"According to Nick Kypreos, Knies continues to be a topic of trade talks well past the March 6 trade deadline. Under former general manager Brad Treliving, the asking price was one of three packages: two first-round picks and a high-end prospect, one first-round pick and two high-end prospects, or three high-end prospects."
"By moving Knies and the five years remaining on his contract at a fairly cheap price of a $7.75-million AAV cap hit, but getting multiple pieces in return, that can benefit the entire team and maybe they would even get a player who could come close to the 23-year-old winger's impact."
"In 73 games this season, Knies has scored 21 goals and a career-high 60 points. Essentially, he proved that he didn't just get his 58 points last year because he was riding shotgun to Auston Matthews for most of the year."
The Toronto Maple Leafs are engaged in trade discussions involving Matthew Knies while searching for a permanent general manager. Interim co-general managers Brandon Pridham and Ryan Hardy are exploring options, including convincing key players to stay. NHL insider Nick Kypreos reports that Knies is a trade topic with potential packages including two first-round picks and a high-end prospect, or three high-end prospects. Moving Knies could facilitate a strategic retool for the team, as he has shown significant performance this season with 21 goals and 60 points in 73 games.
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