It looks like we’ll have to wait a little bit longer for the Matthew Knies and Toronto Maple Leafs era to begin.
According to Elliotte Friedman, Knies has let the Maple Leafs know that he’s choosing to go back to school for another year to pursue the National Championship.
Matthew Knies has informed TOR he will return to Minnesota next season. Unfinished business, chance to win it all with the Gophers.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) April 14, 2022
Kyle Dubas and Knies reportedly met yesterday — a week after his season came to an unfortunate end in the Frozen Four. But don’t worry, he still wants to be a part of the Maple Leafs organization.
Knies’ advisor, Matt Federico, says that TOR has no reason to be concerned about his future with the organization
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) April 14, 2022
Dubas, in a text exchange with TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, said he’s not disappointed in Knies’ decision.
Leafs GM Kyle Dubas says he's not disappointed at all.
“Minnesota and coach Motzko have a great program so we know he will continue to develop as he has.''
Dubas says the Leafs' pitch wasn't aggressive because the option to return “was a great one.'' https://t.co/FzCrQ3qXdn— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) April 14, 2022
With the 19-year-old returning to school, we’ll have to wait until next year to see Knies in a Maple Leafs jersey.
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