Matthew Knies

[Macallan18]

2 years at entry level salary to boot

 

[MattyKniesFan]

I’m not surprised his game has translated to the NHL. Size, good hands, toughness to win puck battles on the boards, and good skating is a rare combo. The scoring will come. When he joined the Gophers as a freshman it took a bit of time before his offensive skill started to shine. But in the meantime I’m impressed that he’s mature enough to know he has other attributes to make a positive impact on a team with high aspirations.

 

[WillyC]

Kid joined the team at the right time… he was a 1 year old last time we won a playoff round.

Joins the team one week before the playoffs and boom, we win.

 

[authentic]

Kid joined the team at the right time… he was a 1 year old last time we won a playoff round.

Joins the team one week before the playoffs and boom, we win.

On the ice for all 3 of our OT winners! This is just the beginning. People can't wait to see Knies in a few years, but I can't wait to see Knies in the 2nd round! Let's goooo

 

[horner]

Knies is getting better with each shift , he's Stating to add a physical element to his game .
Great at striping pucks from players
One thing I have noticed when he makes a mistake the next shift he goes full on effort to make up for it

We have a stud on our hands

One of the top rookie next year

 

[Schennanigans]

Great new young addition. His first goal. You gotta love it.

 

[Rob Brown]

Guy is so good. Impressive last night.

 

[Puckstuff]

Matthews, Marner, O'Reilly, Tavares, Nylander, Knies - best top 6 in leafs history??

 

[Warden of the North]

I could not be more happy with him. Exactly what we needed in the top 6.

 

[Bonin21]

Matthews, Marner, O'Reilly, Tavares, Nylander, Knies - best top 6 in leafs history??

Not really your top 6...

And Knies is still figuring it out of course, so as of right now I doubt highly doubt the top six is the best they've ever had.

As a Knies fan, curious who his lineys will end up being long term. I was hoping for Matthews and Marner.

 

[TMLAM34]

He’s getting better and better with each passing game. The physicality is slowly coming now which wasn’t in his game the first few games which is nice to see.

This is going to be huge experience for his development coming into training camp next season.

 

[authentic]

He’s getting better and better with each passing game. The physicality is slowly coming now which wasn’t in his game the first few games which is nice to see.

This is going to be huge experience for his development coming into training camp next season.

The regular season should be a cakewalk for him after this

Not really your top 6...

And Knies is still figuring it out of course, so as of right now I doubt highly doubt the top six is the best they've ever had.

As a Knies fan, curious who his lineys will end up being long term. I was hoping for Matthews and Marner.

It's easily the best top 6 they've ever had. When have we had a top 4 on the level of Matthews + Marner + Tavares + Nylander? Who would the 5th and 6th forwards have been that would make up for that?

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

 

[IPS]

Funny enough our 2 best players happen to know Tkachuk very well. His offense is going to be a lot more of a problem than his pest game, which I don't think is going to be a factor against us.

 

[banks]

Can't decide if my next jersey will be a super cheap low-quality knock-off Knies or a super cheap low-quality knock-off Samsonov.

 

[WillyC]

Can't decide if my next jersey will be a super cheap low-quality knock-off Knies or a super cheap low-quality knock-off Samsonov.

Get both… home and away.

 

[ACC1224]

Can't decide if my next jersey will be a super cheap low-quality knock-off Knies or a super cheap low-quality knock-off Samsonov.

I'd predict Knies will have the longer career here if that helps.

 

[MattyKniesFan]

I screamed out loud when he scored last night. Classic Knies type goal going hard to the net. Loved it.

 

[Smif]

He's a young bull. That cycle game with JT to win the Tampa series was just unbelievable for a rookie.

I definitely like him and JT together the most. I haven't seen much with him and Matthews. Maybe Bunting on the other side too.

 

[Rob Brown]

Can't decide if my next jersey will be a super cheap low-quality knock-off Knies or a super cheap low-quality knock-off Samsonov.

Ahhh the Leafs knock offs are so bad. Not even the right colour.

 

[Maple Leaf]

Switch the lines
Put him on third

 

[Squiffy]

Switch the lines
Put him on third

I wouldn’t mind seeing Bunting back on the top line and matching it against the Tkachuk line.

 

[mydnyte]

I screamed out loud when he scored last night. Classic Knies type goal going hard to the net. Loved it.

it was his first goal...

Knies is decent in the O-zone, but a liability everyplace else.
he is still too weak on his skates and with his stick
he doesnt use his body to 'lean' on anyone, or throw a hit
he is still 'learning' the game, and i hope he is used properly, or there will be more goals scored when he's on the ice.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

it was his first goal...

Knies is decent in the O-zone, but a liability everyplace else.
he is still too weak on his skates and with his stick
he doesnt use his body to 'lean' on anyone, or throw a hit
he is still 'learning' the game, and i hope he is used properly, or there will be more goals scored when he's on the ice.

People have watched him while he was a Gopher...

 

[Mess]

You have to love the impact Knies had made in the playoffs, he might be among the Leafs more dangerous and effective.

Knies as a powerforward despite a rookie doesn't seem like the game or the style is too big for him..

I would worry about a little Nick Robertson surviving a physical series.