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Matthew Knies Scouting Report

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Created: Aug. 17, 2022
Updated: Aug. 21, 2022
Talent Type: Amateur
Position scouted: Left Wing
Age when scouted: 19
Projection: Top Six
Trending: Flat
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)
At the World Juniors (Edmonton) he struggled to produce the offense he is capable of
Board battle was sound. He opened up space for line mates and extended plays.
Continues to show willingness to get to the crease area and cause distraction
Transporting the puck and finding open space to direct shots on goal was a challenge at the WJC
Looking for him to reset come the fall at Minnesota
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2021-22Univ. of MinnesotaNCAA331518331531
2021-22USAOG411202
2021-22USA U20WJC-20 Cancelled1101-10
2021-22USA U20WJC-20503330
2020-21Tri-City StormUSHL44172542224
  • Compete/Consistency: 70
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 70
  • Hockey IQ: 80
  • Penalty Kill: 60
  • Power Play: 80
  • Physicality: 80
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 80
  • Shot: 80
  • Skating: 73
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