Toronto Maple Leafs Make Their Stance on a Matthew Knies Offer Sheet Clear
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies could be the subject of an offer sheet come the summer and general manager Brad Treliving is preparing himself.
In case you haven't noticed, Matthew Knies has cemented himself as one of the most promising players on the Toronto Maple Leafs.
With 29 goals and 55 points, the forward has shown that he can hang with superstars like Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner.
He is just one goal away from having a 30-goal season and if you are a Maple Leafs fan, you can't help but be absolutely mesmerized by this guy.
Toronto Maple Leafs want to keep Matthew Knies
This summer, Knies is up for a new contract and there is this growing fear that rival teams will try to hit him with an offer sheet.
However, a new report from Chris Johnston claims that Knies has no interest in signing an offer sheet. Furthermore, it claims that the Leafs will match if they have to.
Matthew Knies isn't really interested in entertaining an offer sheet this summer. That's not something he or his agent are pursuing heading into the offseason. On top of that, the Leafs feel they have enough cap space to get their business done this summer.
It all starts with Mitch Marner. What happens with the pending UFA will shape the rest-once that's sorted, the decision on Knies will follow. Whether it's a long-term or short-term deal, and how much money is left, will depend on that. But as of now, the Leafs are in a strong position to sign him. And if an offer sheet does come in, they'd likely match it.
It all starts with Mitch Marner. What happens with the pending UFA will shape the rest-once that's sorted, the decision on Knies will follow. Whether it's a long-term or short-term deal, and how much money is left, will depend on that. But as of now, the Leafs are in a strong position to sign him. And if an offer sheet does come in, they'd likely match it.
This should be good news for Maple Leafs fans as it means they have nothing to worry about as it pertains to Matthew Knies.
The kid isn't going anywhere, even if it means paying him an exorbitant salary that is above what the team would have hoped.
The salary cap is going up, which means teams around the league will have to face the reality that yes, players are going to cost a whole lot more going forward.
Hopefully, Matthew Knies continues to live up to the expectations. These upcoming playoffs are going to be absolutely fascinating to watch.
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AVRIL 11 | 184 ANSWERS Toronto Maple Leafs Make Their Stance on a Matthew Knies Offer Sheet Clear Do you believe the Toronto Maple Leafs need to match a Matthew Knies offer sheet? | ||
| YES | 169 | 91.8 % |
| NO | 15 | 8.2 % |
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