London Knights 2022-23 Season Thread (Part 6)

[Otto]

Seriously? Blaming him for letting his team down because it’s his fault he got injured … come on. That’s a bad take, we have no idea the cause or reason for the injury.

I cannot see the post you are responding to, so it must be because I have that poster on ignore. Judging by your comment it's for good reason.

 

[TheOrangePylon]

I cannot see the post you are responding to, so it must be because I have that poster on ignore. Judging by your comment it's for good reason.

Yeah … if you would like to know what my reply was to. The poster was saying Brochus conditioning was the reason for injury and he has let the team down.

 

[LDN]

If Bowen is all able to carry us through this round he will get drafted

 

[Slowpace]

I cannot see the post you are responding to, so it must be because I have that poster on ignore.

Same here, and glad I do.

 

[BobHockey]

That’s bad conditioning to have two non contact injuries as a goalie within 2 years. Your main fitness goal is flexibility. Super disappointing for Brochu being his last season, but also for letting his team down (if he can’t come back next game).

I understand BB is one of the hardest workers on the team. unlikely he and the training staff haven't been working on conditioning the ankle. Ankles are finicky things and tough to rehab. Sometimes S**t just happens. I would not characterize this injury as BB letting the team down.

And he’s had many good defensive games in the green and gold. He was extra good today. Kid has a great head for the game and oozes poise.

Love his game.

 

[BobHockey]

Where was 70 today? Healthy scratch?

 

[LDN]

Where was 70 today? Healthy scratch?

Yes

 

[Otto]

Where was 70 today? Healthy scratch?

Yes, Dale900 thought the team needed more grit so he dressed Leonard

 

[LDN]

If you would have told me we would be up 2-0 today I would have been thrilled! All things considered we need 2 wins in 5 games. We can do that. We need to bring it with Brochu out, but dig in dig deep LFG KNIGHTS

 

[zman77]

 

[Purple Phart]

Bowen having to step in, might just be a blessing in disguise. It's not as if the situation is like last season, when the team had to scramble to find a BUG among Jr.B candidates. He's had regular season experience, and proven that he is capable of playing effectively at this level. Now, he'll be getting more experience under playoff conditions, and that'll be valuable, going forward.

Brochu will graduate this season, and in all likelihood, Bowen will inherit the starter's job. Post season experience will only add to his resume, and if he takes it calmly and just goes out and plays within his capabilities, he'll be fine. He does have the advantage of the stingiest defense playing in front of him, which should make this transition easier than having a porous, inefficient group protecting him.

Plat square to the shooter, stop the initial shot, and have faith that your d-men will take care of clearing any rebounds, or covering opponents in tight. Next season he'll have this experience and that'll only provide more confidence and faith in himself. It's classic "next man up"

 

[zman77]

 

[TheOrangePylon]

I can’t believe he didn’t get a star, I thought he was the best player on the ice and clearly so did the OHL.

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

Having Bowen in shouldn't make anyone nervous. The kid is a gamer and has proven himself. Last year we were done because Brochu was the entire back end...this year is different

 

[superdee]

I will say trading Luca, Carson and a 2nd at the time seemed a lot with Winterton not having laced them up. My God him and Humphrey are gamers and don’t t take a shift off. If by chance the Kraken send Ryan back he definitely would be captain material. I would definitely welcome that. for Brouch and I think this team will tighten up for Zach. I’d start Zach Tuesday regardless just to give Brouch time to rest in case he is needed. I had to wait to post because I chewed a chunk out of my lip reading the post saying it was his fault because he didn’t work hard.

 

[Fergus31]

Having Bowen in shouldn't make anyone nervous. The kid is a gamer and has proven himself. Last year we were done because Brochu was the entire back end...this year is different

Biggest concern would be the downgrade in puck handling. Although, Bowen did well in that area today.

 

[LDN]

He is a gamer. He’s a playoff guy for sure

 

[Fastpace]

And not even recognised as one of the game 3 stars !!! So unjust

Sorry TheOrangePylon ! I wrote my post before O got to yours, Winterton is the real deal in these playoffs, and a lot cheaper then Wright was too.

 

[ReLyT]

If Bowen is all able to carry us through this round he will get drafted

He's getting drafted no matter what. His performance here on out will only decide how high he'll go.

 

[LDN]

Matty Tkachuck is CLUTCH

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

Welcome to my collection

 

[dmead]

Anything on Brody Crane? That looked nasty. Honestly I dont remember seeing "B" back out after the crash into the boards.

Welcome to my collection

Awesome...

 

[Ferda11]

I can’t believe he didn’t get a star, I thought he was the best player on the ice and clearly so did the OHL.

No kidding. The fact that a goalie that stopped 8/9 shots got the third star is a real head scratcher. Even Brochu had a shutout going through almost 40 mins after stopping 18/18. Who was high as a kite when they picked the 3rd star? lol

 

[TheOrangePylon]

No kidding. The fact that a goalie that stopped 8/9 shots got the third star is a real head scratcher. Even Brochu had a shutout going through almost 40 mins after stopping 18/18. Who was high as a kite when they picked the 3rd star? lol

For sure, I had the 3 stars in my head as 1st - Winterton - 2nd - Gaudreau - 3rd - Cowan.

Winterton as discussed was great.
Gaudreau didn't have a ton of shots but made some incredible saves to keep the sting in the game.
Cown was a workhorse all game, with a big goal.

 

[LDN]

I think everyone is seeing how good Cowan truly is. He’s a Knight through and through. This kid is one of the hardest working players every shift

People who know what’s going on.. who do you think the Knights Sogn from the 2023 OHL draft?

I’m guessing Fagen, Medvedev and Arrowsmith are almost locks? Anyone else from the draft class or do you think they sign all 12 that showed up?

Welcome to my collection

Awesome… you are the goalie guru so this is a good sign!