Matthew Knies is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as of February 2025. He was drafted 57th overall by the Leafs in the 2021 NHL Draft. He played for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, winning the Big Ten Player of the Year in 2023, and was also a Hobey Baker Award finalist.
Knies made his NHL debut on April 10, 2023, and also played in the Maple Leafs’ 2023 playoff run. He recorded his first NHL goal in the second round and scored his first hat trick on January 4, 2025. Internationally, Knies represented the U.S. at the 2022 World Juniors and Winter Olympics.
Matthew Knies’ Contract
Matthew Knies has signed a three-year rookie contract worth $2,775,000 with the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to Spotrac. The deal includes a $277,500 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $925,000. Knies will become a restricted free agent (RFA) in 2025.
Matthew Knies’ Contract breakdown
| Year | Age | Cap Hit Annual | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative |
| 2022-23 | 20 | $925,000 | $115,000 | $115,000 |
| 2023-24 | 21 | $925,000 | $925,000 | $1,040,000 |
| 2024-25 | 22 | $925,000 | $925,000 | $1,965,000 |
Matthew Knies Salary
Matthew Knies is getting paid $925,000 annually under his three-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to Spotrac. For the 2024-25 season, he will earn $832,500 as a base salary. He will also earn $92,500 as a signing bonus, which totals $925,000 in yearly cash.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024-25 | $832,500 | $277,500 | $925,500 | - | $925,500 |
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How much does Matthew Knies make in a minute?
Matthew Knies makes approximately $1.76 per minute based on his annual salary of $925,000, as per Spotrac.
Matthew Knies' Career Earnings
Matthew Knies’ career earnings total $1,965,000 as of the 2024-25 NHL season, according to Spotrac.
| Year | Cash Cumulative |
| 2022 | $115,000 |
| 2023 | $1,040,000 |
| 2024 | $1,965,000 |
| Total | $1,965,000 |
What are the terms of Matthew Knies' contract?
Matthew Knies signed a three-year, $2,775,000 entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs from 2022 to 2024, as per Spotrac. The contract is fully guaranteed and includes a $277,500 signing bonus. His average annual salary is $925,000. In the 2024-25 season, he will earn a base salary of $832,500, receive a $92,500 signing bonus, and have a $925,000 cap hit.
How much of Matthew Knies’ contract is guaranteed?
Matthew Knies’ three-year contract worth $2,775,000 is fully guaranteed, according to Spotrac.
Matthew Knies' Contracts History
Matthew Knies signed his first three-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2022, worth $2,775,000, as per Spotrac. This deal includes a $277,500 signing bonus and an average yearly salary of $925,000. For the 2024-25 season, his base salary is $832,500, with a signing bonus of $92,500, and his salary cap hit remains $925,000. When his contract ends in 2025, he will become a restricted free agent (RFA). By the end of the 2024-25 season, his total earnings are expected to be $1,965,000.
FAQs on Matthew Knies Contract & Salary
A. Matthew Knies is 22 years old as of April 2025.
A. Matthew Knies was born on October 17, 2002.
A. Matthew Knies plays as a forward.
A. Matthew Knies plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs as of April 2025.
A. Matthew Knies represents the United States.
