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.
Another power-play snipe
LWToronto Maple Leafs
April 24, 2025
Knies scored a goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Senators.
ANALYSIS
His goal came when Knies fired a centering pass toward the net that deflected off Shane Pinto's skate in front and trickled over the goal line on the power play. It was his second goal this postseason; both snipes came on the power play. Knies has looked sharp this postseason, but we'd like to see him fire the puck a bit more, as he has just four shots in three games.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    18:31
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    2:24
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:21
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
13:07
0:59
0:00
2023–24
13:41
0:38
0:17
2024–25
18:31
2:24
1:21
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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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Tacks on power-play goal
LWToronto Maple Leafs
April 20, 2025
Knies scored a power-play goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Senators in Game 1.
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Helps on first and last goals
LWToronto Maple Leafs
April 17, 2025
Knies registered two assists and went plus-3 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Red Wings.
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Bags second career hat trick
LWToronto Maple Leafs
April 10, 2025
Knies scored three goals, one on the power play and another the overtime winner, in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over the Lightning.
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Registers helper Saturday
LWToronto Maple Leafs
April 5, 2025
Knies logged an assist, six shots on goal, four hits and two PIM in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
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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.
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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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