London Knights 2022 Off-season Thread

[ArielNederland]

Bujold isn't top 9? Is he that big of a bust?

Yup. He's more of a defensive forward at this point

 

[TF519]

Yup. He's more of a defensive forward at this point

Billy Moskal 2.0

 

[Lebanezer]

Does anyone know why Gilmartin and McCue were not at Sharks development camp?

 

[LDN]

Billy Moskal 2.0

that would be best case scenario

 

[LDN]

What’s the interest in Sam Dickinson?

 

[nelli27]

I don't know if this is a yearly announcement, but London Knights Twitter is asking those on the waitlist to check their inboxes suggesting season tics might finally be available. I know that a number of STH chose not to renew their tickets. My guess is that this number is higher than it's been in years.
Too bad there are no twitter announcements for major signings.

 

[superdee]

Off to Seattle for 11 days. Plan on getting a Kraken jersey, Thunderbirds and Everett Silvertips if I can swing it. Can't wait for training camps to start and keeping fingers crossed Nazar gets signed by Hawks.

 

[sbpointer]

I don't know if this is a yearly announcement, but London Knights Twitter is asking those on the waitlist to check their inboxes suggesting season tics might finally be available. I know that a number of STH chose not to renew their tickets. My guess is that this number is higher than it's been in years.
Too bad there are no twitter announcements for major signings.

I'm finally in no more wait list for me..
I think you are right about the amount that cam available this season. I wouldn't be surprised if the only ones left on the waitlist are people who passed on the offer this year.
The only downfall is the past few seasons we were buying third party from someone who didnt use their seats anymore and our own seats are a bit of a location downgrade...

 

[sbpointer]

When you see the prices that Joe Ranger and Anson Thornton went for in the June trade window would we assume if the Knights didn't get in on that they are pretty sure Brochu is back?

 

[FireBird71]

Off to Seattle for 11 days. Plan on getting a Kraken jersey, Thunderbirds and Everett Silvertips if I can swing it. Can't wait for training camps to start and keeping fingers crossed Nazar gets signed by Hawks.

He’s not passing up Michigan

 

[Coaches Coroner]

He’s not passing up Michigan

To be fair, I remember being told the same thing about Michigan recruit Brzustewics

 

[ArielNederland]

Barkey and bonk will represent canada at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup!!

 

[nelli27]

I'm finally in no more wait list for me..
I think you are right about the amount that cam available this season. I wouldn't be surprised if the only ones left on the waitlist are people who passed on the offer this year.
The only downfall is the past few seasons we were buying third party from someone who didnt use their seats anymore and our own seats are a bit of a location downgrade...

Congrats, and I hope you enjoy the games live. After 17 years as a STH, I decided to give up both seats. So I'm no longer a STH. Maybe you have my seats from section 107. I'll watch from home and take in the occasional game.

 

[LDN]

When you see the prices that Joe Ranger and Anson Thornton went for in the June trade window would we assume if the Knights didn't get in on that they are pretty sure Brochu is back?

those prices sucked!

 

[sbpointer]

those prices sucked!

If you want to believe there is a team there to go for it then Thornton especially was well worth a single second. That can be recouped easy enough later.
If they are going to be serious about contending something needs to happen in the crease there is no guarantee you have Brochu back and if you do you still need a 1b if you are going to contend.
Unless the Red Wings goalie coach is the Pete Walker of goalie coaches and some sort of miracle happend at development camp the Knights don't have crease stability right now.

 

[Luc Poitras]

To be fair, I remember being told the same thing about Michigan recruit Brzustewics

Brzustewics had no shot at ice time with current Michigan roster. He was the bottom feeder on the NTDP team this year. Was scratched at World Juniors. He is 2023 draft pick - needed to go somewhere to get an opportunity.

 

[LDN]

If you want to believe there is a team there to go for it then Thornton especially was well worth a single second. That can be recouped easy enough later.
If they are going to be serious about contending something needs to happen in the crease there is no guarantee you have Brochu back and if you do you still need a 1b if you are going to contend.
Unless the Red Wings goalie coach is the Pete Walker of goalie coaches and some sort of miracle happend at development camp the Knights don't have crease stability right now.

Oh I get it lol I thought you meant trade Brochu… I would hope for Brochu 2-2nd, 2,3rds and a goalie prospect

 

[HockeyPops]

I would hope for Brochu 2-2nd, 2,3rds and a goalie prospect

Lol

 

[Slowpace]

He’s not passing up Michigan

If he signs with Hawks he won't be at Michigan. And guess who he models his game after? Patrick Kane.
Lots of strong connections between Hawks and Knights. Not over til its over.

 

[OHL4Life]

If he signs with Hawks he won't be at Michigan. And guess who he models his game after? Patrick Kane.
Lots of strong connections between Hawks and Knights. Not over til its over.

that was under previous management, alot has changed since then.

 

[ArielNederland]

 

[Slowpace]

that was under previous management, alot has changed since then.

Still some ...
Meghan Hunter - Asst GM Hockey Operations (Mark and Dale's niece)
Jim McKellar - Head Eastern Canada Scout (previous Asst GM Knights)
There may be others....
Patrick Kane is big Knights booster.

 

[OHL4Life]

Still some ...
Meghan Hunter - Asst GM Hockey Operations (Mark and Dale's niece)
Jim McKellar - Head Eastern Canada Scout (previous Asst GM Knights)
There may be others....
Patrick Kane is big Knights booster.

none of those are in a position to dictate where players play. thats on the gm and director of player development. it may happen, but past probably doesnt impact the future.

 

[Slowpace]

none of those are in a position to dictate where players play. thats on the gm and director of player development. it may happen, but past probably doesnt impact the future.

Of course they don't, however, most successful GM's seek input from their staff and occasionally players. Time will tell, but I wouldn't totally rule out Nazar coming here. There is a better chance of that happening being drafted by Chicago than most other teams.

 

[aresknights]

Still some ...
Meghan Hunter - Asst GM Hockey Operations (Mark and Dale's niece)
Jim McKellar - Head Eastern Canada Scout (previous Asst GM Knights)
There may be others....
Patrick Kane is big Knights booster.

Kane is a big Knights booster?
How so?
Maybe I missed it but I've seen so many do so much more here. Continued community support, return every fall to work out/prep for season, move here.......
Always seemed like a thanks for the year n see ya kinda guy.
But I've been wrong before and will be again.