London Knights 2023-24 Season Thread (Part One)

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

Don’t under estimate the Petes. They still have a good team with a lot of talent with Owen Beck Connor Lockhart, Sam Mayer, Donovan McCoy and Connor Smith leading the way. Jax Dubois, Jonathan Melee, Brayden McCallum and Sam McCue have stepped up and have lead the offence. 1st round draft pick, Carson Cameron is playing like a veteran. They have a solid defence and good goaltending. They are a very confident group coming off their OHL championship win.

I'm actually hoping the statement game comes from the Pete's in this game and not the Knights

 

[zman77]

Where's Blake Arrowsmith playing this season?

 

[ArielNederland]

Guess they're not going to send cowan back another couple days

 

[Yultron]

I didn't really notice him when he was in the lineup. I think that's a fair overall assessment

Welcome back PP, I’m happy to know you are doing well . I’ve been reading your posts for years 15+ so it’s nice to see your back and get to read your content again

 

[ArielNederland]

Guess they're not going to send cowan back another couple days
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Someone pointed out to me that cowan is up strictly for cap purposes. Probably will be sent back tommorow

 

[TheDoldrums]

Leafs needed to get as close to the cap as possible before using LTIR to get the maximum benefit. Also need to sign Gregor who's there on a PTO. Now that the roster is official, Cowan will be sent back tomorrow and they'll sign Gregor with his vacated cap space. In the meantime Cowan got an extra practice with the big boys and the Leafs development team.

I'll be lurking this thread this year much like I did during Marner's D+1 lol, excited to follow Cowan's progress.

 

[cupcrazyman2]

I'm guessing he'll be back by mid week

Are we allowed to

He should be returned to London shortly ,which is good news for the Knight's.

 

[LDN]

I see what y’all mean regarding McCue. He’s a damn good kid…

 

[LDN]

We need 5/6 points minimum this week

 

[Section5Petes]

You just love Bowen so much eh?

Only reason you say that is so you can stick it to Knights poster who doubted Bowen. Always need the last word.

Have a feeling its going to be Liam Sztuska vs Michael Simpson Thursday night

 

[Section5Petes]

I heard he's already passed through waivers so doubt there's a trading partner.

I would really like the Petes to give Juan Copeland a shot. hope they do

 

[LDN]

I would really like the Petes to give Juan Copeland a shot. hope they do

Seems to have top6 skills

 

[LDN]

London is still #1 in the power rankings. Not sure if they should be though.

 

[Section5Petes]

Seems to have top6 skills

There is no question that Niagara really hampered his development. Petes should do it

 

[ArielNederland]

People are saying cowan will play for toronto tommorow although that could change.

 

[ArielNederland]

Not sure if london could/ should wait for cowan anymore. We need scoring help and probably sooner rather than later.

 

[LDN]

People are saying cowan will play for toronto tommorow although that could change.

What!? No opening night lineups have him projected to play. Where did you see this?

Not sure if london could/ should wait for cowan anymore. We need scoring help and probably sooner rather than later.

I feel like they will wait till November to make a trade. Agreed it’s a good time to bring new guys in for chemistry reasons

 

[Section5Petes]

Not sure if london could/ should wait for cowan anymore. We need scoring help and probably sooner rather than later.

feels like the knights were definitely hoping Copeland would be that guy to step up to gain that secondary offence but by the sounds of it, Juan has not worked out great with London (albeit only 4 games in) amidst waiver rumours as well. Copeland would be a good 2nd line LW for the Petes just saying

 

[ArielNederland]

What!? No opening night lineups have him projected to play. Where did you see this?


I feel like they will wait till November to make a trade. Agreed it’s a good time to bring new guys in for chemistry reasons

Lot more people are saying in on Twitter. It certainly is gaining traction. Wouldn't hold my breathe for cowan to be back here for a while. So I think it might be better if we got help sooner rather than later

 

[HockeyPops]

Lot more people are saying in on Twitter. It certainly is gaining traction. Wouldn't hold my breathe for cowan to be back here for a while. So I think it might be better if we got help sooner rather than later

London is first in their division and second in the conference. I wouldn't think there is any immediate need to pull the trigger on a deal. I think Mark can take the wait and see approach. As long as they keep collecting points he can continue to wait, hope Cowan is returned and then evaluate the group as a whole to determine what moves are necessary.

If they stop collecting points, it likely increases the urgency to do something.

 

[Stellar29]

Lot more people are saying in on Twitter. It certainly is gaining traction. Wouldn't hold my breathe for cowan to be back here for a while. So I think it might be better if we got help sooner rather than later

It sounds like he's sticking in Toronto temporarily for Salary Cap shenanigans. They need his ELC to max out LTIR space when they put Muzzin and Murray on LTIR. He likely gets sent back to London when they sign Gregor. Shouldn't be much longer.

 

[rve24]

We need 5/6 points minimum this week

No "need" for anything right now. It's a long year.
Keep taking steps as a group to get better n play the right way n all is good.

 

[tjziel]

The #Leafs' opening-day roster: Bertuzzi, Brodie, Cowan, Domi, Giordano, Jarnkrok, Kampf, Klingberg, Knies, Liljegren, Marner, Matthews, McCabe, McMann, Minten, Nylander, Reaves, Rielly, Samsonov, Tavares, Woll. Injured: Murray, Muzzin, Timmins. Gregor signing to come.

My guess is it’s either Easton Cowan or Ryan Reaves as the healthy scratch.

 

[SSMHoundsFan]

It sounds like he's sticking in Toronto temporarily for Salary Cap shenanigans. They need his ELC to max out LTIR space when they put Muzzin and Murray on LTIR. He likely gets sent back to London when they sign Gregor. Shouldn't be much longer.

Muzzin announced his retirement from NHL

 

[Fischhaber]

The #Leafs' opening-day roster: Bertuzzi, Brodie, Cowan, Domi, Giordano, Jarnkrok, Kampf, Klingberg, Knies, Liljegren, Marner, Matthews, McCabe, McMann, Minten, Nylander, Reaves, Rielly, Samsonov, Tavares, Woll. Injured: Murray, Muzzin, Timmins. Gregor signing to come.

My guess is it’s either Easton Cowan or Ryan Reaves as the healthy scratch.

They sure like to collect injured former Greyhounds.