The Toronto Maple Leafs got a crucial bit of business done before free agency begins on Tuesday. After re-signing John Tavares during the week, Toronto has agreed to a lucrative six-year contract extension for talented young forward Matthew Knies.

Knies scored 29 goals and added 29 assists in his second full season in 2024-25. The Maple Leafs' 2022 second-round pick became an unmistakable member of their top six throughout the year. His scoring even carried over into the postseason, with five goals and two assists in 13 games.

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has re-signed forward John Tavares to a four-year contract extension. The average annual value of the contract is $4.38 million. Tavares, 34,