This change shouldn’t effect those top elite players, they can go right from USNTDP to NCAA, they will sign and play pro usually in their 19 year making this rule change irrelevant.
While NTDP has always attracted top US talent traditionally it will be interesting to see if that holds true. The ushl is expected to take a major hit and that's where the NTDP primarily plays so players might have second thoughts considering they now have the CHL option while keeping their ncaa eligibility
I for one, very much look forward to the Knights bringing the Rags back down to reality. They’ve punched above their weight class all year, and it will all come crashing down soon.
I'm here for the rollercoaster, but it's definitely different than last year, so who knowsI for one, very much look forward to the Knights bringing the Rags back down to reality. They’ve punched above their weight class all year, and it will all come crashing down soon.
Rangers seem legit, but I do look forward to the Knights playing themI'm here for the rollercoaster, but it's definitely different than last year, so who knows
Think they could make one of these arrangements quick with Boston College? I heard they have a Knights drafted player, who is pretty good. Maybe lend him to London for the season, then back to Boston next year! hahaha
For sure, the Rangers are legit, I've been saying it all summer, they have the right mix of talented players, do I think they are better than London, no, I don't think they are. Only because they don't have the Knights experience, but they will sure be going to push London, Kitchener will keep the Knights on their toes all season, if London want first place finish, thought
Have you see their roster?
Yes I have, and continue to watch them, I have watched 7 Kitchener games thus far this season, how many have you watched? They are legit, are following a team system, different to Dale's system, but they have one to follow nevertheless, is it the right one, that remain to be determinate yet. It would be a grave mistake for London not to respect this Kitchener's team this season. The Rangers are a young team, that is why they are not as close as London, as you are suggesting in your post, they are getting better as they are picking up experience as the season progress
Dang, someone should tell them!
I don't disagree with most of what you've said. This is still a sell season for Kitchener, IMHO.
The NTDP is starting to fall off a bit. Haven’t had as much success the last few years compared to years past.
Kitchener is very well coached and t structured, plus Parsons is legit. But I do think they’ll come back down to reality eventually. Expecting 17 year olds in Romano, Reid and Lam to play significant roles is tough all season, and I think they’re likely going to trade Andonovski at the deadline. But they’re getting a lot out of guys like Misaljevic, Ellinas, Swick, etc. They’ll be very good next year though. I say they finish this season in the 4-6 range in the West. London, Windsor and Erie are clear top 3 for me.
Kitchener in Oshawa Sunday is going to be a barn burner. Really looking forward to that one.
Ah, for sure. Most team do go through a slump period during a season, I am sure the Rangers is no exception. But this young team is and will continue to pickup steam as the season move along, they will be better yet at the end of this season that they are presently. It will remain to see how long and what will be the damage, if any, after a slump. I am a die hard Knights fan, but I also do enjoy watching young players from other teams developing, the Rangers have a few good ones, for sure. Cheers!
Absolutely have to be looking at the future. Andonovski, Swick and Misaljevic will 100% be traded. After that I’m not sure anyone else gets moved.
