Craig Berube's Latest Admission About Matthew Knies Will Get Toronto Maple Leafs Fans Excited

Matthew Knies is a player who has been developing right in front of everyone's eyes and it is clear that the Toronto Maple Leafs have a gem.

It is just his second season with the team and he is already proving to be a stud with his 26 goals and 52 points. Overall, he has been one of the best players on the team.

Being on a line with Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews definitely helps matters, but he is still executing and that is all that should matter for this team.

Following a huge win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, head coach Craig Berube was asked about Knies, especially after adding an assist in the game.

This led to an amazing quote from the head coach that is definitely going to get a lot of fans excited. Essentially, Berube believes Knies is already playing like it is the playoffs.

You love to hear this kind of thing, especially when you consider how the Leafs have struggled in the playoffs over the last few years.

Overall, the playoffs are on the horizon and are set to begin in about two weeks from now. There are six games left and the Leafs are still trying to win the Atlantic Division.

This is not going to be an easy task and we can only hope that the team continues to play hard and show that they understand how important these next few games are.

The fans are hoping for something to cheer about and players like Knies are providing that. The trick is going to be keeping this up all season long.

For now, the Leafs are looking at either a first-round matchup against the Ottawa Senators or the Florida Panthers. No matter what, the fans win.