US EditionReports: Matthew Knies Signs Six-Year Extension with Maple Leafs Worth US$46.5M
- The Toronto Maple Leafs signed 22-year-old forward Matthew Knies to a six-year, US$46.5 million extension on June 29, 2025, in Toronto.
- The extension arose as Knies approached restricted free agency on July 1, prompting the team to secure him before offer sheets could arrive.
- Knies, a Phoenix native selected 57th overall in the 2021 draft, recorded 29 goals and 29 assists across 78 regular-season games in the 2024-25 campaign, then contributed an additional five goals along with two assists throughout 13 postseason appearances.
- The contract is valued at an average of $7.75 million per year and received varied responses, with some hailing it as a significant achievement while others regarded the salary as quite high.
- The deal locks in a core member of the Leafs' forward group, helps minimize fallout from other roster changes, and underlines Toronto's commitment to its young talent.
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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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