London Knights 2023-24 Season Thread (Part 2)

[jamemcca]

Unpopular opinion

We just don't have the team to win it all. A series or two maybe but not the mem cup trade some vets build for next few year

Not a chance

 

[Ken Yates]

I thought 77 played better. 37 is horrible...should be on 4th line at best. First game in over 5 years that i left early.

 

[KnightWatch]

Unpopular opinion

We just don't have the team to win it all. A series or two maybe but not the mem cup trade some vets build for next few year

The were sitting 2nd overall heading into last night's game, playing without two vets in the lineup in Sim and MacKinnon, and you want to bail on the season?!!!

Thank God you're not TheCoach (or GM) of the Knights!

The Knights defense is solid and need not be tampered with. The talent is there, they just need to play more consistently, which I'm sure will come over time.

The goaltending tandem, while not spectacular, is sufficient, still among the best in the league and and will only improve as the team commits to a more consistent team defense.

I believe we're only a forward or two away from having a team that can go the distance, preferably centermen who can score and win key faceoffs.

The only other beef I have with this team, is their non-aggressive penalty kill! We have a ton of speed out there, yet they are coached to just sit back and allow the opposing team's powerplay more than enough time to make the perfect pass. As far as I can see, we're the only team that does this and it makes me absolutely mental! Yes, we've scored a ton of shorthanded goals this season, but I have to wonder how many we'd have if we played more aggressively on the PK.

I'm sure the coaching staff has their reasons for playing it this way, but can we at least try a more aggressive penalty kill, and then compare the results? I think Barkey and Cowan in particular would give opposing PPs absolute fits if the coaching staff were to unleash their speed on the PK. I would love to see them at least try it for a few games.

 

[dmead]

Ok. So last night was a bit of a dumpster fire. I just want them to start on time.

Wouldnt want to be on that bus coming home if they repeat last night.

 

[7Wacked]

I only got to listen to last night's game. Not even Stubbsy could make that game sound good. Hoping for a better effort tonight.

 

[dirty12]

check that!!!OMG surely your kidding, their as bad if not worse than Kitchener announcers

But not as bad as those of the BullDogs or Storm or the Wolves, Otters…

 

[Ward Cornell]

But not as bad as those of the BullDogs or Storm or the Wolves, Otters…

IMHO...I think Sarnia with Terry Doyle is the best being the most informative/knowledgeable while Niagara is the most entertaining.

 

[dirty12]

IMHO...I think Sarnia with Terry Doyle is the best being the most informative/knowledgeable while Niagara is the most entertaining.

Kingston is ok too. I really like the NB crew; unbiased as it gets, a little old school mentality, and stories from a former memorial cup and Kaminsky award winner, dozen year AHL/NHL player and grandson of a hall of famer are good.

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

Can we start a wishlist??

Zach Giroux

 

[Frank the Skank]

IMHO...I think Sarnia with Terry Doyle is the best being the most informative/knowledgeable while Niagara is the most entertaining.

Terry Doyle is an arrogant prick... no nice way to put it

 

[Section5Petes]

Kingston is ok too. I really like the NB crew; unbiased as it gets, a little old school mentality, and stories from a former memorial cup and Kaminsky award winner, dozen year AHL/NHL player and grandson of a hall of famer are good.

NO ONE tops Pete Dailliday, Scott Arnold and Dan Malta!!!!

 

[Fastpace]

Can we start a wishlist??

Zach Giroux

I like Giroux good on faceoffs and has strong work ethic yes

or Martin Misiak C of the Otters very good on the dots too

 

[Savard18]

But not as bad as those of the BullDogs or Storm or the Wolves, Otters…

That’s what I was thinking too. You can add the Soo, Saginaw….I think it’s Barrie I can’t stand either. +1 for being a big fan of the North Bay crew. Probably my favorite in the league.

Can we start a wishlist??

Zach Giroux

That’s so crazy! Sam Dickinson is on ours! Let’s get it done!!!

 

[Fastpace]

NO ONE tops Pete Dailliday, Scott Arnold and Dan Malta!!!!

WHO ???

 

[Petes1987]

NO ONE tops Pete Dailliday, Scott Arnold and Dan Malta!!!!

I agree but Greg Therberge in North Bay is also pretty good particularly when he builds up the Petes organization. As they say once a Pete always a Pete.

 

[Frank the Skank]

Sure glad they are keeping us up to date on the number of timeouts each team has left tonight

 

[nelli27]

ArielSTRONG#

We're here for you.

 

[Frank the Skank]

When you're this undisciplined this early there's little hope of coming back. Prove me wrong

 

[Knightsfan90]

The were sitting 2nd overall heading into last night's game, playing without two vets in the lineup in Sim and MacKinnon, and you want to bail on the season?!!!

Thank God you're not TheCoach (or GM) of the Knights!

The Knights defense is solid and need not be tampered with. The talent is there, they just need to play more consistently, which I'm sure will come over time.

The goaltending tandem, while not spectacular, is sufficient, still among the best in the league and and will only improve as the team commits to a more consistent team defense.

I believe we're only a forward or two away from having a team that can go the distance, preferably centermen who can score and win key faceoffs.

The only other beef I have with this team, is their non-aggressive penalty kill! We have a ton of speed out there, yet they are coached to just sit back and allow the opposing team's powerplay more than enough time to make the perfect pass. As far as I can see, we're the only team that does this and it makes me absolutely mental! Yes, we've scored a ton of shorthanded goals this season, but I have to wonder how many we'd have if we played more aggressively on the PK.

I'm sure the coaching staff has their reasons for playing it this way, but can we at least try a more aggressive penalty kill, and then compare the results? I think Barkey and Cowan in particular would give opposing PPs absolute fits if the coaching staff were to unleash their speed on the PK. I would love to see them at least try it for a few games. Anybody else agree?

Bookmark it I'd love to be wrong but I just don't see it happening wirh how thr tram is now and the limited cards will make any playoff run challenging only time will tell

 

[ArielNederland]

0-4 against American teams and very inconsistent both on offense and defense. Let's hope we don't run into American teams in the playoffs

 

[Frank the Skank]

I guess some of these guys don't want to make the trip up north

 

[Knights Watcher]

Two words again: Lack Lustre

 

[Knights Watcher]

We need some veteran leadership and secondary scoring that MM39 is just not providing right now. IMO it's time to cut bait with MM39. Your OAs need to be your top guys (1sr or 2nd line). MM39 is 3rd line at best. I don't care that he plays with grit. We have plenty of grit with the Boulton Bros. Go out and get a veteran forward that can pot some goals and make some plays offensively. Sheesh. When is enough enough? Loyalty only goes so far... There comes a time when you have to produce and MM39 just isn't that guy. Not hard to see that. This is beyond frustrating. 2 winnable games in two nights but our undisciplined play and lack of secondary scoring hurts us again. Not going to get any easier next week with an away 3 in 3 weekend.

 

[Woody Dumart]

Two words again: Lack Lustre

It’s one word.

 

[LDN]

People LOVE the OAs, but it’s time and the writing is on the wall. We need vets, we need leaders, we need scoring. It’s time