London Knights 2018-19 Season Thread (Part 8)

[Drop the Puck]

Nice weekend boys!!

Next up
Flint
Barrie rematch
Kit

 

[Fastpace]

5--3 over Oshawa

Game of momentum, they almost let it slip by

Foudy is the man of the hour, heck ! Actually man of the weekend

For the Kooy haters, maybe he should have started this one to pick up his shutout.

 

[Snippit]

I know Foudy isn’t a fan favourite on here but he really took over in that 3rd.

 

[Drop the Puck]

What if..........The FoudShow is a big game second half player??

 

[Knights2729]

I know Foudy isn’t a fan favourite on here but he really took over in that 3rd.

He's on fire just like he did in the second half last year. Hopefully it lasts through 4 rounds of the playoffs and the Memorial cup too!!

 

[Knightsfan90]

Anyone know when Formenton is expected to be back in the line up?

 

[Drop the Puck]

He's on fire just like he did in the second half last year. Hopefully it lasts through 4 rounds of the playoffs and the Memorial cup too!!

AND, we win 17 straight games in the PO’s and MC sweeping Niagara in the finals. Lol

 

[nelli27]

Tough weekend for the Gens...no points in their 3 in 3, but they certainly played well.
Keyser could easily steal a playoff round for Oshawa.
Foudy's "individual effort(s)" account for (much of) the difference....this is a recording, this is a recording. Check out the highlight reel goal (the Forsberg) against one of the better goalies in the league.
An important 2 points.
Coome is looking comfortable again...our D is as strong as I can remember.
The Panwar, Stranges, Turko line surrendered some quality scoring chances--not surprised that they didn't see the ice in the 3rd when the Knights were down.
Nelson's goal the result of the cycle working to perfection.

 

[nelli27]

Anyone know when Formenton is expected to be back in the line up?

No, I don't know. But, my best guess is Feb. 8th.

 

[GangGreen]

Man, I’ll say it again. That Hancock Foudy Tymkin line is playing awesome. Guskov Moskal Nelson line impressive too. Cotter was throwing some nice checks too

 

[zman77]

Tough weekend for the Gens...no points in their 3 in 3, but they certainly played well.
Keyser could easily steal a playoff round for Oshawa.
Foudy's "individual effort(s)" account for (much of) the difference....this is a recording, this is a recording. Check out the highlight reel goal (the Forsberg) against one of the better goalies in the league.
An important 2 points.
Coome is looking comfortable again...our D is as strong as I can remember.
The Panwar, Stranges, Turko line surrendered some quality scoring chances--not surprised that they didn't see the ice in the 3rd when the Knights were down.
Nelson's goal the result of the cycle working to perfection.

Nice assessment Nelli.............as usual.
Razor made some big saves throughout the game................3 for 3!
Foudy is playing very well with Kevin Hancock and Cole Tymkin.
He was very complimentary regarding Hancock's IQ in a game.
Also, Billy Moskal has been consistently good whether on the road or at home.
Nice to see Nelson score a big goal in the 3rd period.
Overall a good weekend for the boys.

 

[zman77]

 

[zman77]

Liam Foudy leads London Knights past Oshawa


By Mike Stubbs Reporter 980 CFPL
Foudy’s offensive output ran his point streak into double digits. The Columbus Blue Jackets prospect has 17 points in 10 straight games and a goal in each of nine straight games.
Both of Foudy’s goals were part of a crazy third period in which the teams combined for six goals and took turns holding the lead. With the Knights down 3-2, London assistant coach Rick Steadman credited work by Billy Moskal, Matvey Guskov and Josh Nelson in the offensive zone with swinging momentum back the Knights’ way.
“You could just hear the bench getting higher and higher,” said Steadman. “Their line kept [play in the Oshawa zone] for over a minute, and it just got the team going and after that, you knew they would push hard.”
Moskal set up Nelson to tie the game and then, 42 seconds later, Cole Tymkin put London ahead to stay. Knights defenceman Will Lochead says the busy schedule London has had, coupled with the physicality of a game like the one in Oshawa, is a good thing to go through right now.
“It’s been like a playoff push. The pace out there was quite high [against the Generals]. It’s good to get the guys prepared for what the playoffs will be like,” Lochead said.
Both goalies were a big story in the game. Watch for replays of Joseph Raaymakers’ paddle stop on a pass in front by Oshawa’s Brett Neumann that hit the skate of Nelson and was trickling to the goal line before Raaymakers brought down his goal stick like a meat cleaver and cut off the path of the puck. Raaymakers made other big stops and ran a shutout streak to 102:56 dating back to Thursday before the Generals managed to put a puck past him.
Liam Foudy leads London Knights past Oshawa

 

[Fastpace]

Is anyone else thinks the Knights will look at defensemen for their first or for more early picks this year. I was really high on Ryan O'Rouke (Greyhounds D) last year in hopes for London first pick. I think the Knights after trading Perrott and Bangs almost have to replace some graduates on defense this year. Here are three I have been doing some little reading about ; Brandt Clarke (Don Mills), Roman Schmidt (Don Mills) and my personal favorite Cole Hipkin (Brantford 99ers). All three are projected as first round picks, here is a little write up on Cole Hipkin, he could be a mix between a Boqvist and a Bouchard in one ;

OHL Prospect Profile: Cole Hipkin

Finally found courage to let the wife know that afternoon and evening bingo is not my thing, we now have a new arrangement, yea I am free.

I am going to go watch Hipkin and some other kids play in the next two or three weeks with one of my sons, although not as deep as last year there are talks of many big surprises in early to mid rounds (3-4-5 rds ) this year. These names and this post is brought to you by a fan and are only for discussions, none of them are etched in stone as must picks by the Knights.

 

[zman77]

London 5-3 win over Oshawa
Shots on Goal: London 45 Oshawa 29.
Both Goalies made some stellar saves in this game.
Kyle Keyser sits 4th in the OHL with 2.67GAA & 9.20SV%.
Joseph Raaymakers is in 5th place with a 2.70GAA and a 9.13SV%
Liam Foudy is getting his mojo back with his electric speed and excellent finish.
Highlights:
Jan. 27/19 – LDN (5) – OSH (3) – Ontario Hockey League

 

[zman77]

Is anyone else thinks the Knights will look at defensemen for their first or for more early picks this year. I was really high on Ryan O'Rouke (Greyhounds D) last year in hopes for London first pick. I think the Knights after trading Perrott and Bangs almost have to replace some graduates on defense this year. Here are three I have been doing some little reading about ; Brandt Clarke (Don Mills), Roman Schmidt (Don Mills) and my personal favorite Cole Hipkin (Brantford 99ers). All three are projected as first round picks, here is a little write up on Cole Hipkin, he could be a mix between a Boqvist and a Bouchard in one ;

OHL Prospect Profile: Cole Hipkin

Finally found courage to let the wife know that afternoon and evening bingo is not my thing, we now have a new arrangement, yea I am free.

I am going to go watch Hipkin and some other kids play in the next two or three weeks with one of my sons, although not as deep as last year there are talks of many big surprises in early to mid rounds (3-4-5 rds ) this year. These names and this post is brought to you by a fan and are only for discussions, none of them are etched in stone as must picks by the Knights.

Nice catch Fastpace.
Hipkin looks the type of player Mark likes on the backend.
Article:
With that said, Hipkin checks all of the boxes as a modern-era defenceman, with tremendous skating ability and two-way upside that is backed by his hockey sense.
OHL Prospect Profile: Cole Hipkin

 

[Purple Phart]

Here's a topic that I'd like to hear your collective insights on : Strength of Opposition. The Midwest Division is probably the toughest one to play in, and I've often thought that tempers the teams who play in it. Last season, the Sault Greyhounds were highly regarded as a potential league finalist, and in most seasons could have very well fulfilled that promise. Unfortunately, their luck was that they found themselves playing 2 Midwest Division teams back-to-back ( Kitchener & Owen Sound ) I believe that situation exacted more from the Hounds than they anticipated, and by the time they faced the Bulldogs, they were spent, with not much left in the tank.

This season, London will face some strong opposition, as the season nears the playoffs. Do you see this as helping to condition the team, or does it wear them down ?

 

[zman77]

Here's a topic that I'd like to hear your collective insights on : Strength of Opposition. The Midwest Division is probably the toughest one to play in, and I've often thought that tempers the teams who play in it. Last season, the Sault Greyhounds were highly regarded as a potential league finalist, and in most seasons could have very well fulfilled that promise. Unfortunately, their luck was that they found themselves playing 2 Midwest Division teams back-to-back ( Kitchener & Owen Sound ) I believe that situation exacted more from the Hounds than they anticipated, and by the time they faced the Bulldogs, they were spent, with not much left in the tank.

This season, London will face some strong opposition, as the season nears the playoffs. Do you see this as helping to condition the team, or does it wear them down ?

Thanks Double PP.
Your question:
Do you see this as helping to condition the team, or does it wear them down?
imho, both.
Yes, the Midwest is very strong, but so is the Eastern Conference.
Knights have lots of experience, skill, grit and character.
Home ice will have leverage in the 2018-19 PO's.
It'll be fun to watch this season.

 

[ohloutsider]

Here's a topic that I'd like to hear your collective insights on : Strength of Opposition. The Midwest Division is probably the toughest one to play in, and I've often thought that tempers the teams who play in it. Last season, the Sault Greyhounds were highly regarded as a potential league finalist, and in most seasons could have very well fulfilled that promise. Unfortunately, their luck was that they found themselves playing 2 Midwest Division teams back-to-back ( Kitchener & Owen Sound ) I believe that situation exacted more from the Hounds than they anticipated, and by the time they faced the Bulldogs, they were spent, with not much left in the tank.

This season, London will face some strong opposition, as the season nears the playoffs. Do you see this as helping to condition the team, or does it wear them down ?

I think this year the west as a whole is much weaker than last year. Kitchener, OS, Erie are not as good as last year along with Windsor, Flint , Sarnia in a down year in the west so don't think comparison's from this year to last year would be valid.

 

[Otto]

I don't know if I would say the midwest is the toughest this season. The East is pretty much equal with them

 

[GobigorGohome]

Yesterdays game against the Gens was the most physical to date.
Panwar should Not have had his ice time reduced as he showed he can handle the tough play.
Stranges ,not so much.

 

[Fastpace]

Here's a topic that I'd like to hear your collective insights on : Strength of Opposition. The Midwest Division is probably the toughest one to play in, and I've often thought that tempers the teams who play in it. Last season, the Sault Greyhounds were highly regarded as a potential league finalist, and in most seasons could have very well fulfilled that promise. Unfortunately, their luck was that they found themselves playing 2 Midwest Division teams back-to-back ( Kitchener & Owen Sound ) I believe that situation exacted more from the Hounds than they anticipated, and by the time they faced the Bulldogs, they were spent, with not much left in the tank.

This season, London will face some strong opposition, as the season nears the playoffs. Do you see this as helping to condition the team, or does it wear them down ?

It's no longer the case this year, you'll find the East has caught up with the West.

One more thing I would like to say about the Greyhounds misfortune if you can call it that, they had all year to play stiffer West competitors. I'd say it's pretty darn good practice to play at a high level get ready for playoffs hockey, if we gauge by your post if anything just coming out of a strong division going in the final against weaker division shouldn't have been easier for them ?

 

[Lycanthrope]

When you're hot you're hot, 8 in 8 for Foudy!!!!

I got to say, Foudy is something man.

 

[aresknights]

Is anyone else thinks the Knights will look at defensemen for their first or for more early picks this year. I was really high on Ryan O'Rouke (Greyhounds D) last year in hopes for London first pick. I think the Knights after trading Perrott and Bangs almost have to replace some graduates on defense this year. Here are three I have been doing some little reading about ; Brandt Clarke (Don Mills), Roman Schmidt (Don Mills) and my personal favorite Cole Hipkin (Brantford 99ers). All three are projected as first round picks, here is a little write up on Cole Hipkin, he could be a mix between a Boqvist and a Bouchard in one ;

OHL Prospect Profile: Cole Hipkin

Finally found courage to let the wife know that afternoon and evening bingo is not my thing, we now have a new arrangement, yea I am free.

I am going to go watch Hipkin and some other kids play in the next two or three weeks with one of my sons, although not as deep as last year there are talks of many big surprises in early to mid rounds (3-4-5 rds ) this year. These names and this post is brought to you by a fan and are only for discussions, none of them are etched in stone as must picks by the Knights.

I know its cliche but London will take BPA.
High end Fs drive this league and have for a while.
I love the D side of the game and its invaluable but there has been more high end Fs avail than D over the last few years. London has done a great job acquiring solid D with later picks, FAs and trades over the years. They seem to place a premium on Fs ( yes I know they snagged Bouchard, C Syvret , Harrington ect... In rd 1)

Im just saying they'll BPA regardless of position, and fill in the holes as needed.
Both those Don Mills kids should be gone early. Having seen them play 3/4 times this year that whole team is impressive and could have a mittful drafted top 15.
The Brantford kid may stick around a bit longer. Only seen 2 of their games.

Ill see more thru the next few weeks.

Better year for Alliance kids for sure over last year.

 

[Snippit]

I think this year the west as a whole is much weaker than last year. Kitchener, OS, Erie are not as good as last year along with Windsor, Flint , Sarnia in a down year in the west so don't think comparison's from this year to last year would be valid.

It's realistically about the same. Last year there were 4 pretty legit contenders (SSM, OS, Kitchener and Sarnia) and this year there are 4 as well (London, Guelph, SSM, Saginaw).

It's interesting to see how it's become a regular thing to have 4 teams in the West making serious runs at the title.

Wasn't always like this. I remember in 14-15 there were legitimately 2 teams who had a real chance at winning the conference (Erie, SSM). A rebuilding Knights team finished as the #3 seed and were quickly smoked in the 2nd round.

The landscape of the Western Conference has become particularly challenging in recent years. The first round is usually a breeze but after that you're in a dog fight in 3 very tough rounds - even if you are the top seed.