US EditionReports: Matthew Knies Signs Six-Year Extension with Maple Leafs Worth US$46.5M
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, JUN 29 – Knies signed a six-year extension with an average annual value of $7.75 million after scoring 29 goals and 29 assists in his breakout season, securing his role amid roster changes.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs signed 22-year-old left-winger Matthew Knies to a six-year, US$46.5 million contract extension on June 29, 2025, in Toronto.
- The deal came ahead of Knies becoming a restricted free agent on July 1, allowing the Maple Leafs to avoid offer sheet risks and retain a key forward.
- During the 2024-25 season, Knies recorded 29 goals and 29 assists across 78 regular-season contests, then contributed an additional five goals and two assists throughout 13 playoff matches.
- The contract is valued at $7.75 million per year on average, a figure that some fans consider high while others commend it as securing a key player for the team.
- This long-term extension secures Knies as a key top-line skater and helps mitigate fallout amid likely changes involving players like Mitch Marner.
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Marietta Daily JournalReports: Maple Leafs sign F Matthew Knies to 6-year, $46.5 contract extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs have kept forward Matthew Knies from entering free agency by signing him to a six-year contract extension worth $46.5 million, multiple media outlets reported Sunday.
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Reports: Matthew Knies signs six-year extension with Maple Leafs worth US$46.5M
TORONTO — Matthew Knies is staying in Toronto. Knies has signed a six-year extension worth US$46.5 million with the Maple Leafs, according to several media reports. The left-winger had 29 goals and 29 assists in 78 regular-season games for Toronto in the 2024-25 campaign. He added five goals and two assists in 13 playoff games. Knies has 44 goals and 50 assists over 161 games over three seasons with the Maple Leafs. Toronto drafted Knies in the …
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