London Knights 2024-25 Season Thread, Part V

[dino200022]

I am hanging on by a thread after this horrid tweet by the OHL

I will get the ball rolling

 

[LDN]

Except the one guy who pretended to Cross Check Sim in the face never got 10 mins. Barkey talks he gets 10 minutes, Boulton talks he gets 10 minutes, Hlacar threatens to cross check Sim to the face multiple times and he does not even get a talking to. Julien was thrown out of the faceoff circle while not even moving 7 times and thrown out 3 times because he moved to soon which is fair. Those 7 times was more than all Rangers centers combined. It was quite clear the Officials had an agenda heading into this one.

Absolutely! With that being said that was a winnable game dispute the atrocious reffing. I can’t believe how we fell asleep in OT. Each point matters in this race, but more importantly the mental game vs Kitchener. Don’t give them hope for the playoffs.

Btw kudos to Noah Read. He played well and had great zip. He was one of the only Knights with energy last night. He will be a key top 6 guy next year.

As I’ve said before I do like the forwards for next season with O’Reilly, Nicholl, Van Gorp, Van Bonmel, Read and Hawery leading the charge

 

[dino200022]

Absolutely! With that being said that was a winnable game dispute the atrocious reffing. I can’t believe how we fell asleep in OT. Each point matters in this race, but more importantly the mental game vs Kitchener. Don’t give them hope for the playoffs.

The one good thing is that Medvedev has played 4 of the 5 games against Kitchener...so come playoff time they won't have as good of a report on who we think we be in net. They clearly have the scouting report on Medvedev that says get him moving then go fivehole.

 

[LDN]

The one good thing is that Medvedev has played 4 of the 5 games against Kitchener...so come playoff time they won't have as good of a report on who we think we be in net. They clearly have the scouting report on Medvedev that says get him moving then go fivehole.

Report on Parsons should be low point shot, rebound up high

A few guys who I expect to pick it up a bit:
Bonk, Cowan, Nurmi, Brzustewicz, Fimis

They are all capable of taking another step in this last part of the season heading into the playoffs.

 

[EvenSteven]

The one good thing is that Medvedev has played 4 of the 5 games against Kitchener...so come playoff time they won't have as good of a report on who we think we be in net. They clearly have the scouting report on Medvedev that says get him moving then go fivehole.

The Rangers will have just as good a read on Elliot’s tendencies as Elliot will have on Ranger shooters thanks to advance scouting and game tape.

No doubt the Rangers will be looking at the tapes of games from the Dub the last couple years where Elliot reportedly fell apart in the post season.

 

[rve24]

The Rangers will have just as good a read on Elliot’s tendencies as Elliot will have on Ranger shooters thanks to advance scouting and game tape.

No doubt the Rangers will be looking at the tapes of games from the Dub the last couple years where Elliot reportedly fell apart in the post season.

Agreed. Today's world.......ain't many secrets. But a live view always helps add context for the players.

 

[Buttsy]

I saw this mentioned a bit earlier on about which goalie will get the nod come playoffs. We actually are in a similar spot to the Leafs where we have 2 goalies quite capable and also who seem to thrive on the every other game scenario. Would be interesting to see a team who sticks to that plan rotating them even into the playoffs? Makes it a bit more of a challenge for the other team not necessarily being able to focus on a perceived weakness of the opposing teams goalie? I would for sure rotate Round 1 to let our youngster get some playoff experience? Of course if he flames out in a game get him out of there but I don’t see that happening.

 

[Sane Knights Fan]

Oh lovely another 3 in 3 which ends in Oshawa! Yikes. Let’s hope the boys come rested and prepared for another tough weekend

They will be fine. Yesterday’s 1st period probably looked like what the 3rd period should have. We were all over them in the 2nd and third when you would think they should be tired and getting out worked
But no we showed em If it wasn’t for a little mistake we would have beat them . Next weekend should be fine

 

[rve24]

I saw this mentioned a bit earlier on about which goalie will get the nod come playoffs. We actually are in a similar spot to the Leafs where we have 2 goalies quite capable and also who seem to thrive on the every other game scenario. Would be interesting to see a team who sticks to that plan rotating them even into the playoffs? Makes it a bit more of a challenge for the other team not necessarily being able to focus on a perceived weakness of the opposing teams goalie? I would for sure rotate Round 1 to let our youngster get some playoff experience? Of course if he flames out in a game get him out of there but I don’t see that happening.

Might look later but how did they split the 05 tenders in POs?
I know the last was,Coleman turn but Dennis walked into the coaches office and said he's got it. Took a quick look on ohl site but only had skaters PO stats not tenders.

 

[LDN]

Would London make a bid? My guess is if Kitchener bids they get it.

 

[Buttsy]

Would London make a bid? My guess is if Kitchener bids they get it.

How many times can they say No to the Soo? Been a great long time OHL city that traditionally have a competitive team. And if they aren’t competitive they have a track record of making themselves competitive. Also they were recently told No when they awarded the Tournament to Saginaw. I think the Soo gets it out of the cities you have mentioned if for no other reason then being turned down recently?

 

[LDN]

congrats Gorpy! assuming that he is back next year?

 

[ArielNederland]

congrats Gorpy! assuming that he is back next year?

I'm reading it as he will not be back next year

 

[BoogieB]

The Rangers will have just as good a read on Elliot’s tendencies as Elliot will have on Ranger shooters thanks to advance scouting and game tape.

No doubt the Rangers will be looking at the tapes of games from the Dub the last couple years where Elliot reportedly fell apart in the post season.

Hey Guys, Windsor resident and fan here. I would honestly say from what i have seen Medvedev is a superior tender. Elliot did not really impress, and as mentioned he has be shown to fall apart . You guys have a great team , good luck the rest of the way !

 

[Sane Knights Fan]

No worries everyone we lost to the #1 rangers

What a joke Because we lose in ot ??Who rates this. ?? Did they watch the game ?? If Kitchener is # 1 they should of dominated that game from start to finish
They gave up a 3 goal lead and were dominated for the 2nd and 3rd. Dale gave Monty a shot on in ot. Monty learned from it and moved on . But if Kitchener’s # 1 after that embarrassing 2nd and 3rd period it goes to show whoever rates this is just looking at scores

Absolutely! With that being said that was a winnable game dispute the atrocious reffing. I can’t believe how we fell asleep in OT. Each point matters in this race, but more importantly the mental game vs Kitchener. Don’t give them hope for the playoffs.

Btw kudos to Noah Read. He played well and had great zip. He was one of the only Knights with energy last night. He will be a key top 6 guy next year.

As I’ve said before I do like the forwards for next season with O’Reilly, Nicholl, Van Gorp, Van Bonmel, Read and Hawery leading the charge

Yeah I agree Read is emerging!

 

[Sane Knights Fan]

I'm reading it as he will not be back next year

Yeah does this mean he’s gone next year ??

 

[ArielNederland]

Yeah does this mean he’s gone next year ??

Most likely, just like bmo

 

[OnlyUpFromHere]

I'm reading it as he will not be back next year

If you literally read the tweet it says he’s heading to school in Fall 2027…

 

[EvenSteven]

What a joke Because we lose in ot ??Who rates this. ?? Did they watch the game ?? If Kitchener is # 1 they should of dominated that game from start to finish
They gave up a 3 goal lead and were dominated for the 2nd and 3rd. Dale gave Monty a shot on in ot. Monty learned from it and moved on . But if Kitchener’s # 1 after that embarrassing 2nd and 3rd period it goes to show whoever rates this is just looking at scores

I can’t believe anyone takes these rankings serious enough to get that bent out of shape about them.