Matthew Knies

[ToneDog]

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…..

****Disclaimer****

This post was for the sole purpose of making some Dubasite’s grind their teeth

Luckily Shanny stopped Dubas from trading him to the Hawks for Fleury and Hagel (so the rumour goes), although Hagel has turned into a true lightning player.

 

[Menzinger]

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.

It was absolutely that. Even with preseason and NCAA post season stuff included he's never came.close to hitting 80 games In a single season (and especially when playing against the best players in the world.

 

[kevsh]

Love his game and how's elevated himself these playoffs to be one of Toronto's most impactful forwards.

But I can't help but think, careful Matthew, you're going to price yourself right out of Toronto on your next contract. Thankfully, that's not a problem for today. Today it's about keeping it going and helping this team push through.

 

[4thline]

Love his game and how's elevated himself these playoffs to be one of Toronto's most impactful forwards.

But I can't help but think, careful Matthew, you're going to price yourself right out of Toronto on your next contract. Thankfully, that's not a problem for today. Today it's about keeping it going and helping this team push through.

Still on the elc next year, then a 3 year bridge covers the rest of AM's next deal (as long of window as we can count on) and still leaves him RFA I'm pretty sure

 

[Tak7]

Luckily Shanny stopped Dubas from trading him to the Hawks for Fleury and Hagel (so the rumour goes), although Hagel has turned into a true lightning player.

Wasn't the story that Dubas didn't want to trade Knies, stalling the deal, and that's why KD leaked it?

 

[ToneDog]

Wasn't the story that Dubas didn't want to trade Knies, stalling the deal, and that's why KD leaked it?

I thought Shanny nixing it is one of the reasons why Dubie wanted autonomy.

 

[Menzinger]

I thought Shanny nixing it is one of the reasons why Dubie wanted autonomy.

To my understanding nothing has ever been confirmed in terms of which team had requested what assets.

The only thing we do know is that they had at least semi-serious discussions around a bigger deal involving multiple pieces and that it was the Hawks GM was seemingly the one who leaked some of the details to the media (which he later apologized for at the annual GM meeting that year)

 

[wingman75]

Dude was great this series. Really hopeful he is able to continue to improve. Gonna be a great player for us!

 

[CapspaceKiller]

Effort will never be an issue with this kid.

Wonderful play in the series. Carried his line at times.

 

[BraveCanadian]

I think he came into the playoffs not producing much at all but really took steps in the series as it went on

 

[ThrowDemTongs]

Kid's gonna be great. Can't wait to see how his career progresses

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Enjoyed his play.

With the Marner AAV savings, I think some needs to go to Knies.

 

[Menzinger]

One of the times I 100% want management to try and lock him up for 7-8 seasons

 

[Rob Brown]

Going to be a complete stud.

 

[647Hockey]

Solid player who has a combo of effort and some scoring. IMO, could be a dependable 25g/50pt or 30g/60pt player one day,

Not surprised he was more effective than JT and MM in only 15 min avg TOI in playoffs. He has heart and will drive the net.

 

[Superstar]

Solid player who has a combo of effort and some scoring. IMO, could be a dependable 25g/50pt or 30g/60pt player one day,

Most important attribute is that he shows up for the playoffs.

 

[Sniper99]

Love this kid, works his ass off. good career ahead of him.

 

[horner]

He is finally realizing how big and strong he us..
Now he is pushing the puck by a dman and chasing him down and hitting him to retrieve the puck .

 

[Leafshater67]

It’s so refreshing to have a top 6 player that actually is a dog on pucks and crashes the net

 

[647Hockey]

For some reason Keefe didn't play him a lot. Avg of 15 min ice time. Not surprisingly, when he played him about 18 min/games 5-7 Leafs did well. Games 1-4 avg time maybe 12-13 min and Boston won more.

In the regular season he only avg 13 min/game.

Matthew Knies 2024-25 Stats per Game - NHL - ESPN

The 2024-25 NHL season stats per game for Matthew Knies of the Toronto Maple Leafs on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.

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[TMLBlueandWhite]

Love this kid.

He keeps this up and he will be a Leafs legend. I like him better than pretty much everyone else on the team already. Nice to see the power forward use his power to keep going forward.

Just dump trucked Hamilton.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

you are in my way.

 

[seanlinden]

Honestly... watching the first 2 games he has quietly been one of the Leafs best players when it comes to hounding and controlling the puck. He's obviously put on a good amount of mass to be able to do what he did to Hamilton last night, but still has the speed.

The Leafs gotta get him locked up before he figures out how to have enough "touch" around the net.

 

[bbgobie]

Liked him since before he came up, but this season he's quickly become my favourite active Leaf.
Hope he keeps it up. I think hes gonna be come a legend here.

 

[Roo]

He’s been good and a keeper, but he hasn’t looked as effective (imo) as he did when he joined us during the ‘23 playoffs. Hopefully last year was a good adjustment period to the longer season compared to college.