Prospect’s former coach calls him “super likeable” and praises his competitiveness.
had hoped. It was his second year with the Tri-City Storm, a junior hockey team in the United States Hockey League, and he got off to a slow start offensively. Given his massive frame and high-end skill, scouts wanted to see more from him. It was his draft year and things weren’t going his way.
The big question around the city is just how good is Knies? Is he good enough to play in the playoffs for a team that fancies itself a Stanley Cup contender? Patience with prospects is not a virtue for a fan base looking for a hero to put a championship-starved franchise over the top. “Matt’s going to show up and compete. I don’t know if I’ve ever had a player that’s more competitive in practice, gets after it in the weight room, competitive in the game, wants the puck, wants the big moment. No moment too big for him. And I think that will line him up for that experience.”
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