Matthew Knies is turning out to be an incredible draft pick for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Many were excited to see him enter the NHL after a dominant college career, and he immediately made an impact in the postseason last year when he joined the team.
Entering his first full season with the Leafs, Knies has lived up to and even surpassed expectations. He started on the third line with Domi, however, he quickly earned a promotion to the first line playing with Matthews and Marner. His size and speed are the biggest assets of his game, easily fitting into the NHL's pace.