London Knights 2023-24 Season Thread (Part 2)

[Buttsy]

Looks like we'll be without Halttunen, Cowan and Bonk for 6 more games. The team has really stepped up in their absence, and provided some entertaining hockey (esp. Julien, Gazizov, McCue).

Traditionally we always seem to step up when the “Bigguns” are at the WJC? Kinda weird but Dale seems to put a charge in there ass and gets the best out of what’s left behind? Fingers crossed it continues!

 

[Maxxim1]

https://www.journalgazette.net/sports/professional/komets/patience-hard-work-pays-off-for-rookie-komets-goalie-brett-brochu-whos-4-2-1/article_ef7d8d3e-9ea1-11ee-a7ab-53fd754fb1b9.html

 

[LDN]

Happy Holidays everyone! Hope you all have a safe, fun and prosperous holiday.

 

[Purple Phart]

https://www.journalgazette.net/sports/professional/komets/patience-hard-work-pays-off-for-rookie-komets-goalie-brett-brochu-whos-4-2-1/article_ef7d8d3e-9ea1-11ee-a7ab-53fd754fb1b9.html

While he may not have the advantage of height, he's compensated by having and maintaining a compete level that his current coaches and teammates recognize. His injuries came at the worst possible time, and had he been completely healthy, that might have been the edge the Knights lacked in last season's Championship series.

He leaves some very big skates to fill at the Major Jr. A level, and is probably the reason I'm tending to feel our current netminders are simply adequate, as opposed to outstanding.

 

[superdee]

That is my feeling as well Purple but hopefully we’re wrong. I want to wish all a very Merry Christmas and am ready for Worlds and seeing the boys back in action.

 

[Stand Witness]

Whats the best way to get tickets? Seems like all 3rd party sites are like $90+ a ticket (stubhub) and bud gardens site has like nothing in the lower bowl but individual seats. Am I missing something or do you need to buy tickets really far ahead?

 

[Knightsfan90]

Whats the best way to get tickets? Seems like all 3rd party sites are like $90+ a ticket (stubhub) and bud gardens site has like nothing in the lower bowl but individual seats. Am I missing something or do you need to buy tickets really far ahead?

Really need to buy ahead of time only gets worse after Christmas. I usually buy my seats for the year in August. Your best bet is to find a season ticket holder selling tickets

 

[Frank the Skank]

Whats the best way to get tickets? Seems like all 3rd party sites are like $90+ a ticket (stubhub) and bud gardens site has like nothing in the lower bowl but individual seats. Am I missing something or do you need to buy tickets really far ahead?

Facebook Marketplace, or any of the London buy and sell groups on Facebook. Generally there's a few season ticket holders selling at face value. Lower bowl should be $25/ ticket for season ticket holders.

 

[superdee]

Whats the best way to get tickets? Seems like all 3rd party sites are like $90+ a ticket (stubhub) and bud gardens site has like nothing in the lower bowl but individual seats. Am I missing something or do you need to buy tickets really far ahead?

What game you looking for?

 

[crowncarrier]

Whats the best way to get tickets? Seems like all 3rd party sites are like $90+ a ticket (stubhub) and bud gardens site has like nothing in the lower bowl but individual seats. Am I missing something or do you need to buy tickets really far ahead?

I know someone who has March 8th & 9th available.

 

[Stand Witness]

Thanks everyone, no specific dates in mind but by the looks of it ill post here if there are any in mind. Sounds like marketplace is the go to

 

[crowncarrier]

Thanks everyone, no specific dates in mind but by the looks of it ill post here if there are any in mind. Sounds like marketplace is the go to

Sent you a message.

 

[Maxxim1]

Always nice to see two former Knights get together at Christmas

https://x.com/spittinchiclets/status/1738688684075970634?s=61&t=27OtnFKa60wXgSYdxW1Gwg

 

[7Wacked]

Merry Christmas to all.

 

[LDN]

Bonk, Cowan and Halttunnen have been a little quiet so far, but probably nerves

 

[GoKnightsGo44]

Bonk, Cowan and Halttunnen have been a little quiet so far, but probably nerves

These are very deep teams and all three are young, 18 not 19…. They will not see top line minutes in the tournament as next year is their year to lead.

Of the 23 man roster 5 are 2005s and Celebrini the lone 2006. For context last year the only 18 year olds were Beck/Wright/Korchinski/ Fantilli, with Bedard the only underager.

You either have to be exceptional or you make the team and don’t play big minutes.

 

[Frank the Skank]

Bonk, Cowan and Halttunnen have been a little quiet so far, but probably nerves

They should be traded

 

[RangerNation]

They should be traded

Bonk would look great in Rangers blue, just saying.

 

[Frank the Skank]

Bonk would look great in Rangers blue, just saying.

I was thinking they would get traded to Latvia

 

[RangerNation]

I was thinking they would get traded to Latvia

Even funnier

 

[GoKnightsGo44]

Looking at next year roster, probable vs potential.

Probable:

Barkey Cowan Halttunen (all 19 year olds should be back)
Sim(OA) Julien(OA) O’Rielly
Nicholl Arrowsmith Van Gorp
Boulton Johnston Van Bommel
(1st rounder)

Bonk Dickinson
Leonard(OA) Brzustewicz
Wholley Fagan



Potential:

Barkey Cowan Halttunen
O’Rielly Hagens Moore
Sim Julien Nicholl
Van Gorp Johnston Arrowsmith

Bonk Dickinson
Brzustewicz Ustinkov
Leonard Whooley
(1st rounder) Fagan

Willmore
Medvedev

 

[Ken Yates]

Halttunnen is not getting much ice time. Not on their PP. Hes got a fantastic shot but all other aspects of his game are average at best including skating. I hope Hunters can help him improve his overall game.

 

[HockeyPops]

4 OAs in your potential lineup, but looking pretty deadly otherwise.

 

[GoKnightsGo44]

4 OAs in your potential lineup, but looking pretty deadly otherwise.

Yes forgot about Willmore that is quite a logjam isn’t it

 

[tjziel]

Looking at next year roster, probable vs potential.

Probable:

Barkey Cowan Halttunen (all 19 year olds should be back)
Sim(OA) Julien(OA) O’Rielly
Nicholl Arrowsmith Van Gorp
Boulton Johnston Van Bommel
(1st rounder)

Bonk Dickinson
Leonard(OA) Brzustewicz
Wholley Fagan



Potential:

Barkey Cowan Halttunen
O’Rielly Hagens Moore
Sim Julien Nicholl
Van Gorp Johnston Arrowsmith

Bonk Dickinson
Brzustewicz Ustinkov
Leonard Whooley
(1st rounder) Fagan

Willmore
Medvedev

I don’t think we will see Hattunen back. I’m pretty positive he is a one and done. I think he could score 20-goals in the AHL and they can continue to develop him.