Reports: Maple Leafs sign F Matthew Knies to 6-year, $46.5 contract extension

Field Level Media|published: Sun 29th June, 20:41 2025

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May 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies (23) reacts after his goal against Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the third period of game one of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs have kept forward Matthew Knies from entering free agency by signing him to a six-year contract extension worth $46.5 million, multiple media outlets reported Sunday.

Knies, 22, also posted news of the extension on social media. The Phoenix native was due to become a restricted free agent on Tuesday. The new deal has an average annual value of $7.75 million.

Knies has played two full season with Toronto, posting career highs in 2024-25 with 58 points (29 goals, 29 assists), 152 shots on goal, 41 blocks and 182 hits in 78 regular-season games.

The left wing added five goals and two assists in 13 playoff games last season, when he often was on the top line with All-Stars Auston Matthews at center and Mitch Marner at right wing.

For his career, Knies has 44 goals, 50 assists, 73 blocks and 353 hits in 78 regular-season games, and eight goals and six assists in 27 postseason contests. Toronto selected Knies in the second round of the 2021 NHL Draft.

--Field Level Media