London Knights 2019-20 Season Thread (Part 8)

[zman77]

 

[Buttsy]

The only thing missing last night was the Harlem Globetrotters theme music playing over the PA while London had the puck. In other words, most of the game.

Our Rangers were terrible.

Agreed they just didn’t seem to appreciate the importance of the game. Also with the missing pieces Hawel and Noel were hard for the Knights D to contain. Surprised we didn’t see a steady diet of them? Just seemed to roll through his lines hoping for something to happen?

 

[GobigorGohome]

Taking a break after selling another low milage lady driven used car,thought I would mention how Good Rolofs and McGurn looked last night Bright future for these boys.
Back to work.

 

[LDN]

9 Games Left for the Knights
5 Home Games
4 Road Games

606	Fri, Mar 6	SAR	0	LDN	0	7:30 pm	Tickets	Watch Live	Budweiser Gardens
613	Sat, Mar 7	LDN	0	OS	0	7:30 pm	Tickets	Watch Live	Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre
617	Sun, Mar 8	OSH	0	LDN	0	6:00 pm	Tickets	Watch Live	Budweiser Gardens
632	Fri, Mar 13	FLNT	0	LDN	0	7:30 pm	Tickets	Watch Live	Budweiser Gardens
641	Sat, Mar 14	SOO	0	LDN	0	4:00 pm	Tickets	Watch Live	Budweiser Gardens
646	Sun, Mar 15	LDN	0	GUE	0	2:00 pm	Tickets	Watch Live	Sleeman Centre
656	Wed, Mar 18	LDN	0	OS	0	7:00 pm	Tickets	Watch Live	Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre
665	Fri, Mar 20	OS	0	LDN	0	7:30 pm	Tickets	Watch Live	Budweiser Gardens
674	Sat, Mar 21	LDN	0	SAR	0	4:05 pm	Watch Live	Progressive Auto Sales Arena

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Honestly we should go 8-1

 

[Knights Watcher]

Win 7 of 9 guarantees 1st in the West. Assuming Kitchener, Flint and Saginaw don't lose any games till the end of the season.

 

[boknows]

Does anyone know if there is/where is the draft party being held this year.
Given the high draft picks this year, I am anxious to see what new talent they add.

 

[zman77]

2020 OHL Draft Ranking: February’s Top-150

16	Cedrick Guindon	C	Rockland Nationals
17	Donovan McCoy	D	Quinte Red Devils
18	Devin Kaplan*	C	North Jersey Avalanche 16U
19	Bryce McConnell-Barker	C	London Jr. Knights
20	Gavin Brindley	LW	Florida Alliance 16U
21	Zak Lavoie	C	Toronto Nationals
22	Isaiah George	D	Toronto Marlboros
23	Sam Alfano	RW	Southern Tier Admirals
24	Zach Filak*	C	Compuware 16U
25	Carson Christy	C	Oshawa Jr. Generals
26	Max Namestnikov*	LW	Honeybaked 15U
27	Hunter Haight	C	Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs
28	Alec Leonard	D	Mississauga Reps
29	Nicholas Moldenhauer	RW	Toronto Titans
30	Devin Mauro	C	Soo Greyhounds

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

 

[STS]

Merkley a + 4 - very impressive. He was matured a lot and coming to the Knights was the best possible move for his career

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

26

Max Namestnikov*

LW

Honeybaked 15U

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Vlad's younger brother...Michigan State verbal commit

 

[HUSH10]

Oshawa fan here. I've always wanted to visit London's barn, looks top notch and a great team to watch. I was looking at making the trip this weekend but it seems like tickets are scarce. Is this common to be near sell out each game or does a Sunday game against another good team draw more of a crowd?

 

[nelli27]

Oshawa fan here. I've always wanted to visit London's barn, looks top notch and a great team to watch. I was looking at making the trip this weekend but it seems like tickets are scarce. Is this common to be near sell out each game or does a Sunday game against another good team draw more of a crowd?

Most games are sellouts at just over 9000 (or close to it), but tickets are sold online as well, some from STH who can't make it to a game. Friday night games (our typical home date) provide more energy and excitement in the building than you'll find on a 'sleepy' Sunday afternoon...playoff hockey being an exception.

 

[DrummondIsGod]

26

Max Namestnikov*

LW

Honeybaked 15U

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Vlad's younger brother...Michigan State verbal commit

Saw him play in December. Fantastic player. Hopefully grab him with one of their two high 2nd rounders.

 

[Maxxim1]

Saw him play in December. Fantastic player. Hopefully grab him with one of their two high 2nd rounders.

Five foot six and about 130lbs so a typical Hunter pick.
Is he considered an import or a naturalized player?

 

[TheCoach]

26

Max Namestnikov*

LW

Honeybaked 15U

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Vlad's younger brother...Michigan State verbal commit

Maybe Vlad can give him a good idea of how great it is to play in the OHL should he be picked by the knights

 

[LDN]

26

Max Namestnikov*

LW

Honeybaked 15U

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Vlad's younger brother...Michigan State verbal commit

2nd rounder?

 

[LDN]

Currently, we have the Niagara and Kingston 2nds for the 2020 draft. That is impressive both are high picks!

 

[TheCoach]

Currently, we have the Niagara and Kingston 2nds for the 2020 draft. That is impressive both are high picks!

One of those will be used on a college Commit for sure

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

2nd rounder?

I'd burn one on him for sure. His older brother will tell him defecting from Michigan State to skate in London will be the best decision he will ever make

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

Five foot six and about 130lbs so a typical Hunter pick.
Is he considered an import or a naturalized player?

I would say he's OHL eligible and not an import if he's on that ranking list

 

[Snippit]

So unless there are any compensatory picks:

19th overall pick - London
20th overall pick - Ottawa
21st overall pick - North Bay
22nd overall pick - London (from NIA)
23rd overall pick - Sarnia
24th overall pick - SSM
25th overall pick - London (from KGN)

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

So unless there are any compensatory picks:

19th overall pick - London
20th overall pick - Ottawa
21st overall pick - North Bay
22nd overall pick - London (from NIA)
23rd overall pick - Sarnia
24th overall pick - SSM
25th overall pick - London (from KGN)

Just take Namestnikov at 22 and Nazar at 25 and watch everyone's head explode

Nazar is a verbal to Michigan...if he goes it'll be in the 1st round. But NCAA commits scare a lot of OHL teams away

a little more on Namestnikov

thescout.ca
Namestnikov can take over a game in an instant. A rugged style that seems to dominate play even with his smaller stature. An exceptionally strong skater with ability to pick up speed with some explosive crossovers. His shooting ability is his strong point with a wicked snapshot and a howitzer of a slapshot. He also possesses strong playmaking talent creating high scoring percentage opportunities for his teammates. Overall, he has become a dynamic forward on a strong Honeybaked team showing why he should be a top prospect in the upcoming draft.

hockeyprospect.com
Max is a highly intelligent player - sees lanes and passing opportunities that very few players seek. He has great skill in tight areas - wonderful hands to go along with a goal scoring ability and below average size.

 

[HockeyPops]

24th overall pick - SSM

Ugh, don't burst our bubble yet - we can still technically make the playoffs....

 

[LDN]

So unless there are any compensatory picks:

19th overall pick - London
20th overall pick - Ottawa
21st overall pick - North Bay
22nd overall pick - London (from NIA)
23rd overall pick - Sarnia
24th overall pick - SSM
25th overall pick - London (from KGN)

Hopefully we can get 2 impact guys (who will for sure come) and a flyer on a college commit

 

[TheCoach]

Hopefully we can get 2 impact guys (who will for sure come) and a flyer on a college commit

Next year should have a few holes that might entice some college Commit to go the OHL route

 

[LDN]

Next year should have a few holes that might entice some college Commit to go the OHL route

Stranges-McMichael-Evangelista
Guskov-Dunkley(OA)-Rolofs
McCue-Moskal (OA) - Panwar
McGurn -X -X

Steklov-Skinner
Mailloux-Keane
Roger-Montgomery

Brochu
X

Roughly 3 spots up for grabs...