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4 Toronto Maple Leafs Prospects to Watch in Traverse City

By Stephen Nixon

Vyacheslav Peksa (No.35) of Russia U20 (Photo by Maksim Konstantinov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Vyacheslav Peksa (No.35) of Russia U20 (Photo by Maksim Konstantinov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, CANADA – APRIL 27: Matthew Knies #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs .(Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA – APRIL 27: Matthew Knies #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs .(Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Matthew Knies

Speaking of players who should dominate this event, Knies is no different as he should be the best forward on the Leafs all weekend.

Considering he is nearly a lock to make the NHL team, and is the team’s best hope to replace the value Michael Bunting brought to the team for just $900K, it would be quite disappointing if he wasn’t the best player at the upcoming tournament.

Coming off a 21 goal and 42 point season in 41 NCAA games last year, Knies has already shown that he can perform at a high-level against players between 18-24 years old, which is what this event will be made up of.

Personally, I’m a little surprised that the team is bringing Knies to this event, after he played well during the Leafs playoff run last season, but more game experience obviously helps his growth and potential.

If everything goes according to plan, don’t be shocked if Knies averages a goal-per-game and two points per-game in three games of action this weekend and has his hype heightened, as a result.

Knies should be in the Leafs top-six when the season starts and this tournament should only help that cause.

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