Posts About "Gabriel Vilardi"
Possible Kings and Dubois Deal has Potential & Pitfalls
January 9th, 2021 On December 31, 2020, Pierre-Luc Dubois signed a two-year contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets worth $10 million. The first season will see him making $3.35 million, while the second will see him making $6.65 million. Despite this, it’s an open secret in the hockey world that his time in Columbus is on a lifeline. The...
Dear Santa: Kings' 2020-21 Wish List
December 16th, 2020 The Los Angeles Kings were disappointed with what they got last holiday season. Santa delivered a 29-35-6 record, totaling 64 points, and a .457 winning percentage. The team finished 30th in the league in both total goals for and goals for per game, totaling 177 on the season, an average of 2.53 per game. While Kings fans...
LA Kings 2020-21 Season Preview
November 24th, 2020 Last season was one to forget for the Los Angeles Kings. The team finished 28th in the league, one of seven teams that did not make the 24-team playoff format. They finished with a record of 29-35-6, totaling 64 points, a .457 winning percentage. Although last season saw no great results for the Kings, it was a key step in the...
Los Angeles Kings 'Untouchable' Prospects
November 10th, 2020 The Los Angeles Kings have one of the best prospect systems, if not the best, in the NHL right now. The team had a great system going into the 2020 NHL Draft which only got better with their nine selections. The team used the draft to balance out positions and create an even better core for the future. When it comes to the future of the...
The Kings Have a Plethora of Center Prospects Ready to Take Over
September 28th, 2020 The Los Angeles Kings have cemented themselves as having one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL. Specifically, the Kings have an incredible number of high-end center prospects. For a rebuilding team such as LA, this is crucial for their transition to being a more competitive team. Having a solid core of guys who can play up the...
Kings’ Vilardi Can Be Impactful Rookie If Healthy
September 20th, 2020 The Calder Memorial Trophy is awarded to the best rookie every season. Next season, Gabriel Vilardi could become the Los Angeles Kings' first Calder Trophy winner in over 30 years. The norm isn't for Kings to win the Calder Trophy, however, Vilardi could carry on a trend that's developed in the past three seasons that's largely seen...
Re-Drafting: Windsor Spitfires' First Picks of the 2010s
December 30th, 2019 At the end of every draft, teams believe that they've made the best decisions for their club over the long haul. The Windsor Spitfires are no different. Through the 2010s, they've made some tough early-draft choices. Were they all correct, though? With 2020 on the horizon, we're taking a look back at moves the Spitfires have made...
LA Kings: Cup Contenders or Pretenders?
May 1st, 2018 For the second time in three years, the Los Angeles Kings were unceremoniously bounced from the playoffs in the first round, this time at the hands of the expansion Vegas Golden Knights. Having won Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014, the Kings have struggled to maintain that level of success as the league has shifted to a more speed-based,...
Kings-in-Waiting: Gabriel Vilardi
April 26th, 2018 In this third installment of "Kings-in-Waiting", I focus my attention on Los Angeles Kings top prospect Gabriel (Gabe) Vilardi. The 18-year-old center was taken by the Kings with their first-round pick, 11th overall in the 2017 NHL Draft. Vilardi's Story Like fellow King-in Waiting Matt Villalta, Vilardi was born in the hockey breeding...
2018 OHL Trade Deadline Tracker
January 5th, 2018 Welcome to our 2018 OHL Trade Deadline tracker. We will keep you updated as trades come in from now until the regular deadline (Jan 9, noon) and the overage deadline (Jan 10, noon.) We will also offer instant analysis including who might have the upper hand in the deals. Bookmark this page and check back often. When a trade breaks,...
Q & A With Windsor Spitfires Captain Aaron Luchuk
November 5th, 2017 Windsor Spitfires captain Aaron Luchuk is off to an incredible start this season. Saturday night in Erie, he made sure that start continued. Luchuk scored unassisted at 2:02 of overtime to lift the Spitfires to a 4-3 win over the Erie Otters. That goal capped off a four point night for him. He factored in on every goal. For the...
2017 NHL Draft: Kings Pick Gabriel Vilardi #11 Overall
June 23rd, 2017 With the 11th Pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft the Los Angeles Kings Have Selected Gabriel Vilardi From the Windsor Spitfires in the OHL. About Gabriel Vilardi The Los Angeles Kings used their 11th overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft to take Gabriel Vilardi out of the Ontario Hockey League - a player that some had ranked as high as...
Could Wild Trade For Dallas' Draft Pick?
May 30th, 2017 The Minnesota Wild are looking to make some changes to their team this summer. As Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher has already stated, he is "open for business", so they will try to improve via trades and free agency. The Wild aren't the only team looking to make some deals this summer. With a new team joining the league, along with...
