Gabriel Vilardi Archives - LA Kings Insider

INSIDERS. Several notes to pass along. First, as the hockey world expressed its warmth and condolences to the Bowkus family this past week, there were a few figures and friends whose kind words didn’t make it into the final story. They range from Trent Yawney, a teammate of Bowkus’ in Saskatoon, to ... Full Story

Todd McLellan press conference; post-game notes, quotes, highlights

Jon RosenMarch 11, 20200 Comments

Postgame notesPostgame quotesPostgame video9 min read

Todd McLellan, on gettng asked similar hockey questions after another win: I like it that way. There’s a lot of things you can ask. The start, we weren’t really ready too play. The night felt strange. It didn’t feel like a normal game. Not as many fans in the stands. Obviously, the players heard t... Full Story

“Watch his routes,” and what Vilardi learns from Kopitar, elite centers; PIT preview

Jon RosenFebruary 26, 20200 Comments

InjuriesMorning Skate NotesProspects and Scouting7 min read

INSIDERS. A fine Wednesday afternoon to you and yours. The Pittsburgh Penguins and star forward Patrick Marleau visit Staples Center at 7:30 p.m. tonight to wrap up the teams’ two-game season series (NBCSN / NBC Sports App / LA Kings Audio Network) front-ended by a 5-4 Penguins shootout win on Decem... Full Story

Waking up with the Kings: February 21

Jon RosenFebruary 21, 20200 Comments

Game story7 min read

The Florida Panthers and LA Kings owned the 10th and 11th picks at the NHL Draft. After Detroit had selected Michael Rasmussen ninth overall, Los Angeles knew they’d be selecting one of two OHL players: Mississauga’s Owen Tippett or Windsor’s Gabriel Vilardi. Dale Tallon strode to the stage, waited ... Full Story

February 20 post-game quotes: Todd McLellan

Jon RosenFebruary 20, 20200 Comments

Postgame quotes5 min read

Todd McLellan, on the feeling as a coach when a young player scores 10 seconds into his debut: Well, it’s not so important how it makes me feel, it’s how it made the team feel. First of all, they were excited that he got called up. They know his story, they know his struggle to get back healthy and... Full Story

Gabriel Vilardi. “He’s earned the opportunity. It’s not a charitable recall.”

Jon RosenFebruary 20, 20201 Comment

Morning Skate QuotesVideo11 min read

Joshua Lavallee/Icon SportswireAs reported yesterday and officially announced by the club this morning, Gabriel Vilardi will make his NHL debut with the LA Kings against the Florida Panthers tonight, where he's expected to start out on a line with Adrian Kempe and Martin Frk. (More HERE from Direc... Full Story

Vilardi activated, assigned to Ontario; Mario Kempe placed on unconditional waivers

Zach DooleyNovember 19, 20190 Comments

Ontario ReignRoster MovesUncategorized1 min read

After a few weeks back on the ice, forward Gabriel Vilardi has officially been activated from the assigned to the Ontario Reign, as announced by the Kings this afternoon. Vilardi has progressed steadily from skating on his own, through multiple stages in his recovery process over the last couple... Full Story

Encouraging Vilardi news via Kings

Jon RosenOctober 21, 20190 Comments

Injuries0 min read

Via the LA Kings earlier this evening: As part of his ongoing rehabilitation program, Gabe is progressing as planned and is scheduled to start skating on his own tomorrow at TSPC. He will continue to be evaluated to determine when he is ready to move forward and begin practicing with the Ontario... Full Story

Brief Vilardi/Kempe/Forbort/LaDue/SOTF updates; lots more to come

Jon RosenSeptember 3, 20190 Comments

Contracts and FinancesInjuriesSite News6 min read

INSIDERS. A good Tuesday to you as we wake, bleary-eyed, in September's gentle light. LAKI and ORI's gears and batteries have been oiled and re-charged, and we're ready to hit the ground running when on-ice rookie camp sessions begin on Friday and continue this weekend with the annual rookie tournam... Full Story

Clifford doesn’t travel to Detroit; Vilardi out tonight, evaluation Monday

Jon RosenDecember 8, 20180 Comments

InjuriesVideo4 min read

Kyle Clifford didn't return after this hit from Vegas' Pierre-Edouard Bellemare: Clifford goes to the locker room after a hit by Bellemare: https://t.co/FowHzhEQ9p#VGKvsLAK #GoKingsGo #LAKings pic.twitter.com/lnxj2B0sSA— Eric (@Kingsgifs) December 8, 2018 Clifford did not travel with ... Full Story

Reign Notebook – Vilardi, Budaj, Goaltending, Manchester, Gala

Zach DooleyNovember 27, 20180 Comments

Ontario ReignRoster Moves3 min read

The Reign were back on the ice today for their first practice of the week, following the off day on Monday. The off-day was well deserved after the team overturned a four-goal deficit in the third period on Sunday against Tucson to comeback and win 7-6. Highlights from Sunday’s game are below and cl... Full Story

Two more assignments; Budaj on waivers; Vilardi skating in track suit

Jon RosenSeptember 23, 20180 Comments

InjuriesOntario ReignRoster Moves2 min read

Insiders. A good morning to you from a quick stop-over at Toyota Sports Center. Several notes to share: TWO MORE CUTS | Zack Mitchell and Alex Lintuniemi have cleared waivers and were assigned to the Ontario Reign this morning. This assignment leaves the Kings with 31 players on the active roster... Full Story

Thursday: Vilardi, Forbort updates; top line chemistry; Brickley, Anderson-Dolan

Jon RosenSeptember 20, 20180 Comments

InjuriesMorning Skate NotesMorning Skate QuotesNews Links9 min read

Insiders! A good afternoon to you. Click here for today’s lineups. If you missed the barrage of tweets earlier today, Anze Kopitar, Ilya Kovalchuk, Dustin Brown, Drew Doughty and Jonathan Quick are all playing at home tonight. The Golden Knights’ top line will also play at Staples Center, though Max... Full Story