John Chayka Issues a Formal Apology to Matthew Knies Today

Chayka said he apologized to Knies

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka said Matthew Knies is "a great player. There's no doubt about it."

John Chayka issues a formal apology to Matthew Knies today

Matthew Knies’ time with the Toronto Maple Leafs is officially over, and in many ways, yesterday’s trade to the Columbus Blue Jackets feels like the conclusion to a storyline that has been building for much longer than 24 hours.The Maple Leafs selected Knies in the second round, 57th overall, at the 2021 NHL Draft, but it did not take long for the big winger to become one of the organization’s most intriguing young players. After joining Toronto…