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Here’s How Matthew Knies Is Doing Since Maple Leafs Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded Matthew Knies to the Columbus Blue Jackets the day before the Leafs played their season opener. It was the kind of setup that was bound to draw maximum attention, and it meant Knies had tons…

By Billy Heyen · Heavy

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 11:28 AM

Key Things to Know

Matthew Knies has recorded two goals and two assists in his first five games with Columbus.
Knies opened with three points against Buffalo before going scoreless in his last three appearances.
Kirill Marchenko, traded to Toronto in the deal, has posted six points through seven games.

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Matthew Knies has recorded two goals and two assists through his first five games with the Columbus Blue Jackets following his trade from the Toronto Maple Leafs. After opening the season with three points against the Buffalo Sabres and an assist against the Utah Mammoth, Knies has gone without a point in his last three appearances.

Meanwhile, forward Kirill Marchenko, who was acquired by Toronto in the deal, has tallied one goal and five assists across seven games for the Maple Leafs.

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