Leafs Matthew Knies Gets A Huge Opportunity

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S. Harper
April 13, 2023 (3:05 PM)

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The Toronto Maple Leafs had an exceptional regular season, and they believe that they can take their game to the next level this year and finally contend for a Stanley Cup.

The team's acquisition of top prospect forward Matthew Knies has only strengthened their roster.

Initially, there were concerns among Leafs fans that General Manager Kyle Dubas would be unable to sign Knies, who had an outstanding season at the University of Minnesota, scoring 21 goals and 21 assists in 40 games.

However, the 20-year-old impressed in his first two NHL games since signing his entry-level contract last week, already earning his first NHL point with an assist.

In fact, Knies has made such an impression that he has been slotted into the Leafs' top six for tonight's game against the New York Rangers, playing on the second line with Ryan O'Reilly and William Nylander.

With this lineup, the Leafs appear to have their strongest team in quite some time, and they are hopeful that they can overcome their past playoff struggles and make a serious run at the Stanley Cup.

The team has not made it to the Finals since losing to the Los Angeles Kings in the Western Conference Finals in 1993. Leafs fans are ready and eager to cheer on their team once again.

Credit Maple Leafs Daily:
Huge opportunity for Matthew Knies tonight against the Rangers; Leafs running a defenseman on the wing again tonight