When new Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev met Matthew Knies for the first time, one thing that stuck out was the young forward's size. View the original article to see embedded media. Ahead of training camp last year,

Even though Matthew Knies is about to enter the final year of his entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 21-year-old forward is not dwelling on contract negotiations yet. Instead, Knies is focused on continuing to develop his game and contributing to the Leafs' success this season.

In this article, we look at the idea of Matthew Knies potentially becoming an elite first-line forward for the Maple Leafs.