Proposal: TOR - MIN

[leafsfan2point0]

Knies is a beast. He’s not going anywhere, he’s the type of player every team loves.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Why do you continue to cite $8M+/year contracts to compare to your suggestion that Knies sign for $4M/year?

These situations are not remotely similar...

There are plenty of examples of lower AAV deals, those are just the ones that came to mind. Many of them are dmen, but the point remains. I guess the most recent comparable I can think off the top of my head is Konecny at 5.5

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

There are plenty of examples of lower AAV deals, those are just the ones that came to mind. Many of them are dmen, but the point remains. I guess the most recent comparable I can think off the top of my head is Konecny at 5.5

The most recent "Comparable" you can think of was signed almost 6 years ago?

Nevermind that Konecny signed for $1.5M more than you suggested for Knies, for 2 years less than you suggested for Knies, under a salary cap $11M lower than what it was projected to be at the time you made that suggestion.

Konecny's contract is not remotely close to the 8 x $4M you were suggesting for Knies lmao.

 

[HockeyVirus]

The most recent "Comparable" you can think of was signed almost 6 years ago?

Nevermind that Konecny signed for $1.5M more than you suggested for Knies, for 2 years less than you suggested for Knies, under a salary cap $11M lower than what it was projected to be at the time you made that suggestion.

Konecny's contract is not remotely close to the 8 x $4M you were suggesting for Knies lmao.

Ok. I don't really care that much man. You have your issues with the Leafs so I get it. Just vibing over here.

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

Ok. I don't really care that much man. You have your issues with the Leafs so I get it. Just vibing over here.

I love how you get confronted with a counterpoint and when you can no longer argue the point you retreat to your "You're just a Leaf hater" shield.

For the record, Knies wouldn't sign that contract you suggested with 31 other teams, either.

It's not Leafs hate. You just made a ridiculous and ignorant contract suggestion.

 

[34]

Knies is not leaving Toronto. Not for sale.

 

[Dickie Dunn]

Impossible to know how teams really view these players and how they fit into plans 2-3-4 years out. But on the surface, this feels like a deal the Wild would do. Imo

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Not a chance.

 

[ClarkSittler]

The Leafs have spent the last two decades searching for a top-six power forward — now that they finally have one, they’re not about to trade him away.

 

[Aashir]

not dealing knies

he brings alot of what our other players, especially our other two wingers really don't

 

[ToDavid]

Leafs need players like Knies, not prospects.

 

[hamzarocks]

Stramel is one of the worst 1st round drafted prospect that I can think of.

He has tanked his value since going R1 in 2023

Knies is ahead of Jiricek who struggled and got moved out once already.

Not interested in this trade

 

[Golden_Jet]

I love how you get confronted with a counterpoint and when you can no longer argue the point you retreat to your "You're just a Leaf hater" shield.

For the record, Knies wouldn't sign that contract you suggested with 31 other teams, either.

It's not Leafs hate. You just made a ridiculous and ignorant contract suggestion.

Here it is, and ya he wasn’t doing an 8 year deal at that money. Like most said if that money it’s a bridge.

Friedman: Thread 'Leafs and Knies talking extension'

Oct 1, 2024

Report: Maple Leafs, Matthew Knies have had conversations about extension

Matthew Knies and the Toronto Maple Leafs have held conversations abou...

theleafsnation.com

During an episode of 32 Thoughts the Podcast released Monday, co-host Kyle Bukauskas touched on the fact that Knies wore an ‘A’ during Saturday night’s preseason game against the Montreal Canadiens and asked Friedman why he felt that was significant.

“I’m wondering if they’re going to sign him. I think Knies is on the precipice of being a really long-term, important piece of the Toronto Maple Leafs,” Friedman said. “He’s heading into the last year of his ELC and I think...

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[AKL]

I think OP is banking heavily on the fact that Knies is established and Jiricek and Stramel aren't, but giving up a C prospect and potential top 4 (maybe top pair) RD prospect like Jiricek for a 50 point winger isn't smart asset management.