London Knights 2022-23 Off-Season Thread (Part 1)

[Purple Phart]

Trivia question for you: Who was the last player from the pre-Hunter era to have their number retired ?

 

[KnightsFan110]

Trivia question for you: Who was the last player from the pre-Hunter era to have their number retired ?

It was either Shanny or the dual number retirement of Marsh and Ramage

 

[LDN]

Is Brett Brochu a candidate for the Don Brankley Hall of Fame or is he worthy of having his number retired?

Also: Who is the next Knight who should have his number retired? Bo? Mitch?

Mitch

 

[Purple Phart]

It was either Shanny or the dual number retirement of Marsh and Ramage

Good try, but it was actually Dino Ciccarelli. Notable particularly because at the time of the retirement ceremony, Dino was part of the ownership group of the Sarnia Sting.

 

[nelli27]

I'm not sure whose Knights' number we should retire next, but I hope we have standards higher than the NHL for the Hall of Fame... Mike Vernon??? Really?

 

[dmead]

The question posted was...

Trivia question for you: Who was the last player from the pre-Hunter era to have their number retired ?

Purple didnt ask when the number was retired. Ciccerelli played before the Hunter Era. It is the correct answer.

 

[Slowpace]

The question posted was...



Purple didnt ask when the number was retired. Ciccerelli played before the Hunter Era. It is the correct answer.

OK gotcha, my bad. Thanks

 

[dmead]

OK gotcha, my bad. Thanks

Your point made was a good one. No need to delete the post.

 

[cupcrazyman2]

Dino had his number retired in 2002

He is the most determined player I have ever seen,” Brankley, who passed away in June 2017, told The London Free Press prior to the Knights’ ceremony to retire Ciccarelli’s jersey in 2002. “He has no fear.”

 

[Otto]

Knights home opener September 29th vs. Niagara. They are in Niagara the next night for their home opener

 

[imarriedawitch]

London Knights 2023-24 schedule: Fewer three-in-threes, earlier puck drop

London Knights schedule unveiled

lfpress.com

The London Knights have unveiled its most player-friendly 68-game schedule in franchise history.

The OHL club’s 2023-24 campaign will feature only five weeks of three games in three straight days, no start later than 7:07 p.m. and no long road trip to finish out the regular season.

 

[nelli27]

Prospect of Interest: Son of Radek, Oliver Bonk seeks to create own NHL path – Sportsnet.ca

www-sportsnet-ca.cdn.ampproject.org

 

[Fergus31]

delete

 

[imarriedawitch]

Bonk to the Flyers, 22nd overall.
Cowan is a Leaf! (28th)

Congratulations to both and to the Hunters.

 

[Gainesvillain]

Bonk and Cowan are first-rounders!

Kudos to the Hunters for taking player development seriously!!

Looking forward to Bonk and Dickenson on PP1 next season.

 

[Budz]

Is Cowan a C or W?

 

[Fastpace]

Oliver Bonk was the 5th D picked in this year's draft, and that alone should speak volume for his personal achievement. Remember Bonk only played one full season as D in OHL as he was in junior B with St Thomas the previous year. I don't think I ever seen that before , playing one year D and picked in first round, seen it several times with forwards but not with defencemen . Congratulation to both Oliver and Easton on their great progressing season resulting with first round picks !

 

[superdee]

Mailloux only played Junior B and would have played Knights before Habs took him.

 

[Fastpace]

Mailloux only played Junior B and would have played Knights before Habs took him.

You are right I did consider Mailloux but his was interupted by the covid virus, many draft picks for two seasons were of the guessing patern, but ya, he was drafted wih less than half of a season in the O playing D. It will be a strugle for Mailloux to make it to NHL lineup, he was drafted for his offensive side of the D position but his defensive side will keep him in the miners for quite sometime. Bonk is not as offensively gifted as Mailloux but overall he's a much better all around defenseman and should not be as difficult for him making a NHL lineup after a year or two of miner league seasoning while Mailloux will likely follow Jared Tinordi's path to the big show. Only my opinion of course !

 

[EvenSteven]

Oliver Bonk was the 5th D picked in this year's draft, and that alone should speak volume for his personal achievement. Remember Bonk only played one full season as D in OHL as he was in junior B with St Thomas the previous year. I don't think I ever seen that before , playing one year D and picked in first round, seen it several times with forwards but not with defencemen . Congratulation to both Oliver and Easton on their great progressing season resulting with first round picks

Ed Jovanovski.

#1 overall after his first year in Windsor. Played JrB the previous year.

 

[nelli27]

Toronto Maple Leafs Draft Easton Cowan 28th Overall - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More

With the 28th overall pick at the 2023 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs have selected Easton Cowan of the London Knights

thehockeywriters.com

 

[zman77]

The Leafs got a good one!!
I wouldn't be surprised if he makes the Leafs in a year from now.

 

[zman77]

Did Mark Tip the Leafs on Cowboy?

 

[zman77]

Congrats to the Bonker!!
He had a great season with 10 Goals & 40 Points!!

 

[KnightWatch]

Cowan is exactly the type of player the Leafs have been missing over the past several years!

I grew up hating the Leafs, but now with Cowan and Marner (if he stays), how can I NOT cheer for them!