- While Minnesota has been eliminated from the Frozen Four tournament, TSN’s Darren Dreger reports (Twitter link) that Matthew Knies will take a few days to decide whether or not to turn pro. The Maple Leafs drafted the 19-year-old forward 57th overall last summer and opted to hold a contract slot available for him over converting an AHL player to an NHL deal at the trade deadline. He averaged a point per game in 33 contests with the Golden Gophers this season while also suiting up at the Olympics. If Knies isn’t going to play in the NHL right away, staying in college for his sophomore year would make more sense from a development perspective. It’s believed that Knies is leaning towards staying in school at this time.