LW Matthew Knies - Tri-City Storm, USHL (2021, 57th, TOR)

[Judas Tavares]

not sure why the media keeps pressuring Dubas to include him in a trade.

One of things our media does. They want clicks and know how to get them. A lot of our fans follow what the media says like sheep.

Step 1: Introduce player and hype him up to the fanbase
Step 2: Get clicks from the hype
Step 3: Once the hype is through the roof, turn things around and create drama/negativity regarding said player
Step 4: Gain clicks form this drama/negativity, especially since the fanbase will believe it

The amount of fans who think Knies won't sign (and most of them are led to believe the CHL rules apply to him meaning he will be an FA at the of the year) due to essentially him not saying in a recent interview "I cannot wait to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs, of Ontario, Canada, at 3:16 p.m. on April 8, 2023" is astounding.

The media knows how to drum up hype but also random negativity/fear and the fans get delusional from it.

Other examples:

Player playing a little to well for the Leafs? No problem. Let's say he won't be able to be signed down the road due to this play. Leaf fans are then in shambles.

Leafs need a specific type of player/trait to add to their lineup? Let's bring up a name the fans have never heard of and we think would make a good fit and hype them up (Nick Jensen, Alex Iaffalo, Sam Lafferty, Braeden Schneider pre-draft etc, etc, etc....). Once they are so hyped, when the Leafs fail to get said player, there will be an uproar.

Create hype then attach controversy and gain clicks. I hate our media and I hate how our fans latch on like velcro.

 

[Lavar Ball]

Two goals tonight, tied it with under a minute in the 3rd and won it in OT. Nice feeds from Snuggerud and Cooley respectively

 

[TGWL]

Fans are shocked that a team with not a lot of high end prospects values their top prospect highly... More at 11.

 

[Wildabeast]

Two goals tonight, tied it with under a minute in the 3rd and won it in OT. Nice feeds from Snuggerud and Cooley respectively

Can you post the gopher Twitter o.t goal tweet?

 

[Lavar Ball]

Can you post the gopher Twitter o.t goal tweet?

Here is the other for anyone that wants to see it

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Slick pass:



And a goal:

 

[Amadeus]

This guy has legitimate top 6 PF potential. Excited about him.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

dont get excited leafs fans. watch Dubas will move him

 

[Future]

dont get excited leafs fans. watch Dubas will move him

He was in attendance tonight, I highly doubt it.

Prospects that are knocking on the door are always much more valuable to contending teams against the cap like Toronto. If Knies, or any prospect for that matter, can come in and be impactful on a rookie contract… that’s huge.

In opposite, draft picks hold much less value because they often take a minimum of 2-3 years to get to the point where they’re even fighting for a roster spot. And that’s probably generous.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

He was in attendance tonight, I highly doubt it.

Prospects that are knocking on the door are always much more valuable to contending teams against the cap like Toronto. If Knies, or any prospect for that matter, can come in and be impactful on a rookie contract… that’s huge.

In opposite, draft picks hold much less value because they often take a minimum of 2-3 years to get to the point where they’re even fighting for a roster spot. And that’s probably generous.

no I get that, just Dubas is in save my job through trades mode. so watch hes gnna screw us over some how

 

[TheBeastCoast]

no I get that, just Dubas is in save my job through trades mode. so watch hes gnna screw us over some how

No he isn't. Calm yourself.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

No he isn't. Calm yourself.

but hes already been told his extension depends on results. he's not done. I was more so joking about Knies being moved but in the middle of a bidding war for an upgrade until we pass Friday I worry slightly

 

[TheBeastCoast]

but hes already been told his extension depends on results. he's not done. I was more so joking about Knies being moved but in the middle of a bidding war for an upgrade until we pass Friday I worry slightly

The RoR trade makes sense for the team whether his contract ends in 4 months or 4 years. There is nothing he has done to indicate his contract status is going to effect his decision making other then irrational panicking.

 

[Leaf Fans]

If he finds a deal that includes Knies that makes the Leafs better, he should make the trade regardless of his personal contract status.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

The RoR trade makes sense for the team whether his contract ends in 4 months or 4 years. There is nothing he has done to indicate his contract status is going to effect his decision making other then irrational panicking.

well trade deadline hasnt passed yet, just saying this is usually the position a GM is in when he makes mistakes around trade deadline. not saying that he will, but he might

 

[BobClarkesfrontteeth]

well trade deadline hasnt passed yet, just saying this is usually the position a GM is in when he makes mistakes around trade deadline. not saying that he will, but he might

He might make a mistake but unless he moves Knies straight up for Chychrun, Knies is staying put. They didn't clear a roster spot for him mid December just to trade him. A 4th line of him,ZAR and Aciari is going to be a lot of beef out there in the playoffs.
I also don't think Dubas is all that worried about his job. He gets slagged by the media and other fan bases but he knows he has another GM job in about 10 minutes if he gets fired.

 

[Izzy Goodenough]

Knies is the obvious fodder in the rumoured Jeannot trade between the Leafs and the Preds.

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[shaner8989]

Knies for Jeannot would never happen.

A top prospect for a 5 goal scorer? Lmao NEVER.

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

no I get that, just Dubas is in save my job through trades mode. so watch hes gnna screw us over some how

The only way I see Dubas moving Knies is if it's for Meier. If that was the case, would you even be upset? Meier is a legit star power forward.

Knies is the obvious fodder in the rumoured Jeannot trade between the Leafs and the Preds.

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Lol no

 

[Pi]

Knies is going to play on the third line for the Leafs in the playoffs. There is no chance he’s getting traded.

 

[GTA]

Knies for Jeannot would never happen.

A top prospect for a 5 goal scorer? Lmao NEVER.

You mean the *Leafs* top prospect. He is not a top prospect by any other standards.

 

[shaner8989]

You mean the *Leafs* top prospect. He is not a top prospect by any other standards.

Nope. I mean NHL top prospect

The NHL's Top 100 Prospects - Midseason Update - The Hockey Writers Editor's Choice Latest News, Analysis & More

Every team has articles ranking their top prospects. But how do they all compare together? This list takes a look at the top-100 prospects.

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Ranked 26th overall out of the top 100 prospects.

He is 100% a top prospect league wide

Thanks for coming out though

 

[Wildabeast]

Knies is going to play on the third line for the Leafs in the playoffs. There is no chance he’s getting traded.

Also, with Torontos salary cap, why would you get rid of a potential difference maker on their rookie contract? Doesn't make a lot of sense to me in general

 

[TheBeastCoast]

You mean the *Leafs* top prospect. He is not a top prospect by any other standards.

Just because you don't think he is one doesn't mean he isn't.

 

[Michoulicious]

Nope. I mean NHL top prospect

The NHL's Top 100 Prospects - Midseason Update - The Hockey Writers Editor's Choice Latest News, Analysis & More

Every team has articles ranking their top prospects. But how do they all compare together? This list takes a look at the top-100 prospects.

thehockeywriters.com

Ranked 26th overall out of the top 100 prospects.

He is 100% a top prospect league wide

Thanks for coming out though

I like Knies, but that list is non-sense. I think he's a top 50 prospect, #26th is clearly pushing it...

And Suggerud is obviously a superior prospect IMO, he plays on the same line and he's younger, more talented and impactful, but for some weird reason he's 39 (wtf). Korchinski outside top 50 is a joke.

I think we can agree Knies is a good prospect without using a poor list like this as a proof lol