Year over year, Knies has grown into the powerhouse of a player that many predicted him to be. He first inserted himself into the conversation in 2023, helping the Maple Leafs get past the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the playoffs.

The Bruins have signed former Maple Leafs center Alex Steeves to a one-year, $885,000 deal, according to multiple reports. A depth piece for Toronto, the 25-year-old Steeves has appeared in 14 games over the past four seasons, scoring a goal and adding two assists.

Mitch Marner was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. Marner, who could have become an unrestricted free agent on Tuesday, signed an eight-year, $96 million contract with Toronto before the trade. It has an average annual value of $12 million.