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Matthew Knies

Position	Left Wing / Right Wing	Current Team	Toronto Maple Leafs
Shoots	Left	Current Contract	6 years
Height	6'3"	Expires	2030-31
Weight (lbs)	227	Expiry Age (Jun 30)	28
Age	22 (Oct 17, 2002)	Expiry Status	UFA
Drafted	2021, Round 2, Overall 57 (TOR)

News and Opinions

Why the Leafs' next big thing is ready for the spotlight at Editor in Leaf (Sun Aug 24, 2025)
What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Matthew Knies? at The Leafs Nation (Sat Aug 23, 2025)
Best Mitch Marner Jersey Replacements for Maple Leafs Fans at The Hockey Writers (Sat Aug 23, 2025)
Why Matias Maccelli needs to start season on Matthews's wing for the Leafs at Editor in Leaf (Sat Aug 23, 2025)
3 Leafs poised to have massive breakouts in 2025-26 season at Editor in Leaf (Sat Aug 23, 2025)
Why Can’t the Maple Leafs Flip the Switch When It Matters Most? at The Hockey Writers (Thu Aug 21, 2025)
Auston Matthews would be better off skipping the 2026 Olympics at Editor in Leaf (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
Qui possède l’attaque la plus redoutable de l’Atlantique? at HABSolument Fan (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
Maple Leafs’ Knies & Matthews Named to U.S. Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp at The Hockey Writers (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
Two Maple Leafs forwards named to Team USA’s Olympic camp at Editor in Leaf (Tue Aug 19, 2025)
Kane among several eying U.S. hockey roster spot at ESPN (Tue Aug 19, 2025)
Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies named to U.S. men’s Olympic orientation camp at The Leafs Nation (Tue Aug 19, 2025)
USA Hockey names 44 players to 2026 Olympic men's orientation camp at NBC Sports (Tue Aug 19, 2025)
Three Thoughts: Filling out the Maple Leafs’ top six, and the physical battle vs. Florida at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Tue Aug 19, 2025)
Can the Maple Leafs Find the Mean Streak to Bridge the Postseason Gap? at The Hockey Writers (Mon Aug 18, 2025)
4 Maple Leafs Bounce-Back Candidates for 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Sat Aug 16, 2025)
What’s Really Holding the Toronto Maple Leafs Back? at The Hockey Writers (Thu Aug 14, 2025)
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Contender Status Falling, Kokkonen Leaves & Robertson’s Balanced Deal at The Hockey Writers (Tue Aug 12, 2025)
Blueshirt Banter Expansion Draft: Atlantic Division Protection Lists at Blue Shirt Banter (Mon Aug 11, 2025)
Rising Maple Leafs star faces his toughest test yet at Editor in Leaf (Sat Aug 9, 2025)
4 best options to replace Marner on Matthews's wing for Leafs at Editor in Leaf (Fri Aug 8, 2025)
Projecting the Maple Leafs’ Opening Night Roster at The Hockey Writers (Fri Aug 8, 2025)
NHL Rumor Mill – August 6, 2025 at Spectors Hockey (Wed Aug 6, 2025)
6 Reasons the Toronto Maple Leafs Will Be Even Better in 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Mon Aug 4, 2025)
Easton Cowan will make or break Maple Leafs' season at Editor in Leaf (Fri Aug 1, 2025)
Toronto Maple Leafs’ 4 Best Contracts for 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Thu Jul 31, 2025)
2025 Top 25 Under 25 Eligibility List at Pension Plan Puppets (Thu Jul 31, 2025)
Maple Leafs' projected lineup shows questionable choices at Editor in Leaf (Thu Jul 31, 2025)
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Danford Shines, Matthews Evolves & Treliving’s Flexible at The Hockey Writers (Tue Jul 29, 2025)
How the Maple Leafs Played the Long Game to Quietly Rewire Their Roster at The Hockey Writers (Sun Jul 27, 2025)
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Roster Logjams, Rielly’s Reset & Knies’ Aspirations at The Hockey Writers (Sat Jul 26, 2025)
Best Leafs goals of 2024-25: Matthew Knies’ no-look tally goal sensational game vs. Bruins at The Leafs Nation (Fri Jul 25, 2025)
Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies Grateful For Mitch Marner’s Guidance, Won’t Call Games Against Golden Knights ‘A Rivalry’ at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Jul 24, 2025)
Structuring the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Lineup by Salary at The Hockey Writers (Wed Jul 23, 2025)
What do the New Jersey Devils look like in Year 2 with Sheldon Keefe? at Pucks and Pitchforks (Wed Jul 23, 2025)
Do the Toronto Maple Leafs have the assets to acquire Nazem Kadri or Rasmus Andersson? at The Win Column (Tue Jul 22, 2025)
Daily Faceoff projects Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies to crack Team USA Olympic roster at The Leafs Nation (Tue Jul 22, 2025)
Evaluating Toronto Maple Leafs assets for potential Nazem Kadri or Rasmus Andersson deal at The Win Column (Mon Jul 21, 2025)
Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Atlantic Division at The Hockey Writers (Sun Jul 20, 2025)
Best Leafs goals of 2024-25: Matthew Knies beats the buzzer vs. Penguins at The Leafs Nation (Sun Jul 20, 2025)
5 reasons why Maple Leafs will be just fine without Mitch Marner at Editor in Leaf (Sun Jul 20, 2025)
Maple Leafs’ Top-Six Forward Options Post-Marner at The Hockey Writers (Sun Jul 20, 2025)
Bruins Lack Talent Compared to the Rest of the Atlantic Division at The Hockey Writers (Fri Jul 18, 2025)
Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs further round out forward group, acquire Dakota Joshua at minimal cost at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Thu Jul 17, 2025)
Red Wings fans are right to be mad about Lucas Raymond’s latest snub at Octopus Thrower (Wed Jul 16, 2025)
Maple Leafs should trade for one of these two Pittsburgh Penguins at Editor in Leaf (Tue Jul 8, 2025)
These Maple Leafs have prime opportunities with Marner's departure at Editor in Leaf (Tue Jul 8, 2025)
Maple Leafs adding Roslovic could be solid DNA change move at Editor in Leaf (Tue Jul 8, 2025)
Mitch Marner's replacement on Auston Matthews line is obvious choice at Editor in Leaf (Sun Jul 6, 2025)
Matthew Knies says Leafs will 'be stronger' without Mitch Marner at Editor in Leaf (Fri Jul 4, 2025)
Sabres sat out the offseason while the Atlantic got better around them at Sabres Noise (Wed Jul 2, 2025)
Brad Treliving on the remaining holes in the Leafs’ roster after day one of FA: “The top six of our lineup is the area we’re focused on right now… We will see how things play out from here” at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Wed Jul 2, 2025)
Matthew Knies on staying in Toronto for six more years: “It’s a special place to play… I don’t think anyone feels that it is too much or that it’s not the right spot” at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Tue Jul 1, 2025)
3 Mitch Marner replacements for Maple Leafs after star winger departs for Vegas at Editor in Leaf (Tue Jul 1, 2025)
Analysis: Maple Leafs salvage some value for the departed Mitch Marner with Nicolas Roy addition at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Mon Jun 30, 2025)
Mitch Marner saga is ending for the Toronto Maple Leafs at Editor in Leaf (Mon Jun 30, 2025)
Maple Leafs potentially made best trade of the offseason at Editor in Leaf (Mon Jun 30, 2025)
Is this about to be the Summer of Treliving in Toronto? at Editor in Leaf (Mon Jun 30, 2025)
Maple Leafs lock up Matthew Knies for prime years at Editor in Leaf (Sun Jun 29, 2025)
Analysis: Maple Leafs lock down Matthew Knies for six years, $7.75 million AAV at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Sun Jun 29, 2025)
Latest on Matthew Knies contract extension with Leafs at Editor in Leaf (Sat Jun 28, 2025)
Best and worst Toronto Maple Leafs draft picks in last decade at Editor in Leaf (Fri Jun 27, 2025)
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Game 6 Preview: How To Watch, Odds, Injuries, Notes, and Keys at The Rat Trick (Fri May 16, 2025)
What the NHL's offer sheet compensation details mean for the Canadiens at A Winning Habit (Wed May 14, 2025)
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Game 4 Preview: How To Watch, Odds, Injuries, Notes, and Keys at The Rat Trick (Sun May 11, 2025)
Panthers vs Leafs Game 2 Projected Lines, Keys, How to Watch, Betting, and Notes at The Rat Trick (Thu May 8, 2025)
Devils Get Another Crack at Maple Leafs at Devils Army (Tue Dec 10, 2024)

Date	Team	Transaction
Jul 1, 2025	Toronto Maple Leafs	Signed 6 years @ $7.750M AAV starting in 2025-26
Feb 1, 2025	Toronto Maple Leafs	Activated from IR
Jan 29, 2025	Toronto Maple Leafs	Placed on IR
Nov 30, 2024	Toronto Maple Leafs	Activated from IR
Nov 22, 2024	Toronto Maple Leafs	Placed on IR
Apr 9, 2023	Toronto Maple Leafs	Signed to an entry level contract.

Status History Coming Soon

			Regular Season									Playoffs
Season	League	Team	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	Shots	Sh%	TOI/G	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	Shots	Sh%	TOI/G
2014-15	QC Int PW	Phoenix Jr. Coyotes	2	2	0	2		2
2015-16	T1EHL 13U	Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 13U AAA	15	9	7	16		16
2015-16	WSI U14	West Coast Selects U14	9	3	2	5		2
2016-17	T1EHL 14U	Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 14U AAA	8	8	2	10						6		2	2		4
2016-17	WSI U15	TPH Selects U15	4	2	3	5
2017-18	T1EHL 16U	Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 16U AAA	12	4	5	9		2
2017-18	USA-S15	Team Orange	3	0	2	2
2017-18	T1EHL 15U	Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 15U AAA	16	15	11	26		10
2018-19	USHL	Tri-City Storm	2	0	0	0
2018-19	T1EHL 16U	Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 16U AAA	25	24	13	37		30
2018-19	USA-S16	Team Gold	5	0	3	3
2019-20	USHL	Tri-City Storm	44	14	31	45		12
2019-20	WJAC-19	USA U19	6	0	3	3		4
2019-20	USA-S17	Team Black	5	0	2	2
2020-21	USHL	Tri-City Storm	44	17	25	42	+2	24				3	1	3	4	-2
2021-22	NCAA	Univ. of Minnesota	33	15	18	33	+15	31
2021-22	OG	USA	4	1	1	2		2
2021-22	WJC-20	USA U20	5	0	3	3	+3
2022-23	NHL	Toronto Maple Leafs	3	0	1	1	+1	2	4	0.0	13:07	7	1	3	4	+3	4	7	14.3	13:07
2022-23	NCAA	Univ. of Minnesota	40	21	21	42	+31	29
2023-24	NHL	Toronto Maple Leafs	80	15	20	35	+9	45	115	13.0	13:41	7	2	1	3	-1	2	14	14.3	15:05
2024-25	NHL	Toronto Maple Leafs	78	29	29	58	+7	43	152	19.1	18:31	13	5	2	7	-4	6	29	17.2	19:48
NHL Career			161	44	50	94	+17	90	271	16.2	16:01	27	8	6	14	-2	12	50	16.0	16:51

5v5 Individual Stats

Season	Team(s)	GP	TOI	G/60	A/60	Pts/60	xG/60	GAE/60	Sh%	xSh%	Sh%AE	%SA Rush	%SA Reb.
2022-23	TOR	3	34:12	0.00	1.75	1.75	0.47	-0.47	0.00	13.36	-13.36	0.00	0.00
2023-24	TOR	80	988:58	0.91	1.09	2.00	0.76	0.15	14.56	12.12	2.44	6.21	7.59
2024-25	TOR	78	1072:31	1.12	0.73	1.85	0.84	0.28	17.09	12.89	4.20	1.84	9.82

5v5 On Ice Stats

Season	Team(s)	GP	TOI	SAF/60	GF/60	xGF/60	SAA/60	GA/60	xGA/60	GF%	xGF%	xGF Rel	xGA Rel	xGF% Rel
2022-23	TOR	3	34:12	45.61	3.51	3.53	40.35	1.75	2.28	66.67	60.71	1.31	-0.81	18.97
2023-24	TOR	80	988:58	42.53	3.22	2.75	42.89	2.61	2.46	55.21	52.80	0.11	0.06	0.44
2024-25	TOR	78	1072:31	41.79	2.91	2.72	41.34	2.35	2.33	55.32	53.85	0.52	-0.05	5.78

NHL Edge Stats

		Skating				Shooting					Zone Time
Season	GP	Top Speed	Bursts>20/mi	Avg. Speed	ES Avg. Speed	Top Speed	Avg. Speed	%Long Range	%Mid Range	%High Danger	ES DZ%	ES NZ%	ES OZ%
2021-22	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2022-23	3	21.0	0.3	8.9	9.0	86.6	66.0	0.0	50.0	50.0	42.0	17.2	40.7
2023-24	80	22.2	0.6	9.4	9.5	92.4	43.9	5.2	36.5	58.3	40.4	18.2	41.3
2024-25	78	23.1	0.5	9.0	9.4	90.5	52.0	7.3	27.4	65.3	40.2	18.6	41.2

Legend

Percentile 0-25

Percentile 25-50

Percentile 50-75

Percentile 75-100

Forwards are compared with forwards and Defensemen are are compared with Defensemen.

5v5 Lines

Season

Season	Teammate	Teammate	Team	TOI	GF/60	GA/60	GF%	xGF/60	xGA/60	xGF%	xGF Rel	xGA Rel	xGF% Rel
2024-25	Marner, M	Matthews, A	TOR	591:44	3.55	2.33	60.34	3.11	2.28	57.67	0.92	-0.16	10.39
2024-25	Marner, M	Matthews, A	TOR	143:15	4.19	2.09	66.67	2.33	2.06	53.12	0.37	-0.58	10.53
2024-25	Tavares, J	Nylander, W	TOR	56:57	2.11	2.11	50.00	2.14	2.05	51.14	-0.21	-0.30	1.10
2024-25	Nylander, W	Matthews, A	TOR	54:01	2.22	2.22	50.00	2.13	2.55	45.56	-0.28	0.14	-4.51
2024-25	Domi, M	Marner, M	TOR	43:24	0.00	1.38	0.00	1.73	1.95	47.07	-0.59	-0.37	-2.93
2024-25	Tavares, J	Marner, M	TOR	43:00	1.40	4.19	25.00	2.38	2.64	47.44	0.06	0.27	-2.08
2024-25	Domi, M	Matthews, A	TOR	38:54	4.63	1.54	75.00	3.04	1.17	72.14	0.83	-1.13	23.23
2024-25	Domi, M	Nylander, W	TOR	31:43	3.78	5.68	40.00	3.31	2.92	53.15	0.93	0.51	3.50
2024-25	Nylander, W	Kampf, D	TOR	31:18	3.83	1.92	66.67	3.09	1.72	64.22	0.97	-0.56	16.02
2024-25	Nylander, W	Holmberg, P	TOR	29:11	0.00	2.06	0.00	2.35	3.15	42.77	-0.10	1.02	-10.71
2023-24	Marner, M	Matthews, A	TOR	395:31	3.49	1.97	63.89	3.38	2.03	62.52	0.87	-0.45	12.18
2023-24	Nylander, W	Matthews, A	TOR	115:33	2.60	2.60	50.00	3.49	2.25	60.83	0.85	-0.08	7.60
2023-24	Tavares, J	Nylander, W	TOR	76:08	1.58	3.94	28.57	2.15	3.69	36.86	-0.55	1.23	-15.46
2023-24	Holmberg, P	Robertson, N	TOR	49:24	6.07	4.86	55.56	2.58	2.86	47.44	-0.35	0.61	-9.09
2023-24	Domi, M	Kampf, D	TOR	48:04	3.74	0.00	100.00	1.73	2.76	38.46	-0.81	0.37	-12.99
2023-24	Tavares, J	Nylander, W	TOR	39:37	3.03	0.00	100.00	2.43	2.27	51.64	0.35	-0.36	7.54
2023-24	Tavares, J	Marner, M	TOR	31:42	1.89	1.89	50.00	2.28	2.37	49.11	-0.07	0.05	-1.24
2023-24	Gregor, N	Kampf, D	TOR	26:44	0.00	4.49	0.00	2.05	2.29	47.26	-0.55	-0.28	-3.05
2023-24	Nylander, W	Holmberg, P	TOR	22:46	5.27	2.64	66.67	2.62	2.19	54.45	-0.09	-0.28	2.18
2022-23	O'Reilly, R	Acciari, N	TOR	22:55	2.62	0.00	100.00	2.58	2.58	50.02	0.13	-0.08	2.06

Glossary

Type	Statistic	Definition
Individual	G/60	Goals Against per 60 minutes.
Individual	A/60	Assists per 60 minutes.
Individual	Pts/60	Points per 60 minutes.
Individual	xG/60	Expected Goals per 60 minutes.
Individual	GAE/60	Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60).
Individual	Sh%	Shooting Percentage.
Individual	xSh%	Expected Shooting Percentage.
Individual	Sh%AE	Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%).
Individual	%SA Rush	Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush.
Individual	%SA Reb.	Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds.
On Ice	SAF/60	Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes.
On Ice	GF/60	Goals For per 60 minutes.
On Ice	xGF/60	Expected Goals For per 60 minutes.
On Ice	SAA/60	Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better).
On Ice	GA/60	Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better).
On Ice	xGA/60	Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better).
On Ice	GF%	Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against)
On Ice	xGF%	Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against)
On Ice	xGF Rel	xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice.
On Ice	xGA Rel	xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better).
On Ice	xGF% Rel	xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice.

Individual and On-Ice stats from Puckalytics.com (starting in 2015-16). NHL Edge Stats from edge.nhl.com (starting in 2021-22). Edge statistic definitions can be found at the Edge Stats Glossary.

Current Contract

Standard Contract (RFA)

Season	Age*	Clause	Cap Hit	AAV	Perf. Bonus	Sign. Bonus	Salary	Compensation	Minors Salary	Status
2025-26	22		$7,750,000	$7,750,000	-	$6,000,000	$3,000,000	$9,000,000	$9,000,000	RFA
2026-27	23		$7,750,000	$7,750,000	-	$2,000,000	$7,000,000	$9,000,000	$9,000,000	RFA
2027-28	24		$7,750,000	$7,750,000	-	$2,000,000	$7,000,000	$9,000,000	$9,000,000	RFA-arb
2028-29	25		$7,750,000	$7,750,000	-	$500,000	$6,500,000	$7,000,000	$7,000,000	RFA-arb
2029-30	26		$7,750,000	$7,750,000	-	-	$6,250,000	$6,250,000	$6,250,000	RFA-arb
2030-31	27	M-NTC	$7,750,000	$7,750,000	-	-	$6,250,000	$6,250,000	$6,250,000	UFA
Total					-	$10,500,000	$36,000,000	$46,500,000	$46,500,000

Signed: July 1, 2025

Team: Toronto Maple Leafs

GM: -

Exp. Status: UFA

Cap %: 8.12

Clause: Player has a 10 team no trade list in 2030-31.

Previous Contracts

Entry Level Contract

Season	Age*	Cap Hit	AAV	Perf. Bonus	Sign. Bonus	Salary	Compensation	Minors Salary	Status
2022-23	19	$925,000	$925,000	-	$92,500	$832,500	$925,000	$80,000	ELC
2023-24	20	$925,000	$925,000	-	$92,500	$832,500	$925,000	$80,000	ELC
2024-25	21	$925,000	$925,000	-	$92,500	$832,500	$925,000	$80,000	ELC
Total				-	$277,500	$2,497,500	$2,775,000	$240,000

Signed: Apr 9, 2023

Team: Toronto Maple Leafs

GM: -

Exp. Status: RFA

*Age is as of September 15