London Knights 2019-20 Season Thread (Part 2)

[Snippit]

With Merkley exercising his right of non-movement and basically stating "London or nowhere" I have a feeling he knows how closely he will be monitored in London. I kinda think this could turn out to be a "Screw You Tour" of the OHL to show everyone who doubted him in the past wrong. Just seems like that type of kid

Last Petes player who forced a trade to London won a playoff MVP...

 

[aresknights]

I still think they should have got more

So your initial reaction is London did well in this deal Sweet

 

[DrummondIsGod]

Anyone else get the feeling Dunkley might get moved if Cotter’s back?

I would move Dunkley even before Cotter's back. He's been incredibly disappointing for a former 1st round pick. Average in all areas. Doesn't do anything overly well.

 

[dmead]

I'm trying to draw as much positive out of this as I can...because I detest the fact he's ending his OHL career in a Knights uniform as it stands right now

I felt the same way about Joey Hishon

Yeah I know. He never suited. Wouldn't even sign but we owned his rights. Bad enough.

 

[dino200022]

I would move Dunkley even before Cotter's back. He's been incredibly disappointing for a former 1st round pick. Average in all areas. Doesn't do anything overly well.

Dunkley is very good along the wall and in the corners in offensive zone...Hands of stone and I think that may be what his brain is made out of as well.

 

[Fastpace]

If there is any team in the OHL who can turn him around, it is probably London. Worst case it cost them a 3rd and maybe a conditional pick, which is a worthwhile risk for a team with excellent asset management.

I still don't see why Peterborough does it unless they don't have to pay the compensation to Guelph or they are really that worried about the optics of sitting Merkley. Maybe San Jose paid them to do it... That wouldn't shock me with the way the OHL often is.

You are making an excellent point about San Jose paying his way. Another if I may add to it, is the possibility of OHL putting pressure for a deal to be made, you see it would be big embarrassment to the league to have a first overall pick playing junior B as they pride themselves as the best junior hockey league.

 

[LDN]

Look at the production of our "Vets" Moskal, Tymkin, Dunkley, Nelson....we need more from them or they should be moved!

 

[LDN]

2019-20 OHL Midwest Division Preview - Last Word on Hockey Prospects

 

[TheCoach]

Foudy still out?

 

[zman77]

Foudy still out?

Foudy is hurt right now, but should be back by Early November.
2019-20 OHL Midwest Division Preview - Last Word on Hockey Prospects

 

[zman77]

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

Foudy still out?

6-8 weeks

 

[zman77]

 

[zman77]

 

[imarriedawitch]

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Between the pipes as your @MountainDew #KickStart starting goaltender is @BrettBrochu! Daniel Murphy will be in net for the Otters.

 

[TheCoach]

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Between the pipes as your @MountainDew #KickStart starting goaltender is @BrettBrochu! Daniel Murphy will be in net for the Otters.

Hopefully he does well kooy needs to fight for the starter job

 

[STS]

See Adam Boquist was sent down to Rockford (AHL)by the Blackhawks - outside chance he comes back to London?

 

[MatthewsMoustache]

See Adam Boquist was sent down to Rockford (AHL)by the Blackhawks - outside chance he comes back to London?

lol no

 

[Snippit]

See Adam Boquist was sent down to Rockford (AHL)by the Blackhawks - outside chance he comes back to London?

Nah I think the Hawks more or less confirmed it's AHL or NHL for him.

Personally I think there's benefit in guys playing their D+2 year in junior but most NHL execs seemingly want to get their guys playing pro as fast as possible

 

[tjziel]

What a glove save by Brochu!!!! Need more of that!

 

[TheCoach]

Brochu looks sharp tonight Evangelista is playing well to so far

 

[GobigorGohome]

Brochu looks good as does Merkley.
Get Keane off the ice.Montgomery please.
That being said Erie looks like basement team.

 

[Knights77]

My Xmas shopping list is Erie Dman Duff, Erie Forward Mack, and Kingston goalie Bonello. Go shopping Mark! Lol

 

[Knights77]

Points to consider so far: Brochu has excellent foot speed, looks good! So for me, when Merkely bailed and it opened a 3-1, which Brochu made a good save and bailed him out, you get your ass up and go tap your tender on the pads ‘Tks for bailing me out”...but I guess we will give him a little bit at this team thing eh? (I’m kidding, but it’s the little things though...)

 

[jamemcca]

Luke Evangelista anybody?