Matthew Knies Explains Why he Keeps Attempting "The Michigan" Despite Repeated Failures

Matthew Knies has blossomed into a star this season with the Toronto Maple Leafs and there is no doubt that the fans love him very much.

He currently has career highs in goals and points as he has 26 goals and a total of 52 points. Playing on a line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner has certainly helped his development.

On Saturday night against Columbus Blue Jackets, Knies picked up an assist, although he almost scored one of the most beautiful goals of his career.

If you remember, the forward attempted what is called "The Michigan." For those who may not know, this is a Lacrosse style goal that begins behind the net and ends with a players scooping the puck on their stick and trying to feed the puck directly into the net.

Goaltenders hate it and the hockey establishment hates it too. But Knies tried it and ultimately failed. After the game, he spoke up about why he thought attempting the move was a good idea.

Knies had already tried it previously this season, but it ultimately did not work out for him and based on his comments, it never has.

It is one of those plays that is hit or miss and it is always difficult for a player to execute it at 100 percent efficiency.

However, we hope that we get to see Knies do it sooner rather than later. While we doubt he does it in the postseason, you can never really predict these kinds of things.

Only time will tell what the kid is able to accomplish next. Let's just hope the Leafs keep him and sign him to the long-term contract he deserves.