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.
Hits 25-goal mark
LWToronto Maple Leafs
March 20, 2025
Knies scored a goal in a 4-3 win over the Rangers on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
His goal stood as the winner. Knies roared off the bench and William Nylander found him from behind the net. He scored from between the circles. Knies has 25 goals, 20 assists and 119 shots -- all career highs -- in 65 games this season. And he's on pace for a possible 30-goal season. Last year, there were just 47 NHLers who hit that mark. Knies' future potential is manifesting itself quickly. He has just 148 regular-season games under his belt.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    18:30
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    2:22
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:25
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
13:07
0:59
0:00
2023–24
13:41
0:38
0:17
2024–25
18:30
2:22
1:25
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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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Supplies helper in win
LWToronto Maple Leafs
March 18, 2025
Knies notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Monday's 6-2 win over the Flames.
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Scores 24th goal of season
LWToronto Maple Leafs
March 4, 2025
Knies scored a power-play goal in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Sharks.
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Two points in victory
LWToronto Maple Leafs
March 2, 2025
Knies produced a goal and an assist in Sunday's 6-5 overtime win over the Penguins.
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Puts away game-winner
LWToronto Maple Leafs
February 28, 2025
Knies scored a goal in Friday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.
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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.
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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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