Leafs Trade Knies for Byram?

Leafs eye a bold trade: send young forward Matthew Knies to Buffalo for top defenseman Bowen Byram, a first-round pick, and another player. Byram’s puck-moving skills could instantly upgrade Toronto’s top pair, while Knies fills Buffalo’s void left by Alex Tuch. But the deal hinges on Byram’s contract—rumored to be $10-11M—and whether Toronto’s willing to pay top dollar to keep him. Trading division rivals adds risk, but both teams see potential upside. The Leafs have options, but this could be a high-stakes gamble. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/0dc530405ac2d4ba