London Knights 2021-22 Season Thread (Part 3)

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

They likely know they will get Steklov and Mailloux in the new year. Makes more sense to trade him now rather than later when other teams are aware/might diminish the value.

Agreed

Steklov is 100% and was enroute had he not got the call to sub in. They had to make room. Make the deal and get Roger settled in while you lick your wounds for a few weeks. Your depth players gain playing time and confidence while you endure a few speed bumps. Not the Hunter's 1st rodeo.

 

[Maxxim1]

The full fight. I would pick up X in a heartbeat if we could get him at a reasonable price. Having said that, great check by McSorley last night. It was no charge.

 

[Ringing Iron]

Kinda makes you wonder why they traded Roger away so early. Young goalie, young D not a good combo.

Maybe it’s just that it was time to move on. They had seen enough and rather than risking an another injury to him, they cashed in on his value. Roger would not have changed the outcome of last nights game. My two cents

 

[KnightWatch]

I know a lot of people think that Guelph has our number... but with a totally different team on the ice tonight it could be a pleasant surprise

I admire everybody's optimism, but I think this one's gonna be ugly.

 

[strykerman]

I definitely agree with some of the poster's comments on the play by play guy. First time in a long time that I have listened to a knight's home broadcast. For the team..... I'm sure it was a wake up call and Mr. Hunter will have them better prepared. Most certainly hurt with the 2 big guns at junior camp, but also, other regs. not playing. Did notice Mr. Stranges throw a body check after the goal to Mr. Morgan ,(celebration), seemed to have shook him up abit with his facial expression. Would be nice to see him deliver that to an opposing player. We sure do need someone at the point who can actually shoot the puck with heat.. as many have posted here. We have been spoiled in recent years or longer with that ability.

 

[Otto]

The Storm have won 999 games since moving to Guelph

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

Call me crazy...but I don't want Xhekaj in a Knights jersey

 

[dmead]

With a glass shoulder, Stranges isnt going to engage in physical contact if he can help it. Also needs to engage more on the backcheck.

Talented kid. Need him to step up and lead.

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

With a glass shoulder, Stranges isnt going to engage in physical contact if he can help it. Also needs to engage more on the backcheck.

Talented kid. Need him to step up and lead.

I wouldn't hold my breath. I'd like others to step up. A lot of floaters on this roster.

 

[Buttsy]

I don't think there is ever a clear cut favorite in any given season so with the group London has this season they have to go for it

Mailoux and Steklov are zero cost improvements that will be happening and have the capability to take an already decent defensive team (with Brochu of course) to very strong. Up front is the challenge and Mark has to be on point to upgrade without having a ton of resources in the cupboard. Who better then Mark to do it? One last caveat in my opinion if Stranges fails to show much in the WJC period I would look to use him potentially as a piece in order to upgrade up front. His resume looks good and may be able to allow a GM to look OK in front of his fan base moving an elite player for futures? Sorry the clock has pretty much run its course on the Stranger Danger act in my opinion.

 

[Buttsy]

The full fight. I would pick up X in a heartbeat if we could get him at a reasonable price. Having said that, great check by McSorley last night. It was no charge.

I'm really struggling to see what has the X man sitting by not knowing how long his suspension is? Are we missing something horrendous he did after the fight? Wow the fatal blow was seriously on point though!

 

[Knights2729]

I heard that Federkow has mono so he is out indefinitely and MacKinnon is in concussion protocol so probably game to game.

 

[EvenSteven]

Call me crazy...but I don't want Xhekaj in a Knights jersey

Xhekaj is more than just a scrapper. Once the post season starts, he’d be a valuable top four D on a deep top contender.

And since the slew foot suspension, the undisciplined penalties have ended. Definitely not a liability out there.

 

[EvenSteven]

I'm really struggling to see what has the X man sitting by not knowing how long his suspension is? Are we missing something horrendous he did after the fight? Wow the fatal blow was seriously on point though!

What you see in the video is all there is. Speculation is that the league didn’t like the post fight cele.

But we won’t know til Branch makes an announcement.

 

[StormWatcher]

Call me crazy...but I don't want Xhekaj in a Knights jersey

Too great a risk to any fan base that he ends up suspended for an entire playoff series. He hasn't demonstrated that he can keep his cool consistently.

 

[Weneeddefence]

Don't know why stranges play bothers me, his constant puck give away on his passes and breaking into the zone while stick handLing and losing the puck is frustrating

 

[EvenSteven]

Too great a risk to any fan base that he ends up suspended for an entire playoff series. He hasn't demonstrated that he can keep his cool consistently.

Obviously, you haven’t been paying attention. At least since the games vs Guelph very early in the season.

 

[three dog night]

What your record when Evangalisia does not play.