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Matthew Knies

Left Wing · Toronto Maple Leafs

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

Next Game

Tue, Mar 17 · 7:00 PM ET vs Islanders

TSN 4, MSG SportsNet

Age 236'3"232 lbsShoots LeftPhoenix, USA

Current Season

GP

65

Goals

18

Assists

39

Points

57

+/-

-16

S%

14.8%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 15@ MIN101+1221:29
Mar 14@ BUF011+1020:09
Mar 12vs ANA1340122:32
Mar 10@ MTL000-1019:04
Mar 7vs TBL000-2219:58

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

News
McMann Debut Dooms Kraken to Wild-Card Brink

Matthew Knies' linemate McMann steps into Vancouver's cauldron for his NHL debut and flips the script on Seattle's playoff push. The Kraken cling to one point from that precious wild-card spot after the Canucks expose their road woes yet again. Front offices in the Pacific whisper about deadline moves as every game carries do-or-die weight this late in the grind.

Seattle KrakenMinnesota Wild
News
Insider Ties Two Teams to Knies in Offseason Chase

An NHL insider drops names of two more suitors circling Matthew Knies as the offseason trade market heats up. The young forward's breakout has GMs salivating over his fit in their top-six puzzles. With Toronto's cap crunch looming, Knies becomes the prize that could tip contender balances across the league.

Toronto Maple Leafs
News
Knies-Oilers Buzz, Matthews Update Rocks Leafs

Game recaps spotlight Matthew Knies turning heads against the Oilers while the latest Auston Matthews injury update drops a bomb on Toronto's hopes. Whispers grow about Liam and Markus Ruck landing with the Canucks as deadline fallout reshapes prospect pipelines. Front offices buzz with these moves signaling bigger roster shakes before the playoff sprint intensifies.

Vancouver CanucksEdmonton Oilers
Trades & Rumors
Matthews Hurt, Knies Trade Buzz, McDavid Drama

Whispers around the league have Auston Matthews nursing a nagging lower-body issue that sidelined him for multiple games, testing the Maple Leafs' depth at the worst possible time. Matthew Knies sits out with his own lower-body tweak, fueling confusion over whether Toronto eyes moving the young winger before the deadline or if it's all just injury fog. Meanwhile, McDavid's future looms large as Oilers brass sweat contract talks amid another playoff push that could redefine his Edmonton legacy.

Toronto Maple LeafsEdmonton Oilers
Trades & Rumors
Insider Spills What Habs Nearly Got for Knies

An NHL insider finally sets the record straight on the wild rumors that had Matthew Knies packing his bags from Toronto before the deadline. Leafs GM Brad Treliving shut down Montreal's push hard, deeming their offer nowhere near enough for the 23-year-old powerhouse who's pacing for a career-high season with 51 points already. Everyone in the league knows Knies brings the size, scoring, and playoff grit Toronto desperately needs, which is why moving him would've been a franchise-altering call.

Toronto Maple Leafs
Game Recap
Knies' 4-Point Explosion Powers Leafs past Ducks

Matthew Knies erupts for four points and drives Toronto to victory over Anaheim in a game that showcases his rapid rise through the lineup. Teammates rave about Knies' net-front presence turning chances into chaos for opponents. His offensive surge injects momentum into the Leafs' late-season charge amid injury concerns.

Toronto Maple LeafsAnaheim Ducks

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Matthew Knies's stats this season?
Matthew Knies has 18 goals and 39 assists for 57 points in 65 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.