Quinton Byfield's breakout season has OFFICIALLY arrived...! What are YOUR thoughts on QB's season so far? And how good do YOU see him being for this Kings franchise? Can he be a franchise player for them? I'd LOVE to hear YOUR thoughts! #GravGang #RoadTo75kSUBS
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I see Dubois in 2 to 3 years being a franchise center under the tutelage and player example of Kopitar who will be retiring around that time. Byfield's biggest strength isn't scoring but being an exceptional chaser that can hunt down pucks and even take possession away from top level NHL players. With both Dubois and Byfield spending the next few years training under the Kings system i think both will be groomed to some day take over that #1 line and be a dominant force. Most likely after Kopi hits retirement. Byfield-Dubois-Kempe.
His goal scoring leaves alot to be desired. And he doesn't really look like a play driver. I think he's good but idk about what we thought good. Kopitar, and Kempe are the straws that stir that line. You can put Grav on that line and he would average .5ppg. when kopi retires we shall see. They do have denault and PLD though. The kings also run a pretty rigid 1-3-1 ish scheme as well, so that might affect a player like byfield as well.
He's only be able to legally buy beer for a few months. Given his broken ankle and his bought with a virus. Their was more setbacks also. Considering all this he's doing just fine so far. Yes stutzle has more points now. But he won't for long. Also I'll take a few less points and take QB's tenacity and ability to break up plays, steal pucks and his D zone play any day.
Remember at the beginning of 22-23 season he suffered a broken ankle that delayed his season start and set him back a little. Even in juniors he was a good goal scorer but not an elite goal scorer. he is more of a playmaker which he is doing now. Using his size, speed and reach to get on top of players faster than they expect, control the puck and use his great vision to find an open linemate. I couldn't be happier with his development. ok, MAYBE a few more goals but I'm sure they're coming. One more note regarding his slow showing in the U20, he was still the youngest player on the team.
He broke his ankle in 2021 in the preseason. It delayed his NHL debut by 5 months and barely played in 2022. Last year was his first full healthy year, now he looks insane as he is healthy and getting more consistent time
Byfield broke an ankle in a bad fall into the boards at the end of camp in ‘21 then came into camp in ‘22 and got sick and lost 20lbs before he played a game. Anyone who called him a bust didn’t pay attention to what was going on with him. He’s finally healthy to start a season and showing why he was picked where he is. He’s huge and he’s fast and got elite play making skill.
As a Kings fan, I've been patient with him and it seems to be paying off. Kid looks like he has a ton of talent and potential and I still think he has greater heights to achieve
Im so glad he and Laf are breaking out, both got labeled busts way too early. They were drafted during unprecedented circumstances because of the pandemic and hadn't played in a real game in ages. Stutzle and Raymond developed much quicker, but not everyone is like that. I'm sure we will get more late bloomers from the 2020 draft, it's just too hard to pinpoint how all the time off affected each guy's development.
Kings don't necessarily play a traditional center-wing system but use a 1-3-1 where the closest forward to the puck attacks with the other 2 in support regardless of position.
Every analyst out there during that draft year believed Stutzle would hit his ceiling instantly, but Byfield would take some years to develop. He was projected higher by most because his ceiling will eventually be higher. A true franchise player. At 21 he still has 5 years before he hits his veteran prime years... In 5 years he will also already be a vereran franchise 1st line forward specifically trained in the Kings system and raised with the team.
@@dominickefrim3088 I mean look points are important but as you said they don’t tell the whole story. Beyond that Byfield in his current age 21 year is on pace for 70 points and it wouldn’t surprise me in the least to see him land higher than that given the line he is on. Say he gets to 80, are we really declaring one player has a higher ceiling because he got 10 more points? That’s pretty foolish and falls in line with the logic that people like this have been running with the moment these two got drafted. I’m not even saying Byfield will be better than Stutzle but declaring the conversation decided already is just admitting you don’t understand how players develop.
He was the youngest of his draft class, and everyone knew he was a long term project. This is when I expected him to pick it up. Totally reminds me of Joe Thornton
Never understood why he was called a bust hes a big frame and that often takes longer to lesrn how to utilize effectively but hes looking very good and knows how to use his size much better
Hey Nat Awesome Video and breakdown on QB's progress specially 3 months after this video he has progressed so much more with goal of the year move I still cant get over for a big boy like him!
Byfield may or may not produce a lot of points on his own resume, but his ability to get and possess the puck below the hashmarks is having a huge impact on his linemates. He's making plays happen whether or not he shows up on the score sheet.
I thought the Rantanen comparison was apt - especially if Kopitar and co. stick around for a few more years, perhaps the wing is the way for him to really excel.
What a great piece. Your pre-draft take that he would take time to develop turns out to be spot on. Some of the clips you had here were bits that I hadn't seen before. Quality. Btw, yes Kempe and Kopitar are great players. But let it be said here that Kopitar had played with a number of left wingers through the entirety of his career. The only consistent winger who worked with him long term as you probably know, was Dustin Brown. Otherwise many LW'er's were tried and hardly anyone one worked. I think in the 2012 cup run Justin Williams was on his line. Otherwise, there has been no one who has so well complemented Kopitar's line as Q and of course Dustin Brown.
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Jesus Christ, Nate... You make me realise hwo fucking old I am.. lol. I remember first seeing your channel when you broadcast out of your room in .. what.. middle school? lol. Just catching on to how much you blew up.. Good sto see.. All the best, sir
He's the second coming of Joe Thornton. Thornton went through the same growth issue early in his career and the Bruins shipped him out. Unbelievable playmaker who does things with the puck few can do. He shields the puck so well with his big body to buy time. Goal scoring will evolve, but his gift is playmaking.
Kings developed him well, his skating for a big frame is insane and def showing he a solid 2 way player and great passer.Makes little mistakes also.Just wish he used that frame little more and played with some grit and sandpaper. He is starting to shoot more also.Future looks bright for the big boy.
Glad he’s starting to breakout! I admit I was one of the people who called him a bust and I’ve been a kings fan for more than a decade. Happy to get proven wrong, excited to see his future in the nhl!
It took several years for Kempe become the force he is now due to different factors (Sutter whom I otherwise respect a lot, kept him unnecessarily too much in the doghouse, etc.). I always saw his tremendous talent and I was just hoping he wouldn't quit because that kind of stuff will play games with your head. Byfield, on the other hand, had been a part of what Kings are doing more and better than other teams - they give their young players time to develop in minors (Ontario, CA) where they employ exactly the same system of play as the big boys team. So it's just not Byfield who has grown into his shoe size but a few others who are now regulars as well. And they all play very well. I also think that Kopi's influence on young players plays a big role in how they play. Kopitar, being a captain, is a workhorse, either the best or amongst the best 200 feet players in NHL. (How he does it in his age is beyond me, frankly). All these young guys see what Kopi or DD have accomplished and how super competitive they still are and that alone pushes them to be better and better. It took long 4 years since Kings hit the rock bottom and slowly climbing their way up by instituting the rebuilt through their own youth players development and, of course, by making pretty solid trade acquisitions that made this team as good and solid as this year. I agree with the author of this clip with everything he says, I just thought I would add a little bit of my observations. Also, Byfield is a pure traditional power skater, and that alone makes him quite special in this league. Typical power skaters are disappearing from the league, and we can see in his case that adding power to skating is only benefitial for any player. He's got very good upper body movement that helps him to propell faster than most just in few strides. Plus his long legs, and you've got yourself a tremendous advantage against the opposition. You said something about his weak shot. I'd say that Kempe in his young age hit so many goal posts it was mind boggling. Byfield just last year hit many posts as well. I think that's got to do a lot with perhaps wanting to make the perfect shot too much because that's what you were hired to do, and you're holding your stick a little too tight as you try. I think once he gets comfortable enough and he's even more efficient in his other responsibiliets, he will be just as lethal as Fiala, Kempe, Moore and others who seem to score goals at will when they're on the top of their game. Anyway, I wish him and the King's the best and I anticipate deep run into postseason. They are now a complete machine that is fine tuned. But you never know what can happen. There are at least 20 teams in the league who want to have their shot at the big prize, too. And they all have great players, too
A long post but you get an upvote from me. Good points about Kempe. Part of his issue was being moved from wing, to center, to wing, and not having consistent linemates to play with. Anyway, you make good points.
I'm a King's fan and I'll always compare picking Byfield instead of Stuetzle who was already NHL ready. If we had him in the playoffs it would have been mich more competitive than with Byfield.
Fans these days would call Malkin a bust for not playing in the NHL for his first two years after the 2004 draft. Let the young kids develop for a few years
Generally speaking, players are developed between the age of 21-23. Byfield is slightly ahead of schedule in his development. He is not developing slow at all. You could say you spoke incorrectly with that portion of your program. Otherwise, very nicely put together.
It's his moves away from the puck that's earning him the money... Even though he has hit more iron than a steel worker...he's getting his share of shots through... His passes have been crisper allowing everyone else to score... The injuries and illness hadn't helped him early on...but now we're seeing some results seeing him healthy for a change...
Although we all can agree that Byfield is playing better this year, let's remember he is on a line with 2 monsters: Kopitar and Kempe who are cold blooded snipers and very good passers as well, yet there are 6 Kings with more goals than Quinton so far. Yesterday's game against Montreal was a perfect example - 1st period, Kopitar makes a pass to Fiala, he goes around the defensman and draws the goaltender, Fiala then makes a perfect pass to Byfield who has an open net and fans on the shot. In my opinion, Byfield still has the mentality of "I'm so glad to be here", rather than "I belong here". He should be having daily meetings with a sports psychologist that can help him reach his potential. He still has a way to go.
He s playin next to 2 of the most complete player in the nhl in kopitar and kempe, it helps a lot, not sayin he s not puttin points, but they give him a lot of opportunities
On the contrary, he gives THEM a lot of opportunities. Watch a Kings game, and you'll see how he drives that line just as much as the other two do. He utilizes his speed and frame to forecheck efficiently and win puck battles, as well as create scoring opportunities. He was drafted as an elite playmaker, just like Kopi was, and he's showing everyone why.
@@TheCityOfAngelsSports Byfield's assist last night and Kopitar's reaction to it is the perfect example of his effect on the 1st line. These aren't mundane 2nd assists. He's earning his spot and often carrying the brunt of the effort.
I think that people are too quick to call someone a bust. Dude is just now 21. If this was his 5 or 6 year in the league and he still hasn't shown up, then yeah you can hang "bust" label on him. Even then there are guys who just don't fit with the teams that drafted them. Coaches/systems change and a guy who was a great fit for one coach/system may not fit into another coach's gameplan. We've seen the opposite happen as well. Guy's who have a monster season or two leave a team chasing big money only to fall short of what they did with their last team.
As a kings fan ATIC since 1972 (I was 10) & would read goal magazine over & over until I could get a new 1 which only came at the next game I would be going, months later!, QB can be & I believe WILL BE OUR KOPITAR FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS! Has amazing hands & feet speed & SMARTS, IS GONNA B A 6-5 Kopi on steroids ((HE'S STILL ONLY 21!) his future is set, HIS BEGINNING WAS PAINFUL, Covid he's out 5weeks, just a few months later loses 20 pounds to an 'infection' (undisclosed) but it had to be brutal because he missed a full 2 months! Then breaks his ankle.. all this in 1 year! Right at the beginning of his pro training period & play. When he ads 10-15 more pounds (very hard for a jimmy stewart type genetics make up & at his age) HE WILL BE DOMINATING. Like watching Kopi, Brown, Doughty, Quik grow into Dominating players ..IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL 45 YEAR WAIT TO SEE WHAT THEY BROUGHT US.
He is not scaring anyone - Scaring the NHL is scoring 100 points as a 19-20 year old rookie like Crosby did - that is scary. Byfield is a nobody till he scores at least 30 goals and 60+ points consistently, then he will be someone
Die hard Kings fan. Been super wrong twice in the past half a dozen years. Could NOT stand Kempe even just 3 years back. Would’ve traded him for a bag of pretzels. He would disappear for 20 game stretches. And. Byfield’s draft class. I was absolutely positive Stutzle was the best player in that draft class. Not so sure anymore. Byfield is an LA mother fn King! He has arrived.
Don't forget that Byfield broke his ankle in 2021, and still wasn't 100% by the end of last season. He is 100% now, and starting to show what he can do, plus he is still learning the ropes from Kopi and Kempe.
Byfield isn’t a bust, but he shouldn’t have been drafted #2 overall. He was a project and he is still a project considering he was supposed to be Carters replacement until he was ready to be Kopis but he’s playing wing. I’m glad he’s finally playing at the NHL level, but you have to be a special type of idiot to say you’d still take Byfield over Stutzle.
This really is a symptom of Peoples short attention spans it seems. In recent history we've seen a fairly large amount of top prospects go straight to the nhl with at least moderate success. People forget that different people mature and develop at different paces. People see other teams picks (notable recently fantili and bedard) go straight to the nhl and hold their own and immediately turn on their teams picks and call them busts because they need to mature a bit in the AHL or have a comparatively slow start. Lafreniere is a victim of the rangers awful ways of handling prospects but it seems he's really popping out of his shell this season, rangers fans on twitter are despicable and asking for trades of players constantly and calling prospects busts (Rangers fan myself).
LA had a really good 2020 draft QB is pretty much on track, Brock Faber has pretty much been the Wild's best D-man, and Alex Laferriere has had a really strong start to the season for LA that's a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rnd pick currently playing well in the NHL plus both Kasper Simontaival(3rd) and Aatu Jamsen(7th) are scoring threats for their respected Liga teams
@@obey2dmaxI have no doubt he will be a verry effective player, but throught our the Jouniors they were always saying he was destind to be a franchise player for whom ever was able to draft him i see him more a solid role player.
Happy to see him performing better. I am still not ready to go as far as you are. Too many games still this year he kinda disappears . And his shot is not now at least at a nhl level. All being said he is doing better than I would have expected.
He’s only putting up points because of who he is playing with. Look at his stats before being moved to the first line. Not sure how he earned a spot on the first line. Can’t score either
A points a point in the NHL. It'd be a sure bet that if a guy never scored a goal but was point a game guy assist wise he'll be on the All-star team. If he does that consistently over 10-15 seasons he's a guaranteed HHOFamer.
And yet, every single analytic and advanced stat disagrees with you. He is a play driver and creates high danger chances, turnovers, possession monster and makes his linemates better. All at 21 years old with the world ahead of him. If his points are just from who he's playing with, why wasn't the points there last year? He was put on that line half way through LAST season. Your hockey IQ is low, you should probably stick to football or basketball. Easier to process the game for people like you
If you knew kings hockey you would know the top lines point production spiked when byfield joined it last season. His grit created so much more for kopitar and kempe. He just wasn’t getting on the sheet with them.
At this point, regardless of the player, if they can't score a consistent amount of goals from the plays Byfield is making, they probably shouldn't be in the league.
Dude… what the f …. Well, first of all I gotta say this…. Why do these online “reporters” “journalists” or whatever the hell they call themselves try to move their eyelashes as fast as their lips are moving and act like they r having some convulsions or someone is holding the camera on them and at the same time going through climax, and just spraying it allllll over their lips and eyes?? Dude… calm down, why u panicking??…. Back to Byfield.. who r u? Where the hell r u from? Seems like when u kept on saying “people thought he is a bust,” “people thought this,” “people thought that,” my son, at least in LA and around it, things were calm, quiet and everything was going by plan.. Byfield is here today because Kings wanted him here today… if they wanted him here yesterday; he would have been here yesterday as well with at least 40-60 points, with some responsibilities given. People forget that Kings have one of the best; if not the best farm systems in the NHL; and there is always 2-3 new young star being added to the roster from their farm team.. since Kopitar was a rookie; there has been at least 8-10 really solid player from the farm system that could have made a difference on any contender; or could have been a star on a lottery team…. By the time of their contract expiration; when they were due big money raise, but Kings can get an asset, as well as bring up of their own assets and not lose productivity, they always have done THAT. Let’s not forget that the Kings almost always are under the salary cap just because of that reason. So for u to say Byfield is “Finally” showing why he is selected that high and that people talked that he might be a bust, just wipe your lips bro..
Must be listenig to Locked On. Those clowns have too much going on and can't give a good take on any team. They always want Stutzle over QB. Sorry, but I'll take the Kings as a whole over that joke of a roster in Ottawa.
I think the term “bust” has as much to do about the draft spot used to take him as it does his results. Many have mentioned his age, his being a long term project etc. The bust is that the Kings wasted. 2nd overall pic on him when there were better options. 2nd overall should be NHL ready. No other team wouldve taken him at the 2 spot.
Even if QB turns out to be a Adam Oates 2.0 and produces points per game. Kings made the right pick. Stutzle thrives because of the Sens lineup which gets more prime minutes, but still are not a playoff team in my opinion. QB is now learning how to play other than being a pivot is something to behold.
tim often gets the hardest matchups and Is a key line driver. A true #1 center. I think you put him on any team and he's putting up those points he can just take over games
He still can’t score goals. I don’t know why you keep making videos every time him and Laf get a few points now and again, why don’t you judge them at the end of the year.
We all know why social media edgelords we’re calling byfield a bust. It’s the same thing for the nba but reversed. The two leagues with the most racist fans.
Quinton Byfield's breakout season has OFFICIALLY arrived...! What are YOUR thoughts on QB's season so far? And how good do YOU see him being for this Kings franchise? Can he be a franchise player for them? I'd LOVE to hear YOUR thoughts! #GravGang #RoadTo75kSUBS
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I see Dubois in 2 to 3 years being a franchise center under the tutelage and player example of Kopitar who will be retiring around that time.
Byfield's biggest strength isn't scoring but being an exceptional chaser that can hunt down pucks and even take possession away from top level NHL players.
With both Dubois and Byfield spending the next few years training under the Kings system i think both will be groomed to some day take over that #1 line and be a dominant force.
Most likely after Kopi hits retirement. Byfield-Dubois-Kempe.
This is why people shouldn’t be calling someone a bust when they’re under 22!
Right, give these kids some time to mature and grow into their bodies.
Cuz Tim stuzle already had 90 points in a season
His goal scoring leaves alot to be desired. And he doesn't really look like a play driver. I think he's good but idk about what we thought good. Kopitar, and Kempe are the straws that stir that line. You can put Grav on that line and he would average .5ppg. when kopi retires we shall see. They do have denault and PLD though. The kings also run a pretty rigid 1-3-1 ish scheme as well, so that might affect a player like byfield as well.
Especially bigger guys.it’s well known that bigger players take longer to develop.
He's only be able to legally buy beer for a few months. Given his broken ankle and his bought with a virus. Their was more setbacks also. Considering all this he's doing just fine so far. Yes stutzle has more points now. But he won't for long. Also I'll take a few less points and take QB's tenacity and ability to break up plays, steal pucks and his D zone play any day.
Remember at the beginning of 22-23 season he suffered a broken ankle that delayed his season start and set him back a little. Even in juniors he was a good goal scorer but not an elite goal scorer. he is more of a playmaker which he is doing now. Using his size, speed and reach to get on top of players faster than they expect, control the puck and use his great vision to find an open linemate. I couldn't be happier with his development. ok, MAYBE a few more goals but I'm sure they're coming. One more note regarding his slow showing in the U20, he was still the youngest player on the team.
He broke his ankle in 2021 in the preseason. It delayed his NHL debut by 5 months and barely played in 2022. Last year was his first full healthy year, now he looks insane as he is healthy and getting more consistent time
Byfield broke an ankle in a bad fall into the boards at the end of camp in ‘21 then came into camp in ‘22 and got sick and lost 20lbs before he played a game. Anyone who called him a bust didn’t pay attention to what was going on with him. He’s finally healthy to start a season and showing why he was picked where he is. He’s huge and he’s fast and got elite play making skill.
As a Kings fan, I've been patient with him and it seems to be paying off. Kid looks like he has a ton of talent and potential and I still think he has greater heights to achieve
Im so glad he and Laf are breaking out, both got labeled busts way too early. They were drafted during unprecedented circumstances because of the pandemic and hadn't played in a real game in ages. Stutzle and Raymond developed much quicker, but not everyone is like that. I'm sure we will get more late bloomers from the 2020 draft, it's just too hard to pinpoint how all the time off affected each guy's development.
Kings don't necessarily play a traditional center-wing system but use a 1-3-1 where the closest forward to the puck attacks with the other 2 in support regardless of position.
Every analyst out there during that draft year believed Stutzle would hit his ceiling instantly, but Byfield would take some years to develop. He was projected higher by most because his ceiling will eventually be higher.
A true franchise player.
At 21 he still has 5 years before he hits his veteran prime years... In 5 years he will also already be a vereran franchise 1st line forward specifically trained in the Kings system and raised with the team.
Stutzle hit 90pts at 21. I think it’s safe to say he has the higher ceiling.
@@stevestevens243 yeah...he's also a career minus 50... Lol
@@stevestevens243it’s not safe to say that at all.
@@andrewkleinhans4235 for some fans they can't see the long game. They only see the points and keep score like a fantasy hockey fan.
@@dominickefrim3088 I mean look points are important but as you said they don’t tell the whole story. Beyond that Byfield in his current age 21 year is on pace for 70 points and it wouldn’t surprise me in the least to see him land higher than that given the line he is on. Say he gets to 80, are we really declaring one player has a higher ceiling because he got 10 more points? That’s pretty foolish and falls in line with the logic that people like this have been running with the moment these two got drafted. I’m not even saying Byfield will be better than Stutzle but declaring the conversation decided already is just admitting you don’t understand how players develop.
dope hockey content. love the enthusiasm you have for the game. Keep it going brother
He was the youngest of his draft class, and everyone knew he was a long term project. This is when I expected him to pick it up. Totally reminds me of Joe Thornton
Never understood why he was called a bust hes a big frame and that often takes longer to lesrn how to utilize effectively but hes looking very good and knows how to use his size much better
Absolute W Sens fan!
because he wasn't Stutzle, lol
He has 83 hours in 113 NHL games
@@twills-lv7czstutzle is terrible defensively and in underlying metrics. Byfield just has a bad shot everything else he is far superior
@@Benvyious not in goals, assists, points or baseball swing technique
Hey Nat Awesome Video and breakdown on QB's progress specially 3 months after this video he has progressed so much more with goal of the year move I still cant get over for a big boy like him!
Byfield may or may not produce a lot of points on his own resume, but his ability to get and possess the puck below the hashmarks is having a huge impact on his linemates. He's making plays happen whether or not he shows up on the score sheet.
I thought the Rantanen comparison was apt - especially if Kopitar and co. stick around for a few more years, perhaps the wing is the way for him to really excel.
What a great piece. Your pre-draft take that he would take time to develop turns out to be spot on. Some of the clips you had here were bits that I hadn't seen before. Quality. Btw, yes Kempe and Kopitar are great players. But let it be said here that Kopitar had played with a number of left wingers through the entirety of his career. The only consistent winger who worked with him long term as you probably know, was Dustin Brown. Otherwise many LW'er's were tried and hardly anyone one worked. I think in the 2012 cup run Justin Williams was on his line. Otherwise, there has been no one who has so well complemented Kopitar's line as Q and of course Dustin Brown.
Thanks for commenting on this grav! Nice to see him dispels some he doubts
Makes me excited and hopeful for Slafkovsky
good work, those plays you showed were ones I distinctly remember thinking were special for Byfield at the time
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Jesus Christ, Nate... You make me realise hwo fucking old I am.. lol. I remember first seeing your channel when you broadcast out of your room in .. what.. middle school? lol. Just catching on to how much you blew up.. Good sto see.. All the best, sir
He's the second coming of Joe Thornton. Thornton went through the same growth issue early in his career and the Bruins shipped him out. Unbelievable playmaker who does things with the puck few can do. He shields the puck so well with his big body to buy time. Goal scoring will evolve, but his gift is playmaking.
Kings developed him well, his skating for a big frame is insane and def showing he a solid 2 way player and great passer.Makes little mistakes also.Just wish he used that frame little more and played with some grit and sandpaper. He is starting to shoot more also.Future looks bright for the big boy.
Glad he’s starting to breakout! I admit I was one of the people who called him a bust and I’ve been a kings fan for more than a decade. Happy to get proven wrong, excited to see his future in the nhl!
Just remember how long it took for Kempe to breakout and even Vilardi.....praying for Turcotte to stay healthy....
It took several years for Kempe become the force he is now due to different factors (Sutter whom I otherwise respect a lot, kept him unnecessarily too much in the doghouse, etc.). I always saw his tremendous talent and I was just hoping he wouldn't quit because that kind of stuff will play games with your head.
Byfield, on the other hand, had been a part of what Kings are doing more and better than other teams - they give their young players time to develop in minors (Ontario, CA) where they employ exactly the same system of play as the big boys team. So it's just not Byfield who has grown into his shoe size but a few others who are now regulars as well. And they all play very well.
I also think that Kopi's influence on young players plays a big role in how they play.
Kopitar, being a captain, is a workhorse, either the best or amongst the best 200 feet players in NHL. (How he does it in his age is beyond me, frankly).
All these young guys see what Kopi or DD have accomplished and how super competitive they still are and that alone pushes them to be better and better.
It took long 4 years since Kings hit the rock bottom and slowly climbing their way up by instituting the rebuilt through their own youth players development and, of course, by making pretty solid trade acquisitions that made this team as good and solid as this year.
I agree with the author of this clip with everything he says, I just thought I would add a little bit of my observations.
Also, Byfield is a pure traditional power skater, and that alone makes him quite special in this league. Typical power skaters are disappearing from the league, and we can see in his case that adding power to skating is only benefitial for any player. He's got very good upper body movement that helps him to propell faster than most just in few strides. Plus his long legs, and you've got yourself a tremendous advantage against the opposition.
You said something about his weak shot.
I'd say that Kempe in his young age hit so many goal posts it was mind boggling. Byfield just last year hit many posts as well. I think that's got to do a lot with perhaps wanting to make the perfect shot too much because that's what you were hired to do, and you're holding your stick a little too tight as you try. I think once he gets comfortable enough and he's even more efficient in his other responsibiliets, he will be just as lethal as Fiala, Kempe, Moore and others who seem to score goals at will when they're on the top of their game.
Anyway, I wish him and the King's the best and I anticipate deep run into postseason. They are now a complete machine that is fine tuned. But you never know what can happen. There are at least 20 teams in the league who want to have their shot at the big prize, too. And they all have great players, too
A long post but you get an upvote from me. Good points about Kempe. Part of his issue was being moved from wing, to center, to wing, and not having consistent linemates to play with. Anyway, you make good points.
He’s having a breakout season haven’t you been watching the games he’s just starting to blossom
I'm a King's fan and I'll always compare picking Byfield instead of Stuetzle who was already NHL ready. If we had him in the playoffs it would have been mich more competitive than with Byfield.
Fans these days would call Malkin a bust for not playing in the NHL for his first two years after the 2004 draft. Let the young kids develop for a few years
Generally speaking, players are developed between the age of 21-23. Byfield is slightly ahead of schedule in his development. He is not developing slow at all. You could say you spoke incorrectly with that portion of your program. Otherwise, very nicely put together.
Love how QB is progressing, but still feels Kings should've picked Stutzle...
Still to be seen. It’s gotten a whole lot closer in the last two months.
It's his moves away from the puck that's earning him the money... Even though he has hit more iron than a steel worker...he's getting his share of shots through... His passes have been crisper allowing everyone else to score...
The injuries and illness hadn't helped him early on...but now we're seeing some results seeing him healthy for a change...
Although we all can agree that Byfield is playing better this year, let's remember he is on a line with 2 monsters: Kopitar and Kempe who are cold blooded snipers and very good passers as well, yet there are 6 Kings with more goals than Quinton so far. Yesterday's game against Montreal was a perfect example - 1st period, Kopitar makes a pass to Fiala, he goes around the defensman and draws the goaltender, Fiala then makes a perfect pass to Byfield who has an open net and fans on the shot. In my opinion, Byfield still has the mentality of "I'm so glad to be here", rather than "I belong here". He should be having daily meetings with a sports psychologist that can help him reach his potential. He still has a way to go.
He s playin next to 2 of the most complete player in the nhl in kopitar and kempe, it helps a lot, not sayin he s not puttin points, but they give him a lot of opportunities
On the contrary, he gives THEM a lot of opportunities. Watch a Kings game, and you'll see how he drives that line just as much as the other two do. He utilizes his speed and frame to forecheck efficiently and win puck battles, as well as create scoring opportunities. He was drafted as an elite playmaker, just like Kopi was, and he's showing everyone why.
@@TheCityOfAngelsSports Byfield's assist last night and Kopitar's reaction to it is the perfect example of his effect on the 1st line. These aren't mundane 2nd assists. He's earning his spot and often carrying the brunt of the effort.
His defense is unreal
He's finally growing into his body and it going to be an excellent NHLer.
The Q man is the bomb, we will raise more cups .
Good job bud....how old Re you like 17?
He was already looking good down the stretch last year. Great result.
Maybe should valm fown eith thr bust label.
I think that people are too quick to call someone a bust. Dude is just now 21. If this was his 5 or 6 year in the league and he still hasn't shown up, then yeah you can hang "bust" label on him. Even then there are guys who just don't fit with the teams that drafted them. Coaches/systems change and a guy who was a great fit for one coach/system may not fit into another coach's gameplan. We've seen the opposite happen as well. Guy's who have a monster season or two leave a team chasing big money only to fall short of what they did with their last team.
As a kings fan ATIC since 1972 (I was 10) & would read goal magazine over & over until I could get a new 1 which only came at the next game I would be going, months later!, QB can be & I believe WILL BE OUR KOPITAR FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS! Has amazing hands & feet speed & SMARTS, IS GONNA B A 6-5 Kopi on steroids ((HE'S STILL ONLY 21!) his future is set, HIS BEGINNING WAS PAINFUL, Covid he's out 5weeks, just a few months later loses 20 pounds to an 'infection' (undisclosed) but it had to be brutal because he missed a full 2 months! Then breaks his ankle.. all this in 1 year! Right at the beginning of his pro training period & play. When he ads 10-15 more pounds (very hard for a jimmy stewart type genetics make up & at his age) HE WILL BE DOMINATING. Like watching Kopi, Brown, Doughty, Quik grow into Dominating players ..IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL 45 YEAR WAIT TO SEE WHAT THEY BROUGHT US.
You think they’ll resign him after this season?
He is not scaring anyone - Scaring the NHL is scoring 100 points as a 19-20 year old rookie like Crosby did - that is scary. Byfield is a nobody till he scores at least 30 goals and 60+ points consistently, then he will be someone
He has great IQ and awareness. Once that shot gets going hes gonna be scary
His skating skills is top notch.
Who has called him a bust? I haven’t heard anyone say that
Die hard Kings fan. Been super wrong twice in the past half a dozen years. Could NOT stand Kempe even just 3 years back. Would’ve traded him for a bag of pretzels. He would disappear for 20 game stretches. And. Byfield’s draft class. I was absolutely positive Stutzle was the best player in that draft class. Not so sure anymore. Byfield is an LA mother fn King! He has arrived.
He was also severely injured early on (ankle)
Thrilled the King's young players are breaking out. This was needed for a legit cup run.
He's always been more of a playmaker, just look at his stick length compared to his height. It's like he's a 5'8 guy stuck in a 6'5 body
Don't forget that Byfield broke his ankle in 2021, and still wasn't 100% by the end of last season. He is 100% now, and starting to show what he can do, plus he is still learning the ropes from Kopi and Kempe.
Byfield isn’t a bust, but he shouldn’t have been drafted #2 overall. He was a project and he is still a project considering he was supposed to be Carters replacement until he was ready to be Kopis but he’s playing wing. I’m glad he’s finally playing at the NHL level, but you have to be a special type of idiot to say you’d still take Byfield over Stutzle.
Now after that mic drop goal of the year, things change
Connor McDavid is so rare, but we are terrible at waiting.
This really is a symptom of Peoples short attention spans it seems. In recent history we've seen a fairly large amount of top prospects go straight to the nhl with at least moderate success. People forget that different people mature and develop at different paces. People see other teams picks (notable recently fantili and bedard) go straight to the nhl and hold their own and immediately turn on their teams picks and call them busts because they need to mature a bit in the AHL or have a comparatively slow start. Lafreniere is a victim of the rangers awful ways of handling prospects but it seems he's really popping out of his shell this season, rangers fans on twitter are despicable and asking for trades of players constantly and calling prospects busts (Rangers fan myself).
LA had a really good 2020 draft QB is pretty much on track, Brock Faber has pretty much been the Wild's best D-man, and Alex Laferriere has had a really strong start to the season for LA that's a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rnd pick currently playing well in the NHL plus both Kasper Simontaival(3rd) and Aatu Jamsen(7th) are scoring threats for their respected Liga teams
Fantilli being a #3 is going to make both of those kids look like a mistake.
@@johanjotun1647lowut? What are you talking about?
@@johanjotun1647Maybe or not. Ducks made the right pick so far. (Leo Carlsson)
@@obey2dmaxI have no doubt he will be a verry effective player, but throught our the Jouniors they were always saying he was destind to be a franchise player for whom ever was able to draft him i see him more a solid role player.
Happy to see him performing better.
I am still not ready to go as far as you are.
Too many games still this year he kinda disappears .
And his shot is not now at least at a nhl level.
All being said he is doing better than I would have expected.
Do yall think the Kings will resign Quinton Byfield?
Sounds like slaf situation
im a king fan saying this.... he isn't dominating. he is doing a decent job.
hello there ;)
If the Kings could just stay on the road the rest of the season, they might make the playoffs. lol
not to mention his broken ankle rookie season, and broken wrist sophomore season
I mean he’s taken three years to get to this point while Stutzle is a star.
Stuzle is a star diver, that's about it
@@DANGLERSSNIPERSthis is dumb.
Who
Star? Leading scorer on a non playoff team. You are crazy.
@@deanmarr785 You can be a star and be on a bad team. Is McDavid no longer a star because the Oilers were way out of the playoffs? lol
Raymond was good out of the gate don't put him in with those 2
He’s only putting up points because of who he is playing with. Look at his stats before being moved to the first line. Not sure how he earned a spot on the first line. Can’t score either
A points a point in the NHL. It'd be a sure bet that if a guy never scored a goal but was point a game guy assist wise he'll be on the All-star team. If he does that consistently over 10-15 seasons he's a guaranteed HHOFamer.
And yet, every single analytic and advanced stat disagrees with you. He is a play driver and creates high danger chances, turnovers, possession monster and makes his linemates better. All at 21 years old with the world ahead of him.
If his points are just from who he's playing with, why wasn't the points there last year? He was put on that line half way through LAST season.
Your hockey IQ is low, you should probably stick to football or basketball. Easier to process the game for people like you
You clearly don't watch and Kings hockey.
If you knew kings hockey you would know the top lines point production spiked when byfield joined it last season. His grit created so much more for kopitar and kempe. He just wasn’t getting on the sheet with them.
At this point, regardless of the player, if they can't score a consistent amount of goals from the plays Byfield is making, they probably shouldn't be in the league.
I'm one of the doubters. However, I'm glad he's playing and scoring well this season. Good for Quinton
Dude… what the f …. Well, first of all I gotta say this…. Why do these online “reporters” “journalists” or whatever the hell they call themselves try to move their eyelashes as fast as their lips are moving and act like they r having some convulsions or someone is holding the camera on them and at the same time going through climax, and just spraying it allllll over their lips and eyes?? Dude… calm down, why u panicking??….
Back to Byfield.. who r u? Where the hell r u from? Seems like when u kept on saying “people thought he is a bust,” “people thought this,” “people thought that,” my son, at least in LA and around it, things were calm, quiet and everything was going by plan.. Byfield is here today because Kings wanted him here today… if they wanted him here yesterday; he would have been here yesterday as well with at least 40-60 points, with some responsibilities given. People forget that Kings have one of the best; if not the best farm systems in the NHL; and there is always 2-3 new young star being added to the roster from their farm team.. since Kopitar was a rookie; there has been at least 8-10 really solid player from the farm system that could have made a difference on any contender; or could have been a star on a lottery team…. By the time of their contract expiration; when they were due big money raise, but Kings can get an asset, as well as bring up of their own assets and not lose productivity, they always have done THAT. Let’s not forget that the Kings almost always are under the salary cap just because of that reason.
So for u to say Byfield is “Finally” showing why he is selected that high and that people talked that he might be a bust, just wipe your lips bro..
Must be listenig to Locked On. Those clowns have too much going on and can't give a good take on any team. They always want Stutzle over QB. Sorry, but I'll take the Kings as a whole over that joke of a roster in Ottawa.
I think the term “bust” has as much to do about the draft spot used to take him as it does his results.
Many have mentioned his age, his being a long term project etc. The bust is that the Kings wasted. 2nd overall pic on him when there were better options. 2nd overall should be NHL ready. No other team wouldve taken him at the 2 spot.
Yeah hes not scaring anybody 😂😂
Looks interesting but your voice makes me unable to watch for more than 20 seconds. Just make a video, lose the fake "sports voice".
Even if QB turns out to be a Adam Oates 2.0 and produces points per game. Kings made the right pick. Stutzle thrives because of the Sens lineup which gets more prime minutes, but still are not a playoff team in my opinion. QB is now learning how to play other than being a pivot is something to behold.
tim often gets the hardest matchups and Is a key line driver. A true #1 center. I think you put him on any team and he's putting up those points he can just take over games
I hate when people say it’s because of the team he plays on. Put Stutzle with Kempe and Kopitar you have two 40 goal scorers on the same line.
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He still can’t score goals. I don’t know why you keep making videos every time him and Laf get a few points now and again, why don’t you judge them at the end of the year.
His problem isn’t confidence. His problem is he’s black….🤷🏻♂️
We all know why social media edgelords we’re calling byfield a bust. It’s the same thing for the nba but reversed. The two leagues with the most racist fans.
Tell that to the dynasty owners that drafted him in fantasy.
You clearly don’t watch either of those sports lol keep farming for racism likes little girl
No, he is not....
Him and Laff , looking like they have arrived
Evander Kane 2.0