Blackhawks eye Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies for Connor Bedard line
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 4:17 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Chicago Blackhawks are interested in acquiring Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies to enhance their lineup alongside Connor Bedard. Discussions have emerged about Knies being an ideal fit for the Blackhawks, who finished the 2025-26 season with a 29-39-14 record. After trading their fourth overall pick, which could have aided in negotiations, Chicago faces challenges in coming up with an attractive package for Toronto. Knies, a 23-year-old winger, posted 23 goals and 66 points last season and is under contract through the 2030-31 season.
- •Chicago finished 29-39-14 in the 2025-26 season.
- •Matthew Knies scored 23 goals and 66 points last season.
- •Blackhawks traded their fourth overall pick to Buffalo.
- •Toronto may require a significant return to trade Knies.
- •Knies is signed through the 2030-31 season with a $7.75 million cap hit.
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Blackhawks Rumors: Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies a fit beside Connor Bedard
"The Chicago Blackhawks have long searched for the ideal winger to complement Connor Bedard. At the same time, the Toronto Maple Leafs are actively exploring the trade market for forward Matthew Knies as he continues to surface in rumors. During…
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