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u/King-Leaf-67 20h ago

I haven't been following the team for a few months but is there a reason why they were in such a rush to move Knies? Did he ask for a trade? Is it because they thought he was damaged goods? He was their best asset, why not move him for a #1 D-man whenever one becomes available?

He looks fine in Columbus, and making that trade right before the season means you need to sacrifice some games for Matthews and Marchenko to find chemistry. On top of McKenna needing to find his game

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u/Sirrebral99 Knies 20h ago

Combination of being the highest value trade chip they have with no trade protection, didn't gel particularly well with Matthews for chemistry and some suspected concern for his injury history so early in his career

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u/King-Leaf-67 18h ago

Makes sense

For the record I don't mind the deal. Knies always seemed more Hyman than an actual star. Someone that can thrive with top line teammates but he can't lead a line as the main option. With Marchenko he clearly has the ability to be a line driver. I like him, and I like the immediate extension.