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Matthew Knies

Left Wing · Toronto Maple Leafs

2021 Draft, Rd 2 Pick 25 (#57) — Toronto Maple Leafs

Age 236'3"232 lbsShoots LeftPhoenix, USA

Current Season

GP

79

Goals

23

Assists

43

Points

66

+/-

-30

S%

16.4%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 15@ OTT000-1116:39
Apr 13vs DAL0220119:31
Apr 11vs FLA000-4116:30
Apr 9@ NYI000-2018:56
Apr 8vs WSH000-1217:56

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$7.75M

Total Value

$46.50M

Expires

6 yrs · 2030-2031

Status

Then UFA

10-team no-trade list (in Yr 6)

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Trades & Rumors
Hawks Buzz - Knies, Robertson, Rielly Trades?

Chicago Blackhawks fuel trade speculation around Matthew Knies, Nick Robertson, and Morgan Rielly as rebuild pieces draw calls from contender GMs. Locker room sources hint at salary cap maneuvers that could land draft picks or young talent in return. These talks intensify with the deadline looming, positioning the Hawks for a pivotal offseason pivot.

Chicago BlackhawksToronto Maple Leafs
Trades & Rumors
Blackhawks Eye Knies in Leafs Rumors

Whispers from Chicago's war room point to Matthew Knies as their top target in ongoing trade talks with Toronto, a move that could reshape both rosters overnight. The young forward brushes off the speculation but admits it stings, even as he doubles down on his love for the Leafs uniform. With his no-trade chatter heating up alongside vets like Rielly, Leafs management faces a pivotal summer crossroads that could define their cap crunch.

Toronto Maple LeafsChicago Blackhawks
Injuries
Knies: Knee Injury Overhyped, Eyes Next Season

Matthew Knies brushes off the knee injury talk that's been swirling in Leafs circles, insisting it got way more attention than it deserved. The young winger, who's become a fan favorite with his gritty play, now turns his full focus to rehabbing smartly over the summer. With Toronto's core always under the microscope, Knies' quick recovery could be the quiet boost that shifts their fortunes come training camp.

Toronto Maple Leafs
Draft & Prospects
Knies: Call-Ups Pack Serious Future Firepower

Matthew Knies pulls no punches after practice, raving about the recent call-ups from Toronto's system and the raw talent they're bringing to the Maple Leafs' bench. These kids aren't just bodies; they've got the hands and hockey sense that could reshape the bottom six down the line. With the Leafs always hunting that elusive Cup run, Shanahan's prospect pipeline suddenly looks deeper than the casual fan realizes, and Knies knows it better than most.

Toronto Maple Leafs
Playoffs
Habs-Isles Clash: Lines, Stakes and Keys

The Canadiens roll into Long Island facing an Islanders squad fighting for every inch in the playoff race. Montreal's GM Kent Hughes has been wheeling and dealing behind the scenes, with whispers of big offseason targets like Toronto's Matthew Knies still lingering from deadline talks. These line combinations reveal how both benches plan to exploit matchups in a game that could swing momentum for desperate Islanders clinging to their postseason hopes.

Montreal CanadiensNew York Islanders
News
Laughton Explains Cross-Check on Knies

Scott Laughton dishes the real story behind that heated cross-check on ex-Leafs buddy Matthew Knies, peeling back the emotion of divided loyalties. Players respect the fire but league eyes stay peeled for supplemental discipline. Incidents like this fuel the rivalries that define late-season hockey grudges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Matthew Knies's stats this season?
Matthew Knies has 23 goals and 43 assists for 66 points in 79 games this season.
What team does Matthew Knies play for?
Matthew Knies is a forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
What is Matthew Knies's contract?
Matthew Knies has a cap hit of $7.75M with 5 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Matthew Knies drafted?
Matthew Knies was drafted in the 2021 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 2, Pick 25 (57 overall).
Where is Matthew Knies from?
Matthew Knies is 23 years old and was born in Phoenix, USA.