Maple Leafs’ Stance in Matthew Knies Trade Talks Emerges After Playoff News
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded multiple players before the 2026 NHL trade deadline, and there were discussions about trading star forward Matthew Knies. Five teams, including the Anaheim Ducks and Chicago Blackhawks, showed interest in Knies, who has a $7.75 million cap hit until 2031 and is just 23 years old.
The Toronto Maple Leafs made several trades before the 2026 NHL trade deadline. They traded forwards Nicolas Roy, Bobby McMann, and Scott Laughton. Matthew Knies, a young star forward, was also discussed in trade talks. Five teams showed interest in Knies: the Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, and Utah Mammoth. Knies has a $7.75 million cap hit until 2031 and is just 23 years old. The Maple Leafs may face pressure to trade him this summer, but it would come with significant risk as he is a key player.
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