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Toronto Maple Leafs signed Matthew Knies (3 Years / $925,000 AAV)

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Apr. 9, 2023 at 5:28 p.m.
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Matthew Knies has signed a new contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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SIGNED BY: Kyle Dubas
Length: 3 years
Value: $2,775,000
Expiry Status: RFA
Cap % Tooltip: 1.12
Signing Team: Logo of the Toronto Maple LeafsToronto Maple Leafs
Signing Date: Apr. 9, 2023
Source: CapFriendly

Matthew Knies signed a 3 year, $2,775,000 contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Apr. 9, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $925,000.

SEASONClauseCap HitTooltipAAV TooltipP. BonusesTooltipS. BonusesTooltipBase SalaryTooltipTotal SalaryTooltipMinors SalTooltip
2022-23$925,000$925,000$0$92,500$832,500$925,000$80,000
2023-24$925,000$925,000$0$92,500$832,500$925,000$80,000
2024-25$925,000$925,000$0$92,500$832,500$925,000$80,000
TOTAL$2,775,000$2,775,000$0$277,500$2,497,500$2,775,000$240,000
Qualifying OfferTooltip: $874,125
Apr. 9, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
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Apr. 9, 2023 at 5:33 p.m.
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TIME TO RAISE THE EXPECTATIONS BEYOND REASON
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Apr. 9, 2023 at 5:36 p.m.
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Incoming 13th forward bust or 100 PT Winger
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Apr. 9, 2023 at 5:36 p.m.
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How it started
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How it finished
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Knies ends his college career with 36 Goals 39 Assists in 72 Games.

I personally don’t believe Knies will make an immediate impact, he needs some time to get fully adjusted. I would love to see him get in the final 3 games playing top 6 mins and just watch a hopeful long playoff run (only get in if injuries occur).

Then play with the Marlies till the NHL All-Star game so he gets adjusted to the pro game and how the Leafs like to play.


Let’s go!!
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Apr. 9, 2023 at 5:37 p.m.
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Quoting: KSIxSKULLS
Incoming 13th forward bust or 100 PT Winger


Agreed
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Apr. 9, 2023 at 5:44 p.m.
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Since he was drafted

2 x WJC Appearances
1 x Olympic Appearance
1 x Frozen 4 Finals Appearance (FU COOLEY dumb ****)

Won the Big 10 MVP award
Final 3 in Baker Voting

Gonna be fun
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Apr. 9, 2023 at 6:39 p.m.
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Watthew Wnies
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Apr. 9, 2023 at 7:10 p.m.
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The time has finally come
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Apr. 9, 2023 at 7:20 p.m.
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As Borat once said, “Very Knies”
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Apr. 9, 2023 at 8:20 p.m.
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If the ACGMs and fans have taught us anything. He will be an elite lw. A top 6 forward. A bottom 6. A bubble player. Or a career Ahler. It’s really that simple folks.
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Apr. 9, 2023 at 8:46 p.m.
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Agreed
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Apr. 9, 2023 at 8:54 p.m.
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Quoting: MatthewsFan
How it started
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How it finished
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Knies ends his college career with 36 Goals 39 Assists in 72 Games.

I personally don’t believe Knies will make an immediate impact, he needs some time to get fully adjusted. I would love to see him get in the final 3 games playing top 6 mins and just watch a hopeful long playoff run (only get in if injuries occur).

Then play with the Marlies till the NHL All-Star game so he gets adjusted to the pro game and how the Leafs like to play.


Let’s go!!
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What is the matter with those stats? 45 on defense and is 100 overall?
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Apr. 9, 2023 at 9:01 p.m.
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My expectations for this year are minimal. My hope for long term is high. My expectations somewhat lower. I would be content if he's a physically intimidating middle six winger. A Josh Anderson. Or even better a pre-Vancouver JT Miller. I'd be ecstatic if he turns into a true top 6 power forward, ala Lucic or the like, but they are so damn rare, I truly don't expect it.

All that being said it appears people think he's going to walk into the top 6 as a 25 g/60 pt scorer, and I think they need their expectations strongly tempered. Look at successful physical forwards like Brayden Schenn and Chris Kreider. They have been huge successes and look at their scoring in their draft plus 3 and draft plus 4
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Apr. 9, 2023 at 9:06 p.m.
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I thought he was gonna walk lol

Just to be clear I didn’t actually expect this but that’s what all the trolls were saying
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Apr. 9, 2023 at 10:15 p.m.
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Quoting: BCAPP
What is the matter with those stats? 45 on defense and is 100 overall?


His linemates had similar issues

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Apr. 9, 2023 at 10:15 p.m.
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After Nick Robertson has proved hes as reliable at staying healthy then I am at getting 85%+ on tests in school hopefully for the leafs he doesn’t suffer the same fait
Apr. 9, 2023 at 10:39 p.m.
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I'm pleased and maybe even a bit surprised that Knies that didn't go the college UFA route. Even better for the Leafs is he doesn't have any performance bonuses....which I am very surprised.
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Apr. 9, 2023 at 11:14 p.m.
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Me a few months ago: Knies and 1st for Kane!

I still stand by this. Excited to see what he does.
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Apr. 10, 2023 at 12:04 a.m.
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Quoting: MatthewsFan
His linemates had similar issues

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Yeah those are some messed up stats
Apr. 10, 2023 at 12:41 a.m.
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Yeah those are some messed up stats


What I find crazy which I just learned tonight




For all the crap he has taken over his point production, he had a similar number of primary assists to Cooley (17 vs. 21), but had no luck getting secondary assist luck, only getting 4 to Cooley’s 22.

Now by no means do I believe he has Cooley’s play making abilities but the knocks on him have been his skating (which he has proven to be wrong with his excellent transition skills) and play making (which apparently with a little more puck luck could improve).

I’m excited to see what he can do, especially if he gets to ride shotgun with Matthews and Marner for his career.

But baby steps first
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Apr. 10, 2023 at 2:08 a.m.
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Why is there a No option for these ELCs
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Apr. 10, 2023 at 7:17 a.m.
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Man, it's a good thing Knies and his incredibly standard signing bonus didn't hold up this signing.

I'm liking Friedman less and less every time he opens his mouth.
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Apr. 10, 2023 at 12:06 p.m.
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Man, it's a good thing Knies and his incredibly standard signing bonus didn't hold up this signing.

I'm liking Friedman less and less every time he opens his mouth.


Think it was performance bonuses that posed a potential issue, which it looks like Knies didn't get any
Apr. 10, 2023 at 12:17 p.m.
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Think it was performance bonuses that posed a potential issue, which it looks like Knies didn't get any


He doesn't need any bonus, he'll be RFA in 2 years. No entry level slide.

Just like Abruzzesse.
Which is why Abruzzesse spent all year in the Ahl, to both develop him and to ensure he doesn't have any advantage coming into his 1st rfa contract signing.
 
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