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Talking Matthew Knies, player development, working for Sheldon Keefe, and the time racoons took over Kyle Dubas’ house in the Soo with Ryan Ward – MLHS Podcast Episode 25

MLHS | August 5, 2021

Related Topics: Kyle Dubas, Ryan Ward, Sheldon Keefe, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, Toronto Maple Leafs, American Hockey League, National Hockey League, Toronto Marlies

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On the latest MLHS Podcast, former Leafs video coach and current Director of Player Development for the USHL’s Tri-City Storm, Ryan Ward, joined Ian Tulloch and Anthony Petrielli to discuss new Leafs prospect Matthew Knies, the Leafs organization’s development program, working for Sheldon Keefe and Kyle Dubas, having Dubas as his landlord in the Soo (including dramatic encounters with bears and raccoons at Dubas’ house), and much more.

Episode Overview

  • The USHL as a burgeoning NHL player factory (0:50)
  • New Leafs prospect Matthews Knies’ game and development (2:35)
  • The Leafs‘ level of involvement in a player’s development after the draft, Knies’ development path going forward (7:45)
  • The value of AHL development time, the 2015-16 Marlies team with Nylander, Hyman, Kapanen & co.
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