Maple Leafs trade Matthew Knies amid ongoing roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:27 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Matthew Knies to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Kirill Marchenko. This move follows months of trade discussions surrounding Knies, who had a challenging end to last season and a lackluster preseason. The trade is part of General Manager John Chayka's efforts to reshape the roster, distancing from the previous administration's decisions and relieving a cap crunch faced by the team. Knies' departure reflects a significant shift in direction for the Maple Leafs.
- •Maple Leafs trade Matthew Knies to the Blue Jackets for Kirill Marchenko.
- •Knies faced trade discussions since last season's NHL trade deadline.
- •Chayka is making changes linked to the previous management.
- •Knies' performance declined last season and showed in preseason games.
- •The trade addresses the Maple Leafs' salary cap situation.
- 4:27 AMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs Had Powerful Reasons to Trade Matthew Knies
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