Many teams are very interested in Matthew Knies
TSN: Darren Dreger on teams interested in Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies.
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Gino Reda: “The Maple Leafs made a deal involving their goaltender, Joseph Woll, on Tuesday, and there is still a lot of talk about Matthew Knies.
Dreger: “Yes, you should. And, depending on who you talk to, Gino, there are a number of NHL executives out there who believe Matthew Knies will be traded. I don’t think you’ll get anything as definitive as that from the Maple Leafs yet. But John Chayka is doing his due diligence, finding out why Matthew is available to other clubs.
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And I think from Toronto’s perspective, you just throw in whatever return is best. I know Matthew Knies is working hard this offseason. You are trying to cut back. I mean, he was in the mid-230s Gino, that was his playing weight, and he’s got a lot of power forward, but I think he believes he could be faster if he gets to the 220s and maybe less injured.
But again, it is believed that the Leafs are willing to at least trade Matthew Knies. Negotiations are ongoing with a number of parties interested in Knies. So we’ll have to see how that develops.
Who else could the Maple Leafs listen to?
TSN: Darren Dreger on who the Toronto Maple Leafs are willing to listen to.
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Gino Reda: “Okay, Dregs, they listen to the Knies.
Dreger: “Well, almost everything. I’m told it’s unlikely they’ll move the first overall pick, unless Chayka, obviously, gets blown out. They’re not going to trade Auston Matthews right now.
So, I think you’re looking at maybe a realignment of the blue line Gino. We know that Morgan Rielly will have a change of address, at least that seems more likely. They’re not pushing that yet, but there’s been enough talk about that, what’s expected from Morgan Rielly’s camp.
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I know there are calls coming in on Jake McCabe as well, and teams are continuing to do their work around McCabe about his health and what his future might look like.
I think all of this, Gino, is designed with a focus on unrestricted free agency. What if Tampa Bay’s Darren Raddysh hits the open market? I’m told the Maple Leafs absolutely want Raddysh, and are trying to create space to make sure they’re a big-time player, too, when he arrives on July 1st.
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