Matthew Knies

Matthew Knies has been traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets according to Elliotte Friedman.

Fantasy Impact

Knies joins Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae, and a 2027 second-round pick on their way to Columbus, with Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood, and Elvis Merzlikins sent to the Maple Leafs in return. The imposing winger offers Columbus a dynamic two-way forward option that has no problem being physical as well, tallying 66 points (23 goals, 43 assists) to go along with 152 hits in 79 games with Toronto during the 2025-26 campaign.

Matthew Knies was able to light the lamp for the Maple Leafs Tuesday night, scoring one goal in a 7-4 loss to the Sabres.

Fantasy Impact

Knies has offered mixed results in the offensive zone of late, picking up points in four of his last seven games (one goal, five assists) for the Maple Leafs. The 23-year-old continues to provide head coach Craig Berube with an imposing, two-way forward option in the Toronto lineup, recording 44 points (13 goals, 31 assists) in 50 games so far this season.

Matthew Knies tallied two assists in the Maple Leafs' 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights Friday night.

Fantasy Impact

Knies has offered mixed results in the offensive zone of late, notching points in three of his last five games (five assists) for the Maple Leafs. The winger continues to provide head coach Craig Berube with a dynamic and physical forward option as part of an inconsistent Toronto lineup, posting 43 points (12 goals, 31 assists) in 48 games so far this season.

Matthew Knies posted one assist in the Maple Leafs' 6-3 loss to the Wild Monday night.

Fantasy Impact

Knies has offered mixed results in the offensive zone of late, picking up points in three of his last eight games (one goal, four assists) for the Maple Leafs. The 23-year-old remains one of the few impactful offensive options in the Toronto lineup, recording 41 points (12 goals, 29 assists) in 46 games so far this season.

Matthew Knies notched two assists in the Maple Leafs' 6-5 loss to the Golden Knights Thursday night.

Fantasy Impact

Knies has fought consistency issues in the offensive zone of late, recording points in just two of his last six games (one goal, three assists) for the Maple Leafs. The 23-year-old continues to fill a gritty role for head coach Craig Berube in the Toronto lineup, picking up 40 points (12 goals, 28 assists) in 44 games so far this season.