Overview
- General manager John Chayka told reporters the club will “evaluate everything,” saying trading Matthew Knies is possible but not probable.
- Knies is a 23‑year‑old power forward coming off a 66‑point season and is entering year two of a $7.75 million deal with no trade protections.
- Knies has been a frequent trade target since the March deadline and a previously collapsed deal keeps his name active in the rumor mill.
- Toronto’s front office recently added defenseman Darren Raddysh and still holds significant salary‑cap space, giving the team flexibility to keep Knies or trade him for a large return.
- Analysts say the Leafs would only move Knies for a substantial haul to rebuild a thin prospect and draft pool, and they note drafting a high-end winger could change positional need without making a trade obvious.