According to a London Free Press report, the Sea Dogs have picked up 19-year-old forward Jacob Chantler from the Ontario Hockey League.
London forward Jacob Chantler has been claimed by Saint John Sea Dogs. They’re the Memorial Cup hosts this season.
— Ryan Pyette (@RyanatLFPress) November 9, 2021
Chantler was a first-round pick of the London Knights in 2019 but has appeared in just four career OHL games - three of which have come this season. He was held pointless in all of those games.
A London native, Chantler's family were Knights season ticket holders when he was growing up. He played with the London Jr. Knights before heading to the GOJHL. In 2019-20, Chantler recorded 14 goals and 22 assists in 43 games with the London Nationals.
Chantler played one game as a call up with the Knights in 2019-20 before suffering a shoulder injury.
Like most Ontario players, Chantler did not play anywhere last season.
This is a low risk move for the Sea Dogs that could pay off. There have been plenty of players over the years who, for whatever reason, could not stick in the OHL before finding their game in the QMJHL. That's not always the case - but it's worth a shot.
The Sea Dogs return to action on Friday, hosting the Shawinigan Cataractes at TD Station.
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