Matthew Knies: at 21, the Phoenix native also taunted the Coyotes

Imagine the reaction of Quebec hockey fans if a talented young player from Quebec, visiting the Bell Centre, took the opportunity to mock the Montreal Canadiens. Wouldn’t they weep?

The answer is yes.

That’s what just happened in Arizona. Matthew Knies, a rookie Maple Leafs player who was born in Phoenix, took advantage of his time at home to tease the Coyotes.

I wonder what Auston Matthews thinks?

Basically, when asked how many tickets he was going to buy for tomorrow’s game at Mullett Arena, he said he was happy to play in front of his friends and family… after saying this:

I think I’ll have between 50 and 60 people for the game, which is probably a full section in that arena. – Matthew Knies

Matthew Knies poked fun at Mullet Arena

( @mapleleafs, H/T @br_openice) pic.twitter.com/v5mBs6RES7

– BarDown (@BarDown) February 20, 2024

No, he wasn’t respectful to his home team and there’s a part of me that doesn’t like to see that….

But fundamentally, I still find it comical. The Coyotes are so ridiculous that they deserve these comments. It’s not André Tourigny’s fault, he’s doing what he can with the means at hand, but it’s time for this circus to stop.

Unjustified impatience in Arizona https://t.co/8WJA02JfvT

– Mathias Brunet (@mathiasbrunet) February 20, 2024

Obviously, there’s more and more talk of a possible move for the Coyotes. The name of Salt Lake City is coming up more and more in discussions on the subject.

I don’t see the link between Quebec City and the Coyotes, though.

“The number 1 priority for Quebec City is whether the Coyotes stay in Arizona!” -François Gagnon pic.twitter.com/36CoqV5pUM

– L’Antichambre (@Antichambre) February 20, 2024

Let’s note that it’s really starting to get close to midnight for the Coyotes. If no plan is found to keep them in the desert, a move to Salt Lake City is on the cards.

I’m more and more of the opinion that there will be NHL hockey in Utah in 2024-2025, to tell the truth.

In Brief

– Can’t wait to see this.

I’m told @jp_tvasports – who’s been much less on the air since the end of La Dose – will begin his new tenure as NHL describer on Friday at @mnwild vs @EdmontonOilers (9pm on @TVASports).

Good luck in this new challenge JP.

– Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) February 20, 2024

– No word yet on who will be in net tomorrow or if Jordan Harris will be able to play.

#Habs Martin St-Louis says he doesn’t know if Jordan Harris will be an option for Wednesday’s game.
MSL also hasn’t decided which goalie will get the start vs. #LetsGoBuffalo tomorrow.

– Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) February 20, 2024

– Yes.

Buffalo Sabres | Hopes turned into nightmare https://t.co/DPJltcs6E9

– La Presse Sports (@LaPresse_Sports) February 20, 2024

– How much better would the Habs be with Kirby Dach?[BPM Sports]

– Attention soccer fans.

According to BBC Sports, Kylian Mbappé will sign a 5-year contract with Real Madrid this summer!https://t.co/GpzYlFgHBu pic.twitter.com/dbesisTaNA

– RDS (@RDSca) February 20, 2024

– He deserves the Calder.

Connor Bedard is now 6 points ahead of all rookies in scoring… Is he your Calder Trophy favourite? pic.twitter.com/gIDmvi1wGP

– BarDown (@BarDown) February 20, 2024