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We have just received a very surprising revelation, coming directly from a National Hockey League general manager.<\/p>\n
A surprising claim that completely changes the value many had assigned to certain Toronto Maple Leafs forwards: one NHL executive would reportedly offer more for Matthew Knies<\/a> than for Auston Matthews<\/a>.<\/p>\n It was Chris Johnston of The Athletic who revealed the information.<\/p>\n He discussed it on OverDrive on TSN.<\/p>\n The analyst was relaying comments from a direct source.<\/p>\n On paper, Auston Matthews remains an established superstar and a centre, while Knies is a young winger still on the rise.<\/p>\n But one factor changes everything in this equation.<\/p>\n According to the source, contract term is what tips the balance in favour of the young winger.<\/p>\n The argument is based on longevity.<\/p>\n At 23 years old, Matthew Knies would still offer five or six years of hockey in his prime (with a team-friendly contract).<\/p>\n Matthew Knies’ contract gives him a major trade-value edge over Auston Matthews<\/p>\n The salary difference carries significant weight in the discussion.<\/p>\n Knies is signed to a long-term contract with a cap hit of approximately $7.75 million per season… a bargain!<\/p>\n Matthews, meanwhile, earns considerably more.<\/p>\n His deal carries a $13.25 million cap hit, in addition to a full no-movement clause.<\/p>\n The remaining term also plays a role.<\/p>\n Matthews’ contract expires after the 2027-28 season, which limits the window for a team looking to acquire him.<\/p>\n What about you? Which of these two players would you be willing to make the bigger offer for?<\/p>\n Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n POLL<\/p>\n 7 HOURS AGO|184 ANSWERS<\/p>\n Auston Matthews to Montreal would cost less than Matthew Knies in stunning NHL claim<\/p>\n Is Matthew Knies really worth more than Auston Matthews on the trade market?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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