Earlier this summer Knies attended Maple Leafs rookie camp for the first time. After camp Knies noted that he was overwhelmed by the level of intensity and fitness level at Leafs camp. Knies reportedly took everything he learned and chose to implement some major changes as he return to the University of Minnesota.
In his first game of the season Knies definitely made the impact he was hoping to. During the game not only did Knies have a goal and an assist but he has a big hit that left fans talking.
Knies represents the sort of grit and toughness that the Maple Leafs could definitely use for a long playoff run. The only question becomes will the Maple Leafs for Knies into their plans, or will Dubas stick with his skill based approach and use Knies as a trade chip?
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2 OCTOBRE | 1 ANSWERS Toronto Maple Leafs top prospect delivers a big hit as he tries to make up for disappointing rookie camp What will Dubas do with Matthew Knies? | ||
Keep him | 0 | 0 % |
Trade him | 0 | 0 % |
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