![]() ![]() “Last year I kind of played more of a bottom-six role. Vilardi, an emerging power forward, is embracing the change, which presents a chance to spread his wings. Living at the beach is pretty cool but at the end of the day, I’m a hockey player. “It’s been good in L.A., obviously really nice. “My girlfriend is from So-Cal, so I’m not sure how excited she is, but she’s going to find out soon,” Vilardi said, with a laugh. Then, in a moment of levity, he joked that another member of his household might not be quite as thrilled. So, now I’ll be playing in Canada all the time.” It’s always cool when you play in Canada on the road. But it’s different being in Canada,” he said. ![]() Obviously, they have the Kings fans there that come to the games and are loyal. “I’d be lying not to say but in L.A., they’re not big hockey fans out there. The Kingston, Ont., product, who was drafted 11th overall by the Kings in 2017, said the chance to ply his trade in his home country will be special. He is the key piece coming back from Tuesday’s blockbuster trade that sent Pierre-Luc Dubois packing to Los Angeles. I want to be there, I’m excited,” the 23-year-old said on a Zoom call. “The Jets traded for me so, obviously, they want me. So, it will no doubt be refreshing to many within the Jets organization, not to mention the fan base itself, to hear what Gabriel Vilardi had to say Wednesday at his introductory media session. There’s been plenty of talk lately about Winnipeg Jets players seeking what they feel will be greener pastures and asking for a one-way ticket out of town. Free Press 101: How we practise journalism. ![]()
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