Matthew Knies' upcoming contract projection for the Leafs disclosed
As Matthew Knies cements his role in the Maple Leafs' long-term plans, the figures for his upcoming extension have been made public.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and GM Brad Treliving have been juggling numerous decisions recently, and now they face another major choice. With Quinton Byfield of the Los Angeles Kings securing a five-year contract worth $6.25M AAV, attention in Toronto is now focused on Matthew Knies, who might be in line for a comparable deal.
However, with Knies having less NHL experience, there are concerns about whether the Leafs should act swiftly to secure a deal before a potential breakout year drives his cost up to that $6.25M AAV range.
A Maple Leafs reporter has now forecasted a possible deal for Knies, suggesting that Toronto would be wise to finalize it sooner rather than later.
The prediction suggests that if the Leafs move quickly, a deal for Knies could be in the range of 5-7 years with an annual cap hit of $4.5-5.5 million, considering Knies' NHL production hasn't reached Byfield's level yet.
Fans of the Maple Leafs are also echoing similar sentiments on social media:
Byfield - 55 pts in 80 games
Knies - 35 pts in 80 games
They're the same age. Byfield is a franchise-type young centre while Knies likely tops out as a 60-70 point winger.
It's uncertain whether either party is eager to finalize a deal, as Knies could potentially benefit from betting on himself, though he might also prefer the security of a long-term contract.
Stay tuned to this developing story, as securing a favorable deal for Knies could greatly benefit the Maple Leafs in their quest for their first Stanley Cup since 1967.
Source: Hockey Patrol
Leafs Matthew Knies next contract projection revealed
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JUILLET 19 | 111 ANSWERS Matthew Knies' upcoming contract projection for the Leafs disclosed Should the Maple Leafs sign Matthew Knies to an extension before the 2024/25 season starts? | ||
| Yes | 87 | 78.4 % |
| No | 24 | 21.6 % |
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