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Another gritty performance by the Petes in eliminating Kamloops last night,....but now I fully expect them to get their a$$e$ handed to them by Seattle.....could be ugly. 
London Knights 2022-23 Off-Season Thread (Part 1)
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Q+A: London Knights GM Mark Hunter
By Ryan PyetteQ: This was a most challenging year on and off the ice. How were you able to guide the team through it?
That’s one thing I enjoyed about this team. (Adversity) made them stronger instead of bringing them down. They kept battling and getting better for the team and themselves – and it meant a lot. It’s a process to get the kids going. We weren’t good early in the season and then went on a little bit of a run. There are always . . . things that happen within your team and there has to be a lot of perseverance. It’s not a smooth road.
Q: The January trade for Hamilton’s Ryan Winterton – especially when so many people thought you’d land Kingston’s Shane Wright – is one of the best of your Knights tenure. What happened there?
It was one of those deals (with Ryan Humphrey for London’s first-rounder Luca Testa, promising d-man Carson Lloyd and a 2026 second-round pick) that worked out better than we thought it would. We were all happy with it. Winterton hadn’t played all season (due to shoulder surgery) but that’s why young men need time and development. He really just hit his stride in the playoffs . . . Everyone thinks there is just a switch you turn on after missing a half-year. It takes time to consistently bring it every game and by the end of the year, Winterton, if he wasn’t the best player in the league, he was right up there. It’s impressive for him and Seattle has to be tickled pink on where he’s come as a hockey player and a person.
Q+A: London Knights GM Mark Hunter on complex season, NHL buzz
Knights GM Mark Hunter was named the OHL's general manager of the year and, as always, ran one of the league's most successful entries
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Can't wait to see PJ! He's going to be special imo he was the 2nd steal of the draft the first being Moore 
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Does Fagan fit the bill as Dickenson 2.0 and start with the team leaving camp. I guess come September there will be some clarity who comes out of camp as the the 3 OA’s and rookies making the grade. Sure wish the best to all those moving on and their contributions to a stellar season that they went through. Tough times and they bonded and played hard. I still can’t help but feel for Brett . He could have turned heads in a long playoff run and gets more accolades. He was definitely tuned in to the task. Hopefully Zack can build from his positives he built after being thrown in to a tough situation. The valuable playoff experience gained by the youngsters is definitely a building block in what looks like a tough season. Windsor fans are saying the Kraken will be sending Wright back so they will yet again be the toast of the west or the will be darling him for all the picks they traded away + more.
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Cowan a future Knights Captain for sure! Whoever drafts him is getting one heck of a human
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20 OHL Players Invited to 2023 NHL Scouting Combine
A total of 20 OHL players have been invited to this week’s 2023 NHL Scouting Combine taking place at KeyBank Center and HarborCenter in Buffalo, New York.The NHL Scouting Combine provides prospects an opportunity to put their fitness and strength attributes on display, in addition to a chance to meet with NHL clubs on location.
20 Players from the OHL
Cameron Allen (Guelph Storm)
Beau Akey (Barrie Colts)
Denver Barkey (London Knights)
Colby Barlow (Owen Sound Attack)
Tristan Bertucci (Flint Firebirds)
Oliver Bonk (London Knights)
Hunter Brzustewicz (Kitchener Rangers)
Quinton Burns (Kingston Frontenacs)
Easton Cowan (London Knights)
Brad Gardiner (Ottawa 67’s)
Andrew Gibson (Soo Greyhounds)
Nick Lardis (Hamilton Bulldogs)
Ethan Miedema (Kingston Frontenacs)
Quentin Musty (Sudbury Wolves)
Alex Pharand (Sudbury Wolves)
Luca Pinelli (Ottawa 67’s)
Coulson Pitre (Flint Firebirds)
Carson Rehkopf (Kitchener Rangers)
Calum Ritchie (Oshawa Generals)
Carey Terrance (Erie Otters)
Ontario Hockey League
The OHL consists of 20 member teams, including 17 in the province of Ontario as well as three in the United States, with two in the state of Michigan and one in the state of Pennsylvania.
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Hearing Kasper Halttunen is interested in coming to London. As Iong as he can figure out the contract stuff, that would be a big add for next year.
City politicians blow whistle on proposed $33M Budweiser Gardens overhaul
City council agreed Tuesday that it needs to see how a $33.3 million renovation of Bud Gardens will benefit the city, before it decides to pay for much of it.
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City council agreed Tuesday it needs to see how a $33.3-million renovation of Budweiser Gardens will benefit the city before it decides to pay for much of it.
City politicians voted to approve the direction set at an earlier corporate services committee debate that more detail is needed on a $26.7 million request from city coffers – and especially on its expected return on investment.
I went on Kasper's instagram and he is now following london knights, bonk, sim, barkey, and cowan. Maybe a good sign?
( most of them also followed him back)
( most of them also followed him back)
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He was originally pegged as a first round pick in the upcoming NHL draft, but he's fallen considerably in the rankings. Some signs of inconsistency, and undisciplined play. But, he even still, he would provide some much needed scoring up front...My gut says he's here in September.
That might explain why the Knights wished him a happy birthday on social media. They didn't do that to imports that didn't intend to show up
I honestly think he plays the same game as former Knight Max Jones. Very physical power forward with a great shot and decent skating. He would be a welcome addition to have some size and grit in the Top 6 for sure.
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Kasper Halttunen
2022-23 Team: HIFK / LiigaDate of Birth: June 07, 2005
Place of Birth: Helsinki, FIN
Height: 6-foot-3, Weight: 207 pounds
Shoots: Right
Position: Right Wing
NHL Draft Eligibility: First-year eligible
Following this slow start, Halttunen was eventually sent down to play with HIFK U20, which is the juniors hockey league in Finland for his Liiga club. This change of scenery did wonders for Halttunen’s production, as he went on to score 18 goals and 24 points in just 18 games played.
So, what we have is a developing forward who was simply outmatched while playing against men as a 17-year-old, but when facing opponents closer to his own age and development, Halttunen was able to showcase his full toolkit. He has a strong shot, impressive offensive instincts, and understands how to utilize his body to drive play around the ice, and when he is fully engaged in a game he can be a dominant force on the ice.
All this means that, while Halttunen wasn’t able to seize the title of draft darling during the 2022-23 season, he also didn’t tank his stock by playing against men in Finland. He has the intangibles that NHL general managers covet, and I expect that potential upside will outweigh any questions that may surround him.
Top Prospect eligible for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft
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Ranked #32 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING
Ranked #62 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
Ranked #23 by FCHOCKEY
Ranked #36 by DAILY FACEOFF
Ranked #29 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE
Ranked #33 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY
Ranked #25 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON
Ranked #11 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (EU Skaters)
Ranked #19 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
Ranked #37 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
Ranked #30 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
Ranked #52 by SMAHT SCOUTING
Kasper Halttunen – 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More
After struggling while playing against men in Finland, is Kasper Halttunen still on track to be a first-round selection at the 2023 NHL Draft?
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