Confirmed with Link: Leafs sign F Matthew Knies to ELC (3 years, $925k AAV)

[Fonzieleaf]

Knies - O'Reilly - Acciari?

Hmmm...

He'll probably play on the 3rd line with them when he first comes.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Very Knies

 

[stickty111]

First game of his career gonna be against Tampa lmao go make a name for yourself in your first game kid.

It's likely tomorrow

 

[Namikaze Minato]

Knies - O'Reilly - Acciari?

Hmmm...

Knies-Matthews-Jarnkrok
Bunting-JT-Marner
Kerfoot-O'Reilly- Nylander
ZAR/Acciari/Kampf/Lafferty/Simmonds, etc fourth line

 

[LeafChief]

Very happy that he signed.

It's also very difficult to jump from the NCAA into NHL playoff hockey. The expectations for the rest of this season should be low and hope that he pleasantly surprises. It would not surprise me at all if he is not in the Game 1 lineup.

 

[Jeffrey Pedler]

Knies-Tavares-Nylander

Or

Knies-O'Reilly-Kerfoot

 

[TheBeastCoast]

It's likely tomorrow

I forgot we play tomorrow lol

 

[Zonk]

Does anyone know how the 925k thing works? Didn't know it was even possible. Does this open the door to future prospects like bedard not getting paid f*** all to play on the yotes?

Or did we just give him a pretty easy to hit bonus

Are any of your posts today serious? It is hard to believe that someone knows so little about the salary cap, entry level contracts, the collective agreement, etc.

If you are serious, then do yourself a favour and spend some time learning something about how contracts work in the NHL. Reading the collective agreement would be a good start. You can find it here: Collective Bargaining Agreement

 

[MSZ]

Does anyone know how the 925k thing works? Didn't know it was even possible. Does this open the door to future prospects like bedard not getting paid f*** all to play on the yotes?

Or did we just give him a pretty easy to hit bonus

All ELC contracts are two way deals, if he doesn't stay in the NHL he isn't getting paid 925K plus bonuses.

 

[Teeder Keon]

Change the name to Matthews

Lmao
You just gave quite a few Leafers mini strokes

 

[Burnie97]

Are we sure he is a Leaf... probably should quadruple check it.

I figured he wouldn't want to sign with one of the best teams in the league that are weaker on LW with another guy he could learn from Arizona.....

 

[Hellcat]

Yeah but the most important question is what number is he going to wear?

Two Leafs have worn #89: Molginy in 2002-2004 and Robertson currently wears #89.

It's a number controversy on his first day.. Cox was right Karma will get you....

He wore #19 in the USHL and 23 in camp with thr Leafs.

 

[DarkKnight]

Whether you think he‘s in or not to start the playoffs, the fact is a long run will bring injuries, so he’s depth perhaps, but also likely to slot in at some point, if this team can ever do something.

 

[ToneDog]

Yeah but the most important question is what number is he going to wear?

Two Leafs have worn #89: Molginy in 2002-2004 and Robertson currently wears #89.

It's a number controversy on his first day.. Cox was right Karma will get you....

He wore #19 in the USHL and 23 in camp with thr Leafs.

i'd go with 98.

 

[Ginger Papa]

Hey my Leafs friends,

Happy Easter and congratulations on signing your exciting young prospect.

Looking forward to seeing him suit up, with the understanding that there will be an adjustment period. As @DarkKnight mentioned, no expectations other than getting comfortable in the NHL.

 

[3blizzard4]

I would slot him with Marner or Matthews. Show him what's possible and also lift his spirits after the college loss.

But park him on the 4th line and that defeats him mentally.

 

[IPS]

Yeah but the most important question is what number is he going to wear?

Two Leafs have worn #89: Molginy in 2002-2004 and Robertson currently wears #89.

It's a number controversy on his first day.. Cox was right Karma will get you....

He wore #19 in the USHL and 23 in camp with thr Leafs.

He also wore #67 for the US Olympic team.

It's just meant to be isn't it?

 

[Primary Assist]

He looks damn good in that Minnesota jersey (what a freaking all time classic jersey), but he'll look even better in the blue and white. What a Knies way to end the weekend. Go Leafs Go!

 

[DarkKnight]

 

[DopeyFish]

He also wore #67 for the US Olympic team.

It's just meant to be isn't it?

but but yuskevich

edit: oh wait it was svehla i was thinking of OOPS FAIL

 

[TheDoldrums]

Only fair thing to do is arm wrestle Robertson for the number. Nick is down 30 pounds and a hurt shoulder but I believe in his heart!

 

[3blizzard4]

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

 

[Terrible GM]

Outside voice: He's just a rookie and likely take a while to be any type of impact player offensively.

Inside voice: Be better than Kerfoot....Be better than Kerfoot.....Be better than Kerfoot.

 

[Mr_Fun]

The last player I remember jumping from college right into the NHL playoffs was Jeff Farkas. I think he actually looked not too bad. Granted, that was 23 years ago. At least Knies will get some games in reg season to tune up and be assessed.