New Jersey Devils eye Matthew Knies amid Canadiens trade rumors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:34 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Matthew Knies was nearly traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Montreal Canadiens, but paperwork delays halted the move. The New Jersey Devils now have the chance to match or exceed Montreal’s offer. Both teams are interested in enhancing their rosters, with Knies considered a valuable asset due to his size and scoring ability. The Devils possess a deep prospect pool that could enable them to present a competitive package to Toronto. General Manager Sunny Mehta may leverage players like Simon Nemec or Dawson Mercer to craft a compelling deal.
- •Matthew Knies was almost traded to the Canadiens
- •New Jersey has a strong prospect pool to offer Toronto
- •Measure of Knies' value highlighted by Montreal's interest
- •Toronto seeks defensive prospects amid roster adjustments
- •Deals involve significant draft picks and young talent
- 1:34 PMYahoo Sports — NJ Can Crush Canadiens Matthew Knies Offer in Devils Trade
"The rumor mill is going crazy the last few days. Now that we have confirmation Matthew Knies was all but […]
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