Matthew Knies Mocks the Lightning Days Before Playoffs
Matthew Knies played only two games in the NHL and he already scored his first point.
As any rookie would do, he made a few mistakes, but nothing major.
Scoring your first point in the NHL is an important milestone that stays in fans' memories for a long time.
But he did something else that people will probably remember.
Knies Disses Tampa Bay and Their Arena
During a press conference, he insulted the Lightning and dissed their rink, the Amalie Arena.
It's important to know that it was in that same arena, a week ago, that he lost the NCAA championship game in OT that ended his collegiate career.
Here's what he said:
Matthew Knies on returning to the building where his Minnesota Golden Gophers lost in OT of the national championship game on Saturday:
"I don't like this rink, to be honest with you. It kind of stinks."
That's not a small statement from the rookie. The Lightning will probably hear about this and make him pay if he ends up playing a playoff game.
We don't know yet if he'll be included by Keefe in the post-season lineup, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him for at least one game.
As reported by Maple Leafs Daily -
Matthew Knies slings legendary insult at Tampa Bay Lightning after Tuesday's big win
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