| 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. |
2025-26 Player Card
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About Player Cards
Player cards present an infographic of a players performance. In this case it shows the player performance over a 3 season span. Each square is separated into three separate sub-boxes with the two smaller boxes on top representing the past two seasons and the larger box on the bottom representing the current or most recent season. This allows the reader to guage how consistent a player has been, and if early in the season it can help identify whether a players performance may be impacted by small sample size and subject to regression or is consistent with recent past performance.
Notes and Definitions
- The numbers represent percentiles so the higher the better.
- Percentiles are determined by comparing Forwards to Forwards and Defensemen to Defensemen.
- Bursts/mi are calculated from NHL Edge Data are are speed bursts above 20mpg per mile skated. The NHL doesn't adjust for ice time so the players that skate more will naturally have more bursts over 20, or at least more opportunity to have more. The NHL also does not provide ice time in the context of NHL Edge Statistics, however, it does provide distance skated. By adjusting for distance skated it will have a similar effect to adjusting for ice time but also adjust for situationional effect. For example, Players don't typically skate as much on the PK, mostly within the defensive zone, so don't get significant opportunity in that ice time to get speed bursts above 20mph. Adjusting with miles skates would account for this better than adjusting with ice time.
- Sh%AE is Shooting Percentage above Expected (Sh% - xSh%) and is an indicator of how good a shooter is at converting chances into goals.
- Relative statistics are On Ice - Off Ice statistics and can be an indicator of whether the player makes his teammates better or worse.
- All data is 5v5 except Shooting Hardest and Average, Skating Top Speed and Bursts/mi which are all situations, ES Average which is even strength (NHL doesn't give a specific definition).
Data Sources
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- Shooting and Skating (except Sh%AE) are from NHL Edge
- Other statistics are from Puckalytics.com and derived from data from NHL.com
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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 |
| 2025-26 | TOR | 11 | 162:06 | 0.74 | 2.59 | 3.33 | 0.54 | 0.20 | 12.50 | 9.16 | 3.34 | 5.56 | 11.11 |
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 |
| 2025-26 | TOR | 11 | 162:06 | 43.68 | 3.33 | 2.50 | 39.24 | 3.33 | 2.24 | 50.00 | 52.67 | 0.35 | 0.06 | 3.11 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
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| 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% |
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Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
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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. |
News and Opinions
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Matthew Knies sparks Leafs win over Flames with dominant performance at Editor in Leaf (Wed Oct 29, 2025)
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10 stats that define Maple Leafs’ first 10 games of the season at The Leafs Nation (Wed Oct 29, 2025)
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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Knies, Domi & Blue Jays at The Hockey Writers (Wed Oct 29, 2025)
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Matthew Knies credits all-around effort for Leafs’ win over Flames at The Leafs Nation (Wed Oct 29, 2025)
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2 Takeaways From the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 Win Over the Flames at The Hockey Writers (Wed Oct 29, 2025)
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4 takeaways from Leafs-Flames: Max Domi, Matthew Knies’ best games of the season at The Leafs Nation (Wed Oct 29, 2025)
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Game Review: Matthew Knies & Max Domi both double down as Maple Leafs edge Flames at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Wed Oct 29, 2025)
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Knee Jerk Reaction: Max Domi, Matthew Knies lead Maple Leafs past Flames in 4-3 win at The Leafs Nation (Tue Oct 28, 2025)
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Domi & Knies Score Twice to Lift Maple Leafs Past Flames 4-3 at The Hockey Writers (Tue Oct 28, 2025)
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NHL Rumors: The Dark Hole on the Right Side of Matthews and Knies at NHL Rumors (Tue Oct 28, 2025)
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October is for experimenting and it’s too early to give up on Knies-Matthews-Cowan at The Leafs Nation (Fri Oct 24, 2025)
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Craig Berube’s lineup mess, and the concern level about Matthews & Knies’ starts – MLHS Podcast EP101 at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Thu Oct 23, 2025)
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Why Matthew Knies is the Maple Leafs’ X-factor this season at The Leafs Nation (Mon Oct 20, 2025)
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Matthew Knies explains set play with William Nylander that led to game-opening power-play goal at The Leafs Nation (Fri Oct 17, 2025)
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Maple Leafs Game Day Preview: First Meeting Against the Rangers at The Hockey Writers (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
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Game Review: Maple Leafs’ stars roar to life offensively in 7-4 win over Nashville at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Wed Oct 15, 2025)
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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Slow Motion, Carlo, Stolarz & Knies at The Hockey Writers (Tue Oct 14, 2025)
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Matthew Knies says Maple Leafs need to work on 60-minute game after late loss to Red Wings at The Leafs Nation (Tue Oct 14, 2025)
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Red Wings-Maple Leafs Tweetcap: stolen holiday at The Malik Report (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
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Leafs practice notes: Easton Cowan promoted to top line with Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies at The Leafs Nation (Sun Oct 12, 2025)
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Game Review: Maple Leafs a clear second-best in Detroit, now need response in rematch at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Sun Oct 12, 2025)
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Red Wings-Maple Leafs game #1 Tweeetcap: Wings win 3-1 despite 0-7 power play and Stolarz’s saves at The Malik Report (Thu Oct 2, 2025)
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Assessing the Maple Leafs’ Point Projections for the 2025-26 NHL Season at The Hockey Writers (Thu Oct 2, 2025)
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Knies, Nylander, or Rielly: Who Will Impact the Maple Leafs’ Power Play? at The Hockey Writers (Thu Sep 25, 2025)
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Matthew Knies says Easton Cowan is stronger and faster compared to last season’s training camp at The Leafs Nation (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
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Forget About Domi Or Macelli — It Is Knies Who Needs To Help Fans Forget About Marner at The Hockey News (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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Daily Faceoff highlights Matthew Knies as young skater on the bubble of US Olympic roster at The Leafs Nation (Sun Sep 21, 2025)
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Matthew Knies wants to be a leader for Maple Leafs entering his third NHL season at The Leafs Nation (Sat Sep 20, 2025)
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Matias Maccelli focused on building chemistry after first skate alongside Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies at The Leafs Nation (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
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Eight NHL Players On The Cusp Of Reaching Elite Status: Knies, Sanderson, Bedard And More at The Hockey News (Tue Sep 16, 2025)
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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Maccelli vs. Knies, Fabbri’s Fit, and Quillan’s Opportunity at The Hockey Writers (Sat Sep 13, 2025)
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2025 T25U25: Matthew Knies is #1 at Pension Plan Puppets (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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3 Maple Leafs to be cautious of in fantasy hockey at Editor in Leaf (Thu Sep 11, 2025)
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Matthew Knies Showing Maple Leafs Fans Why Effort and Honesty Matter at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 10, 2025)
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Matthew Knies’ Recent Comments Show He Is Embracing the Pressure That Comes With Being a Maple Leaf at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 10, 2025)
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Leafs' Matthew Knies remains optimistic despite losing Mitch Marner at Editor in Leaf (Wed Sep 10, 2025)
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Matthew Knies explains why he can elevate his game in playoffs, what went wrong vs. Panthers and more at The Leafs Nation (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
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Matthew Knies opens up on playing in Toronto: Leafs Morning Take at The Leafs Nation (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Danford Trade Value, Carlo’s Future, & Knies Rising at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
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Matthew Knies Stepping Into Role Marner Never Wanted at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
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NJHN Daily: Devils Riser; New Jersey Gets Another Team; Knies Speaks on Marner at New Jersey Hockey Now (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
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Matthew Knies believes pressure from playing for Maple Leafs will make him a better player at The Leafs Nation (Mon Sep 8, 2025)
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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies, Robertson & Berube’s Challenge at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 3, 2025)
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Three Toronto Maple Leafs Players Must Take A Big Step Up at The Hockey News (Tue Sep 2, 2025)
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Matthew Knies Might Be the Maple Leafs’ Most Flexible Piece at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 2, 2025)
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6 Maple Leafs Players to Watch Heading Into Training Camp at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 1, 2025)
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Leafs' Matthew Knies ranked among best players born this century at Editor in Leaf (Wed Aug 27, 2025)
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Knies Hints Maple Leafs Already Had Marner Replacement at The Hockey Writers (Wed Aug 27, 2025)
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One reason why Matthew Knies can make USA's Olympic roster at Editor in Leaf (Tue Aug 26, 2025)
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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Cowan & Knies Weigh In at The Hockey Writers (Tue Aug 26, 2025)
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'I Owe It To My Parents And My Friend's: Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies Embraces Neck Guard Protection For Upcoming NHL Season at Yahoo Sports NHL (Tue Aug 26, 2025)
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Who Should Team USA Select: Matthew Knies or Jack Hughes? at NHL Rumors (Tue Aug 26, 2025)
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Leafs' Matthew Knies not taking Olympic camp invite for granted at Editor in Leaf (Mon Aug 25, 2025)
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Why the Leafs' next big thing is ready for the spotlight at Editor in Leaf (Sat Aug 23, 2025)
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What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Matthew Knies? at The Leafs Nation (Sat Aug 23, 2025)
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Best Mitch Marner Jersey Replacements for Maple Leafs Fans at The Hockey Writers (Sat Aug 23, 2025)
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3 Leafs poised to have massive breakouts in 2025-26 season at Editor in Leaf (Fri Aug 22, 2025)
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Auston Matthews would be better off skipping the 2026 Olympics at Editor in Leaf (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
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Maple Leafs’ Knies & Matthews Named to U.S. Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp at The Hockey Writers (Tue Aug 19, 2025)
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Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies named to U.S. men’s Olympic orientation camp at The Leafs Nation (Tue Aug 19, 2025)
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Can the Maple Leafs Find the Mean Streak to Bridge the Postseason Gap? at The Hockey Writers (Mon Aug 18, 2025)
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Rising Maple Leafs star faces his toughest test yet at Editor in Leaf (Sat Aug 9, 2025)
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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Roster Logjams, Rielly’s Reset & Knies’ Aspirations at The Hockey Writers (Sat Jul 26, 2025)
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Best Leafs goals of 2024-25: Matthew Knies’ no-look tally goal sensational game vs. Bruins at The Leafs Nation (Fri Jul 25, 2025)
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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)
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Daily Faceoff projects Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies to crack Team USA Olympic roster at The Leafs Nation (Tue Jul 22, 2025)
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Best Leafs goals of 2024-25: Matthew Knies beats the buzzer vs. Penguins at The Leafs Nation (Sun Jul 20, 2025)
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5 reasons why Maple Leafs will be just fine without Mitch Marner at Editor in Leaf (Sun Jul 20, 2025)
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Matthew Knies says Leafs will 'be stronger' without Mitch Marner at Editor in Leaf (Fri Jul 4, 2025)
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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)
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Maple Leafs lock up Matthew Knies for prime years at Editor in Leaf (Sun Jun 29, 2025)
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Analysis: Maple Leafs lock down Matthew Knies for six years, $7.75 million AAV at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Sun Jun 29, 2025)
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Latest on Matthew Knies contract extension with Leafs at Editor in Leaf (Sat Jun 28, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (RFA) ( )  (0 ratings)
Entry Level Contract ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
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| 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 |
Career Statistics
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| 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 | WSI U15 | TPH Selects U15 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | T1EHL 14U | Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 14U AAA | 8 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2017-18 | T1EHL 15U | Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 15U AAA | 16 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 10 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | T1EHL 16U | Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 16U AAA | 12 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | USA-S15 | Team Orange | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | T1EHL 16U | Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 16U AAA | 25 | 24 | 13 | 37 | 30 | |||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | USA-S16 | Team Gold | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | USHL | Tri-City Storm | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 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 | WJC-20 | USA U20 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +3 | |||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | OG | USA | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | NCAA | Univ. of Minnesota | 40 | 21 | 21 | 42 | +31 | 29 | ||||||||||||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2025-26 | NHL | Toronto Maple Leafs | 9 | 2 | 8 | 10 | +1 | 6 | 22 | 9.1 | 20:39 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 170 | 46 | 58 | 104 | +18 | 96 | 293 | 15.7 | 16:15 | 27 | 8 | 6 | 14 | -2 | 12 | 50 | 16.0 | 16:51 | ||
