NHL Fans Are Split on Matthew Knies' $46.5 Million Maple Leafs Deal originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Ahead of free agency, the Toronto Maple Leafs locked up one of their key young players, signing forward Matthew Knies to a six-year extension worth $46.5 million.

The Toronto Maple Leafs got a crucial bit of business done before free agency begins on Tuesday. After re-signing John Tavares during the week, Toronto has agreed to a lucrative six-year contract extension for talented young forward Matthew Knies.

Matthew Knies is staying in Toronto. Knies has signed a six-year extension worth $46.5 million US with the Maple Leafs, according to several media reports.