London Knights 2023-24 Season Thread (Part 5)

[dino200022]

I am quite suprised how little pushback the Rangers have had these two games. London is dictating the physicality and Kitchener seems to turn into Possums. This team was built for playoff hockey.

One thing to notice, since coming back from the injury, Gazizov doesn’t have point yet. It’s just 3 games, but I would love to have him scoring. When he scores, he adds so much depth to our team, and can help his case to get drafted or get a contract.

Kid is playing his 2nd game in 3 weeks on a badly sprained ankle...the fact that he is even playing on it says enough IMO.

 

[Knightsfan90]

Other post, same end of the ice though!

Parsons uses the posts to stop his slide across not his edges. Poor goaltending its costing the team

How's Kaleb Lawrence doing ?

A man amongst boys truly dictates the play wish we got him sooner

 

[Fergus31]

Non Knights news - Adam Dennis is exposing Papineau’s flawed Wolves team. What a job by former Knight/Storm goalie turning North Bay into a contender the last three years. Poised for another conference final appearance.

 

[LDN]

Non Knights news - Adam Dennis is exposing Papineau’s flawed Wolves team. What a job by former Knight/Storm goalie turning North Bay into a contender the last three years. Poised for another conference final appearance.

An awesome GM

 

[crowncarrier]

Let’s have some class. No need to refer to teens or anyone that way.

Watching the replay, I do agree, Kitchener is lacking some pizazz. London is the most physical team I’ve seen all year though so it may look worse matched up against one another.

What are you referring to? Did I miss some mud slinging thar has since been deleted?

 

[Knightsfan90]

What are you referring to? Did I miss some mud slinging thar has since been deleted?

It's in the replies go look at post #639

 

[Knightsfan90]

Non Knights news - Adam Dennis is exposing Papineau’s flawed Wolves team. What a job by former Knight/Storm goalie turning North Bay into a contender the last three years. Poised for another conference final appearance.

Dennis is a smart hockey mind. Wish he could have found a home in london but it's great he's bring great hockey back to the great people of north bay they deserve it!!!!!

 

[crowncarrier]

It's in the replies go look at post #639

639 is the post I quoted. Hmmmmm I wonder if it's a poster I've hit the ignore button to.

 

[Fergus31]

I am quite suprised how little pushback the Rangers have had these two games. London is dictating the physicality and Kitchener seems to turn into Possums. This team was built for playoff hockey.


Kid is playing his 2nd game in 3 weeks on a badly sprained ankle...the fact that he is even playing on it says enough IMO.

Still think we’ll see some pushback from the Rangers after a couple days off and playing at home. They finished 2nd snd 4th in a tough division and conference, respectively. They’re not a bad team. I thought we would have seen more from them in game 2 but that’s the way it goes. Series far from over.

 

[Billyjack]

Typical Rags goon hockey

who's suspended LOL

 

[LDN]

Still think we’ll see some pushback from the Rangers after a couple days off and playing at home. They finished 2nd snd 4th in a tough division and conference, respectively. They’re not a bad team. I thought we would have seen more from them in game 2 but that’s the way it goes. Series far from over.

No doubt they will bring it for game 3. That will be the toughest test

 

[Fastpace]

Any thought on Soo beating Saginaw last night tying the seasies at one a piece

 

[EvenSteven]

Any thought on Soo beating Saginaw last night tying the seasies at one a piece

London will have another long layoff between series.

 

[EvenSteven]

Still think we’ll see some pushback from the Rangers after a couple days off and playing at home. They finished 2nd snd 4th in a tough division and conference, respectively. They’re not a bad team. I thought we would have seen more from them in game 2 but that’s the way it goes. Series far from over.

Umm. I don’t think so. Pretty good regular season team, but not built for playoffs. We were lucky to get past Erie.

Totally exposed this round, again.

We’ve been the London Knights’ doormats for the last couple decades - including this year.

 

[Fergus31]

Umm. I don’t think so. Pretty good regular season team, but not built for playoffs. We were lucky to get past Erie.

Totally exposed this round, again.

We’ve been the London Knights’ doormats for the last couple decades - including this year.

Hey - there’s a couple playoff series wins in there for the Rangers.

 

[Otto]

who's suspended LOL

The way they played I thought it was the Rags defense

 

[EvenSteven]

Hey - there’s a couple playoff series wins in there for the Rangers.

That’s why I said “ most of”.

 

[Billyjack]

The way they played I thought it was the Rags defense

you're right, one wasn't playing because of that dirty hit

 

[Otto]

you're right, one wasn't playing because of that dirty hit

How could you tell?

 

[Fastpace]

Umm. I don’t think so. Pretty good regular season team, but not built for playoffs. We were lucky to get past Erie.

Totally exposed this round, again.

We’ve been the London Knights’ doormats for the last couple decades - including this year.

The Rangers are definitely built for next season, this is not last year's team, but will be better next year then the team that beat out London two yrs ago and Windsor last year. Good core of draftees the last two years, and they are coming up to their prime next year with a good mix of older and newer players

 

[purple pharrt]

And another Knight Alumni is signed by the Maple Leafs. Nick Mattinin , initially drafted by the Knights, and got a Memorial Cup ring with the team, has rejoined former team mate Mitch Marner,, following stints in Flint, Oshawa, University hockey, and 2 years in Europe. It took 8 years, but he's now joined the list of former Knights who've inked NHL contracts.

 

[TheBlueMonster]

And another Knight Alumni is signed by the Maple Leafs. Nick Mattinin , initially drafted by the Knights, and got a Memorial Cup ring with the team, has rejoined former team mate Mitch Marner,, following stints in Flint, Oshawa, University hockey, and 2 years in Europe. It took 8 years, but he's now joined the list of former Knights who've inked NHL contracts.

This is what I love about all levels of hockey and path to the pros.

There is no direct route.

He was okay in Junior but when he graduated he continued to develop in USPORTS and Europe.

He'll be used as an example for years to come. He may not make the NHL but it just shows the value of taking advantage of opportunities. Now he's got a legit shot at making the NHL.

 

[LDN]

This is what I love about all levels of hockey and path to the pros.

There is no direct route.

He was okay in Junior but when he graduated he continued to develop in USPORTS and Europe.

He'll be used as an example for years to come. He may not make the NHL but it just shows the value of taking advantage of opportunities. Now he's got a legit shot at making the NHL.

I recall him being a large part of our D

So would y’all expect Mews, Mitchell, Hawrey to be in and out of the lineup next year? Who would the 4th 2008 be?

 

[robertmac43]

I am quite suprised how little pushback the Rangers have had these two games. London is dictating the physicality and Kitchener seems to turn into Possums. This team was built for playoff hockey.

TBH I think our wheels are falling off a bit. The Erie series took a lot out of us and the legs are just not there.

Here's hoping an extra day between games and being back home gives them a boost.

 

[LDN]

Was there consideration to draft Hicks in the 1st round? Seeing how close his ties are to the Knights? Just a hypothetical….