London Knights 2021-22 Season Thread

[MatthewsMoustache]

I think the Knights were prepared for no Kirill Steklov. They've got Montgomery, Roger, Keane, Mailloux returning. Signed Edward, George, MacKinnon, Federkow, Bonk. That's 9 guys for 6-8 spots. Having Steklov would mean probably 3 or 4 OHL-capable players don't have spots.

 

[hockeylegend11]

I think the Knights were prepared for no Kirill Steklov. They've got Montgomery, Roger, Keane, Mailloux returning. Signed Edward, George, MacKinnon, Federkow, Bonk. That's 9 guys for 6-8 spots. Having Steklov would mean probably 3 or 4 OHL-capable players don't have spots.

6 rookie D amongst the 9 that you have listed,and the 3- 19 year olds only have 153 games of OHL combined experience will make for very interesting times for London especially goalie Brochu who I felt was the best rookie tender in the OHL when the league last played.
While I know most teams in the league will be hurting experience wise with their D corps,wouldn't be surprised if an oa dman will be acquired though good ones will be hard to find.
Thinking this will be a rebuild year London,though they wont be the only ones.

 

[superdee]

Doesn't look like ruslan gazizov is coming over either. So another big hit

Where did you hear that?

 

[ArielNederland]

Where did you hear that?

Well since he hasnt signed by now, he most likely is not coming over.

 

[LDN]

Doesn't look like ruslan gazizov is coming over either. So another big hit

no way he would be huge!

 

[HockeyPops]

imports can sign at any time during the season. I wouldn't assume he's not coming just because of no signing yet. Last season (2019-2020) Nick Malik came at the trade deadline.

 

[superdee]

I thought it usually takes a while. What about the defense man they took with their 2nd pick?

 

[Ringing Iron]

imports can sign at any time during the season. I wouldn't assume he's not coming just because of no signing yet. Last season (2019-2020) Nick Malik came at the trade deadline.

Its also more likely a vaccination issue than them not reporting. I think it will figure itself out

 

[ArielNederland]

If anyone is able to help me with this it would be greatly appreciated.
Looking to get a women's jersey online but no clue what size to get. I'm 5f 6 inches.
Thanks in advance.

 

[nelli27]

If anyone is able to help me with this it would be greatly appreciated.
Looking to get a women's jersey online but no clue what size to get. I'm 5f 6 inches.
Thanks in advance.

Depends on your build. If you are under 140 lbs, small should fit. If you are fat (1980s word), today called 'heavy set', go with medium.

 

[TheCoach]

It looks like Kirill Steklov will not be returning for next season. He is going to play in Russia instead.
It will be a loss, but not a huge loss.

If this is true really makes me scratch my head. Why would they pass on the second import pick?

 

[Matt93]

I think 5000 is even ambitious. Provincial number is currently 1000 indoors. With that many STH’s, there’s no perfect solution. The best I’ve come up with is dividing up the games to the STH’s, but even that’s not great because how do you decide who goes to what games, etc.

If the OHL is mandating that only fully vaccinated people be allowed in, then Ford should allow full capacity. What's the point of getting vaccinated if we are still going to be restricted in the things we do.

 

[MatthewsMoustache]

If the OHL is mandating that only fully vaccinated people be allowed in, then Ford should allow full capacity. What's the point of getting vaccinated if we are still going to be restricted in the things we do.

I agree, but that’s the Ford govt. for you. At some point they have to understand that they are not going to change the minds of those who don’t want it.

The OHL needs full capacity, or at least close to it. There have been 2 Stanley Cups, 2 NBA titles, a Super Bowl and a World Series awarded since the OHL last played a game. In a league where they aren’t exactly strapped with cash, that’s put a lot of teams behind big time.

 

[Purple Phart]

I agree, but that’s the Ford govt. for you. At some point they have to understand that they are not going to change the minds of those who don’t want it.

The OHL needs full capacity, or at least close to it. There have been 2 Stanley Cups, 2 NBA titles, a Super Bowl and a World Series awarded since the OHL last played a game. In a league where they aren’t exactly strapped with cash, that’s put a lot of teams behind big time.

There's s significant difference between indoor/outdoor venues with respect to Covid-19. In a closed environment, the likleyhood of infection is somewhat greater, plus arena temperatures are more often colder. Those colder situations do seemingly foster better odds of contagnion....just look at the incidences of infection in meat packing/processing plants.

If the threshold is 1000, then what advantage is there for me to pay for Knights season's tickets? There's a base of roughly 5000 STH in London, so if attendance is limited, and done rotationally, I'd only get to see 1 game in 5 or 20%. Even if the seasons ticket package is priced at 80% off ( which I find to be highly unlikley ) I'd just as soon watch the games on the OHL Action Pak, and avoid any and all Covid restrictions that live attendance will surely be in place.

 

[HockeyPops]

I fully expect them to pro-rate seasons tickets, so you only pay for what you get. If you don't want to attend live games in the covid era, then certainly you should probably consider getting rid of your seasons tickets. But the waiting list in a city like London might be long, and it might take a while to get them back, which is another consideration.

 

[superdee]

I think the cap for seasons tickets is 6750 so if they are letting 2000 in you will be going to roughly every 3 home game.

 

[ReLyT]

Were getting too close to do this. But I thought maybe they would ask who wants to "opt out" but still keep their seats for next season and then run a lottery to the rest of the season ticketers.

But to what percentage do they do seasons versus general? I doubt it's 100% cause that's a scalpers dream but also not a great way to get new fans.

it's a mess and I understand why teams are waiting as long as they can to announce it. They are just waiting and hoping for a plan that allows them to sell more tickets.

 

[Bardownsky]

This may not be a popular opinion but I think there should be no limits on the number of fans so long as they can show they are double vaccinated. I like what QC is doing with a passport and giving people who are double vaccinated more privileges.

 

[MatthewsMoustache]

This may not be a popular opinion but I think there should be no limits on the number of fans so long as they can show they are double vaccinated. I like what QC is doing with a passport and giving people who are double vaccinated more privileges.

I don’t think that’s too unpopular of an opinion. Anyone who can/wants to get vaccinated can do so now, and will have been able to for some time come October. The point of getting vaccinated is to get us reopened. Can’t see why we couldn’t have full capacity, but I still don’t expect it to happen.

 

[MatthewsMoustache]

Ontario Hockey League – Official Site of the Ontario Hockey League

Knights pre-season roster. Some things of note would be that Abakar Kazbekov is on there, as is Kirill Steklov. Denver Barkey's name is missing, though I'm sure that will be updated, but all the other rookies are listed.

 

[Devin]

Knights will be a good team.. no chance against barrie tho .. with or without Foerster that team looks scary

 

[Otto]

Knights will be a good team.. no chance against barrie tho .. with or without Foerster that team looks scary

Well.. considering that they wouldn't play Barrie until the finals should both teams make it that far.. and a lot will change between now and then... I don't think it's a concern of the Knights

 

[Devin]

Well.. considering that they wouldn't play Barrie until the finals should both teams make it that far.. and a lot will change between now and then... I don't think it's a concern of the Knights

0.1 seconds still haunts me

 

[nelli27]

Ranking the Best Developmental Programs in North America | The Hockey News on Sports Illustrated

Knights #1 in OHL for "best developmental program".

 

[aresknights]

Ranking the Best Developmental Programs in North America | The Hockey News on Sports Illustrated

Knights #1 in OHL for "best developmental program".

I'm shocked