London Knights 2022-23 Season Thread (Part 5)

[TheOrangePylon]

Congrats on the series win London. Very impressive systems. Barkey is a stud. Best team won hands down.

Aside from one london fan, the boards between Kitchener and London was very respectful and I love that. We're the two classes of the OHL and I have nothing but respect for the team in green and its fans.

Otto- I did say I'd donate $5 for each goal, I didn't expect back to back shutouts. lol. I'll donate $50. Again really glad you're still with us.

Cheers London.

I am kind of hopping on the Sting Bandwagon. I am a sucker for hockey romantics. But wouldn't surprise me if London at the end of the day is boarding a flight to BC.

You say the boards were respectful, then you come in here saying you are jumping on the sting bandwagon, all respect out the window!! hahaha

Totally kidding, I loved the chat all series back and forth between the fans. A lot of respect for the Ranger franchise.

Cheers BlueMonster!

 

[tjziel]

So does Mark get Mitch Marner to tell him to come to London?? Last player to idolize Marner in terms of play style was Antonio Stranges, and then he dropped his Michigan (verbal) commitment almost the next day lol….

Reporter asks, “so what can fans expect out of you in terms of play style??

Katzin: If you can imagine a Mitch Marner and Brad Marchand mixture….

 

[rve24]

More reasons the last week Rangers posters are tops in my book on HF.
Win or lose on both sides it's respectful n fun even with the jabs.

 

[nelli27]

Congrats on the series win London. Very impressive systems. Barkey is a stud. Best team won hands down.

Aside from one london fan, the boards between Kitchener and London was very respectful and I love that. We're the two classes of the OHL and I have nothing but respect for the team in green and its fans.

Otto- I did say I'd donate $5 for each goal, I didn't expect back to back shutouts. lol. I'll donate $50. Again really glad you're still with us.

Cheers London.

I am kind of hopping on the Sting Bandwagon. I am a sucker for hockey romantics. But wouldn't surprise me if London at the end of the day is boarding a flight to BC.

Thanks for the kind words... I've mentioned a few times over the years that the Rangers thread/posters are HBs best. Good, knowledgeable discussion, no animosity or pettiness.

 

[Matt93]

Roobroeck goes to Niagara. Time to work your magic Mark for a trade.

 

[rve24]

Roobroeck goes to Niagara. Time to work your magic Mark for a trade.

Nope

 

[Matt93]

Nope

Context would help.

 

[rve24]

Context would help.

Don't think they will is all. Sorry for no context.

 

[Matt93]

Don't think they will is all. Sorry for no context.

No worries. It was a joke anyway

 

[rve24]

With their first pick in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection, the London Knights are proud to select...

[guesses? winner receivers bragging rights]

Weir? No reasoning n no idea. Just a guess.

No worries. It was a joke anyway

Yes I see now lol. TY for the chuckle
Honestly appreciated. Well played

 

[tjziel]

Well, my guess is Mark Hunter stays local and goes for Ethan Weir and then takes Lev Katzin in the second or third round.

 

[Knightsfan90]

Well, my guess is Mark Hunter stays local and goes for Ethan Weir and then takes Lev Katzin in the second or third round.

William Moore

 

[Matt93]

Moore, William is drafted by the Knights

 

[rve24]

Well, my guess is Mark Hunter stays local and goes for Ethan Weir and then takes Lev Katzin in the second or third round.

Just posted that lol. But no info here.

A little outta the norm but maybe they've warmed up to drafting London area kids early?

 

[tjziel]

Woah William Moore!

 

[rve24]

Boom. If he signs get ready for the usual response lol. If not big risk but why not. They stay competitive wether the 1st rd picks work out or not lol

 

[nelli27]

Woah William Moore!

William Moore... Whammo!!!

 

[zman77]

William Moore - C
London Knights

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Selected 18th in Round # 1
Shoots: L
Height: 6.03 Weight: 160
Hometown: Mississauga, ON
Last Team:
Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA
Nationality: Canadian

Season	League	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG
'22-23 Reg.	GTHL16	Tor Marlboro	30	23	37	60		8
2023 OHL Cup	GTHL16	Tor Marlboro	5	4	6	10	8	0	0	1
'21-22 Reg.	GTHL16	Miss. Senators	56	35	39	74	68	8	7	0
2022 OHL Cup Showcase	GTHL16	Miss. Senators	7	7	4	11	9	0	1	0
22 Playoffs	GTHL16	Miss. Senators	3	2	0	2	0	0	0	0

 

[nelli27]

Read this story about his life. Deaf at age two, after numerous surgeries, regained his hearing at age 8. Classical pianist at the age of 10. Mother Brazilian, father Cornell educated, works in financial industry...

Practice got William Moore to Carnegie Hall — and to the top of the OHL draft boards

Talented Toronto Marlboros star is considered a top prospect for the league — unless the dual citizen opts for the U.S. NTDP instead.

www.thestar.com

 

[rve24]

Any1 catch the live draft on rogers or OHL TV. They have any input on Moore?

 

[tjziel]

The Knights won’t use a first round pick on William Moore unless there is a high chance he come and reports (ex Max Jones). Knights tend to use 1st round picks on high percentage OHL committed players. So it wouldn’t surprise me either if they tried to pick up Lev Katzin in the second round and then pick up William Moore with their 5th round pick.

As stated, Lev Katzin signed a tender with Green Bay but is still eligible to commit to the OHL.

So I got Luca Testa right last year (still hope he turns out alright). With that being said and taking my own advice I want them to take Lev Katzin, but I do think they take Aiden Young if he’s still there.

Boy am I glad I’m wrong 90% of the time hahahaha!

 

[TheOrangePylon]

The Knights won’t use a first round pick on William Moore unless there is a high chance he come and reports (ex Max Jones). Knights tend to use 1st round picks on high percentage OHL committed players. So it wouldn’t surprise me either if they tried to pick up Lev Katzin in the second round and then pick up William Moore with their 5th round pick.

As stated, Lev Katzin signed a tender with Green Bay but is still eligible to commit to the OHL.

So I got Luca Testa right last year (still hope he turns out alright). With that being said and taking my own advice I want them to take Lev Katzin, but I do think they take Aiden Young if he’s still there.

I guess my theory wasn’t unrealistic haha

 

[tjziel]

My guess is the Hunters are trying gear up for a competitive team with William Moore and James Hagens in 2025. Or if he somehow comes early he could compete for a top 9 role right away. No bad options….

Does anyone know how much it is to back out of your USNDTP commitment??

 

[Starry Knight]

My guess is the Hunters are trying gear up for a competitive team with William Moore and James Hagens in 2025. Or if he somehow comes early he could compete for a top 9 role right away. No bad options….

Does anyone know how much it is to back out of your USNDTP commitment??

Next year is probably a reload year (but with the number of returnees on defence, they could conceivably compete again). 2024/2025 with 19yo Bowen, Barkey, Cowan, and Bonk, 18yo Dickinson, Hagens, O'Rielly, and Nicholl--with a draft year Moore could be a juggernaut.

 

[Matt93]

Surprised Weir is still on the board. Was ranked 10th on pre-draft rankings.

The 2 players ranked lower than him from LJK have now been drafted.