London Knights 2024-25 Season Thread, Part I

[MarnerMatthews]

Cmon, Burke won a Memorial Cup with London!
And how quickly you forget about Dylan Myskiw!

Burke also sucked lol - totally forgot about Myskiw he was half decent.

 

[GoKnightsGo44]

Why did the Blades blade Elliot? Seems like a bonified starter

 

[TheOrangePylon]

Why did the Blades blade Elliot? Seems like a bonified starter

They have a younger goalie who took the crease from the sounds of things.

 

[MarnerMatthews]

Why did the Blades blade Elliot? Seems like a bonified starter

They got a young stud in Evan Gardner drafted to the blue jackets

 

[GangGreen]

Burke also sucked lol - totally forgot about Myskiw he was half decent.

Imagine a team so stacked, you could burn an OA spot on a mediocre BUG!

Agreed about Myskiw. Hopefully Elliott can be as good as he was, or even better, Simpson.

 

[Fastpace]

I think Mark and Dale are pleasantly happy of how the new defenders have played so far, especially the way Liam Spencer has been playing. The big strong stay at home 18 years old defenceman has been playing like a veteran, he's not your offensive D, but he's very dependable and because of his size he can be employed in almost every situation. I am sure it helps sealed Leonard'd fate, both Leonard and Owen Willmore have done very well for London and could have had another great season, but they were born one year too early to play for London this season, London's young developers and the excellent numbers of a new arrival goaltender forced them out, unfortunately for them, wishing both of them the very best of what their future can bring.

The Knights have had some success in the past bringing in goalies from the West, How can anyone forget Chris Houle, and Brendan Burke made their impact felt in London uniforms. Austin Elliott, welcome to London's House of Green. May your stay be one to remember.

 

[zman77]

Austin Elliott​

Goalie -- shoots L
Born May 14 2004 -- Calgary, ALTA
[20 yrs. ago]
Height 6.01 -- Weight 175 [185 cm/79 kg]

2021-22	Notre Dame Hounds	SJHL	35	0	15	2056	118	2	0	3.44	18	12	4	1064	0.900	5	0	0
2021-22	Saskatoon Blades	WHL	2	0	0	101	9	0	0	5.37	1	0	0	59	0.868
2022-23	Saskatoon Blades	WHL	37	4	0	2123	78	3	2	2.20	25	6	3	798	0.911	11	0	0
2023-24	Saskatoon Blades	WHL	43	1	0	2437	97	7	4	2.39	29	8	3	913	0.904	3	0	2
2024-25	Saskatoon Blades	WHL	3	0	0	180	7	0	0	2.33	3	0	0	61	0.897

 

[LDN]

We have a goalie Willmore and Leonard were released….. Austin Elloitt from Saskatoon Blades via Barrie Colts new OA… LFPRESS

What the heck eh?

 

[Fastpace]

14th and Conditional 5th.

For a goalie with that kind of numbers and experience, that is a decent price for sure. We were talking Carter George earlier with similar numbers but less experience, how much would he have cost the Knights to get him?

 

[TheOrangePylon]

For a goalie with that kind of numbers and experience, that is a decent price for sure. We were talking Carter George earlier with similar numbers but less experience, how much would he have cost the Knights to get him?

The cost to get George, if OS would even move him. Would be astronomical, granted you get more years of control with him.
I would imagine, if he was moved the deal would be 6-8 higher draft picks with at least 3 being 2nd's and then also a young player or 2.

So yes, for a 1 season go for it, this deal for Stone Cold Austin, if he produces results, looks like a hell yeah!

 

[ReLyT]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1846633974468116710

 

[JagrBomb93]

How did Barrie end up with this goalies rights?

 

[tjziel]

Dickinson and Cowboy share the Captaincy

 

[TheOrangePylon]

How did Barrie end up with this goalies rights?

Claimed him off CHL Waivers

 

[tjziel]

How did Barrie end up with this goalies rights?

CHL waivers. They are technically lower in the standings despite having the same 4-3 record.

Everyone is tired of the Knights always getting pieces for pennies on the dollar so the Colts thought they should just claim him so they could get something out of the Knights which isn’t a bad idea…

 

[ReLyT]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1846649577459364343

https://x.com/i/web/status/1846649592399778086

 

[frontsfan67]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1846649577459364343

https://x.com/i/web/status/1846649592399778086

Pretty surprising Dickinson didn’t get a letter

 

[Knights Watcher]

Your 2024-2025 leadership group

 

[MarnerMatthews]

gaziov sent down to echl - I really thought he woulda made the A right away. Also I heard barkey is the new captain /co-captain. Which surprises me has anyone heard about this? I thought Cowan/oreilly woulda had the C.

Also I’m stoked we got a new goalie - let’s hope he’s a bit better then the last time we got a goalie from the W (Brendan Burke)

Well looks like my source was right about Barkey being captain..side note I can’t believe O’Reilly didn’t get a letter..guess it’s really a good problem to have we could probably have half of this team having a letter! Haha they are all worthy !

 

[Fastpace]

Pretty surprising Dickinson didn’t get a letter

You don't always choose a captain for his conduct on the ice, interaction with the players in the dressing room and out of the rink goes into consideration as well

 

[Knightsfan90]

How did Barrie end up with this goalies rights?

The was waived Barrie was first team to claim him. If he dropped to London he would been free. But my guess is London had knowledge a team was going to claim him so they made a deal with a team before that other team

 

[MJ5]

The was waived Barrie was first team to claim him. If he dropped to London he would been free. But my guess is London had knowledge a team was going to claim him so they made a deal with a team before that other team

Anyone know what the waiver order is based off of?

 

[LDN]

Anyone know what the waiver order is based off of?

I think it’s standings or maybe last years standings?

Barkey is an awesome choice! Great leadership group. Surprised that Dickinson isn’t wearing an A!