I'm new on here. I have a question. What's the story on Chris Tierney? Is he not returning? I know he's not a over ager. Why is he not listed as a ruturnee or on the roster?
Oh and also where's Josh Anderson? Not returning?
I also hope for this, but don't expect it. The USHL rosters released for publication this summer had Latorella's Honeybaked counterpart at BUG and Latorella as an 'Affiliate', so I hoped that would open the door for London. However, Latorella now appears to have made that team, so either something changed or the list was outdated. Even if Latorella doesn't report, a longterm Parsons/Vella tandem excites me.
While I vouch for Rymsha to assume the 4C role, I accept the inevitability that Rymsha and Henderson will be assigned to JrB for prime playing time. I'd be surprised if the Hunters take Brooks or Kudla, so I'm excluding them for the time being.
These categories, green and blue, are based on either talent or logic. There are some Blues I'd rank over Greens, but for practical purposes I'm only ranking intra-categories to demonstrate who's in and who's fighting for a spot. If Domi or Horvat return, bump everyone down a spot.
'Locks'/'Should Be Ins' = returnees + FA signings + Bergman/Gleason/Nother.
'On The Bubble = non-returnees + non-FA signings - Bergman/Gleason/Nother.
FORWARDS
1 Marner
2 MRupert
3 RRupert/Welychka
4 Dvorak
5 McCarron
6 Yakimowicz
7 MacDonald
8 Seguin
9 Klima
10 Klima
11 Valentini
12 Miromanov
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13 Elie
14 Grzelewski
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15 Soper
DEFENCEMEN
1 Mermis
2 Bergman
3 Jamieson
4 Gleason
5 Crawley
6 Nother
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7 Martenet
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8 DeFarias
9 Kreis
However, DeFarias and Kreis are clearly OHL calibre -- they just don't have the logistics on their side for leverage. I think DeFarias is a keeper for the Knights (and better than a couple of Greens) and will replace one Green if a Green is traded. Kreis is completely capable of a 6D role, but is a casualty of numbers.
Mermis, Bergman, Gleason, Crawley, Nother and Martenet all either can't or won't be traded. That leaves 3 Defencemen and probably only one survivor, which will be Jamieson or DeFarias. I like both but personally prefer DeFarias's longer shelf life. Both have top-4 upside, so that's a wash to me.
Vella has to lose that lazy glove. Reminds me of Herbst. Also needs to get some pointers on puck handling. Looks completely out of sorts when he leaves the net. Parsons is the #1 right now in camp...none of the other tenders even come close to his compete level or skill level for that matter. As long as Parsons tunes out BD...we'll be fine.Even if Latorella doesn't report, a longterm Parsons/Vella tandem excites me.
Don't they usually show the exhibition games on channel 13
I hope so dieing to whatch some hockey
Sometimes they do. I would think Friday's game will be on.
I'm still thinking there's a spot in that 11-13 F spot for Ryshma.
I do respect the depth chart opinions of the Reg posters, just a hunch he's staying in London.
I was thinking the same! but just not sure there's room on the Bulls roster at this point. Do you guys think he needs a change of scenery? or has he just hit his peak?I hope so. Who do you see as the odd man out whether via trade or JrB? It wouldn't surprise me if Elie was moved to his brother's team.
Use those cards wisely Hunter's...I saw at least 25 kids today who shouldn't even have been on the ice. One of them Warren , dad help here???????
Johnny Warren has the skillset to play in the OHL...he's just way too small. Holds the puck well..has a great centre of gravity, competes every shift, but 5 ft 6 doesn't cut it unless you're a super star.
I was thinking the same! but just not sure there's room on the Bulls roster at this point. Do you guys think he needs a change of scenery? or has he just hit his peak?
Warren, John London Knights- Gold LW HEIGHT 5.04 Weight 131 GP 26 G 17 A 13 TP 30 PIMS 18 this were his stats when drafted, and he makes the final skate.
DAD????????? HELP ??????????
nelli27- I dont hate any kid that trys out for any sporting team, I wish them all the best. I realize that they are young and are following the lifetime goal to make it the next level. I never ever agree with posters bashing the kids in which we watch every Friday night . All I was getting at was maybe there was a player whos dreams were crushed not playing on the final day. The question I ask is did his dad being with the organization have anything to do with hime being on the ice. AS for Ekblad I am sorry for that one, no it wast a rumour just bad informatiion at the time. Peace to all