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London Knights 2023-24 Season Thread (Part One)
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Interesting and kind of surprised that the leadership event tonight was a bit of a fizzle. No one named as C. Only 17 and 39 had the A on their jerseys.
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Do you think they’ll name a captain soon or just gonna wait it out even more?
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I believe the captain isn't on the team yet....
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I think he is, just need for him to prove he can stay healthy.
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I do not think their is anyone who currently deserves the C at this point, Bonk or George would be the closest two but even that would be stretching it. Mackinnon who I believe you are eluding to is not the answer either based on my observations on and off the ice, too quiet and his on ice play does not speak loud enough either when healthy. McCue and Sim you just can't trust to not be in the sin bin or go batshit crazy. Barkey and Cowan have not matured enough yet IMO.
Dickinson is almost guaranteed the C next year. In saying that you will not want to give Bonk the C this year to strip it away next year....
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So would you argue that its simply age keeping it from Dickinson this year?
The guy seems to already be a leader. He's poised on the ice and by all accounts looks like a good teammate. He was already part of the U17 leadership group too and if I recall they had pretty good results.
If it were my decision I would just put the C on him already..
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So would you argue that its simply age keeping it from Dickinson this year?
The guy seems to already be a leader. He's poised on the ice and by all accounts looks like a good teammate. He was already part of the U17 leadership group too and if I recall they had pretty good results.
If it were my decision I would just put the C on him already..
I would have absolutely no issue with doing that, it will continue to groom him and I am sure he will have lots of help from those that surround him. Based on how the Hunter clan operates, I have a hard time believing they are giving a C to a 17 year old whether he is ready or not.
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I don't disagree with your thought process there.
I wonder if there is an exception for a 17 year old you traded for prior to his 16y/o season because you never are drafting that low and who is a coconscious top 10 NHL pick this upcoming draft.
He's certainly not your typical Knights 17 year old who is a late 1st or 2nd round pick..
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I have heard from some sources that Barkey is all but guaranteed the C next season.
As for this season, the lowdown is this:
17 would have been named C if not for his injury (one of the vocal leaders in the dressing room last season and very well-liked and respected by his teammates).
39 is next logical but coaching staff don't feel he can be a true leader.
4 is too quiet to be a leader.
3 not considered a leader at this point, neither are 59, 90 nor 92.
7 has developed an ego since coming back from NHL training camp.
31 is the most vocal leader in the dressing room but unfortunately can't be named C because of his position
86 is the most mature of the youngsters and a good leader, but too young to be named C this season (probably next season).
There's a possibility that a C will be named in the next few weeks. But they may ride it out for a while and see how it all shakes out.
I don't think that trading for a veteran and making him the C would sit well with the team at this point unless it was someone that the team really respected and liked (a la local boy George Diaco last season) but I can't see that happening.
William moore is playing for the U.S in the u17 tournament. Looks like he's choosing the us path which is bad news for london ( even more so that he was our first rounder)
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Sam question as above then I guess, if Barkey is considered next year's C why not just give it to him now and let him run with it?
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Got a concession voucher for tonight’s game through the McDonald’s London Family Zone tickets. It stated “Your ticket also includes a special game day concession offer”….
Anyone have any idea what the voucher is for? Determining if it’s worth standing in line at the box office before the game to get said vouchers.
Anyone have any idea what the voucher is for? Determining if it’s worth standing in line at the box office before the game to get said vouchers.
Can this same logic be used to say that Lev Katzin is more likely to report to the Storm next season as he's listed on the Canadian roster? Or no, because he doesn't have dual citizenship?
Nope. Not talking about lev. I just think moore might not come, but that's my opinion
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Petes fans will always miss MVP Simpson, but we are very happy with Liam Sztuska and Zach Bowen patrolling the crease. How has the reception of Simpson been in Knights town been?
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To be brutally honest, I find Simpson to be somewhat underwhelming, so far. Perhaps it's because he's following in Brett Brochu's role and he was a bona fide game stealer, at times. Haven't yet seen that from Simpson, and feel that he has been playing more down to Willmore's level, rather that establishing himself as the clear-cut #1 starter. That said, the season is early, and he just might begin showing that he has much more to give, than what's been given, so far. Hopefully, that'll begin to become more apparent.
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that sounds fair enough. I can tell you from watching Simpson that he no doubt can have some game saving and game winning moments, especially in the last playoffs, but I think he will round into form for the Knights.
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I agree he's well like by his teammates and coaches he deserves it he has worked his tail off from day 1So would you argue that its simply age keeping it from Dickinson this year?
The guy seems to already be a leader. He's poised on the ice and by all accounts looks like a good teammate. He was already part of the U17 leadership group too and if I recall they had pretty good results.
If it were my decision I would just put the C on him already..
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Testa obliterated Dickinson, looked like a possible headshot in realtime but haven't seen a replay yet..
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Was blindside to the head easy to hit a player like that when they don't see it coming testa is gutless
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1st period thoughts..
Dickinson winning defensive board battles and getting the pucks to his wingers when he needs to or zone exiting on his own with good vision in the NZ. Stepped up on the 1 on 1 defensively and got a stick on the shot attempt. Good keep at the blueline and good vision while QB'ing the PP. Showed good IQ and ate 15-20 seconds by skating behind his own net and sending it down to the Bulldogs end while SH. Jumped up into the play when called for, including on the PK. In one shift alone he stripped his man of the pick, had a strong NZ skate and a zone entry. Good zone exits and drop pass decisions on the PP x2. Hate to see him take the headshot at the end of the period but he finished the period so hopefully no serious repercussions from it.
O'Reilly quick on the forecheck, scanning the play and reading without the puck. Good DZ faceoff win. Started the PK. 5/6 in the faceoff circle.
Liked the period from McCue with a couple of shots, 50% in the faceoff circle, some physicality and lots of energy in all 3 zones.
Cowan can just outskate and outwork anyone at will. When he's on he's on. A joy to watch him PK, PP and ES. Hell of a deke at his own blueline and great skating and pass to setup Barkey.
Also like what the Boulton bros bring, their game compliments the high-end skill well.
Dickinson winning defensive board battles and getting the pucks to his wingers when he needs to or zone exiting on his own with good vision in the NZ. Stepped up on the 1 on 1 defensively and got a stick on the shot attempt. Good keep at the blueline and good vision while QB'ing the PP. Showed good IQ and ate 15-20 seconds by skating behind his own net and sending it down to the Bulldogs end while SH. Jumped up into the play when called for, including on the PK. In one shift alone he stripped his man of the pick, had a strong NZ skate and a zone entry. Good zone exits and drop pass decisions on the PP x2. Hate to see him take the headshot at the end of the period but he finished the period so hopefully no serious repercussions from it.
O'Reilly quick on the forecheck, scanning the play and reading without the puck. Good DZ faceoff win. Started the PK. 5/6 in the faceoff circle.
Liked the period from McCue with a couple of shots, 50% in the faceoff circle, some physicality and lots of energy in all 3 zones.
Cowan can just outskate and outwork anyone at will. When he's on he's on. A joy to watch him PK, PP and ES. Hell of a deke at his own blueline and great skating and pass to setup Barkey.
Also like what the Boulton bros bring, their game compliments the high-end skill well.
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