London Knights 2023 - 24 Season Thread (Part 4)

[purple pharrt]

While good sportsmanship is a commendable objective, the league also promotes itself as a development league for the NHL and other professional hockey leagues. I know that many won't acknowledge it, but in the professional ranks, there is a "win at all costs" philosophy. Big money is at stake, and opponents are regarded as threats to one's contract and earning potential. Even rookies looking to earn a roster spot, can be viewed as threats.
That's the environment that Major Jr. A players graduate to, and in a way, these scraps to establish dominance are just part and parcel of their training. It's not the ONLY WAY, but it is an aspect on a player's resume the pros consider. It's possible it might be viewed as a positive character trait.

 

[Fastpace]

London also doesn't get points in the standings for head hunting and shenanigans after whistles but that doesn't stop them. Pretty sure your plea to the league is going to fall on deaf ears. As it should.


Exactly how the Knights play.

Why on this planet would London ever go head-hunting and play with some shenanigans when they are winning by big margins, risking suspensions, there is no logic to that statement above, there is no need to slow down anyone when they are winning big. Much the same when they lose, they've lost by a big 9-2 score margin in Sudbury, the Wolves and their fans there will tell you London did not go head-hunting anyone, London, the most penalized team in the league, only had two infraction for this embarrassment. They licked their wounds and the next day went out and got a 9-3 win margin of their own.

 

[Fastpace]

While good sportsmanship is a commendable objective, the league also promotes itself as a development league for the NHL and other professional hockey leagues. I know that many won't acknowledge it, but in the professional ranks, there is a "win at all costs" philosophy. Big money is at stake, and opponents are regarded as threats to one's contract and earning potential. Even rookies looking to earn a roster spot, can be viewed as threats.
That's the environment that Major Jr. A players graduate to, and in a way, these scraps to establish dominance are just part and parcel of their training. It's not the ONLY WAY, but it is an aspect on a player's resume the pros consider. It's possible it might be viewed as a positive character trait.

I agree, I may add this junior league is sending a two face message to its players as they are developing them for pros

 

[LDN]

Play them tough. They will bring their best effort

 

[GeoBlue]

No Edward or Barkey. Anyone else missing tonight?

Not seeing it on your boards yet but the Brzustewicz brothers lost their dad at 49 years of age.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jeffrey-brzustewicz-obituary?id=54171893

 

[strykerman]

Mailloux has game... playing great in the AHL. Learning and getting ice time. Unfortunately, no chance of him getting called up to the Habs right now as some posters are wanting. Bettman, the so called commissioner of the NHL has not reinstated him to play in the bigs. Know idea why?

 

[nelli27]

Not seeing it on your boards yet but the Brzustewicz brothers lost their dad at 49 years of age.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jeffrey-brzustewicz-obituary?id=54171893

Sad news... Thoughts go out to the family.

 

[rve24]

Sad news... Thoughts go out to the family.

Yes terrible news. And not the only loss recently according to the Rangers boards.
Thinking of the brothers, the other siblings, family n friends. Way to early.

 

[Otto]

Mailloux has game... playing great in the AHL. Learning and getting ice time. Unfortunately, no chance of him getting called up to the Habs right now as some posters are wanting. Bettman, the so called commissioner of the NHL has not reinstated him to play in the bigs. Know idea why?

Mailloux hasn't been called up because there has been no room for him. Other defenseman are ahead of him on the depth chart and there will continue to be one fewer roster spot on the big club as long as Montreal is carrying 3 goalies.

By all accounts when he's ready it won't be an issue

Canadiens expect Logan Mailloux to get the OK to play in NHL or AHL

"I’ve been told by the league that he’ll be in good standing," Jeff Gorton says after meeting with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.

montrealgazette.com

Canadiens prospect Logan Mailloux has eligibility restored to play in NHL

Montreal Canadiens prospect Logan Mailoux will be eligible to play in the NHL if he were to make the roster out of training camp, Sportsnet can confirm.

www.sportsnet.ca

 

[LDN]

Not seeing it on your boards yet but the Brzustewicz brothers lost their dad at 49 years of age.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jeffrey-brzustewicz-obituary?id=54171893

So young! Geez that sucks. Seems like they are such good guys. Hard working farm boys. They will carry out his legacy.

 

[LDN]

As many thought. They are playing us hard

 

[Fastpace]

Very poor performance after two so far in a 2-2 game against the Petes, they need to stop their coasting and start moving their feet, can't let Petes catch up, not with this kind of speeds on the Knights, got to move their tempo up quite a bit more, or they might lose this game to a lower team.

 

[Knightsfan90]

Someone get Joey some glasses holy Hannah these two are brutal

 

[Section5Petes]

Yeah it’s not great to be tied 2-2 after 40 with the Petes BUT as has been the case lately, teams just simply do not have to play with a ton of urgency or execute well and yes that will keep the Petes in it but the Knights are still in control and will be fine in this third period

 

[LDN]

Well full marks to PBO. Our guys on the other hand I can’t believe that we played a game like that after such dominant performances against Kitchener and Saginaw

Start a new streak

 

[ArielNederland]

Win streak over peterborough goalie was a wall though... it happens and at least we have a point. Kitchener loses in reg

 

[TheOrangePylon]

What a performance by Easton Rye tonight, 100% stole the 2 points for the Pete’s, particularly in the 3rd.

Time to start a new streak against Erie.

 

[Fastpace]

The Knights had it made easy to predict the final outcome of this game, a 3-2 shootout loss

Petes' goal tender Easton Rye was just magnificent in net tonight, and Petes did pressure the Knights all night, deserving their full credit for their win. With that say, London made it darn easy for Petes' players to pressure them. This was not one of London fastest skating game tonight and nor was it their best execution effort, they should be all rested up for tomorrow in Erie

 

[three dog night]

Ran into a hot goaltender

 

[crowncarrier]

Sloppy Sloppy Sloppy....one highlight is that Jenken looked great.

 

[LDN]

Who wanted it more ? PBO

Who won? PBO

Plain and simple. Expect a better effort in Erie

 

[LDN]

End of the day we need to get hot for the playoffs

 

[GoKnightsGo44]

Unlike most posters here, London dominated that game, Pete’s were lucky to grab a point let alone two!

Their goalie was unreal and stole the game, shit happens. We are number #one

 

[Fergus31]

Really tough couple of months for the Brzustewicz family. Thoughts are with them.
Great goaltending from Rye.

 

[LDN]

Unlike most posters here, London dominated that game, Pete’s were lucky to grab a point let alone two!

Their goalie was unreal and stole the game, shit happens. We are number #one

They had chances, but did not bury them. They could not solve Rye