London Knights 2024-25 Season Thread, Part VI
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crowncarrier
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Why? In the last 5 years London has only drafted 1 kid out of the US in the first three rounds.
If you(any1) saw a player 5-6 times thru the course of their MM season I'd think I'd give that sone weight over those digging in who have never seen kids skate, n just go off a stats pack or highlight video packsges posted on Utube by parents.
I never mentioned strong opinions lol, but ya most ohl teams do have them after the U16 year. And those that are accurate have success.
Just looking for thoughts n discussion on those that may have actually seen the picks play.
Very familiar with the u16MM , u18 MM n jrB/C player ops to step up or fall back after their Ohl draft year, but I don't think it's silly to have a strong opinion if it's based on more 1 article, stats pack or highlight vid.
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All good. I agree that some weight would be held to reliable sources (not Jordan Mallette) after seeing a player several times. Just saying that a lot can and will change after this weekend. As you know.
If you only look at the stats from the forwards taken in the first round the Knights pick stats were the least impressive with only 11 goals. I trust the scouts saw a potential other teams didn’t see and he will one day be a key contributor to the team. Picking low in the draft you have to take a risk and I have total confidence the team made a good choice. And a year in Junior B like the team did with Easton Cowan will be the plan I’m sure. We are lucky to be fans of an organization that values player development as its main focus.
Do you even follow the Knights? None of these players are anywhere as skilled as Hawery and he barely played this year.
Miniotas played most of his career in AA and only made the jump to AAA recently. He will be a work in progress.
Miniotas played most of his career in AA and only made the jump to AAA recently. He will be a work in progress.
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Fastpace
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I have been wondering the same too, here what I am thinking is happening, of course I could be wrong.
London hardly ever get fist picks at the best ones (US players), forcing them to look for sleepers at later rounds
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When you speak of skills, are you only speaking of offensive players? If you were, then you would be right, on paper the players that were just picked may not score as many, as star offensive players they have now. If you combine them with five others in a defensive system on the ice, they can become as effective. Look at Kitchener this season with a great goalie in net, they only had 3 overages and 5 nineteen year-olds on their team this year. Add 3 or 4 more 19-year-olds they could win it all, without the offensive stars on the team
The players London will pick in the next rounds and of the next draft will determine if we are going to see a defensive team or an offensive one, and two or three years down the road.
Fastpace
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Has anyone picked this Rocco Pelosi kid yet ? He has got numbers in his suitcase
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Holden Caufield
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Interesting Ritson played the last 2 years in Winnipeg..
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Knights77
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I have yes. And I love the two picks of Pierson Clute (D) and Charlie Weiss (G) from the Oakville Rangers. These two could be a steal.
Knights77
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Having a strong opinion based on your own views which are developed on what I’ve seen (stat packs, highlights and live play) isn’t silly at all. Actually it’s what drives this entire forum, it’s just discussion. Doesn’t make it right or wrong. Obviously as Knights fans we hope all these kids end up being great picks, but it won’t happen.
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Expect Mike Zakharov to be one of the regular rookies next year.
Kids got game
Kids got game
Holden Caufield
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London was rumoured to be trying to sign Zakharov at times during last season.
He is turning 18 years old this summer. So he may actually be in the mix for next season.
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Ok,, reality check here. That reality is that from all those players selected, probably 4 or 5 will actually make the team over the next couple of years. The others will languish in Jr. , Jr. B , or pursue academic options with hockey becoming a secondary priority. Also, the round a player gets selected in isn't the primary criteria as to whether or not a player gets a roster spot. Just as an example, look at current Knights Jacob Julien , Evan Van Gorp, and Blake Montgomery . Where did those players rank in the Priority Draft ???
Point being that some fans place a disproportionate level of importance on this event, and an OHL GM worthy of his job can construct a completive team in spite of not having picks in the top 10. Mark Hunter & Rob Simpson have been doing so for years.
Point being that some fans place a disproportionate level of importance on this event, and an OHL GM worthy of his job can construct a completive team in spite of not having picks in the top 10. Mark Hunter & Rob Simpson have been doing so for years.
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'Don't forget, London is in the business of developing junior hockey players, their success often ends up on other OHL teams for second and third draft picks. When they pick their players today, this is also what is on the team's mind
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Knights77
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Game night! Hope the special teams are firing tonight.
We’ve got some good faceoff guys on our team and Fimis makes them look ridiculous. Just goes to show you how good Pano is at the dot. Impressive to watch.
We’ve got some good faceoff guys on our team and Fimis makes them look ridiculous. Just goes to show you how good Pano is at the dot. Impressive to watch.
