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.
Earns two points in win
LWToronto Maple Leafs
April 2, 2025
Knies scored a goal, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Knies has six points over his last five outings. The 22-year-old's tally ended a five-game goal drought, and it was the game-winner. For the season, the winger has 26 goals (five game-winners), 51 points, 133 shots on net, 174 hits, 38 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 71 appearances. He continues to serve as a power winger on the Maple Leafs' top line.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    18:33
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    2:23
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:24
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
13:07
0:59
0:00
2023–24
13:41
0:38
0:17
2024–25
18:33
2:23
1:24
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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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Grabs pair of power-play assists
LWToronto Maple Leafs
March 28, 2025
Knies logged two power-play assists, three shots on goal and three hits in Thursday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Sharks.
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Eleven points in last 14 games
LWToronto Maple Leafs
March 25, 2025
Knies picked up two assists in a 7-2 win over the Flyers on Tuesday. He also delivered six hits.
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Hits 25-goal mark
LWToronto Maple Leafs
March 20, 2025
Knies scored a goal in a 4-3 win over the Rangers on Thursday.
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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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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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