Kitchener Rangers 2024-25 Season Thread, Part II

[GeoBlue]

Slight edge Hlacar I’d say. That’s without the benefit of replay and not including Boulton’s persisting.

The first misconduct happened later when he thought he was getting into a fight and dropped his gloves, but nobody else did. So they gave him a 10.

The second misconduct came when off a face off (or “puck drop” in Bettman’s world), he and Aboflan dropped the gloves to fight, but Hlacar immediately slipped and fell down as they came together. No punches were thrown, so both players just got 10’s.

This was Hlacar’s first game in a while and he was making the most of it. Has he surpassed the three fight minimum with tonight’s bout?

The way I saw it, Hlacar throws a punch in both bouts and ends up on the ice. Keeping ones balance during a fight is crucial for pugilistic success.

 

[rangersblues]

I only watched a little of the first period as I had other business but I was really impressed with the puck movement the Knights had on their first PP. Especially considering they were missing Cowan, Bonk and Dickinson. I still think we may be arguably the second best team in the league. We just seem to bring out the very best in London most games.

 

[GeoBlue]

I only watched a little of the first period as I had other business but I was really impressed with the puck movement the Knights had on their first PP. Especially considering they were missing Cowan, Bonk and Dickinson. I still think we may be arguably the second best team in the league. We just seem to bring out the very best in London most games.

They are definitely the team to beat this year. With Dickinson, Bonk and Cowan in the lineup, there isn't anyone that even nears comparison.

 

[EvenSteven]

We just seem to bring out the very best in London most games.

And yet we kept it close both games. Elliot had an easy night despite the shots. And he left juicy rebounds multiple times right around the slot. Too bad we couldn’t get to them. Parsons had to make the harder saves.

Switch goalies and we’re licking our wounds on the trip home.

 

[All the Answers]

Swick needs to be better on a nightly basis. He's been mailing it in for a month. Must have been told he's not getting traded. So aggravating.

 

[OnlyUpFromHere]

Just wondering:

F-Christian Humphreys (11th round in 2022) has only played 9 of Michigan’s 18 games. Is he hurt or just been frequently scratched? In any case, with only 1 point in 9 games, and only dressing in half the games, could he be a guy who could make the jump here this year?

He was over a point a game last year in the Program. You’d think he and the Avs (7th round 2024) would be itching for a better opportunity this year. He could always go back to Michigan in a year or two.

Has been banged up and been back in Michigan’s lineup their past 4 games