London Knights 2023 - 24 Season Thread (Part Three)

[Knights Watcher]

Cowan outmuscling Donovan and doing circles around the Spirit got me pumped.

Watching a player taking runs at one of the most exciting players in the league does not. Boulton's second shift of the game (late in the second because he can't be trusted to be on the ice) saw him unable to keep up with the play and getting turnstiled by the Spirit no less than 3 times.

This is a player that has been suspended 3 times already this season. He's a goon, and I don't feel goons should be in the league anymore.

Again, I am not saying I want no contact in the OHL. Cowan outmuscling Donovan, Bonk's hipcheck, George's defensive boxout are all parts of the game that I love. I love Alec Leonard--another physical player--because it is not the only dimension of his game.

Wow. And so starts the p***yfication of the OHL.

On another note, they should rename the Spirit to the Turtles.

 

[Fastpace]

Boulton needs to be out of the league. He's taking runs at players every game he's in.

I think it would be best giving Sawyer Boulton a huge assist tonight, he's the one that got it all started

 

[Starry Knight]

Goals are part of the game and so are hits....goals can be big goals and hits can be big hits.


It was rolling before Cowan and Bonk re- joined and they slid right back in. Just saying.

As a mental exercise, what else does Sawyer Boulton offer besides open ice hits? That's my bone to pick. Hits are part of the game, but if the only thing you bring (and need to bring to stay in the lineup) are fights and hits big enough to injure players, then you shouldn't be in the league. He has to make these hits, which is a dangerous aspect. He's going on the ice and actively seeking open ice hits because it's all he has to offer.

I think it would be best giving Sawyer Boulton a huge assist tonight, he's the one that got it all started

Cowan scored before that...

 

[Knights Watcher]

I think it would be best giving Sawyer Boulton a huge assist tonight, he's the one that got it all started

According to some posters, he should be suspended. Brings nothing to the team. He's a goon. LMFAO

 

[Knightsfan90]

Head shot on Sim should have been a major. Missed call.

Boulton just brings nothing else but open ice hits that--while entertaining--are extremely dangerous for the teenage brain. Hell, the would-be captain of this team had to quit hockey because of post-concussion symptoms.

I'm probably going to be accused of being soft or wanting hockey to be a non-contact sport, but I stand by my opinion.


Straight to misogyny. Neat.

Lol go cry in the corner literally. You want no hitting go watch PWHL simple. You can twist that how you want. "Oh don't hit him" in a contact sport that would be terrible holy Nancy go watch the news!

 

[Knights Watcher]

Wow. I can't believe we're having a conversation like this over 2 clean hits.
Boulton was brought in so the other teams don't take liberties with our star players.
If you have a problem with that then maybe pickleball would be more to your liking? Oh wait....the poor ball is getting hit as well. Hmmm. Badminton? Nope. Ummm. Darts? Damn, not darts either.... The poor dart board. Can't think of any sport where no one or nothing gets hit... sorry. Maybe a board game?

 

[Holden Caufield]

As a mental exercise, what else does Sawyer Boulton offer besides open ice hits? That's my bone to pick. Hits are part of the game, but if the only thing you bring (and need to bring to stay in the lineup) are fights and hits big enough to injure players, then you shouldn't be in the league. He has to make these hits, which is a dangerous aspect. He's going on the ice and actively seeking open ice hits because it's all he has to offer.



Cowan scored before that...

How old are you ? You would have hated ‘90’s hockey.

You were either trying to score when you had the puck or run someone through the boards when the other team had the puck. That was all there was too it.

Also hilarious you think Pakerh should not be allowed to be hit because he is one of the most exciting players in the league.
I wonder what you thought of pakerh after he cheap shot cross checked Dickinson in the head while Sam was down on the ice ?

 

[Starry Knight]

Wow. I can't believe we're having a conversation like this over 2 clean hits.

I have no issue with his hit on Donovan. It was the semi blind sided hit on Parekh,and how it's a continuation of his reckless play that has resulted in injuries and suspensions, that is my issue.

I've explained at length my problem with Boulton and his play on this team--not physical play in hockey. But it's easy to pretend that I want to watch non-contact hockey I suppose.

 

[Fastpace]

I still get a kick watching Will Nicholl score, man does he ever get happy, with one of the biggest smile on this team. This was on his third shift when he scored, and he has one of the five goals, and also did you see how quick O'Reilly picked that top corner, major league goal

 

[Starry Knight]

How old are you ? You would have hated ‘90’s hockey.

You were either trying to score when you had the puck or run someone through the boards when the other team had the puck. That was all there was too it.

Also hilarious you think Pakerh should not be allowed to be hit because he is one of the most exciting players in the league.
I wonder what you thought of pakerh after he cheap shot cross checked Dickinson in the head while Sam was down on the ice ?

I thought Parekh's cheap shot on Dickinson was a penalty, and it was.

My earliest memories are 90's hockey (I am in my late 20s). I am also aware of former NHLer players from that era, and the early 2000s, who have ended their lives as a result of CTE.

 

[Knights Watcher]

NFL should ban hitting as well. Flag football much safer.

 

[Starry Knight]

NFL should ban hitting as well. Flag football much safer.

Damn, you really got me. How clever.

 

[crowncarrier]

As a mental exercise, what else does Sawyer Boulton offer besides open ice hits? That's my bone to pick. Hits are part of the game, but if the only thing you bring (and need to bring to stay in the lineup) are fights and hits big enough to injure players, then you shouldn't be in the league. He has to make these hits, which is a dangerous aspect. He's going on the ice and actively seeking open ice hits because it's all he has to offer.

As a mental exercise what else does Barkey offer besides assists and goals. He rarely hits and that's part of the game. You have to learn that hits are parts of the game just as much as assists...goals....and saves. This discussion stemmed from you complaining about a clean hit. You need guys that play different roles.

 

[Starry Knight]

As a mental exercise what else does Barkey offer besides assists and goals. He rarely hits and that's part of the game. You have to learn that hits are parts of the game just as much as assists...goals....and saves. This discussion stemmed from you complaining about a clean hit. You need guys that play different roles.

He probably the best penalty killer in the league.

 

[Otto]

Can't believe I'm chiming in here.

I used to be a big fan of the fights and supporter of "the code" All that changed after I saw the movie "Concussion" and did some research into CTE. Now I can't stand them, particularly when it comes to teenagers who's brains are still developing. Admittedly I never played hockey, we were not a rich family, my older brother got to play, I played baseball which has its own "code" I feel both games have evolved past the unwritten rule stage. I am also not a fan of Boultons shenanigans.

That said...

He serves a purpose. Players still need to be protected. I can't imagine how out of hand tonight's game would have been if he were not in the line up. You can dislike the player for being reckless, but he wasn't tonight. Give credit where credit is due. Two solid hits that gave the team momentum. Even if he gets 3-4 shifts a game if he plays a game like tonight and doesn't go over the top, he deserves a spot.

 

[crowncarrier]

He probably the best penalty killer in the league.

See....your just don't get it. I was not criticizing him what so ever. Just saying he's a different player and just because he does not hit does not mean he's not an important part of the team because he fills a role. Just like Boulton.....he's not a set up guy and he's not a goal scorer but he fills a role and can be an important part of the team.

Can't believe I'm chiming in here.

I used to be a big fan of the fights and supporter of "the code" All that changed after I saw the movie "Concussion" and did some research into CTE. Now I can't stand them, particularly when it comes to teenagers who's brains are still developing. Admittedly I never played hockey, we were not a rich family, my older brother got to play, I played baseball which has its own "code" I feel both games have evolved past the unwritten rule stage. I am also not a fan of Boultons shenanigans.

That said...

He serves a purpose. Players still need to be protected. I can't imagine how out of hand tonight's game would have been if he were not in the line up. You can dislike the player for being reckless, but he wasn't tonight. Give credit where credit is due. Two solid hits that gave the team momentum. Even if he gets 3-4 shifts a game if he plays a game like tonight and doesn't go over the top, he deserves a spot.

1000% agree on both. Like I said the shot he gave the SSM player was Bush league and I hate that crap. But tonight's hit was 100% fine.

 

[Otto]

Can't believe I'm chiming in here.

I used to be a big fan of the fights and supporter of "the code" All that changed after I saw the movie "Concussion" and did some research into CTE. Now I can't stand them, particularly when it comes to teenagers who's brains are still developing. Admittedly I never played hockey, we were not a rich family, my older brother got to play, I played baseball which has its own "code" I feel both games have evolved past the unwritten rule stage. I am also not a fan of Boultons shenanigans.

That said...

He serves a purpose. Players still need to be protected. I can't imagine how out of hand tonight's game would have been if he were not in the line up. You can dislike the player for being reckless, but he wasn't tonight. Give credit where credit is due. Two solid hits that gave the team momentum.

Edited to add: Dressing Boulton tonight was important because of the crap Saginaw pulled against Windsor

 

[Starry Knight]

Can't believe I'm chiming in here.

I used to be a big fan of the fights and supporter of "the code" All that changed after I saw the movie "Concussion" and did some research into CTE. Now I can't stand them, particularly when it comes to teenagers who's brains are still developing. Admittedly I never played hockey, we were not a rich family, my older brother got to play, I played baseball which has its own "code" I feel both games have evolved past the unwritten rule stage. I am also not a fan of Boultons shenanigans.

That said...

He serves a purpose. Players still need to be protected. I can't imagine how out of hand tonight's game would have been if he were not in the line up. You can dislike the player for being reckless, but he wasn't tonight. Give credit where credit is due. Two solid hits that gave the team momentum. Even if he gets 3-4 shifts a game if he plays a game like tonight and doesn't go over the top, he deserves a spot.

I appreciate the well-thought out response. I would be of the opinion that they have enough grit on the team otherwise and I think Ryder provides the same toughness, but with less shenanigans.

It also feels like an arms race. Teams probably feel that S Boulton takes liberties on their stars and escalate accordingly.

 

[Mitch nylander]

How has Lawrence looked thus far?

 

[LDN]

I appreciate the well-thought out response. I would be of the opinion that they have enough grit on the team otherwise and I think Ryder provides the same toughness, but with less shenanigans.

It also feels like an arms race. Teams probably feel that S Boulton takes liberties on their stars and escalate accordingly.

We have the toughest team in the league

 

[Starry Knight]

See....your just don't get it. I was not criticizing him what so ever. Just saying he's a different player and just because he does not hit does not mean he's not an important part of the team because he fills a role. Just like Boulton.....he's not a set up guy and he's not a goal scorer but he fills a role and can be an important part of the team.


1000% agree on both. Like I said the shot he gave the SSM player was Bush league and I hate that crap. But tonight's hit was 100% fine.

I do understand, but there are so many examples on this team of players that offer toughness, but can contribute offensively and defensively as well. Edward, Leonard, McCue, Sim, R Boulton, Woolley, Lawrence.

Boulton is one of the worst cases of a player that has no role but toughness in recent Knights history. I feel like I need to apologize to Chad Heffernan.

 

[Fastpace]

Did anyone predict a 6-1 score for London over Saginaw?

The only thing I've said earlier this week after the deadline was that Saginaw was not going into the after season with the best goal-tending team.

And I did say who ever has the fastest start and has the quickest execution would win this game, now we know who that was

 

[nelli27]

How has Lawrence looked thus far?

He was a presence tonight. Hit, scored, intercepted passes, backchecked (prevented a scoring opportunity), stood up for teammates! Nothing but praise.

 

[Holden Caufield]

London controlled every aspect of that game.
Great showing.

Was expecting some pushback from Saginaw after London jumped on them early. They just never woke up.

 

[Starry Knight]

He was a presence tonight. Hit, scored, intercepted passes, backchecked (prevented a scoring opportunity), stood up for teammates! Nothing but praise.

Unbeatable deal at only an 8th. He's not going to be a game breaker, but he will take up a lot of space on the PK and be a handful on the forecheck.