Player News

Player Update (Fri Mar 8, 2024) - Back from minors

Knies, who exited Thursday's game due to an undisclosed injury, has been recalled from AHL Toronto on Friday and is expected to play Saturday versus Montreal, per Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun.

Player Update (Fri Mar 8, 2024) - Reassigned to AHL

Knies, who exited Thursday's game because of an undisclosed injury, was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Friday, per Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun. It's believed this move is merely a paper transaction.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 7, 2024) - Exits Thursday's contest

Knies exited Thursday's game against Boston because of an undisclosed injury, according to Joshua Kloke of The Athletic. However, it's believed that his injury is not serious.

Player Update (Thu Feb 29, 2024) - Gets 11th goal of season

Knies scored a goal Thursday in a 4-2 win over Arizona.

Player Update (Sun Feb 11, 2024) - Snaps 17-game goal drought

Knies scored a goal and added an assist Saturday in a 5-3 loss to the Senators.

Injury Update (Thu Jan 11, 2024) - Expected to play Thursday

Knies (knee) is expected to be in the lineup versus the Islanders on Thursday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Wed Jan 10, 2024) - Could still play Thursday

Knies (leg) has not been ruled out against the Islanders on Thursday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Injury Update (Wed Jan 10, 2024) - Injured at practice

Knies suffered a leg injury at practice Wednesday and needed help getting off the ice, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

Injury Update (Sat Dec 16, 2023) - Expected back Saturday

Knies (illness) will likely rejoin the Leafs on Saturday against Pittsburgh, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

Injury Update (Thu Dec 14, 2023) - Ruled out again

Knies (illness) will not be available versus Columbus on Thursday, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.

Injury Update (Tue Dec 12, 2023) - Won't play Tuesday

Knies (illness) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Rangers.

Player Update (Mon Nov 6, 2023) - Records three points Monday

Knies collected a goal and two assists in a 6-5 overtime win over Tampa Bay on Monday.

Player Update (Thu Oct 26, 2023) - Posts power-play helper

Knies recorded a power-play assist and three hits in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Stars.

Player Update (Wed Oct 18, 2023) - Shuffles up to second line

Knies will skate on the second line with John Tavares and William Nylander, reports The Athletic.

Player Update (Sat Sep 30, 2023) - Adds penalty killing to arsenal

Knies scored a shorthanded goal in a preseason contest against Montreal on Friday.

Player Update (Tue Sep 12, 2023) - Set for prospects tournament

Knies (concussion) will participate in the Traverse City Prospects Tournament, which begins Thursday.

Player Update (Tue Sep 12, 2023) - Set for prospects tournament

Knies (concussion) will take part in the Traverse City Prospects Tournament, which begins Thursday.

Injury Update (Fri May 12, 2023) - Practicing Friday

Knies (concussion) is partaking in an optional practice Friday, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Thu May 11, 2023) - Unlikely to return Friday

Knies (concussion) isn't expected to return for Game 5 against Florida on Friday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Injury Update (Fri May 5, 2023) - Out with concussion

Knies (concussion) will miss Games 3 and 4 in Florida and is unlikely to return for the remainder of the series, Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com reports.

Injury Update (Thu May 4, 2023) - Won't finish Game 2

Knies (undisclosed) won't finish Thursday's Game 2 versus the Panthers.

Player Update (Wed May 3, 2023) - Scores first NHL goal

Knies scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Florida.

Player Update (Sat Apr 29, 2023) - Instrumental on series winner

Knies picked up an assist on the game-winning goal Saturday in a 2-1 overtime victory over Tampa Bay in Game 6.

Player Update (Sat Apr 22, 2023) - Best Leaf on ice in OT win

Knies picked up an assist in 19:15 of ice time in a 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning in Game 3.

Player Update (Sun Apr 9, 2023) - Inks entry-level deal

Knies signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Maple Leafs on Sunday,Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Player Update (Sun Apr 9, 2023) - Inks entry-level deal

Knies signed an entry-level deal with the Maple Leafs on Sunday,Darren Dreger of TSN reports.