Knies' Value Contract Rising | Toronto Maple Leafs News

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies is heating up trade rumor headlines thanks to his rare blend of scoring punch and physicality — and his long-term, cap-friendly deal just got even more valuable with the looming salary cap jump. Sportsnet named him the only Leaf on their list of league’s best value contracts, though rivals in the division also made the cut, underscoring how tight the race is. To live up to that “best value” label, Knies must keep developing his offense, tighten up defensively, and boost his plus/minus — because if he nails those marks, he could become one of the smartest signings in hockey. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/298ed6188f1dd82d