Matthew Knies

Matthew Knies

22-Year-Old Left WingLW
Toronto Maple Leafs
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Knies' 2023-24 rookie season was a mixed bag, as he displayed some promise while dealing with consistency issues. Those problems are commonplace for first-year players, but Knies still had a productive introduction to the NHL, generating 15 goals, 35 points, 115 shots on net and 169 hits while averaging 13:41 of ice time per contest. He played up and down the lineup but logged most of his minutes in the top six. Knies will likely see more action alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner in 2024-25 following the departure of Tyler Bertuzzi in free agency. The 21-year-old Knies needs more ice time, especially on the power-play, but he will likely progress in the final year of his entry-level contract. He should exceed 40 points in the 2024-25 season and could inch close to the 50-point mark if he can consistently contribute on one of Toronto's top two lines. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Maple Leafs in April of 2023.
Scores again Thursday
LWToronto Maple Leafs
February 6, 2025
Knies scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.
ANALYSIS
Knies' second-period tally stretched the Maple Leafs' lead to 3-0 in the second period. He has three goals and five points over three outings since he returned from an upper-body injury that cost him two contests. The winger has earned a career year in just 50 appearances, registering 21 goals and 36 points while adding 88 shots on net, 115 hits and a plus-1 rating. The sky's the limit for Knies as long as he remains on the top line.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    18:26
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    2:17
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:28
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
13:07
0:59
0:00
2023–24
13:41
0:38
0:17
2024–25
18:26
2:17
1:28
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
The top prospect in the Toronto system, Knies signed with the Leafs following the completion of his sophomore season (21 goals, 42 points in 40 games) at the University of Minnesota. He had one assist in three appearances for Toronto late in the year and played well in seven playoff games (one goal, four points) before a concussion ended his season. The Leafs added Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi in free agency this offseason, but the club is still expected to find a spot for Knies in their top-nine come training camp.
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Hits 20 goal plateau for first time
LWToronto Maple Leafs
February 4, 2025
Knies had a goal and an assist in a 6-3 win over Calgary on Tuesday.
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Two-point night in win
LWToronto Maple Leafs
February 1, 2025
Knies earned a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.
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Returning from injury Saturday
LWToronto Maple Leafs
February 1, 2025
Knies (upper body) will be back in the lineup in Edmonton on Saturday. according to David Alter of The Hockey News.
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Possible to play Saturday
LWToronto Maple Leafs
Upper Body
January 31, 2025
Knies (upper body) is potentially an option to play versus the Oilers on Saturday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
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Placed on IR
LWToronto Maple Leafs
Upper Body
January 29, 2025
Knies (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.
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Paper transaction on horizon?
LWToronto Maple Leafs
March 8, 2024
Knies, who's dealing with an undisclosed injury, may be assigned to AHL Toronto in a paper transaction Friday in order to provide the Maple Leafs with additional roster flexibility down the stretch, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Although Knies may technically be demoted to the minors Friday, it's safe to assume he'll be back with the big club ahead of Saturday's game versus Montreal. He's picked up 26 points and 127 hits through 61 games with the Leafs this year.
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