 

[Drew Doubty]

Im a Canucks fan and I'm pulling for this kid. Really hate to see health issues keep talented players out of the league. Similar situation happening with Olli Juolevi....

 

[kings11]

Another multipoint game for Gabe along with a sick shootout goal!
5 points in 6 games and he’s looking better by the game. Can’t wait for him to get his legs under him and going on a tear.

 

[MBH]