"Teams that showed serious interest in Matthew Knies included Anaheim, Chicago, Montreal, New Jersey, and Utah. The hot rumor was that the Canadiens were willing to make a major splash for Knies."
"Anaheim would have been an interesting trade partner. They have prospects and picks to deal. Similarly, Chicago is overflowing with prospects, particularly on the blue line."
"The possibility of the Maple Leafs dealing Knies at this point is still very much up in the air. It wouldn't even be a 50/50 chance."
"Most likely, the chances of trading Knies are in the single digits. However, interested teams could circle back in the offseason."
Matthew Knies, a 23-year-old player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, has garnered interest from teams such as Anaheim, Chicago, Montreal, New Jersey, and Utah. While there were inquiries about his availability, no significant trade discussions progressed. The Canadiens were rumored to be interested, but this was downplayed. The potential for a trade remains uncertain, with chances considered to be in the single digits. However, teams like Anaheim and Utah may revisit the possibility in the offseason depending on their playoff outcomes.
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