Expectations for Matthew Knies.

[keonsbitterness]

At least 70 games, and development.

 

[Sniper99]

50-55 points.

 

[BayStBullies]

20 goals, 25 assists, 70 points.

That's 45 points, my dude

 

[Squiffy]

That's 45 points, my dude

New math.

 

[AustonMarner]

I get the feeling Knies starts the year on the Marlies (for cap reasons + the addition of Domi, Bertuzzi + Jarnkrok on LW leave Knies little opportunity... maybe a kid 3rd line of Knies - Holmberg - Robertson might be an interesting line perhaps?
unless Domi play 3rd line C or injuries it might be the right move to give Knies 1st line & PP time in the AHL to help development purposes...

If he plays top 6 to start the year a sticks... he should get roughly 60pts imho

*edited

 

[Obo]

based on his salary he should get 100+ pts in an 80+ game schedule *injuries pending

so let's say between 50 - 60 goals and 40 - 50 assets seems fair for contract value

playoffs is another story altogether...

I think you might be thinking of somebody else...

 

[AustonMarner]

I think you might be thinking of somebody else...

lol I read the name incorrectly thanks for pointing that out

 

[DollardStLaurent]

If he takes coaching from Mitchy he will not last the year. He is a mature rookie.
He appears to be more Hyman than MM type of player. If he plays like Bunting his teamates will turn on him.
Reaves etc should be able to provide cover as he learns to play the game.
He looks strong on skates, wide body, likes the front of the net.
I hope he keeps his gloves on for 30 or 40 games while he discovers how strong guys are are. He needs to turn down challenges for a while without showing fear (like Bunting did almost every game) .He is not a fighter, but eventually he must show he will fight.
I see in time a Bob Gainey. If he is more than that, wow.

Fighting is not allowed in the NCAA so we really don't know if this is correct.

 

[tmlms13]

I expect a Calder Trophy.

 

[Anthrax442]

I think it's better not to throw him on the top 2 lines at first. Let him be more defensively responsible on the 3rd line.

 

[Maple Leaf]

He showed some signs
Needs to get stronger
Better puck control
Avoid giveaways

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

It's hard to give a projection since we won't know the line combos yet with the additions of Bertuzzi and Domi. I would say that if he plays 3rd line, 40-45 points is a successful season. If he plays top 6, he could possibly get 50-60. There's also Robertson to factor in as well.

I would probably have it as:

Bertuzzi Matthews Nylander
Knies Tavares Marner
Domi Holmberg Jarnkrok
Robertson Kampf Lafferty/Reaves

Rielly Brodie
McCabe Klingberg
Benoit/Timmins Liljegren

I think that gives each line a balance of offense and 2 way play

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

It's hard to give a projection since we won't know the line combos yet with the additions of Bertuzzi and Domi. I would say that if he plays 3rd line, 40-45 points is a successful season. If he plays top 6, he could possibly get 50-60. There's also Robertson to factor in as well.

I would probably have it as:

Bertuzzi Matthews Nylander
Knies Tavares Marner
Domi Holmberg Jarnkrok
Robertson Kampf Lafferty/Reaves

Rielly Brodie
McCabe Klingberg
Benoit/Timmins Liljegren

I think that gives each line a balance of offense and 2 way play

I'm not sure why people keep factoring in Robertson that dude is made of glass

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

Because he is still a 21 yr old prospect with decently high potential and on a cheap contract. He is also too good for the AHL. The only benefit to sending him down is to get him his reps after missing so much time last year.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Even if he weren't the glass man, and he is there is no spot

 

[thewave]

Expectations? For him to hopefully not be ruined by Keefe's asinine deployment and line blender shift by shift

Thats how I think as well. Keefe and development = ????? (TM) Perplexed Keefe look.

 

[Byron Bitz]

Will he play in the rookie tournament?

 

[A1LeafNation]

Even if he weren't the glass man, and he is there is no spot

Imagine if Robertson comes in hot this year like a Cole Caufield. They would make room.

Knies Matthews Nylander
Bertuzzi Tavares Jarnkrok
Robertson Domi Marner

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Will he play in the rookie tournament?

I don't know if he can anymore

 

[Cypruss]

53 games
15 goals
20 assists
35 points

Solid and contributing in the playoffs!

 

[Sypher04]

53 games
15 goals
20 assists
35 points

Solid and contributing in the playoffs!

Why is he only playing 53 games?

 

[TheGreenTBer]

That's 45 points, my dude

You don't remember the joke I assume

New math.

Those that know, know.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

53 games
15 goals
20 assists
35 points

Solid and contributing in the playoffs!

53 games? That's concerning

 

[Racer88]

New math.

Metric conversion gone wrong……..or how CRA assesses my tax’s

 

[Squiffy]

You don't remember the joke I assume

Those that know, know.

Too subtle I guess lol.. I'm glad someone got it. I'm not sure if some of the likes and laughs are getting it too or just laughing at bad math. If I went straight 30 goals, 40 assists, 100 points maybe?