Matthew Knies without a doubt is the Toronto Maple Leafs top prospect. Knies was drafted in the 2nd round, 57th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft. Knies quickly began to impress as a member of the University of Minnesota, last season he produced 33 points in 33 games.
After Knies University season ended, Kyle Dubas and the Maple Leafs brass tried to convince Knies to turn pro, but he declined. Many wondered why Knies would turn this down, but now at Leafs Development Camp he's shed some light on his decision.