WJC: 3 Takeaways From USA Victory Over Slovakia Sam Nestler | December 27, 2021 The United States opened up their 2022 World Junior Championship schedule with a 3-2 victory over Slovakia. The game was not perfect, there were plenty of ups and downs, but…
2022 World Juniors: Breakout Candidates & Sleeper Prospects C.R. Davies | December 23, 2021 The World Juniors have served as a coming-out party and a career launchpad for several prospects over the years. That includes players drafted outside the first round, players passed over…
Maple Leafs Prospects Will Play Big Roles at 2022 World Juniors Alex Hobson | December 14, 2021 As we move through the month of December, the hype around the 2022 World Junior Championships is starting to rapidly increase. Teams are starting to release their final rosters, and…
Maple Leafs’ Prospect Knies Breaking Out After Strong Start in NCAA Peter Baracchini | November 23, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs only had one pick in the first two rounds of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. With their first-round pick being sent to the Columbus Blue Jackets…
Maple Leafs Prospects: Woll, Knies, Villeneuve, & More Alex Hobson | November 22, 2021 Welcome to a new column from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ writing team at The Hockey Writers, Maple Leafs Prospects Weekly. In this series, I’ll get you up to speed on…
Maple Leafs Have Multiple Prospects Competing for the Top Spot Kevin Armstrong | August 26, 2021 Training camp is just over a month away, but the Toronto Maple Leafs’ rookie camp may steal the show. Those tryouts let the young guys beat each other up for…
Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors: Knies vs. Hyman & Why Foligno and Boston The Old Prof | August 16, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll take an opportunity to compare the team’s 2021 draft choice Matthew Knies to the departed Zach Hyman. Second, I’ll…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Knies, Niemela, Hirvonen, Thornton & Rielly The Old Prof | August 10, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll look at the team’s old players and its younger prospects. First, I’ll look back a few days to share…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Knies, Peksa, Voit, Ritchie & More The Old Prof | August 8, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll share some insights about the three young players the Maple Leafs chose during the 2021 NHL Entry Draft a…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hyman, Knies, Cizikas & Dubas The Old Prof | July 25, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll comment on news about Zach Hyman’s move to the Edmonton Oilers. I’ll share what I’ve learned about new draftee…
Maple Leafs Make the Most of Picks at 2021 Draft Peter Baracchini | July 25, 2021 The Toronto Maple Leafs found themselves very silent on the first day of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. With their first round pick gone to the Columbus Blue Jackets in…
Matthew Knies – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Dayton Reimer | May 20, 2021 Matthew Knies 2020-21 Team: Tri-City Storm (USHL)Date of Birth: October 17, 2002Place of Birth: Phoenix, ArizonaHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 205 poundsShoots: Left Position: Left-WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Rankings Matthew…