London Knights 2023-2024 Season Thread (Part 8)

[TheOrangePylon]

Yes Halttunen is likely gone. No reason why he can’t be in the AHL.

However, if I’m a GM, I would want to my prospects to dominate their league before moving on to the next level. Maybe Halttunen’s point total was masked by being on the 3rd line all year, but if I’m a GM, I’d want him to score 50 goals and dominate all year before moving to the next level.

It was said in the Free Press that there is a good chance Halttunen is back, here is the quote from the article by Pyette.

"Gazizov remains a potential major junior overager but will take his best crack at starting a pro career here in North America. Halttunen is eligible to play in the American league for the Barracuda but there is still a good chance he is returned to London."

It seems like the team is preparing as if he will be back with them. Maybe that means they have had talks with the Sharks and they agree with your analysis, at least pre training camp, training camp can always change opinions.

 

[GoKnightsGo44]

There seems to be a ton of youth ahead of him in the Sharks system maybe it’s best he plays with his pal Nurmi in London for a year…

A full 19 yo season in the O never hurt anyone

 

[Maxxim1]

Worth a read!

 

[EvenSteven]

Worth a read!

A lot of that was in Malarchuk’s book. Now THAT’S worth a read.

 

[TheOrangePylon]

Well this is cool! I didn't know they were doing this, this year.

Budweiser Gardens readies for bigger, better scoreboard: 'Thrilled'

A bigger, better scoreboard will greet London Knights fans when they return this fall to Budweiser Gardens, part of $1.8-million in digital upgrades at the downtown arena.

lfpress.com

 

[bearfan]

Well this is cool! I didn't know they were doing this, this year.

Budweiser Gardens readies for bigger, better scoreboard: 'Thrilled'

A bigger, better scoreboard will greet London Knights fans when they return this fall to Budweiser Gardens, part of $1.8-million in digital upgrades at the downtown arena.

lfpress.com

Ah a bigger video board to show advertising instead of replays big deal. nothing worse then looking at the replay and a add comes on.

 

[dmead]

Ah a bigger video board to show advertising instead of replays big deal. nothing worse then looking at the replay and a add comes on.

Agreed. Ive given up hoping for decent replays.

Instead of unneccesary spending, the Knights should work on the ingame content.

Player interviews and some ads have excruciating bad sound.

But hey, we will get life like advertising.

 

[TheOrangePylon]

Agreed. Ive given up hoping for decent replays.

Instead of unneccesary spending, the Knights should work on the ingame content.

Player interviews and some ads have excruciating bad sound.

But hey, we will get life like advertising.

I totally agree, the in game presentation could be so much better. of OHL Arena's I have been to, the Rangers have the best in the league. But, I am hopeful this new board will allow them to do some more things like you mention!

 

[Ken Yates]

Just please stop the Sweet Caroline!!

 

[Frank the Skank]

Agreed. Ive given up hoping for decent replays.

Instead of unneccesary spending, the Knights should work on the ingame content.

Player interviews and some ads have excruciating bad sound.

But hey, we will get life like advertising.

The Knights don't pay for the scoreboard

 

[dmead]

The Knights don't pay for the scoreboard

Ok then. Whew! I feel so much better.

 

[bearfan]

The Knights don't pay for the scoreboard

No but they also don’t get as much in revenue from the arena either. They use to get more $ in concessions in the early days

 

[OnlyUpFromHere49]

Well this is cool! I didn't know they were doing this, this year.

Budweiser Gardens readies for bigger, better scoreboard: 'Thrilled'

A bigger, better scoreboard will greet London Knights fans when they return this fall to Budweiser Gardens, part of $1.8-million in digital upgrades at the downtown arena.

lfpress.com

Has anyone seen any renderings of what the new scoreboard is going to look like?

 

[three dog night]

Any other renovations

 

[Otto]

This came up on my Facebook memories today, posted 4 years ago... carry on...

Well.. back from the driving range.. and I still suck.. but not Windsor Spitfires suck, more like Owen Sound Attack suck, because at least I have one good round every 10 years

 

[Knownothing]

Play nice Otto

 

[Fastpace]

Yes Halttunen is likely gone. No reason why he can’t be in the AHL.

However, if I’m a GM, I would want to my prospects to dominate their league before moving on to the next level. Maybe Halttunen’s point total was masked by being on the 3rd line all year, but if I’m a GM, I’d want him to score 50 goals and dominate all year before moving to the next level.

Yes, that is a good development approach for a GM to see his future stars well-prepared before joining the pro ranks, but that is only one small part of a big picture to look at. A GM needs to look at his immediate roster, is it stable now or not, can a young star help his team now, there is the money cap issues, can he part with a veteran to lower his cap by adding a young potential to his roster, will the young player help his team now to bring immediate dividends. Remember a GM is on the clock as well, if his team is not winning, they will show him the door. Halttunen has shown pro-level plays, for him to stay in junior, it will not help him or advance his already achieved pro-like development. Cheers !

 

[Fastpace]

Ah a bigger video board to show advertising instead of replays big deal. nothing worse then looking at the replay and a add comes on.

A bigger viewing board to better brainwash its viewing audience, is that it?

 

[Fastpace]

Any other renovations

I kind of like the lighting system behind the nets going up the bay window posts, I first noticed it at the Guelph Sleeman Centre, perhaps London can bring in their own version of it, maybe green and gold lights with a big circular red light on top, something unique and fancy

 

[dmead]

I will settle for nothing less than HOLOGRAMS!

 

[bearfan]

Edmonton Oilers have reportedly found their next General Manager

Edmonton Oilers Expected to Name Mark Hunter as New General Manager

www.hockeyunplugged.com

 

[GoKnightsGo44]

Edmonton Oilers have reportedly found their next General Manager

Edmonton Oilers Expected to Name Mark Hunter as New General Manager

www.hockeyunplugged.com

Damn, In Mark we trust!

 

[Wifi]

Not sure if I missed the signing announcement but Gleb Semyonov is listed on the knights roster for next season on EliteProspects.

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[tjziel]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1814747450198139151

That will be a sad day in London, but happy for him that he gets another chance.

Not the most reputable tweet, but it’s all over Twitter that Mark will be the next Oilers GM.

 

[Frank the Skank]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1814747450198139151

That will be a sad day in London, but happy for him that he gets another chance.

Not the most reputable tweet, but it’s all over Twitter that Mark will be the next Oilers GM.

it was all over twitter that corey perry banged Bedards mom