The Real Knies Question: What Problem Was Treliving Trying to Solve?
Why was Matthew Knies the one player on the block? The answer may reveal how Treliving saw the Maple Leafs roster.
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Some Canadian teams controlled the night. Others chased it. Tuesday offered a quiet but telling snapshot of where things stand.
Maple Leafs 5, Hurricanes 1: Toronto Ends Road Trip Well
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Marner’s Exit Helped Make Knies a Maple Leafs Leader
Did Mitch Marner’s exit open the door for Matthew Knies to become Toronto’s next breakout star?
Quinn Hughes for Matthew Knies? Makes Sense, Shouldn’t Happen
Quinn Hughes for Matthew Knies? Looks neat on paper, but giving up core talent makes this flashy trade a risky gamble.
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