London Knights 2019 Offseason Thread

[cupcrazyman]

How does everyone feel about signing Avery Winslow today? Will he make the team in the fall?

How was he able to be drafted in the ohl ? Playing in Saskatchewan would make him WHL , no ?

 

[zman77]

 

[zman77]

London Knights bolster blue-line with young American signing

Ryan Pyette April 24, 2019
The Knights signed American defenceman Avery Winslow, a fifth-round pick in 2018, on Wednesday.
The 16-year-old Clearwater, Fla., native scored two goals and had six points for the Wenatchee Wild of the British Columbia Hockey League last season. The 6-foot, 170-pound left-shot rearguard previously played for the Notre Dame Hounds program in Wilcox, Sask.
“Avery is a very talented, smooth-skating defenceman who will contribute greatly to our success next season,” London GM Mark Hunter said.
Winslow, who will attend training camp in August, turns 17 that same month and is eligible for the NHL draft next year.
London Knights bolster blue-line with young American signing

 

[JL17]

How was he able to be drafted in the ohl ? Playing in Saskatchewan would make him WHL , no ?

I would imagine he was playing at Norte Dame. It’s a prep school similar Shattuck St Mary’s (Minnesota).

His birth certificate determines where he gets drafted.

Sidney Crosby went to Shattuck and was drafted by Rimouski.

 

[LDN]

Coome(OA)/JKeane (OA)-Regula
Winslow(02)-G.Keane(02)
L.Whittaker(01)-Roger(02)

man that 2018 draft is looking solid if McGurn and Roger end up getting regular time next season. Evangelista, Stranges, Panwar, Geane, McGurn, Winslow, Roger...I guess the guys we are waiting on would be Beljo, Mairs, Truscott(Longshot I think), Dowiak and maybe the goalie Brochu

 

[LDN]

If they can sign Mark Estapa at eliteprospects.com and Bryce Montgomery at eliteprospects.com also that would give us a GREAT 02 group to build around

 

[LDN]

Zachary Winslow at eliteprospects.com has good size

 

[STS]

How was he able to be drafted in the ohl ? Playing in Saskatchewan would make him WHL , no ?

It's where the player is born that determines what league he can play in. Winslow was born in Florida so OHL eligible.

 

[STS]

Coome(OA)/JKeane (OA)-Regula
Winslow(02)-G.Keane(02)
L.Whittaker(01)-Roger(02)

man that 2018 draft is looking solid if McGurn and Roger end up getting regular time next season. Evangelista, Stranges, Panwar, Geane, McGurn, Winslow, Roger...I guess the guys we are waiting on would be Beljo, Mairs, Truscott(Longshot I think), Dowiak and maybe the goalie Brochu

Don't forget Vlasic - he's been impressive in the U - 18
tournament. Defensive d'man with good size basically same as Ben Roger. As a projected late 1st round pick the NHL team that drafts him may want him to go to the OHL.

 

[LDN]

Don't forget Vlasic - he's been impressive in the U - 18
tournament. Defensive d'man with good size basically same as Ben Roger. As a projected late 1st round pick the NHL team that drafts him may want him to go to the OHL.

I was just going off who is confirmed/signed

 

[deleteme2468]

Unless Coome improves drastically, I would not use an overage spot or player card on him. At the very least, a veteran acquired through trade and an Import drafted player is what I would like to see to fill the holes on defence, with or without Vlasic.

 

[LDN]

Unless Coome improves drastically, I would not use an overage spot or player card on him. At the very least, a veteran acquired through trade and an Import drafted player is what I would like to see to fill the holes on defence, with or without Vlasic.

he is solid...also has good size though...I guess if you find someone better then by all means

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

Knights’ Evan Bouchard Named OHL Defenceman of the Year – London Knights

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[boknows]

Unless Coome improves drastically, I would not use an overage spot or player card on him. At the very least, a veteran acquired through trade and an Import drafted player is what I would like to see to fill the holes on defence, with or without Vlasic.

Given that Coome and J Keane are the overage defense options in house, I consider the additional cost for Keane to be excessive. It appears that Knights would pony up 3rd in 2023 and 2nd in 2024 for the overage year of Keane.

 

[TheCoach]

Knights’ Evan Bouchard Named OHL Defenceman of the Year – London Knights

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I dont believe he was the best in the OHL but thats just my opinion

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

I dont believe he was the best in the OHL but thats just my opinion

I'll throw in my 2 cents

he wasn't even the best on the Knights roster

 

[deleteme2468]

Given that Coome and J Keane are the overage defense options in house, I consider the additional cost for Keane to be excessive. It appears that Knights would pony up 3rd in 2023 and 2nd in 2024 for the overage year of Keane.

It may not be worth it (Joey Keane) if they’re not going to win in 19/20.

Coome can’t play more than a #6 role. Slow to react, turnovers, lack of foot speed. He does win a number of board battles and has a decent shot.

A Justin Murray/Will Lochead type defenceman would be ideal and affordable. Just to avoid putting rookies in a position to fail.

 

[ohloutsider]

Knights’ Evan Bouchard Named OHL Defenceman of the Year – London Knights

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This is a bit of a puzzling pick - not the most points, the best plus/minus? Usually it is somewhat of a scoring thing and he is 11th in scoring. Not sure what to think on this one - ( insert Otto post here).

 

[sbpointer]

I don't mind using an overage spot for Coome. Hes a big body defence first kind of guy that is pretty reliable. I don't think it would be good asset management to keep both him and Alex Turko as overagers. I'm in the one or the other camp on this one.. Assuming the guys expecting to make the jump put my down for Tymkin, Nelson, Coome for my OAs.
Maybe you can grab some assets for Nelson even and keep a spot open for next years Kevin Hancock instead of blowing a bunch of cards on stop gaps but hindsight is 20/20

 

[Drop the Puck]

This is a bit of a puzzling pick - not the most points, the best plus/minus? Usually it is somewhat of a scoring thing and he is 11th in scoring. Not sure what to think on this one - ( insert Otto post here).

Redemption for not being selected last year perhaps?

 

[dmead]

Knights’ Evan Bouchard Named OHL Defenceman of the Year – London Knights

Don't get. Who votes for this thing?

Sure he's a good player, elite, but not the best Defenseman in the league.

 

[zman77]

OHL Prospects‏ @BrockOtten Apr 24

OHL Prospects Retweeted London Knights
Of note, Winslow was one of only 5 U17 defenders to play
over 30 games in the BCHL this season.
I know @graindaiv was a huge fan at one point too.
Could be a potential impact player.

 

[the dog]

Don't get. Who votes for this thing?

same people that voted Byfield over Perfetti

 

[LDN]

I'll throw in my 2 cents

he wasn't even the best on the Knights roster

he was the best the year before

 

[LDN]

It may not be worth it (Joey Keane) if they’re not going to win in 19/20.

Coome can’t play more than a #6 role. Slow to react, turnovers, lack of foot speed. He does win a number of board battles and has a decent shot.

A Justin Murray/Will Lochead type defenceman would be ideal and affordable. Just to avoid putting rookies in a position to fail.

Idk who would even be available next season though that is like that?