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On YouTubeToronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / June 11
Maple Leafs Confident Star Forward Staying Put
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in for a ton of change this offseason, but at least one key name should be seen as a priority to keep around. Matthew Knies is set to be a restricted free agent, giving the Maple Leafs the first chance to offer and sign their young start to a huge contract extension.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 10
Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies atop Daily Faceoff’s offer sheet candidates
While pending UFAs like Mitch Marner and John Tavares are stealing all of the headlines for the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer, there’s one more major contract negotiation happening in the city.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 10
Rangers’ Will Cuylle, Leafs’ Matthew Knies among five 2025 offer sheet candidates
For more than two decades, offer sheets were mostly scoffed at by NHL general managers as an interesting thought exercise or salacious media speculation – but not a viable means for acquiring young players.
The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz
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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 3
Matthew Knies’ tremendous growth as power forward cements his place as key part of Leafs’ future
Matthew Knies took a tremendous leap during the 2024-25 season and is a core member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Knies emerged as a bonafide star power forward with 29 goals and 58 points in 78 regular season games, before adding five goals and seven points in 13 postseason games.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Total Apex Sports / June 1
Could Matthew Knies Receive An Offersheet This Offseason?
Matthew Knies of the Toronto Maple Leafs will become a restricted free agent on July 1. Being a restricted free agent means that the player’s team must submit a qualifying offer based on the player’s performance from the previous season, which is usually a raise in salary if the player has improved.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 1
4 teams who could potentially offer sheet Matthew Knies this offseason
The St. Louis Blues proved last summer that offer sheets are alive and well in the NHL, and this offseason, Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies is a prime target for onlooking teams.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / May 31
Projecting the Next Matthew Knies Contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs
With yet another disappointing Game 7 loss for the Maple Leafs, all eyes turn to their free agents. The most notable RFA the Leafs have this season is Matthew Knies.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 30
Maple Leafs' Brad Treliving Reveals His Matthew Knies Desire Without Hesitation
As the Toronto Maple Leafs head into a summer of change, the uncertainty surrounding several core veterans has left the front office with difficult choices. Mitch Marner and John Tavares are approaching unrestricted free agency, and major questions remain about how the roster will be reshaped under new head coach Craig Berube.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 29
Leafs GM Brad Treliving wants to complete Matthew Knies’ contract extension as soon as possible
While Mitch Marner and John Tavares have continued to dominate the contract conversations in Toronto as both become UFAs this summer, there’s one other negotiation that may have the most implication for the Maple Leafs long term.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 29
Leafs want to get Matthews Knies extension done ‘as soon as possible’
At his year-end press conference, Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving covered a number of topics, including the team’s semi-final loss to the Florida Panthers, Mitch Marner’s pending unrestricted free agency, captain Auston Matthews’ injury situation, and Matthews Knies pending restricted free agency.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / May 28
Toronto Maple Leafs offseason: Matthew Knies’ next contract
Another disappointing end to the playoffs has Toronto Maple Leafs fans once again wanting more from the team. MLSE hasn’t wasted any time by not renewing former President, Brendan Shanahan’s contract.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 27
Maple Leafs & Matthew Knies Made Progress on Contract, Insider Claims
The expectation this summer is that the Toronto Maple Leafs will be going through some massive changes on their roster, considering the high possibility they lose both Mitchell Marner and John Tavares, who are both expected to hit the open market.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 27
3 best destinations for Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies in 2025 restricted free agency
For the ninth straight season, the Toronto Maple Leafs made the playoffs. This year, they were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in seven games. Still, this is the ninth straight season that the Maple Leafs failed to make it to the conference finals.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 26
Maple Leafs Predicted to Lose Star to Surprising West Team
As the Toronto Maple Leafs get ready for a big offseason, the roster could look very different come next season. Toronto has multiple key players entering free agency, and it could see the front office make some tough decisions.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 26
Maple Leafs, Matthew Knies made progress on extension talks in-season
The Maple Leafs don’t expect many hiccups getting a contract for pending restricted free agent winger Matthew Knies across the finish line this offseason.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 25
Matthew Knies’ contract extension should be top priority for GM Brad Treliving
All that matters to Matthew Knies is remaining with the Toronto Maple Leafs, so now it’s up to GM Brad Treliving to lock him up to a contract extension.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 22
Insider Reports Maple Leafs Turned Down Rantanen-for-Knies Trade
Remember when the Toronto Maple Leafs were interested in Mikko Rantanen before he was traded from the Dallas Stars? There were reports that Mitch Marner refused to waive his no-movement clause and so the deal fell through.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 22
4 Maple Leafs who aren’t likely to return next season
The Toronto Maple Leafs head into the offseason in a world of disappointment. General Manager Brad Treliving appears destined to make changes to the roster, and this summer, they could be significant.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / May 23
Report: Leafs declined significant offer for Matthew Knies
It appears the Leafs value Knies quite highly.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 21
Leafs Turned Down Big Knies Trade, Plus Jets NHL News & Rumors
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is plenty to cover from the Winnipeg Jets’ end-of-season media avail. Meanwhile, could the Toronto Maple Leafs trade Mitch Marner ahead of free agency on July 1?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 20
Matthew Knies repeatedly states desire to remain with Leafs, wasn’t at 100 percent for Game 7
Matthew Knies is widely considered to be the future pillar of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and he’s not envisioning playing anywhere else, anytime soon. Knies spoke at the team’s end-of-year media availability Tuesday, where he reiterated his desire multiple times to remain with the Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 20
‘I want to be here’: Leafs’ RFA Matthew Knies on whether he’d sign an offer sheet
One of the young stars of the Toronto Maple Leafs is making his intentions clear: He wants to stay. During the team’s locker clean out on Tuesday, forward Matthew Knies was asked about his future with the team and whether he’d be interested in signing an offer sheet this coming offseason.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 18
Leafs’ Matthew Knies ‘good to go,’ will play in Game 7 vs. Panthers
It remains to be seen exactly which version of Matthew Knies is present for Game 7 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena Sunday night.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 17
Matthew Knies' Game 7 status update after injury vs. Panthers
The Maple Leafs may be without one of their most impactful players for Game 7 against the Panthers.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 17
Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies questionable for Game 7
The Maple Leafs could be without a top-line winger in their must-win matchup against the Panthers on Sunday.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 16
Maple Leafs Need Matthew Knies to Lead the Fight Tonight
If this is the last time I write before a game that truly matters to this iteration of the Toronto Maple Leafs, I want to go out on a limb. Where will the Maple Leafs’ fight to win come from?
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 6
Watch: Missed tripping call aids Maple Leafs in Game 1 win
The Toronto Maple Leafs survived a furious third-period rally by the Florida Panthers in their 5-4 Game 1 Eastern Conference second-round win with an assist from the officials.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / April 9
Watch: Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies completes hat trick with winning goal vs. Lightning
Left winger Matthew Knies provided some needed punch for the Toronto Maple Leafs in their road game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.
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