Player Discussion Matthew Knies | Built for the Playoffs

[Larcos_Unal]

Future captain and there’s no doubt in my mind. He’s the anti-Marner/Matthews.

Imagine Knies next to a Bennett and a power forward RW.

 

[Gary Nylund]

It’s pretty funny the panthers men just standing by leaving him untouched. They probably wanted no part of Knies. After Avery did that, I believe the nhl instituted a rule you couldn’t face the goalie while doing that obstruction thing. So pretty sure what Knies did in that clip is ok. Just surprising that the dmen let it go on

So he can do that, Ok that's interesting. I've never seen anyone do that, at least I don't remember noticing it. Surprising it's not done more as it seems quite effective!

 

[Tie Domi Esquire]

Imagine Knies next to a Bennett and a power forward RW.

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Leafs will overpay Bennett and it won't hit the same. The good teams trade for them when it makes sense, the bad teams (Leafs) chase them when they cost too much and usually too old.

 

[vpasla1]

Leafs will overpay Bennett and it won't hit the same. The good teams trade for them when it makes sense, the bad teams (Leafs) chase them when they cost too much and usually too old.

Bennett can't be effective in Toronto.
Toronto actually gets penalized, so it would neuter Bennett's game.

 

[Confucius]

So he can do that, Ok that's interesting. I've never seen anyone do that, at least I don't remember noticing it. Surprising it's not done more as it seems quite effective!

Well you would know but isn’t it the dmans job to clear him away from the net. I’d think not many dmen would just ignore him doing that. However if you have a truly intimidating forward, maybe they would. Lol

 

[New User Name]

Leafs will overpay Bennett and it won't hit the same. The good teams trade for them when it makes sense, the bad teams (Leafs) chase them when they cost too much and usually too old.

No thanks to Bennett. As a Leaf he'll live in the penalty box.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

No thanks to Bennett. As a Leaf he'll live in the penalty box.

Bennett would get suspended the first "sneaky" elbow he throws. Heavy emphasis on the quotations, his elbows aren't sneaky but the league has chosen to ignore his transgressions so it doesn't matter. If and once he puts on the Blue and White it's over for him.

 

[AvroArrow]

Imagine Knies next to a Bennett and a power forward RW.

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Would be phenomenal in the regular season

But who's centering that line in the playoffs ? Cause we know Bennetts getting suspended if he's wearing our jersey

 

[ruaware41]

Leafs will overpay Bennett and it won't hit the same. The good teams trade for them when it makes sense, the bad teams (Leafs) chase them when they cost too much and usually too old.

This right here has been the Leafs for the last decade with the UFA signings with this core. And even before that but that's a different story

 

[Stephen]

Sam Bennett would probably turn into David Clarkson here in Toronto with his mid level regular season production and living under the microscope.

You want the next baby psycho, not the one looking for an overpay.

 

[Mess]

Who would you rather re-sign Matthew Knies or Mitch Marner.

New Offer Sheet Compensation Could Spell Disaster for the Maple Leafs with Matthew Knies​

Sportsnet's top NHL insider, Elliotte Friedman, has released an article revealing new compensation thresholds for NHL offer sheets, and they leave RFAs like Toronto's Matthew Knies even more susceptible to an offer from another team when free agency opens on July 1.

 

[ACC1224]

Who would you rather re-sign Matthew Knies or Mitch Marner.

New Offer Sheet Compensation Could Spell Disaster for the Maple Leafs with Matthew Knies​

Sportsnet's top NHL insider, Elliotte Friedman, has released an article revealing new compensation thresholds for NHL offer sheets, and they leave RFAs like Toronto's Matthew Knies even more susceptible to an offer from another team when free agency opens on July 1.

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Why is it a 'disaster'?

 

[kevsh]

My advice to Knies:

It may be tempting to sign an offer sheet just to get as far away from this mess as possible, but if it's for a full 7-year term the Leafs will match and you're stuck here until it expires.

So either just refuse to sign any deal the Leafs offer and force a trade or just agree to an extension with the Leafs at the minimum term to get you to free agency, then get out of town.

 

[Leafsfan74]

Knies wants to be in Toronto and right now he is a fan favourite, the next captain most likely.

He is competitive which ensures he will always play with pride. There will be changes this offseason if the Leafs can't get it done yet again and more Gamers like him will be brought in. He will thrive.