Keefe Makes His Decision on Whether Matthew Knies Will Make the Playoff Roster
Matthew Knies has looked good in his NHL christening. However, with the playoffs beginning Tuesday, Sheldon Keefe had a big decision to make.
Keefe Makes Playoff Decision on Matthew Knies
The Leafs are lucky to have a lot of depth, meaning they can pick and choose who they want on the playoff roster.
They have several options: they could go tough, like the did in 2022, or they could go skill-first.
Either way, Matthew Knies has quite a bit of competition to get a spot. However, in an interview today, Sheldon Keefe appears fo have given Knies a show of faith:
"Another good game and some really strong moments in the game, for sure,"
"All three games he's done a really good job of showing he belongs. I'd feel very comfortable (playing him in the playoffs). In the playoffs, it still remains to be seen, right? It is a different animal."
"As far as the only test he could have � these three games for him � he has certainly fit in. Those are three very good playoff teams he has played against � a Florida team that was desperate, the same team we are going to play in Tampa, and then here tonight."
"In all three games, he certainly looked like he belongs to me."
If it isn't this year, it's safe to say he'll be on the playoff roster next year. And hopefully, either way, it'll be to defend a Stanley Cup win.
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