G Spencer Knight (2019, 13th, FLA)

[ponder]

Arguably the best goalie? No, not even close.

He’s easily considered by pundits to be a top 2 goalie in the tourney. He had one bad game.

We get it, you’re a Flames homer, you think the Flames prospect should play over Knight. Clearly, Team USA coaches, who know these players about 1000x better than you, disagree.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Arguably the best goalie? No, not even close.

Rank the top 3

 

[Flamesfan62]

Rank the top 3

No you

 

[Flamesfan62]

He’s easily considered by pundits to be a top 2 goalie in the tourney. He had one bad game.

We get it, you’re a Flames homer, you think the Flames prospect should play over Knight. Clearly, Team USA coaches, who know these players about 1000x better than you, disagree.

Best goalie in the CHL back to back seasons is nothing to scoff at, I think Knight is the better goalie but I just think Wolf should've gotten some more action.

 

[ponder]

Best goalie in the CHL back to back seasons is nothing to scoff at, I think Knight is the better goalie but I just think Wolf should've gotten some more action.

Cool, I think that’s perfectly reasonable Wolf is certainly a very good goalie too. If Knight had had a 2nd weaker game, he would have been given the reins.

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

Saw him once, he was meh, then the Swedes sucked so haven’t really gotten to see him but so far the big boy goalies haven’t been big boys.

 

[Haanz]

The kid’s a winner. Not surprised in the least bit to see him bounce back in as big of a way as he has.

 

[Flamesfan62]

Cool, I think that’s perfectly reasonable Wolf is certainly a very good goalie too. If Knight had had a 2nd weaker game, he would have been given the reins.

That’s completely fair. In any normal year, Wolf would be the starter so yes I’m a little salty I’ll admit that.

 

[violaswallet]

Can we stop the Wolf talk in the Knight thread? There’s another thread to complain/board to complain about usage:

Right now it looks like Knight is a top 2/3 goalie prospect in the world depending on whether Sorokin is considered. Insane play in BC but most Florida fans want to see him perform in high pressure games (unfortunately NCAA was cancelled). I’m curious if Knight will be signed after this season?

 

[De Montreal]

That’s completely fair. In any normal year, Wolf would be the starter so yes I’m a little salty I’ll admit that.

I think Drew Commesso would have given him a run for his money though

 

[Flamesfan62]

I think Drew Commesso would have given him a run for his money though

Not a chance

 

[violaswallet]

I think Drew Commesso would have given him a run for his money though

Why is this in a Knight thread?

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

I don’t care how it’s been in the past, did you watch his last 2 games? I said in the tournament it’s been horrible, if you actually watched his games you’d know that.

You said "his puck playing is abysmal" -- not that it has been abysmal in the tournament. Those are two different things and now you're back-tracking.

 

[Flamesfan62]

You said "his puck playing is abysmal" -- not that it has been abysmal in the tournament. Those are two different things and now you're back-tracking.

Considering we were talking about the tournament at the time, I’d imagine it’d be common sense. Apparently that’s too difficult for you.

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

Interesting comment made by Gord Miller of TSN last night about Knight's contract status, or lack thereof. Miller said that because Knight was drafted from the USNTDP, the Panthers have two years to sign him. But according to a clause in the CBA, (see page 18) the Panthers retain his rights until 2023 because Knight "became a bona fide college student" before the June 1 following his selection in the draft. With Bobrovsky signed long-term, I would have to think there is motivation on Knight's part to find a way on to another team before Bob's boat anchor of a contract expires. The question is: how soon can that happen? This summer, or 2023? Any CBA experts out there that can give a definitive answer?

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Interesting comment made by Gord Miller of TSN last night about Knight's contract status, or lack thereof. Miller said that because Knight was drafted from the USNTDP, the Panthers have two years to sign him. But according to a clause in the CBA, (see page 18) the Panthers retain his rights until 2023 because Knight "became a bona fide college student" before the June 1 following his selection in the draft. With Bobrovsky signed long-term, I would have to think there is motivation on Knight's part to find a way on to another team before Bob's boat anchor of a contract expires. The question is: how soon can that happen? This summer, or 2023? Any CBA experts out there that can give a definitive answer?

Miller is an idiot.
FLA will sign Knight after 3 years at BC and bring him along as he keeps progressing.

Hes 20 in April, will be 21 leaving NCAA, dont see him staying 4 full years.

Probably gets a full year in AHL in his 22 year old season and brought in as a backup to Bob in his 23 year old season and could be the starter or playing lions share by 24 years old.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Interesting comment made by Gord Miller of TSN last night about Knight's contract status, or lack thereof. Miller said that because Knight was drafted from the USNTDP, the Panthers have two years to sign him. But according to a clause in the CBA, (see page 18) the Panthers retain his rights until 2023 because Knight "became a bona fide college student" before the June 1 following his selection in the draft. With Bobrovsky signed long-term, I would have to think there is motivation on Knight's part to find a way on to another team before Bob's boat anchor of a contract expires. The question is: how soon can that happen? This summer, or 2023? Any CBA experts out there that can give a definitive answer?

try the Business of Hockey board.

 

[violaswallet]

Interesting comment made by Gord Miller of TSN last night about Knight's contract status, or lack thereof. Miller said that because Knight was drafted from the USNTDP, the Panthers have two years to sign him. But according to a clause in the CBA, (see page 18) the Panthers retain his rights until 2023 because Knight "became a bona fide college student" before the June 1 following his selection in the draft. With Bobrovsky signed long-term, I would have to think there is motivation on Knight's part to find a way on to another team before Bob's boat anchor of a contract expires. The question is: how soon can that happen? This summer, or 2023? Any CBA experts out there that can give a definitive answer?

Miller is an idiot: you can go to capfriendly if you want to confirm.

I’m not sure if Miller just wants to poop on the Panthers or if he is ignorant (or both): 8.6 (c) (iv) of the CBA makes it clear the Panthers keep his rights as long as he remains a college student or his fourth year after the draft (which ever is longer)

Pre 2012 CBA there was a loophole for those who spent time in the USHL post graduation but that was done away with

 

[Dread Clawz]

Gord Miller lost his marbles years ago we all know this

 

[ponder]

Hate it as a Canadian fan, but he was terrific tonight, massive pressure and didn’t let anything in. Despite a rocky first game, he had an excellent tourney.

Who won top goalie of the tournament? Knight would get my vote - 3 shutouts, and an exceptional gold medal game.

 

[bsu]

Stepped up respect to this man.

 

[Haanz]

Big-time performance by a big-time player. I’ll say it a again, the kid is a born winner.

 

[razor ray]

Legendary performance.

 

[violaswallet]

Big game: that was my main worry as a prospect and he did it despite his team playing not so well for the last 30 minutes!

 

[Sens9292]

Florida has a good one on their hands