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London Knights 2024-25 Season Thread, Part V

Speaking of players returning from injury, I'm curious as to how many games are lost to player injuries ? How do the Knights stack up, when compared to other teams ? Are there teams who tend to be more " injury prone " than others ? How does strength and fitness conditioning play a role in players staying healthy over the course of a season ? Is there a co-relation between injury avoidance and a team's focus on fitness & conditioning ?
It's a different topic/subject, but at this level, and beyond, it's probably worth a discussion :teach2:
 
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I am going to assume that unless guys are going for some personal milestones we are going to start seeing the Knights rest some guys that are nursing injuries. If it was playoff time Cowan and Barkey would have been in the lineup. I would rather go into the playoffs as healthy as possible with some of the big dogs playing less minutes per game as well. Need to keep them healthy as there should be a long upcoming run coming once the regular season is over!
 
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dino200022 said:
I am going to assume that unless guys are going for some personal milestones we are going to start seeing the Knights rest some guys that are nursing injuries. If it was playoff time Cowan and Barkey would have been in the lineup. I would rather go into the playoffs as healthy as possible with some of the big dogs playing less minutes per game as well. Need to keep them healthy as there should be a long upcoming run coming once the regular season is over!
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I do like that idea that if a guy is needing a breather to give them a weekend or part of a weekend off. Load management as we know the playoffs this year will be important to this club.
 
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Btw who thought Simmer would be tied for the team lead in Goals two thirds through?
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Never saw it coming, but it has been a pleasure to see his offensive progression throughout the year. Could also help that he now has two healthy hips and legs and is far enough removed from his injuries. His skating has improved immensely as well and I wonder if it is because of his health also?
 
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Hawery had the only Goal for GOJHL U18 in their 4-1 loss to Brunswick school

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Never saw it coming, but it has been a pleasure to see his offensive progression throughout the year. Could also help that he now has two healthy hips and legs and is far enough removed from his injuries. His skating has improved immensely as well and I wonder if it is because of his health also?
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Very true. By the sounds of it the 5 game suspension at the start of the season was a good reset for him. I think we see him do some good stuff in the playoffs!
 
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We're heading into February, I have noticed in the past, that it is usually about this time Dale begins to roll out his 4 lines on the more regular bases, not just when they have big leads. Readying his younger players for the playoffs is very important, as well as resting his big stars players

London has been fortunate to have big teams over the years near the top. They can afford to rest or extend injury downtime for their players, while other teams fighting positions and playoffs have not been as fortunate
 
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LDN said:

Hawery had the only Goal for GOJHL U18 in their 4-1 loss to Brunswick school


Very true. By the sounds of it the 5 game suspension at the start of the season was a good reset for him. I think we see him do some good stuff in the playoffs!
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Absolutely, he is built for the playoffs....he will not be a well liked guy by other teams! Although I assume he already is on that list!
 
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PP units got a little shake up to start.
Thus is when Dale starts experimenting and challenging players to adjust to a role or linemates. Usually the same year after year. Gotta break it up thru three year to keep things fresh n challenging
 
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3-2 after two.
It's the Erliden show. We're playing well, generating lots of high quality scoring chances but Erliden has been outstanding.
Brzus, Brzus, Brzus...defensive game needs work (e.g. Erie's 2nd goal).
Didn't I tell you, Julien can score? Beautiful goal.
Keep coming in waves in the 3rd.
 
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A lot of Julien haters on here and while he certainly hasn’t looked like the guy from last year very much this year, it appears he is starting to get back to himself back there the last few weeks.
That goal he scored tonight was siiiilky smooth.
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I think in many aspects he has looked better this year.
Guess some miss the 13 who had the op in the role he was in last year to fly the zone, get thru the blues with speed, dump the puck wide of tender and try n sneak by the D to recover off the end boards.
This year more engaged in his own end, supporting the D, usually the low F helping out, almost always on the right side of the puck, winning draws, positionally sound, good job on 1n1 battles. But ya doesn't skate super fast n score alot.
I'd love a break down from those disappointed in his game as an OA and how it differs from last year. ( both in role, expectations and a 200 ft game) Bet we won't get anymore than " OA should be better, looks lazy......"
His game has improved and his contributions will help this team more come crunch time than last year, JMO. Those expecting a scoring machine just had poor/unrealistic expectations. But I'd love an explanation as to why I'm wrong.

And which OA would u like to have in his place plus the cost.

And who cares if it is rookie or OA, it's about contribution, role given by staff n helping the team win.
You can win with great OAs or not, great 19 yr olds or not, 1st/2nd year players taking a big role or not, 2 great Euros or no great Euros, big trade deadline addition or not. Best goalie or not.......
Maybe it's an expectation of an OA that has a couple posters dissappointed? I dunno, but kid fills a big role n need on this team.
( no I do not think he carves out an NHL career, no I dont think he is top 10 talent ( skater ) on this team. But an OA doesn't need to be that to be part of a great team. So times they do ( lnot here, this year thou)

Who were the OAs on the LK OHL Championship teams, bet ya find a couple that didn't dominate or even we're as productive than JJ (talking more than pts),
 
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