London Knights 2023-2024 Season Thread (Part 6)

[LDN]

2024 NHL Draft Rankings: Gabriel Foley’s Springtime Top 100 - Recruit Scouting

Head of Amateur Scouting Gabriel Foley is back with his Top 100 2024 NHL Draft Rankings ahead of the U18s World Championship.

www.recruitscouting.com

 

[Otto]

For 16 to 21 year old players, at this very moment, it is.

That's like saying "it's 9:29am on April 29th I've never been here before this is Uncharted territory"

Yes, 10 games is a Knights record, Uncharted territory for the Knights maybe, but it's not that uncommon in the league. Hamilton hit 12 just 2 seasons ago

 

[LDN]

That's like saying "it's 9:29am on April 29th I've never been here before this is Uncharted territory"

Yes, 10 games is a Knights record, Uncharted territory for the Knights maybe, but it's not that uncommon in the league. Hamilton hit 12 just 2 seasons ago

That is impressive! Wow there have been some good teams in this league

 

[bearfan]

 

[Fastpace]

That's like saying "it's 9:29am on April 29th I've never been here before this is Uncharted territory"

Yes, 10 games is a Knights record, Uncharted territory for the Knights maybe, but it's not that uncommon in the league. Hamilton hit 12 just 2 seasons ago

What was it that I wrote about in my post, buddy, didn't I say "for a junior team" or did you read "for all of junior teams", was I talking about the London Knights or the whole CHL? -Perhaps re-reading might help, don't feel bad, pardon my french, I have been misquote many times before

 

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Guessing no lineup changes I’d say keep the D the same pairings. It’s worked so far, but that last change has probably really helped the knights

 

[DWI Dale]

you have the advantage of "bad ice" in saginaw apparently so go get them.

i feel so dirty cheering for the knights but here we are.

 

[LDN]

you have the advantage of "bad ice" in saginaw apparently so go get them.

i feel so dirty cheering for the knights but here we are.

Welcome to the dark side

 

[Fastpace]

2024 NHL Draft Rankings: Gabriel Foley’s Springtime Top 100 - Recruit Scouting

Head of Amateur Scouting Gabriel Foley is back with his Top 100 2024 NHL Draft Rankings ahead of the U18s World Championship.

www.recruitscouting.com

Who ever is picking Parekh at 14th, Greentree at 17th and O'Reilly at 50th will for sure have hitted Jackpots, both Parekh and Greentree will likelly go in the top 10 and O'Reilly in the mid first round, I mean just look what Greentree did playing for a bottom team, that is very impressive, and we all know about Parekh and O'Reilly what they are capable of

 

[Fastpace]

Not only is O'Reilly better than Cowan was last season at this time before his drafting, O'Reilly is better all around defensively this year, and we all know what NHL scouts are looking for, how playing the 200' foot game is important at the pro level, Sam has that right now as a 17yr old. I know some players that played their whole NHL hockey careers never learned what they are teaching in juniors today. Any team picking O'Reilly in the second round will be a steal. I place him in the Bob Gainey/Mark Stone category, very valuable to a team

 

[Fastpace]

you have the advantage of "bad ice" in saginaw apparently so go get them.

i feel so dirty cheering for the knights but here we are.

We feel dirty to have you cheering for the Knights along with us, but here, my dear friend you are - "Welcome"!

 

[dmead]

Guessing no lineup changes I’d say keep the D the same pairings. It’s worked so far, but that last change has probably really helped the knights

Yeah those pairings worked rather well. I mean look at the talent level. My only concern is losing two bulls from our Defense could affect the big 3 over time.

Cue the spin master....

 

[ohloutsider]

you have the advantage of "bad ice" in saginaw apparently so go get them.

i feel so dirty cheering for the knights but here we are.

I don’t cheer for either team, just watch for the hockey.

 

[GoKnightsGo44]

Surprised to see Mr. Ustinkov rated so high!

Hope he makes it to London next year:

Bonk(1st NHL) Dickinson (1st NHL)
Leonard (OA) Ustinkov (1st NHL)
Brzustewicz (potential 1st NHL) Whooley (NHL drafted)
Fagan

 

[LDN]

Not only is O'Reilly better than Cowan was last season at this time before his drafting, O'Reilly is better all around defensively this year, and we all know what NHL scouts are looking for, how playing the 200' foot game is important at the pro level, Sam has that right now as a 17yr old. I know some players that played their whole NHL hockey careers never learned what they are teaching in juniors today. Any team picking O'Reilly in the second round will be a steal. I place him in the Bob Gainey/Mark Stone category, very valuable to a team

Interesting. Not sure I agree. Cowan was making more of a contribution in the playoffs at this point. Don’t get me wrong love peanut and think he’s a high end guy, but I don’t know that he’s necessarily better than last years Cowan.

Surprised to see Mr. Ustinkov rated so high!

Hope he makes it to London next year:

Bonk(1st NHL) Dickinson (1st NHL)
Leonard (OA) Ustinkov (1st NHL)
Brzustewicz (potential 1st NHL) Whooley (NHL drafted)
Fagan

I’m not sure he goes that high. I think he’s more of a 2nd/3rd rounder. Not enough exposure (similar to Halttunnen )

 

[dino200022]

Yes, Woolley played extremely good today, I saw things in him that tells me he's going to be a rock for this team. It was really important not to overwork him during the season, bring him on slowly where he can get comfortable and confidence. He did a really good job, very promising for the future. Did not see as much of Henry Brzustewicz, he did not do any noticeable errors and he too is starting to look comfortable out there. I am hoping to see Jackson Edward back soon, they are going to need him big time still

It is funny you mention Henry who played well also...I was sitting beside Hunter game 2 and he has fully become a Knights supporter. He was banging the noise maker as loud as the rest of us it was funny too see. Don't tell the Kitchener brass this though..shhhh..

 

[LDN]

It is funny you mention Henry who played well also...I was sitting beside Hunter game 2 and he has fully become a Knights supporter. He was banging the noise maker as loud as the rest of us it was funny too see. Don't tell the Kitchener brass this though..shhhh..

He would have been a nice Knight haha I’m glad he’s so supportive of his brother

 

[LDN]

Monks wants to join apparently

 

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Interesting. Not sure I agree. Cowan was making more of a contribution in the playoffs at this point. Don’t get me wrong love peanut and think he’s a high end guy, but I don’t know that he’s necessarily better than last years Cowan.


I’m not sure he goes that high. I think he’s more of a 2nd/3rd rounder. Not enough exposure (similar to Halttunnen )

When speaking of Oreilly, it is of the 200' ice, is what set him apart, by mentioning only the total points differential by one player, it is omitting the defensive plays of that player and exactly the point I was making. I am not sure you are actively seeing the full 200' length for both equally. Many hockey fans finds little interest in defensive plays on the ice, noticing the goals scoring as more attractive for many. I am careful not to individualise the players too much here, but after the season, we can get more into the little details of both players, if you wish

 

[nelli27]

No Edward.
I believe it's the same lineup as yesterday.

 

[rve24]

No Edward.
I believe it's the same lineup as yesterday.

TY Sir.

 

[rve24]

Chance to all but put this away tonight.
4/5 is tough enough vs this London squad.
Simpson has been solid and showing the early season investment is well worth come this time of year.
Team D, which was the perceived strength from September has played out ( Saginaw getting not much on odd man rushes or in tight and when they have Simpson has shut the door) LK packs in tight to protect the house then stretches it out.
PK....solid. PP....timely couple goals....
Stick to the same game plan til Saginaw finds a way to get past it.
Curious to when Dionicio costs them tonight. I get HoSang vibes in that the player is very talented but will cost the team often, either trying to do too much or playing outside the team system.
Both teams have kept the GAs down obviously.
Saginaw needs to push hard here tonight. Weather the storm tonight when they do n go to work.

 

[ArielNederland]

Is edward expected to return to the playoffs or is his season done?

 

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Chance to all but put this away tonight.
4/5 is tough enough vs this London squad.
Simpson has been solid and showing the early season investment is well worth come this time of year.
Team D, which was the perceived strength from September has played out ( Saginaw getting not much on odd man rushes or in tight and when they have Simpson has shut the door) LK packs in tight to protect the house then stretches it out.
PK....solid. PP....timely couple goals....
Stick to the same game plan til Saginaw finds a way to get past it.
Curious to when Dionicio costs them tonight. I get HoSang vibes in that the player is very talented but will cost often either trying to do too much or playing outside the team system.
Both teams have kept the GAs down obviously.
Saginaw needs to push hard here tonight. Weather the storm tonight when they do n go to work.

Chances are extremely advantageous for the Knights to win this series, yes, but, do we remember 2019 series against Guelph, when the Knights led 3-0 in the series and losing 4 straight games to them. Series not won yet by a long shot.

 

[Ferguson Jenkins]

I’d say let’s respect Edward’s privacy and wish him and his loved ones all the best.