London Knights 2022-23 Season Thread (Part 6)

[tjziel]

Peterborough has the better top 6 but London can wear you down with all 4 lines, and I think London has the better defence (especially since they recalibrated since having Bowen in net.

I’m legitimately worried about the Pete’s. I think the series will come down to goaltending.

 

[nelli27]

Peterborough has the better top 6 but London can wear you down with all 4 lines, and I think London has the better defence (especially since they recalibrated since having Bowen in net.

I’m legitimately worried about the Pete’s. I think the series will come down to goaltending.

We've been the underdog in every series... with the exception of the opening round/OS. But yeah, Petes will be quite the challenge.

 

[tjziel]

We've been the underdog in every series... with the exception of the opening round/OS. But yeah, Petes will be quite the challenge.

This reminds me of 2012 Niagara Vs London.

Pete’s may have the better team on paper with Avon, Othmannn, Stillman, Hayes, and Beck up front. But we can shut them down with George, Mailloux, Edward, Dickinson, Bonk and McKinnon.

 

[ohloutsider]

Overtime games are a definite possibility, and should they occur, I like the Knight's chances. My reasoning is this: Over the course of the season, the Knights did have their share of overtime games. The won more than their fair share of those, so there's an experience element. Also, the Petes have played more playoff games than the Knights, and every extra game drains some stamina reserves.

Ask players who are beginning to feel fatigued to play an extra period or 2, and they might be willing, but not necessarily able.

The more players involved in any game, the fatigue factor is lessened, and distributed. 3rd & 4th line players become more important as their playing time affords lines 1 & 2 some needed rest.

No 3 on 3 or shoot outs in the playoffs so past win experience in ot is not a factor. As you did note stamina is definitely a factor.

 

[dmead]

No 3 on 3 or shoot outs in the playoffs so past win experience in ot is not a factor. As you did note stamina is definitely a factor.

Oh, you had to bring factors into it didnt you? This will be uphill for both teams.

 

[ohloutsider]

Looks like TSN is broadcasting games 3-7 nationally.

That sucks! Can't get TSN.

 

[Fergus31]

Either team will be in tough in the money cup anyway. Interesting post on Ottawa’s thread. Not sure I agree with a lot of it but the potential teams that could be there (Kamloops, Winnipeg/Seattle, Quebec/Halifax) do look stronger than either potential O rep. Still, anything can happen and a fifth OHL championship in 18 years would be great.

 

[ohloutsider]

Oh, you had to bring factors into it didnt you? This will be uphill for both teams.

Factors is my new favorite word!

 

[LDN]

Peterborough has the better top 6 but London can wear you down with all 4 lines, and I think London has the better defence (especially since they recalibrated since having Bowen in net.

I’m legitimately worried about the Pete’s. I think the series will come down to goaltending.

If Brochu is back it’ll help with that, but agreed our D is better. Idk our top 6 right now is pretty damn good. I take us in 7.

 

[nelli27]

Has anyone come across recent news on William Moore, I mean anything published in May of 2023 whether it relates to the USNDP or the Knights? Things seem rather quiet on the Moore front. I know he wasn't one of our picks in attendance at a recent playoff game, but I'm talking news on his future.

 

[dmead]

Has anyone come across recent news on William Moore, I mean anything published in May of 2023 whether it relates to the USNDP or the Knights? Things seem rather quiet on the Moore front. I know he wasn't one of our picks in attendance at a recent playoff game, but I'm talking news on his future.

Im thinking Moore stays south of border... also Frank Nazar. Although it looks like he will be drafted by Anaheim, he would probably stay in college then.

 

[Otto]

Peterborough ticket info.



I've been in attendance for all 4 of London's OHL Championships. Unfortunately only way I'll get to do it this time is if it happens in game 5 or 7 unless I'm lucky enough to secure seats for game 6 and they win.

 

[superdee]

Im thinking Moore stays south of border... also Frank Nazar. Although it looks like he will be drafted by Anaheim, he would probably stay in college then.

Nazar is a Blackhawks pick. Went 13th overall last year after they acquired the pick from Habs as part of Kirby Dach trade.

 

[LDN]

Nazar is a Blackhawks pick. Went 13th overall last year after they acquired the pick from Habs as part of Kirby Dach trade.

Nazar is a Knight next year …. Hopefully

 

[dmead]

Nazar is a Blackhawks pick. Went 13th overall last year after they acquired the pick from Habs as part of Kirby Dach trade.

Ok. Thanks. Didnt know that. Some things I pay attention to, some not... SQUIRREL!

 

[tjziel]

Im thinking Moore stays south of border... also Frank Nazar. Although it looks like he will be drafted by Anaheim, he would probably stay in college then.

Yes unfortunately with Connor Bedard going to Chicago, he will help levitate any player game including Nazar’s. I was hopeful Nazar would show up for the Knights next year, but Bedard just hurt our chances….

 

[Purple Phart]

No 3 on 3 or shoot outs in the playoffs so past win experience in ot is not a factor. As you did note stamina is definitely a factor.

I realize that overtime format during playoffs differs. That doesn't negate the experience level of Knights players in a 5 on 5 situation. They just have 2 additional teammates as part of that unit. My point was, and is, that they've demonstrated that they don't panic in overtime situations, but they have managed to win a fair share. They'll hold their own 5 on 5.

 

[ohloutsider]

I realize that overtime format during playoffs differs. That doesn't negate the experience level of Knights players in a 5 on 5 situation. They just have 2 additional teammates as part of that unit. My point was, and is, that they've demonstrated that they don't panic in overtime situations, but they have managed to win a fair share. They'll hold their own 5 on 5.

I don't think a 3 on 3 scrimmage or a skills competition can be compared to 5 on 5 playoff hockey but whatever factor you choose is up to you. See I got to say " factor " again, I'm getting good at this!

 

[tjziel]

A crosswalk to remember: Sarnia makes good on OHL series bet

Hockey fans in Sarnia will have to grit their teeth and endure a painful if temporary reminder of the six-game London Knights victory over the Sarnia Sting in the O…

www.theobserver.ca

Amazng lol!

 

[nelli27]

Sibling rivalry. Finals... Battle of the Bostons, this is Argos, from London, and his brother from the Peterborough area is Odie, on the Petes thread.

 

[nelli27]

Peterborough ticket info.



I've been in attendance for all 4 of London's OHL Championships. Unfortunately only way I'll get to do it this time is if it happens in game 5 or 7 unless I'm lucky enough to secure seats for game 6 and they win.

And you've had some excellent company along the way!

 

[rve24]

OHL Finals. Shows a committed team can do when everyone pulls in the same direction.
But I keep hearing this team lacks talent.
I donr think there is a more talented group of D (1-7) in the league, the G duo is in the same spot.
Upfront Winterton, Diaco, McGurn all would play on most teams top 6. Add the youth n development of Cowan N Barkley. This team scores at a rate that is just fine ( I'm not even going to look up the stats for POs but I'd wager they are top 1/2 in the West for GF and probly top 1/3 in the O)
Just like any team that makes a finals a couple things gotta work out for ya.
Staff identified potential short comings early on and started to address them.

 

[rve24]

Oct 11
LDN Gerard Keane MISS 12 '23 NIAG A. Leonard NB 3rd' 23 MISS 2 '26

HAM George Diaco
LDN LDN 3 '23, WSR 2 '24
Add the Dickinson deal (Loved that deal from the first moment, a future top 2/3 D in the league....JMO)

Moving Keane basically for Diaco n Leonard was deft. Also freed up big minutes for a solid D to grow together n an OA spot.

Adding Winterton n Humphrey ( was this a 2nd part to the Diaco deal? Just that both teams gad to wait....Hhhhmmmm )

2 top 6 Fs, a 3rd line F and a probable allstar D....

Stupid me wanted Harrison as well lol. ( still wouldn't have been upset if MH made tgat happen but......worked out great WS "outbid Lon on 2 Fs (allegedly) blew a ton of assets doing so and......

 

[Buttsy]

these days all I could really do is smack someone upside with my cane

For goodness sakes at least make sure you have your teeth in. Nothing worse then an irate old man missing his teeth!

 

[Drop the Puck]

The Pete’s don’t have Dale Hunter as their Coach.

Has to be worth something.