MAJOR: Massive Setback Expected for Matthew Knies
Matthew Knies had an electric start to his NHL career last spring after leaving the University of Minnesota. Now on the verge of a new season, things might be going off the rails for Knies.
Knies Expected To Suffer Massive Setback
Sources close to the Toronto Maple Leafs and their decision-makers believe that Matthew Knies is about to get some bad news. According to one source the Maple Leafs are likely to send Knies down to the AHL in the next day or two.
It would be nothing more than a paper transaction to help them get cap compliant before possibly placing Conor Timmins on LTIR. Knies will be in the opening night lineup.
As the post says Knies is expected to be assigned to the AHL. Maple Leafs fans shouldn't worry though this is likely just a move to get compliant while they work out the final roster. The most likely move is Conor Timmins being placed on Long Term Injured Reserve (LTIR) to make room for Knies.
Knies Looking To Take Last Year's Momentum Into 2023-24
If Matthew Knies does indeed get to start with the Maple Leafs he will look to continue his strong play from last season. Knies played 3 regular season games and had 1 point. His true impact came in the playoffs when he had 4 points in 7 games with the Maple Leafs.
Knies will likely enter the season playing a middle-six role with the Maple Leafs. His success or struggles from there will determine his full role within the Maple Leafs roster. He will likely be one of the most talked about rookies early in the year. If he gets off to a hot start he could find himself in Rookie of the Year conversations.
| POLL | ||
OCTOBRE 8 | 167 ANSWERS MAJOR: Massive Setback Expected for Matthew Knies Will Matthew Knies play more or less than 45 NHL games this season? | ||
| More | 138 | 82.6 % |
| Less | 29 | 17.4 % |
| LIST OF POLLS | ||
| G | A | PTS | ||
| Travis Konecny | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Aleksander Barkov | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Sam Reinhart | - | 3 | 3 | |
| Trent Frederic | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Adrian Kempe | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Mason Marchment | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Bobby McMann | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Tyler Toffoli | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Anthony Cirelli | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Leon Draisaitl | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Radek Faksa | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Yanni Gourde | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Victor Hedman | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Mitch Marner | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Jordan Martinook | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Michael Matheson | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Connor McDavid | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| J.T. Miller | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Travis Sanheim | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Complete stats | ||||
| STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 18 | 15 | 3 | - | 30 | |
Devils | 21 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 26 | |
Wild | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 25 | |
Panthers | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 25 | |
Hurricanes | 16 | 12 | 4 | - | 24 | |
Golden Knights | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 24 | |
Maple Leafs | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 24 | |
Capitals | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 23 | |
Kings | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 23 | |
Stars | 16 | 11 | 5 | - | 22 | |
| Conference | Cumulative | ||||||