London Knights 2023-24 Season Thread (Part One)

[tjziel]

All I am saying is that yes on the surface the Knights don't appear to have the most flashy names available, however, London is London and teams still value their players high simply because of where they are coming from. Still have a feeling Beck will end up being a Knight

I think so too, I think the Michael Simpson trade was “Part 1” of the trade with the Pete’s.

Owen Beck is also your typical Dale Hunter player. He works his butt off, can play in all types of situations, brings leadership, can score, and can play defence.

 

[Ken Yates]

I would hold on to Sam O'Reilly. We have very deep "D" core let 1 go from that group throw in Gazizov.

 

[Millpond]

Cowan on his way back to the Forest City as I type this .

 

[OHL4Life]

All I am saying is that yes on the surface the Knights don't appear to have the most flashy names available, however, London is London and teams still value their players high simply because of where they are coming from. Still have a feeling Beck will end up being a Knight

london generally doesnt shop at the top of the trade tree, they find a secondary guy that better fits the identity.

 

[dmead]

london generally doesnt shop at the top of the trade tree, they find a secondary guy that better fits the identity.

Well there was that one time the Knights traded for DelZotto and then Oshawa threw in some guy called Tavares

But yeah, the Knights usually go with character, skills and leadership.

 

[OHL4Life]

Well there was that one time the Knights traded for DelZotto and then Oshawa threw in some guy called Tavares

But yeah, the Knights usually go with character, skills and leadership.

even that i dont know if they really wanted to. i remember it seemed a bit forced.

 

[dmead]

even that i dont know if they really wanted to. i remember it seemed a bit forced.

Oh they wanted it. There was a huge party at Mark's the night it was announced.

 

[OHL4Life]

Oh they wanted it. There was a huge party at Mark's the night it was announced.

fair enough

 

[LDN]

Cowan should get the C

 

[LDN]

https://x.com/londonknights/status/1712139764852306306?s=46&t=Xn96b9FkgwRvd20dx_7rpA

 

[Knightsfan90]

You are correct - Sting didn't mention the 7th in their press release for some reason.

Because the 7th wasn't sent to the Sting it was sent to the spirit with Lalonde

 

[Knightsfan90]

If the knights don't add this clip before they send cowan out they missed an opportunity

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

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.

I love living rent free in your head

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

My point about the Pete's making a statement in the head to head has jack shit to do with Simpson or Bowen. The point was made as a litmus test.

The Pete's still hold the upper hand until we chop it off. If the Pete's draw 1st blood they own the right until we beat them. It's a mind game too

They still have a contending squad

 

[tjziel]

My point about the Pete's making a statement in the head to head has jack shit to do with Simpson or Bowen. The point was made as a litmus test.

The Pete's still hold the upper hand until we chop it off. If the Pete's draw 1st blood they own the right until we beat them. It's a mind game too

They still have a contending squad

Depends what you mean by contending. Make playoffs sure, but win a Championship no. Until the goaltending proves itself, they won’t be in contention for a championship.

 

[Ferda11]

Because the 7th wasn't sent to the Sting it was sent to the spirit with Lalonde

They announced in one article. Nothing about a 7th ever mentioned.

Sting Acquire Picks In Exchange For Ben Gaudreau Through Two Trades - Sarnia Sting

Sarnia, ON- Sarnia Sting General Manager Dylan Seca announced this afternoon that the Hockey Club has completed two trades involving goaltenders with the Erie Otters and Saginaw Spirit respectively. In the first of two transactions, the Hockey Club acquired goaltender Nolan LaLonde, a 2026 3rd...

chl.ca

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

Cowan on his way back to the Forest City as I type this .

Worst kept "secrets" for 1000 Alex

Depends what you mean by contending. Make playoffs sure, but win a Championship no. Until the goaltending proves itself, they won’t be in contention for a championship.

They weren't considered contenders last year with goaltending

 

[LDN]

Knights vs Pete’s tonight. Big rematch. Should be a fun one. Go Knights Go! Pretty full lineups for both squads

 

[LDN]

If the knights don't add this clip before they send cowan out they missed an opportunity

Friggin awesome. These kids all have awesome personalities. It’s easy to like this team. I love the friendship and chemistry that Dickinson, Bonk, Barkey and Cowan have. It’s great to see

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

Early season litmus test. Treat it as just that. The Pete's have a good squad

 

[LDN]

Early season litmus test. Treat it as just that. The Pete's have a good squad

Absolutely. I definitely had underestimated them. Should be a fun rematch

 

[Ken Yates]

Should be great game tonight. I am going with the under on Bodog.

 

[LDN]

Should be great game tonight. I am going with the under on Bodog.

You can bet on this!?

 

[LDN]

https://x.com/londonknights/status/1712487087138574628?s=46&t=Xn96b9FkgwRvd20dx_7rpA

Two Boultons?! Whoa! Should be interesting! Anyone know much about this kid?

Stats indicate he does not have the track record as a scorer

 

[Knights77]

https://x.com/londonknights/status/1712487087138574628?s=46&t=Xn96b9FkgwRvd20dx_7rpA

Two Boultons?! Whoa! Should be interesting! Anyone know much about this kid?

Stats indicate he does not have the track record as a scorer

Love this addition. It’s like the Ruperts 2.0, gives the lineup more grit. Time to get some scoring now.