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Matthew Knies Scouting Report

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Created: Sep. 17, 2023
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Left Wing
Age when scouted: 20
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Oct. 17, 2002
Height: 6' 3 | 191 cm
Weight: 216 lbs | 98 kg
Drafted: 57 overall, 2021 round 2 (Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs TOR)
Contract: $2,775,000 over 3 years (Cap hit: $925,000)
Consistent compete - empties the tank
Willing to sacrifice his body in the hard areas of the ice - battles along the wall and net front in the offensive zone
Extends plays - absorbs contact
Good quickness and open ice pace
Upside to be used in a variety of roles - especially ES and PP -
Compliments lighter / skilled linemates with his approach - Trending top 6 NHL forward
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Univ. of MinnesotaNCAA402121423129
2022-23Toronto Maple LeafsNHL301112
2021-22Univ. of MinnesotaNCAA331518331531
2021-22USAOG411202
2021-22USA U20WJC-20 Cancelled1101-10
2021-22USA U20WJC-20503330
  • Compete/Consistency: 88
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 79
  • Hockey IQ: 85
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 89
  • Penalty Kill: 59
  • Power Play: 90
  • Physicality: 86
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 82
  • Shot: 86
  • Skating: 84
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality