That's interesting for sureKnies skating is said to be excellent, he scored 24 points (12 goals, 12 assists) in the final 15 games for Tri-City, and he has the size and strength to win puck battles in the defensive zone, as well as possessing the puck in the offensive zone.
Think you guys are right that in this weirdo draft they thought they could get higher value out of their (very few) picks and then the guys they typically might get in Rounds 5-7 might slip and they could pick them up after.