London Knights 2024-25 Season Thread, Part VI

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Saginaw has a great first line (25-77-Epperson, 86?), but lack depth. Their D can be easily exposed. Average goaltending whether it's Oake or Papineau.
I saw the team bus arrive at the rink, and was asked by one of the players: "where's the entrance?"
I said: "Just go in the backdoor".
Laughed my ass off at that rendition of the national anthem...the first anthem sung. This isn't the 80s so I can't comment on that any further.
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It was a class of persons with disabilities. They tried their best.
 
The defensive plays of both O'Reilly and Barkey were missing last night, along with their speed, it's explaining why the more sustained attack by the Spirit, as both are members of the top two lines. London is a really well-balanced team, with Barkey and O'Reilly back along with Cam Allen, they are stronger than last year's team, including in net, with the loss of George and Edward it made me have my doubts, but not anymore. IMHO
 
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Yes the anthem singers did their best and kudos to them and their teachers. God Bless them as they are a valuable part of society whose special needs should be focused upon and praised as part of our society. Last night’s game reminded of how much I detest Zane. Wish Simmer could have connected with check at bench. Phony bastard went down like he was shot and he missed him. Really starting to warm up to Read,Fimis and Fagen’s games. They should be assets moving forward.
 
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Was speaking with an NHL scout at last night's game. He is not a fan of Parekh. And I quote "talented kid but lazy and soft. He can get away with it hers but is going to have a tough time in the bigs".
On the other hand, he also said Dickenson was far better overall last season compared to this season. His defensive game needs a lot of work. Which is why I see 3 back with us next season, probably with an A or C depending on how 86 shakes out with Philly.
 
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Did you see how quickly Parekh bailed when he saw Sim coming. Hahaha the guy is the biggest p***y I have ever seen. Glad he is not a Knight!
As much as I do not like Parehkh, I am glad Sim didn't connect with him at the end as you can be sure he would have been suspended.
 
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Saginaw has a great first line (25-77-Epperson, 86?), but lack depth. Their D can be easily exposed. Average goaltending whether it's Oake or Papineau.
I saw the team bus arrive at the rink, and was asked by one of the players: "where's the entrance?"
I said: "Just go in the backdoor".
Laughed my ass off at that rendition of the national anthem...the first anthem sung. This isn't the 80s so I can't comment on that any further.
Waiting on instruction from administrators before I edit the threads.
I actually thought Papineau kept the score close last night and made some very good saves.

As far as the first anthem, I surely didn't find it amusing. The placement of the microphone was unfortunate. The crowd showed a lot of class in its applause afterward.
 
Was speaking with an NHL scout at last night's game. He is not a fan of Parekh. And I quote "talented kid but lazy and soft. He can get away with it hers but is going to have a tough time in the bigs".
On the other hand, he also said Dickenson was far better overall last season compared to this season. His defensive game needs a lot of work. Which is why I see 3 back with us next season, probably with an A or C depending on how 86 shakes out with Philly.
Dickenson seems to be focusing a lot on the offensive part of his game this year. Perhaps at the request of his NHL team.? Who knows. I agree that at times he doesn't make the simple play defensively. I think we will see his all around game more in evidence come the playoffs
 
Imagine the Knights and Colts end up in the final and he stone walls them after they traded him to the Knights lol
I don't think it was a trade in the purest form. London wanted Elliott and talked Barrie into claiming him (even though the Colts had no intention of keeping him) so Barrie could flip him to London for a draft pick. Let's call it a 'gentleman's agreement'.
 
I actually thought Papineau kept the score close last night and made some very good saves.

As far as the first anthem, I surely didn't find it amusing. The placement of the microphone was unfortunate. The crowd showed a lot of class in its applause afterward.
Papineau played the game of his life last night and most certainly kept the game close, but still not good enough as Elliot has shown his worth!

Agreed on the anthem, as soon as they announced who was signing I kind of cringed. But all would have been perfect if they moved that one mic back a foot or so. Kudos to them for have the balls to sing both anthems though well done!
 

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