Maple Leafs aim for major move involving forward Matthew Knies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 12:43 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs began the 2026 NHL Draft by selecting Gavin McKenna first overall. Since John Chayka took over as General Manager, the team has made significant roster changes, including trading Joseph Woll and Brandon Carlo. Reports indicate that the Maple Leafs pursue a substantial deal involving Matthew Knies, but other teams are hesitant about the asking price. Following a near-trade to the Montreal Canadiens that fell through due to paperwork issues, Knies has emerged as a key player after a productive season.
- •Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna at the 2026 NHL Draft.
- •John Chayka has made several roster changes since his hire.
- •Toronto is targeting a significant trade involving Matthew Knies.
- •Other NHL GM's are wary of the Maple Leafs' asking price for Knies.
- •Knies had a strong season, scoring 23 goals and 43 assists.
- 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Maple Leafs Want To Make “Home Run” Move Involving 66-Point Forward
"A new chapter has begun for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as the franchise officially kicked off the 2026 NHL Draft by selecting Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick on Friday night. Since taking over GM duties from the dismissed Brad Treliving earlier in the offseason, John Chayka has already put his stamp on the […] The post Report: Maple Leafs Want To Make “Home Run” Move Involving 66-Point Forward appeared first on HEAVY.
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