Maple Leafs' trade of Matthew Knies to Canadiens falls through
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs were close to trading Matthew Knies to the Montreal Canadiens before complications arose. Reports indicate the deal was agreed upon and would have sent Knies, a top-six forward, to Montreal in exchange for two first-round picks, Alexander Zharovsky, and another prospect. Speculation surrounds why the trade did not finalize, with Maple Leafs fans expressing relief that Knies remains with the team. The young forward's contract extends through the 2030-31 season, and his presence is likely to impact Toronto's plans moving forward.
- •Knies was nearly traded to Canadiens before deadline
- •Deal would have included two first-round picks
- •Complications stopped the trade from finalizing
- •Knies is under contract through 2030-31
- •Leafs must now reassess their plans for Knies
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs agreed to trade with Canadiens to deal Matthew Knies, but something got in the way
"This would've shaken things up for a couple of the NHL's Canadian teams.
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