Prospect Info: 2021 2nd Rd Pick (#57 OA) - Matthew Knies (LW) - Tri-City (USHL)

[Deebo]

I don't expect him to, but we did the same thing with Robertson. But, out of Dubas's pick as GM this is by far the pick I was highest on at the moment it was made. But, another year at Minnesota wouldn't be a bad thing, and if he plays one regular season game he'll burn a year.

Doesn't just signing an ELC make him ineligible for the NCAA?

 

[kb]

Doesn't just signing an ELC make him ineligible for the NCAA?

Correct. And he could also play up to 9 games this season and not burn a year of his ELC owing to being eligible for an ELC slide. If he was not underage, he would burn a year by playing a game.

 

[wingman75]

I have not watched any NCAA hockey this year, will definitely try to catch some of his games this weekend. Streaming on TSN.ca apparently.

 

[Menzinger]

Doesn't just signing an ELC make him ineligible for the NCAA?

Yes.

If they want him to return to the Gophers he can't sign an elc yet

 

[Menzinger]

I don't give a lick about burning his ELC if he plays 10 games. We're in Cup or bust territory now. Anything goes

overall agreed. That said I think the issue is he still has some development to do. Which means it's a question of Marlies va college for that next season as playing the biggest part of the decision

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

 

[IPS]

The 3rd Tkachuk brother.

 

[Brodeur]

Broadcast showed Dubas in attendance in case it wasn't mentioned earlier.

 

[DarkKnight]

Oh no he used his body, some here won’t like that.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Not sure how he'll look in the NHL, but I think he's done at the NCAA level. He just looks like a man against boys out there

 

[Eternal Leaf]

His playstyle is incredibly entertaining.

 

[Dayjobdave]

he's a thumper

 

[The Podium]

Oh no he used his body, some here won’t like that.

I think what we said is these types need to be drafted because the good ones are never available for trade or in FA unless they’re on the brink of falling apart.

 

[BrannigansLaw]

That second hit was massive. Just steamrolled the guy.

Can’t wait to see him paste Ratchand or Pastrnak if we play them round 1

 

[TorMapleJays]

Is this guy eligible to skate with the big club?

Is he going to skate with the big club this year?

 

[ViewsFromThe6ix]

Is this guy eligible to skate with the big club?

Is he going to skate with the big club this year?

If he signs the ELC, yes.

 

[Burnie97]

 

[aingefan]

I like that kid.
Hoping he takes a leap next year.
Big tourney wouldn’t hurt.

Also, how IS Koster looking, anyone?

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Knies ties it with 6 minutes to go, of course

 

[Burnie97]

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

 

[BertCorbeau]

What a beauty.

How many games into his NHL career until his first suspension for some grey-area hit that will put a target on his back because "Leafs"?

 

[aingefan]

Hollllyyyy schnikies, indeed.

 

[Burnie97]