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The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to navigate a mix of anticipation and unease as the season unfolds. Injuries, young players stepping into the spotlight, and shifts in line chemistry are all part of the story right now, and the way these threads intersect tells you a lot about where this team stands.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 5

Leafs’ Knies reflects on highlight-reel goal, building confidence during 3-game winning streak

Don’t look now, but the Toronto Maple Leafs are officially on a three-game winning streak. On Thursday night, the team wrapped up a six-game road trip with a 5-1 defeat of the Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 4

How Would a Hughes-for-Knies Trade Affect the Maple Leafs & Canucks?

Imagine this: the Toronto Maple Leafs pull off a trade for defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks, sending Matthew Knies the other way. It’s not happening — probably never will — but it’s a fun experiment.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / December 1

Maple Leafs' win over Penguins shows their true identity

Finally, good news for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Not only did they win 7-2 in Pittsburgh, but they finally played like a team with a clear identity.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

Matthew Knies to return to Leafs lineup against Blue Jackets

A much-needed offensive weapon will be back in the lineup on Wednesday. When speaking to the media, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies stated that he will return to action when the Leafs take on the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 26

Report: Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies will play vs. Blue Jackets after missing 3 games

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies will return to the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, The Leafs Nation’s Nick Alberga reports.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 25

Maple Leafs get good news with latest injury updates

There is some good news for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Auston Matthews has become a better player despite team struggles

Simon Benoit vows improvement after critical self-assessment

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 24

Leafs practice notes: Roy fully participates, Matthews, Knies join skills session, ‘high-minute players’ off the ice

It’s been a turbulent time for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are sitting dead last in the Eastern Conference as of Monday. Toronto resumed practicing at the Ford Performance Centre on Monday, with two days between its next contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 21

Leafs practice notes: Matthew Knies joins Auston Matthews on the ice for first time since injury

It appears that the Toronto Maple Leafs will be without Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies for another game, but to put a positive spin on it, it’s the fourth straight day Matthews was on the ice and the first time Knies has skated since his injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 19

Craig Berube says Matthew Knies missed game vs. Blues due to a ‘lingering issue’

It seemed like the Toronto Maple Leafs were about to hit rock bottom when the team announced an hour before their game against the St. Louis Blues that forward Matthew Knies would be out of the lineup with a lower-body injury.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 18

Maple Leafs' injury problem grows with Matthew Knies update

Maple Leafs' concerning injury problem grows with Matthew Knies update

Knies’ injury will bring the Leafs up to $36M in cap space on the injury list, nearly 40 percent of their total cap.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 18

Matthew Knies Out with Mystery Issue as Maple Leafs’ Injury List Grows

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be down yet another key piece tonight, as forward Matthew Knies has been ruled out with a lower-body injury. The announcement came just hours before puck drop, catching many off guard.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 18

Leafs’ Matthew Knies out day-to-day with lower-body injury

As if the Toronto Maple Leafs weren’t injured enough, another surprise injury has hit them just an hour before Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Blues.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 18

Matthew Knies won’t play vs. Blues due to lower-body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies will not be in the lineup on Tuesday as the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare to host the St. Louis Blues and snap a five-game losing streak.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 17

Matthew Knies holds the key to solving a critical Maple Leafs problem

The Toronto Maple Leafs are searching for their killer instinct. Matthew Knies thinks the same and explained it recently.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 17

Matthew Knies stresses importance of Maple Leafs closing out games to end losing streak

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies feels that one of the areas plaguing his team at the moment is their inability to close out games. This was evident

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

Matthew Knies Is the Perfect Modern Power Forward for the Maple Leafs

In an organization often criticized for not producing its own stars, Matthew Knies has quietly emerged as one of the Maple Leafs’ most promising home-grown forwards, and it is more than just his stats.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / September 22

Maple Leafs to face an all-or-nothing season, according to pundit

The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for a 2025-26 season that will be decisive, at least according to an analysis by a pundit.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 10

Matthew Knies Showing Maple Leafs Fans Why Effort and Honesty Matter

Every once in a while, a player comes along who doesn’t just play well but strikes the right note with the fan base. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, that player right now is Matthew Knies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 24

Maple Leafs' Knies could be beneficiary of Marner move

Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies could be beneficiary of Mitch Marner move

The conversation of which forward will step up for the Toronto Maple Leafs is beginning to grow as players reconvene for training camp. Toronto lost 100-point scorer Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights, and failed find a suitable replacement on the open market.

Toronto teammate sets the record straight on the Mitch Marner drama

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29