London Knights 2024-25 Season Thread, Part I

[Otto]

Wonder if we might lose some players? This might have some big ramifications for the chl. League will need to address this
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Short answer: No
Long answer: definitely not.

There's a good thread already dedicated to this topic

 

[Ken Yates]

I don’t understand why he is getting top 6 minutes and first unit PP time over players who are producing at this point in the season. He doesn’t look ready for that yet.

Totally agree Bidgood in top 6 is not justified. Van Gorp, Nurmi and Hawery are all better alternatives.

 

[LDN]

I don’t understand why he is getting top 6 minutes and first unit PP time over players who are producing at this point in the season. He doesn’t look ready for that yet.

New trade chip

 

[LDN]

They will show up and win today!

 

[Fergus31]

Decent article considering it’s Sportsnet:

Maple Leafs Camp Notes: Cowan ready for London return, Robertson on fire

Easton Cowan doesn't look NHL ready, which is OK. He's a prospect, and a good one, and he's prepared to get better in London, even if it's not his first choice. Luke Fox has that and more as Maple Leafs camp nears an end.

www.sportsnet.ca

 

[jamemcca]

Yes it's a tangible asset and yes it is funny.

It is hilarious all right. Hilarious that two people think That it is hilarious.

 

[crowncarrier]

It is hilarious all right. Hilarious that two people think That it is hilarious.

What, you can't have two views. You need to relax.

Decent article considering it’s Sportsnet:

Maple Leafs Camp Notes: Cowan ready for London return, Robertson on fire

Easton Cowan doesn't look NHL ready, which is OK. He's a prospect, and a good one, and he's prepared to get better in London, even if it's not his first choice. Luke Fox has that and more as Maple Leafs camp nears an end.

www.sportsnet.ca

He's not playing tonight either so....

 

[rve24]

New trade chip

And he might just be holding someone's spot n letting the ones they figure will play on 3rd together some time to evaluate chemistry.

 

[Buttsy]

London played a very lazy game tonight, lazy on skate, lazy on the power plays, lazy on their penalty killing, took some really lazy penalties. And once again another lazy start, for a 5-3 loss result to Erie

Didn’t see the game so for sure it doesn’t sound like a typical Knights game. One thing that must be hard as a youngster on the fringe is wondering who is coming back and where you will be playing? Remember these are kids really and yes you would think the result of uncertainty would be that they would play their arse off but …. They are kids?

 

[Fastpace]

Totally agree Bidgood in top 6 is not justified. Van Gorp, Nurmi and Hawery are all better alternatives.

Has anyone ever heard of balancing the lines, kind of need to spread your players around when your top players are missing (Cowan-Barkey-Sim and possibly Halttunen). Even if not of the caliber, in this instance, it is totally justified

 

[Ken Yates]

Has anyone ever heard of balancing the lines, kind of need to spread your players around when your top players are missing (Cowan-Barkey-Sim and possibly Halttunen). Even if not of the caliber, in this instance, it is totally justified

Maybe but Boulton on top line..Bidgood shows nothing

 

[Knightsfan90]

Short answer: No
Long answer: definitely not.

There's a good thread already dedicated to this topic

Well said

Totally agree Bidgood in top 6 is not justified. Van Gorp, Nurmi and Hawery are all better alternatives.

I believe he's being shopped and needs to show he can handle the minutes

 

[dino200022]

Not too sure why the hate for Bidood, he was one of the better forwards last night IMO. I don't think he needs to be on the PP ahead of Nurmi but as far as his play 5 on 5 he certainly at worst fit in. What we should be concerned with is Julien's lack of discipline and his nonchalant and lackluster play in the defensive zone.

 

[ArielNederland]

No bonk or barkey yet. Bidgood first line again

 

[JagrBomb93]

Not too sure why the hate for Bidood, he was one of the better forwards last night IMO. I don't think he needs to be on the PP ahead of Nurmi but as far as his play 5 on 5 he certainly at worst fit in. What we should be concerned with is Julien's lack of discipline and his nonchalant and lackluster play in the defensive zone.

I also thought Dickinson struggled last night. Lots of turnovers and giveaways. I’m sure he will clean things up but it’s tough right now when he’s being heavily relied upon until Bonk is back.

 

[dino200022]

I also thought Dickinson struggled last night. Lots of turnovers and giveaways. I’m sure he will clean things up but it’s tough right now when he’s being heavily relied upon until Bonk is back.

Absolutely, it looked like he tried to do far too much and play far above his ability. Can't blame him necessarily as he played close to or higher then 30 mins last night after a long NHL camp and just recently coming from the West Coast. Probably could have used the weekend off, but I have no issues with him wanting to play obviously. I have no doubt he will clean up and simplify his game next weekend.

 

[ArielNederland]

1 shot on goal with 9 minutes left and scored against 16 seconds in... yikes not a good start. Need new line changes for 2nd period

 

[Knightsfan90]

This is gonna be a long game holy smokes totally outclassed

Team will look different come next week with Bonk and Barkey and (hopefully cowan) come back we are going to see bodies moved out or down to Jr B

 

[ArielNederland]

Not sure I'd want to buy this year. The east looks like it's going to be a slaughterhouse this year. Not sure how media pegged london to win conference... even with all the guys back

 

[Knights Watcher]

As far as I'm concerned Willy, Julien and Leonard should be shipped out immediately.

 

[Fergus31]

Peanut gallery out in full force this lovely afternoon!

 

[LDN]

Have some self respect and show up!

 

[All the Answers]

As far as I'm concerned Willy, Julien and Leonard should be shipped out immediately.

No goalie in the CHL is stopping that 2nd Rehkopf goal, so let that slide. I thought Leonard had a decent period, Julian appears just out for a skate today. Knights will be fine when all their bodies are back and people aren't playing roles above their heads. Hawrey with a good lesson early in the season to not be cute especially with a big dog bearing down on you. The sky is not falling, still favourites in the West... likely will need a different tender if planning to compete for the title either way. Lots of time for things to shake out.

 

[rve24]

The sky is falling..........again

 

[rve24]

Peanut gallery out in full force this lovely afternoon!

Exactly. It might do some posters good to get out n enjoy the nice weather n pop back in come November as part of a personal mental health initiative.
They may or may not be the best team in the West but let's give it a wee bit of the season before freaking out.