London Knights 2023-2024 Offseason Thread (Part 1)

[LDN]

Just like in the u20’s- the US doesn’t tend to take many chl guys

Too bad! Unfortunate to not have him get that opportunity

 

[tjziel]

Just in case some people didn’t know…. I didn’t know until I looked it up yesterday.

CHIEFS LAND GOALTENDER GATTO

www.chilliwackchiefs.net

Looking forward to what Finn Wilson, Alexei Medvedev and Owen Willmore bring to training camp.

 

[LDN]

Just in case some people didn’t know…. I didn’t know until I looked it up yesterday.

CHIEFS LAND GOALTENDER GATTO

www.chilliwackchiefs.net

Looking forward to what Finn Wilson, Alexei Medvedev and Owen Willmore bring to training camp.

Ah unfortunate to not get Gatto, but yes let’s see what the 3 bring

 

[OHL4Life]

https://thehockeynews.com/ohl/latest-news/ohl-all-stars-headline-canadas-hlinka-gretzky-cup-roster-travis-hayes-representing-usa

Why didn’t Brzustewicz make it?

maybe he’s not good enough?

 

[LDN]

maybe he’s not good enough?

Hopefully he can sneak into the 1st round of the NHL draft

 

[frontsfan67]

Just in case some people didn’t know…. I didn’t know until I looked it up yesterday.

CHIEFS LAND GOALTENDER GATTO

www.chilliwackchiefs.net

Looking forward to what Finn Wilson, Alexei Medvedev and Owen Willmore bring to training camp.

The damn chiefs are stealing everyone

 

[LDN]

What’s the word on Cover, Monks and Halloran are they planning to come play B or are they looking into other options?

 

[sbpointer]

Andonovski is not an OA, he is an 05? Who leaked that a “Big Defenseman is coming?”

Oh! My bad I thought he was an OA.
In that case welcome to London!

 

[LDN]

Oh! My bad I thought he was an OA.
In that case welcome to London!

If it’s him that would be a great add!

 

[OHL4Life]

If it’s him that would be a great add!

why would they love him now?

 

[Wifi]

What’s the word on Cover, Monks and Halloran are they planning to come play B or are they looking into other options?

If monks shows up he likely makes the team. It was mentioned previously that he was a last minute cut form the u17 USA program. The rest of them will likely start in Jr. B unless they have an incredible camp. We could even see alot of 16 & 17 y.o. players stick around until the older guys start to trickle back from NHL camps.

 

[LDN]

If monks shows up he likely makes the team. It was mentioned previously that he was a last minute cut form the u17 USA program. The rest of them will likely start in Jr. B unless they have an incredible camp. We could even see alot of 16 & 17 y.o. players stick around until the older guys start to trickle back from NHL camps.

Is Monks a 1st/2nd round talent?

 

[OHL4Life]

If monks shows up he likely makes the team. It was mentioned previously that he was a last minute cut form the u17 USA program. The rest of them will likely start in Jr. B unless they have an incredible camp. We could even see alot of 16 & 17 y.o. players stick around until the older guys start to trickle back from NHL camps.

cover is at st Andrews, usually means school

 

[LDN]

cover is at st Andrews, usually means school

Too bad looks like a good athlete!

Rehkopf to Brantford. Who can we get from KIT?

 

[LDN]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1820876795584897261

I know it’s my thing to say, but what a nice price

 

[Ringing Iron]

Not sure about this "big D coming"

Upon a Quick Look at the league, there aren't a lot of must haves that teams would actually dispose of. In the east, Quinton Burns (Kingston) would be of interest but don't think Kingston would move him and wouldn't be cheap. One player I've heard isn't happy is Mania in Sudbury so he could be of interest if a change of address is needed.

Monks didn't play very well at spring camp. I don't think he was close to making US Camp based off of his spring camp. He needs a year of jr B if they can make that work.

As for OAs, I think it comes down to Willmore, Sim, Julien, and Leonard.

George and Edward are gone, and it appears Gazizov is as well.

Based on the youth in net, Willmore will start the year as an OA. Sim as well for his intangibles. Big question will be on whether Julien is retuned or not. I think coming back would be the right thing for his development but we will see what Winnipeg thinks. Leonard is the eventual odd OA out imo and that's tough to say because of his heart and soul play. Moving Willmore before the 3 OA deadline might allow him to stick though. A lot depends on the goaltending and if a move will need to be made. .

 

[LDN]

Announce the D man!

 

[Geff]

Rehkopf to Brantford. Who can we get from KIT?

Brampton not Brantford

Rehkopf to Brampton

 

[LDN]

Who could it be? McCoy, DeAngelis, Mews, Ride,?

Andonovski would be my wish. Then we can use an OA spot on Julien, Willmore or Leaonard. I think Sim is a lock!

 

[sbpointer]

Andonovski is interesting if Mark can pull off another East Avenue heist
I'm not sure London has/wants to part with the futures MM is probably looking for Ando but he is sure a nice to have with Edward graduating..

 

[OHL4Life]

Andonovski is interesting if Mark can pull off another East Avenue heist
I'm not sure London has/wants to part with the futures MM is probably looking for Ando but he is sure a nice to have with Edward graduating..

big game hunting is not marks forte

 

[sbpointer]

big game hunting is not marks forte

Oh I agree hense the East Avenue Heist comment.
He won't pass if the deal is right and I'm sure that due diligence calls at least would happen in this situation.
To your point he is very unlikely to end up here. I'm sure an east team will blow their load for him..

 

[frontsfan67]

Not sure about this "big D coming"

Upon a Quick Look at the league, there aren't a lot of must haves that teams would actually dispose of. In the east, Quinton Burns (Kingston) would be of interest but don't think Kingston would move him and wouldn't be cheap. One player I've heard isn't happy is Mania in Sudbury so he could be of interest if a change of address is needed.

apparently it’s not burns. And I believe mania already was traded to flint if my memory stands

 

[crowncarrier]

big game hunting is not marks forte

Huh.....these are just off the top of my head. And I know I'm missing a bunch. Mark pulls the trigger when needed and we paid alot for Dickinson and Brzustewicz and those are recent.

Tavares
Mete
Schremp
Girardi
Stevens
Dennis
Domi
Del Zotto
Kadri
McMichael
Winterton
Diaco
Dickinson
Brzustewicz

 

[StingUpdates]

Huh.....these are just off the top of my head. And I know I'm missing a bunch. Mark pulls the trigger when needed and we paid alot for Dickinson and Brzustewicz and those are recent.

Tavares
Mete
Schremp
Girardi
Stevens
Dennis
Domi
Del Zotto
Kadri
McMichael
Winterton
Diaco
Dickinson
Brzustewicz

How many of those were cooked deals tho lol. Quite a few. Some of those big ones were decade + ago too.

It isn't an insult Mark has clearly just gone the system over star player route lately. Doesn't go for the "big dog" but goes for the 2nd & 3rd tier guy & it tends to work out & they keep those extra assets others spend which leads to always being good.