we saw this from him last year, he's growing into a big power forward
Matthew Knies
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I made this thread a long time ago. I knew he was going to be a monster. Sky is the limit. Non stop motor, high hockey IQ, fast, powerful, physical, great shot.
And he’s only 21
And he’s only 21
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Remember Keefe sucks so bad he didn't start Knies in the playoffs last year, Knies got in because of injury.
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Tak7
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Even aside from the great assist for Willy's goal, he looked calm and composed with the puck all night. It's unreal that he's only 21 - looks like he's been in the league for a few hundred games
Agreed, if he ever realizes how big and nasty he can be, look out.
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There was an interview where it's said McCabe told him "you're the biggest player on the ice, act like it" or something along those lines...
The guys in the room call him "Brick".
Personally, I think it has a little to do with the college -> NHL transition.
In College, they play 40 games a season; primarily if not always on weekends. In the USHL, it's 50 games; presumably also primarily on weekends.
An NHL season is a grind. There is no 4-5 days off to let your body and mind recuperate before the next string of games.
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Looked like he hit a rookie wall late in the season. And then he woke up again and has been an absolute force in the playoffs. Looks like he got 10% bigger too. Breakout performance so far and that pass to Willie on the GWG was so skillfull.
I always remember watching other teams in the playoffs, have this rookie or second year player, have a coming out party, and establish themselves as a star in the NHL, I seen that with Knies the last 2 nights, that guy is becoming a player! feels good for sure
Giants have this thing where they always have to learn to play with here size. When they're young growing up they're always told to reign it in cus they'll hurt others and that kinda sticks.
I have this take cus Shaq was saying his dad told him he can go off during the court and before he was told that he'd play softish.
All this to say, when knies realizes he's the biggest dude out there.....watch out
I have this take cus Shaq was saying his dad told him he can go off during the court and before he was told that he'd play softish.
All this to say, when knies realizes he's the biggest dude out there.....watch out
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I’m very happy we have a guy who ups his game in a playoff format. Doesn’t have to be this for the full 82 games but that may come with time.
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He's playing at a higher level at the perfect time.
Even earlier in the series, he was pushing and playing and skating really HARD. Not to mention the physicality.
He has to work on his vision and positioning offensively to be star, but he has a lot of great tools.
He's going to make a great LW for Matthews on the 1st line.
Even earlier in the series, he was pushing and playing and skating really HARD. Not to mention the physicality.
He has to work on his vision and positioning offensively to be star, but he has a lot of great tools.
He's going to make a great LW for Matthews on the 1st line.
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We’ve witnessed Knies come to realize how well his game is suited to big boy hockey and how impactful his size can be.
There are so many positives to his game right now he’s probably exceeding everyone’s expectations, not just mine. He’s playing such a smart and complete game on both sides of the puck. Great job protecting the puck, battling relentlessly in all 3 zones, physicality, having good reads and reactions and doing all that while maintaining discipline.
There is one thing I’m noticing that may end up trumping all those other positives though and that is that I’m seeing some leadership qualities from the kid already.
There are so many positives to his game right now he’s probably exceeding everyone’s expectations, not just mine. He’s playing such a smart and complete game on both sides of the puck. Great job protecting the puck, battling relentlessly in all 3 zones, physicality, having good reads and reactions and doing all that while maintaining discipline.
There is one thing I’m noticing that may end up trumping all those other positives though and that is that I’m seeing some leadership qualities from the kid already.
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Tak7
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Fans tend to overlook the challenges of playing a full 82-game schedule, with all the travel, frequency of games/practices, and what that has on a young player - especially a college prospect.
Thought it was interesting that most of his best performances this season came after he was rested - looks like someone who has benefited massively from the extra periods of rest between some games this season.
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He knows the only way to avenge that KO behind the net by Bennett and those slimy Panthers… help us dispose of the Bruins tomorrow and then personally beat down Bennett himself.
Knies has gone from playoff rookie to playoff warrior in one year.
Knies has gone from playoff rookie to playoff warrior in one year.
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It was probably Auston who told Dubas about Knies… yo Kyle, there’s this kid in Arizona who’s trying to be just like me.
Maybe this is one of those supposed moments that Shanahan stepped in and made sure he was picked, and it wasn’t a Dubas pick at all……?
See Dubasites, the pendulum swings both ways…..
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