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In my correspondence with one member of the media close to the team, Knights are "positive" that Guskov will report but will take some time (paper work, etc.). As for Vlasic, likely no chance he plays this season in London; it would be a "miracle". We knew already that Vlasic was a long shot. Should have more info in the next week.
In case of a log jam up front, my guess is that Whitaker and/or Cottam would be the first to go. And the return would be marginal.Great news if true. Especially since it seems like he'll be a 2 year guy at least. Since he'll be drafted out of the OHL, I don't think there's the option to play him in the AHL at any point until he's 20.
It's getting very crowded up front though. Have to think some trades are coming.
In case of a log jam up front, my guess is that Whitaker and/or Cottam would be the first to go. And the return would be marginal.
In case of a log jam up front, my guess is that Whitaker and/or Cottam would be the first to go. And the return would be marginal.
I wonder what's going to happen with Rowe and Duhart - they might be in tough to get into the top 9.
Formenton*, Foudy, Moskal, Dunkley, Popov, McMichael, Guskov, Stranges, Tymkin, Duhart, Evangelista, Rowe, Panwar, Whittaker, Nelson, Turko (Cottam is probably gone)
It's certainly a good problem to have. The Knights are loaded in talent from the 2000, 2001 and 2002 age groups. To think that the future looked a little thin about 10 months ago - Simpson has really done a great job. Then when you factor in that London is flush with a set of draft picks, it's an ideal spot to be in right now.
There might be some big disagreement here but you would have to think Tymkin Whittaker Nelson Turko and Cottam would be first on the list of departure before Rowe and Duhart. Although raw for lack of ice time both young men given the chance have the tools stacked away to become extremely valuable to the Knights if they are planing for a two or three year run. IMHO
Very good reply post Hockeyfan9102, - I agreeI agree with all but Tymkin. Steady improvement in production when given more ice time. could be a good shut down player. as for whittaker, nelson, turko, cottam (and pierce/liam whittaker for that matter) are all trade or even waiver bait as I doubt the returns will be high. My lineup as of now would look like
Formenton-Foudy-Popov
Gruden?-Guskov-Dunkley
Stranges-Moskal-Tymkin
McMichael-Panwar-Rowe/Evangelista/Duhart
Regula-Bouchard
Coome-Boqvist
Golden-Perrott
Bangs/Keane
Raaymakers/Kooy
I also wouldn’t be surprised to see Coome or Golden get moved because Keane isn’t avoiding scholarships to sit out
Wouldn’t mind MoskalCalling Sudbury
Im with ya. Both on tbe players in tough to grab a spot and on the return expected. Wont be much.
Wouldn’t mind Moskal
Haha, that's why we wouldn't mind him. Clearly he's unavailable, Sudbury couldn't even draft a home town kid right.We wouldn't mind keeping Billy Moskal, he's very expensive to let him go, we are expecting big things out of him this season
I agree with all but Tymkin. Steady improvement in production when given more ice time. could be a good shut down player. as for whittaker, nelson, turko, cottam (and pierce/liam whittaker for that matter) are all trade or even waiver bait as I doubt the returns will be high. My lineup as of now would look like
Formenton-Foudy-Popov
Gruden?-Guskov-Dunkley
Stranges-Moskal-Tymkin
McMichael-Panwar-Rowe/Evangelista/Duhart
Regula-Bouchard
Coome-Boqvist
Golden-Perrott
Bangs/Keane
Raaymakers/Kooy
I also wouldn’t be surprised to see Coome or Golden get moved because Keane isn’t avoiding scholarships to sit out
Guskov signs with the Knights as per twitter @ HockeyAgent1, Dan Milstein-Hockey (Guskov's agent). I can't think of any other Russian who I'd rather see come to N. America!
Dan Milstein-Hockey (@HockeyAgent1) | Twitter
Being a 1st rounder, Rowe played the least amount even up until when he got injured in January! Only 2 pts. in 23 games, how's that tradeable?
Being a 1st rounder, Rowe played the least amount even up until when he got injured in January! Only 2 pts. in 23 games, how's that tradeable?
hockeyfan9102; If Formenton does not return this season, do you realize that the remaining 13 players you mention as the forward group for this season have a total of 82 goals scored in 2017? A major leap forward will need to occur for this team to compete for a top spot in the Western Conference. Your roster may very well be more suited for a big push for 2019-20 season.