Matthew Knies Makes Eye-Opening Statement About John Tavares
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies is still in the midst of growing as a player, and John Tavares has been one of his mentors on his NHL journey.
Matthew Knies has been a revelation for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as in just a few short years, he has become a first-line player alongside Auston Matthews.
Last season, he managed 29 goals, and there is a realistic scenario in which he gets to the 30-goal mark this upcoming season.
With that in mind, Knies has not been in the league very long. He has had to deal with a lot in just a short amount of time, and that is not easy to deal with.
Luckily, he has had an amazing support system, and that includes some of the guys he has played with over these past couple of seasons.
Matthew Knies is a big fan of John Tavares
Of course, the biggest name here is John Tavares, who Knies actually got to live with when he first got to the NHL.
He feels as though Tavares taught him how to be a pro, and now that he is living on his own, he is prepared for anything.
Every day here, I learn more-right from the first day living with the Tavares family. It's tremendous how much my game has matured and how I've learned to be a leader and a great teammate: how to manage injuries, the lifestyle of the NHL, and the task at hand-82 games plus playoffs. It's a lot. And now, living alone has been cool.
The older guys have helped me grow as a player and as a person. The next few years will be fun as well.
The older guys have helped me grow as a player and as a person. The next few years will be fun as well.
Knies is a fantastic player, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are very lucky to have him around. That said, there is no telling what the season will bring for him.
Without Mitch Marner, it might be tough for him to get goals, although if Matias Maccelli has a big season, then you never know.
Either way, Knies is a player to watch, and we cannot wait to see how he develops.
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