Rangers Weren't Alone in Chasing Knies - But That Price Tag Was Nuclear

The Rangers' pursuit of Matthew Knies wasn't a one-team affair, and now we're learning just how many front offices were willing to get serious about prying the Maple Leafs' forward away from Toronto. The asking price was so astronomical that it scared off legitimate contenders, which tells you everything you need to know about how much Toronto values their young talent. Even teams with the resources and desperation to make a splash decided the cost was simply too high to justify.