Meet Matthew Knies: ‘An old-fashioned player’ with a big part in the Maple Leafs’ future
1 year, 10 months ago

Meet Matthew Knies: ‘An old-fashioned player’ with a big part in the Maple Leafs’ future

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MINNEAPOLIS — Matthew Knies hunches forward eagerly in a plush, leather couch. Knies remembers Doan leaning on him, telling him that the NHL is “everything.” “He’s so eager to play hockey again, that he was pushing me to do it,” Knies said. “Since I’m a sophomore in the dorms,” Knies said, “I feel like a parent in there.” Knies is rapidly developing his own interests away from hockey. “I wouldn’t want to go into a battle and say, ‘I lost that because I didn’t do everything I could,’” Knies said. “I’m constantly chewing on something,” Knies said, grinning while pointing at an empty bag that once contained a small loaf of pumpkin bread.

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Olympics could be a springboard to pro hockey for Maple Leafs prospect Matthew Knies
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Olympics could be a springboard to pro hockey for Maple Leafs prospect Matthew Knies

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