A dangerous two-way center who stays poised, calm, and composed in all situations. Individual puck skills are at an elite level and he is able to play a finesse role. Makes excellent decisions with the puck and showcases a well-rounded understanding of both the offensive and defensive game. Uses his size to his advantage and keeps the opposition guessing because he is able to do so many different things, including: taking it himself to the net and powering through, making a seeing-eye pass, or holding off to piggyback a possession play. He already plays a mature yet dynamic game, and that indicates success for a long time at higher levels. All-in-all, a dexterous 200-foot player who is a consistent threat every time he is on the ice. (Curtis Joe, EP 2017)
Brother: Francesco Vilardi
DATE | STATUS | FROM | TO | SOURCE |
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07/19/2023 | ||||
07/19/2023 | Extension | Winnipeg Jets | Winnipeg Jets | |
06/27/2023 | ||||
06/27/2023 | Confirmed | Los Angeles Kings | Winnipeg Jets | |
07/23/2022 | ||||
07/23/2022 | Extension | Los Angeles Kings | Los Angeles Kings | |
03/02/2018 | ||||
03/02/2018 | Confirmed | Kingston Frontenacs | Los Angeles Kings | |
01/01/2018 | ||||
01/01/2018 | Confirmed | Windsor Spitfires | Kingston Frontenacs | |
06/26/2015 | ||||
06/26/2015 | Confirmed | CIHA Voyageurs U16 Prep | Windsor Spitfires |
Drafted 2015, 1 #2 overall by Windsor Spitfires in the OHL Priority Selection
2017 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #4 by FCHockey
2017 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #4 by McKeen's Hockey
2017 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #5 by TSN/McKenzie
2017 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #4 by NHL Central Scouting
Missed Hockey Canada U17 Summer Development Camp due to injury.
Missed 2016 Hlinka Memorial due to injury.