# Leafs Almost Lost Knies at Deadline

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Podcast: [Toronto Maple Leafs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-maple-leafs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7536313)
Published: 2026-06-06T11:25:00+00:00
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## Resource

Toronto nearly traded Matthew Knies at the deadline for prospects and picks, but missed by one minute—turns out, that was a blessing in disguise. At just 23, Knies delivered his best season yet with 23 goals and 66 points, proving he’s a rare blend of size, skill, and physicality. With a locked-in contract through 2031, he’s a prime asset the Leafs should protect. Trading him for future assets would’ve been a risky gamble—especially when you can’t guarantee those prospects will ever match Knies’ current impact. The Leafs’ focus should remain on building around their core, like Auston Matthews, and staying competitive now. Keeping Knies might have been the smartest move of all. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/07ee863c575d12a1

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