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

[Knightsfan90]

London's Next 'C'...book it!

No thanks! George or Bonk over McKinnon

 

[Fastpace]

if they decide to go he wont be around in january

If he is not around it'll be for his demands to improve another team

 

[Fastpace]

No, under this hypothetical, it will be because London have found an overage upgrade at an affordable price. The team getting MacKinnon will be rounding out their roster or he’ll be released and pursue University hockey or something else.

I doubt that very much, and also glad it's Mark managing the team

 

[LDN]

London's Next 'C'...book it!

No chance brotha!

McCue, Bonk, Cowan, George, Dickinson are all easily ahead of him for the C

 

[Fastpace]

Sorry, you’re right. Teams will be lining up to give three 2nd round picks for MacKinnon. My mistake. Carry on.

If the post was read correctly, posters will notice that it state "McKinnon is very valuable to the Knights". It doesn't even place him in the top 4, it only state his "valuable experience on defense will be good on the team's third pairing" (that's 5th or 6th of of D rankings on the team).

At times some like to be sarcastic, that's all good with me, but to save some embarrassment at least read the post in its entirety before commenting. Cheers !

 

[horner]

I heard from some good sources that Cowan looked great in Leafs vs Columbus rookie game today. He has grown a bit, quicker and was creating lots of turnovers and scoring oppotunities

Against Dallas he turned it up a notch and was the best player fir both teams.
So glad the Leafs drafted this player.

 

[Knights Watcher]

No thanks! George or Bonk over McKinnon

Not saying he's my (or most Knights fans) preferred pick for 'C', but have a feeling he will be the 'C' this season. Well respected in the dressing room and a quiet leader.

No chance brotha!

McCue, Bonk, Cowan, George, Dickinson are all easily ahead of him for the C

Just wait and see I guess

 

[horner]

Cowan seems to be faster this year.

 

[LDN]

Cowan seems to be faster this year.

Cowan is primed for a huge year. It’s interesting to me that he surpassed Barkey. Why do you think that is?

 

[Purple Phart]

Cowan is primed for a huge year. It’s interesting to me that he surpassed Barkey. Why do you think that is?

Any number of reasons why. It could be genetics ( every player is NOT exactly the same. Players who have had the benefit of being born to "athletic" parents can be predisposed to having athletic talent.) It could also be that one player is more committed to achieving a specific goal, and puts in more work toward achieving that goal. That off-season work gets reflected in their performance, and lack of the same, also shows up as a diminished performance level. Maybe one wants it more than the other ???

 

[horner]

Cowan is primed for a huge year. It’s interesting to me that he surpassed Barkey. Why do you think that is?

I think in the pros Cowen

will be one of the fastest players on his team
Top 6 forward
He will play on the pk
Gets in players faces

He can play throughout your lineup

I think it is his speed that separates he and Barcley

 

[dino200022]

I think in the pros Cowen

will be one of the fastest players on his team
Top 6 forward
He will play on the pk
Gets in players faces

He can play throughout your lineup

I think it is his speed that separates he and Barcley

in the pro's I see Cowan being a Konecny clone really....still a way's away from that so lets just enjoy the show while we still have it in front of us.

 

[Fergus31]

If the post was read correctly, posters will notice that it state "McKinnon is very valuable to the Knights". It doesn't even place him in the top 4, it only state his "valuable experience on defense will be good on the team's third pairing" (that's 5th or 6th of of D rankings on the team).

At times some like to be sarcastic, that's all good with me, but to save some embarrassment at least read the post in its entirety before commenting. Cheers !

Apologies for putting words in your mouth but I still disagree with the original point.

Cheers to you too.

 

[LDN]

Anyone making the trek to St. Thomas? If so it’ll be a great chance to likely see a very young lineup. Guessing not many of any of the guys will be returning from their camps. It’ll be a good opportunity for many young players to see if they can be on the roster

 

[Fergus31]

McCue made Rangers’ main camp.

 

[nelli27]

Isaiah George stands out among the group at NY Islanders rookie camp

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McCue made Rangers’ main camp.

I didn't even realize that we traded him to Kitchener!

 

[LDN]

McCue made Rangers’ main camp.

Big surprise

 

[LDN]

Halttunnen to main camp also

 

[LDN]

Cowan to Leafs main camp

 

[LDN]

Three new Leafs prospect projections show tremendous growth and should excite fans

Three Maple Leafs prospects developing, improving much quicker than expected. See the most recent projections here

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[Knightsfan90]

McCue made Rangers’ main camp.

Need bodies wouldn't read to much into it

 

[sbpointer]

Need bodies wouldn't read to much into it

still a great experience for him that hopefully translates when he's back..

 

[LDN]

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[bobber]

Isaiah George stands out among the group at NY Islanders rookie camp

Every year, there seems to be one player who sticks out from the group at rookie camp. It appears many of the NY Islanders prospects have improved their games f

eyesonisles.com

I didn't even realize that we traded him to Kitchener!

McCue a Ranger! Didn't have a McClue nelli.

 

[Fastpace]

CHL Top-10 Rankings - 2023 Preseason Edition - Western Hockey League

Three WHL Clubs are included in the CHL's pre-season Top 10 rankings.

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I think Owen Sound should climb higher up to Saginaw's level, they will also be fighting London for top spot in the Mid-West division . London has more experience they should finish first but the Attack will be or should be a close second and much like Sarnia's team last season. IMHO