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

[57special]

I've seen him listed as a C/LW. Does anyone know how much C he has played, and what the likelihood is that he plays C in the NHL?

 

[AlternateSideParking]

I've seen him listed as a C/LW. Does anyone know how much C he has played, and what the likelihood is that he plays C in the NHL?

He’s always played wing. First with Colby Ambrosio as his center two seasons ago then with Strand. Pure wing.

 

[57special]

He’s always played wing. First with Colby Ambrosio as his center two seasons ago then with Strand. Pure wing.

Thanks, Steve. Don't know why some sites have him listed as a C/W.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Toronto

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Great pick. He should've been a first rounder.

 

[Antiillafire]

He will be the only Slovak selected this year lol

 

[molotce]

Nice pick for the leafs, really good good without a first they come out with a player who could have gone first round, big power forward.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Looks to have a pretty good shot and the skating might not be as bad as some feared. Seems like he's built on his strong finish to the season with his play at the junior showcase. Kids got a ton of upside with his size and skillset.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Interesting to see what type of roll he can carve out at Minnesota this coming season. Hopefully he gets enough quality TOI.

 

[Future]

Players with his size and skill level normally are drafted top 10. Had a slow start last year with COVID but was dominant later in the season.

This is going to be a fun prospect to follow these next few years!

 

[TorontoIslander]

Players with his size and skill level normally are drafted top 10. Had a slow start last year with COVID but was dominant later in the season.

This is going to be a fun prospect to follow these next few years!

Agreed. An absolute steal by Dubas. This guy was a top 10 prospect by any measure. He'll be a 1st line winger in the NHL.

 

[wings5]

Agreed. An absolute steal by Dubas. This guy was a top 10 prospect by any measure. He'll be a 1st line winger in the NHL.

Relax with this prediction . Nothing is guaranteed when it comes to prospects

 

[LeafChief]

Relax with this prediction . Nothing is guaranteed when it comes to prospects

You're responding to a troll. The account is set up to get this exact reaction.

 

[Jaykay]

Interesting to see what type of roll he can carve out at Minnesota this coming season. Hopefully he gets enough quality TOI.

He should get plenty of time, probably will get a lot of the ice time and line assignments Sampo Ranta got last year once he gets up and running.

 

[Bonin21]

He should get plenty of time, probably will get a lot of the ice time and line assignments Sampo Ranta got last year once he gets up and running.

Guessing he'll be more like Scott Reedy's roles.

 

[LeafChief]

First NCAA goal in his first game!

 

[LeafChief]

Knies just scored again.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

You love to see it.

 

[Bonin21]

He looks like a good one for the U.

 

[Knies iT]

10 shots on goal in his debut.....

Will be a bigger hit than Robertson in the late 2nd. Book it.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

10 shots on goal in his debut.....

Will be a bigger hit than Robertson in the late 2nd. Book it.

No shit, Robertson is only 5'9", Knies is 6'3", obviously hes going to hit bigger. Jeez man what a dumb take.

jk

 

[Coaches Coroner]

Promising start. Obviously it's early but you like to see it

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

Should have gone In round 1

 

[Dion TheFluff]

get big Tuch vibes from watching him

 

[Bonin21]

10 shots on goal in his debut.....

Will be a bigger hit than Robertson in the late 2nd. Book it.

7 shots. Still a great start.