London Knights 2024-25 Season Thread, Part I

[horner]

Saginaw us f***ing really good .

London hasn't yelled yet having so many players at NHL camps

Brutal game last night, was hard to watch. Our D can’t make an outlet pass for the life of them. Dickinson drives me nuts at times (defensively) - let’s hope this was a wake-up call for the team. Let’s see how they respond Sunday!

He's like Bouchard when he played for the nights

 

[jamemcca]

Was he worth the assets we traded to get him? It’s hard to judge as we got Dickson (sp?) and Mete under similar circumstances and of course both of those guys were home runs? He almost looks like he needs to grow into his body a bit as he seems a bit “unpolished” BUT has all the tools be a true standout. Still loves how he stepped up on last years team and played forward.

Three draft picks were spent to acquire him. Smart move

 

[Otto]

Logan Mailloux has been recalled by the Canadiens.

Just scored his first NHL goal

 

[rve24]

Just scored his first NHL goal

Sweet, and wearing a great #

 

[SteveCrow1]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5851940/2024/10/18/chl-commissioners-ncaa-expansion-memorial-cup/

 

[crowncarrier]

Once again left wondering why Sim was kept over Leonard. Very little offence, plus lots of dumb penalties. This D group needs Leonard. Poor choice there IMO

Honestly....atleast Sim is out there giving it all and not out there floating....not naming names.

Exactly, he was crazy tough when the liney had Epperson tied up haha all of the sudden he wanted to "fight"...stop kidding yourself. He also seemed pretty tough taking shots at London's players so Aboflan was sent out. So he was tough when Barkey was out but a turtle when Aboflan was out. So your assesment on the matter is moot.

What part of my assessment is "moot".

 

[crowncarrier]

Brutal game last night, was hard to watch. Our D can’t make an outlet pass for the life of them. Dickinson drives me nuts at times (defensively) - let’s hope this was a wake-up call for the team. Let’s see how they respond Sunday!

It's crazy as he was better as a rookie defensively. Too much focus on the offensive this year. I am a HUGE Dickinson fan as he was fantastic as he was a very balanced defender. But now...the whole crew need to watch tape on George and how he was able to clear his zone, make outlet passes and get it out of the defensive zone. There is a TON of talent on the back end. They need to put in place better systems as what they have now is not working. We have slow footed defensemen in the back end and the aggressive forecheck Saginaw implemented exposed that. I'm not sure if you can teach footspeed but I hope better systems can fix this.

 

[Ferguson Jenkins]

It's crazy as he was better as a rookie defensively. Too much focus on the offensive this year. I am a HUGE Dickinson fan as he was fantastic as he was a very balanced defender. But now...the whole crew need to watch tape on George and how he was able to clear his zone, make outlet passes and get it out of the defensive zone. There is a TON of talent on the back end. They need to put in place better systems as what they have now is not working. We have slow footed defensemen in the back end and the aggressive forecheck Saginaw implemented exposed that. I'm not sure if you can teach footspeed but I hope better systems can fix this.

Totally agree about Sam. Slightly concerning that London has a number of veteran returnees and they look lost, for lack of a better word. It is early, but this isn’t a new league for lots of these guys.

I would have kept Leonard over Sim as I’ve opined before but that’s in the past now. I do appreciate Sim’s physical presence, but as an OA, you’ve got to choose your spots.

 

[dmead]

Maybe it's the new slang the kids are using.. Medvedev, he's good, he no Saggy, yo. Clap, Clap, Clap your hands.

This hands down one of the best posts I have read in some years.

 

[LDN]

Just scored his first NHL goal

awesome!

Totally agree about Sam. Slightly concerning that London has a number of veteran returnees and they look lost, for lack of a better word. It is early, but this isn’t a new league for lots of these guys.

I would have kept Leonard over Sim as I’ve opined before but that’s in the past now. I do appreciate Sim’s physical presence, but as an OA, you’ve got to choose your spots.

Sim is extremely effective. Watch how he will drive Erie bonkers today

Totally agree about Sam. Slightly concerning that London has a number of veteran returnees and they look lost, for lack of a better word. It is early, but this isn’t a new league for lots of these guys.

I would have kept Leonard over Sim as I’ve opined before but that’s in the past now. I do appreciate Sim’s physical presence, but as an OA, you’ve got to choose your spots.

One bad game. Today I expect a huge improvement and a big win

 

[dino200022]

Honestly....atleast Sim is out there giving it all and not out there floating....not naming names.


What part of my assessment is "moot".

Sorry it was supposed to be the reply to BC not yours we were on the same page.

 

[Otto]

Mix 'em up Dale!

https://x.com/i/web/status/1848039401001037859

 

[Slowpace]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5851940/2024/10/18/chl-commissioners-ncaa-expansion-memorial-cup/

That article is behind a paywall. Any chance you could copy & paste it here? Thanks

 

[Fastpace]

If that's the order of the lines, Dale has got Van Gorp moved onto second, very deserving if that is the case, I am a fan of this kid

 

[rve24]

Sorry it was supposed to be the reply to BC not yours we were on the same page.

Agreed on Sim. I know he takes some bad penalties but this team right now needs some jam.
And as the Memorial Cup major......personally I think that bone head penalty is down the list of why Saginaw were the better team that day. ( and yes it was a bad penalty to take )

Mix 'em up Dale!

https://x.com/i/web/status/1848039401001037859

Looking for some balance.
This team will eventually find an identity. Juggling things up is a way to get there.

 

[Fastpace]

Much better start today, they are skating

 

[GoKnightsGo44]

Stone Cold Austin is full marks!

Knights putting on a clinic, great chemistry today. Clearly Brzustewicz was missed on Friday, he is having a great game.

 

[Roadhog]

Visitor from the other conference here, at my first Knights game. Is Bidgood wearing the cage to protect an injury? He doesn't appear to be a call-up.

 

[PoisonMushroom]

41 in a row for Easton!

 

[Fastpace]

London wins over Erie 3-1

When you have a hockey team matching the intensity of their opponent strive for strives, from start to finish, and they are the better talented club of the two, 9 times out of 10 they will win the game

 

[GoKnightsGo44]

Fantastic game for Elliott, he looks like a championship goalie. No doubt he is our number one this year.

Welcome to London!

 

[dino200022]

Stone Cold..has quick for, quick legs and very good rebound control...I likey

 

[Ferguson Jenkins]

Seems like a shrewd move by the Knights picking Elliot up.

 

[LDN]

Stone Cold baby!

 

[Knightsfan90]

Visitor from the other conference here, at my first Knights game. Is Bidgood wearing the cage to protect an injury? He doesn't appear to be a call-up.

he's still on a B card atm having played 9 games of the10 limit till he has to be on an A card. I've heard he's being showcased for possible trade .