In today’s NHL rumors rundown, two college free agents will be making big choices when it comes to their NHL futures. Will Matthew Knies sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs and is Carter Savoie going to sign a deal with the Edmonton Oilers? Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers have to make a decision on Travis Konecny, while the Chicago Blackhawks need to formulate a plan around Dylan Strome.
Maple Leafs to Meet With Knies
As per a report by TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Maple Leafs are set to meet with prospect Matthew Knies in the next day or two now that his college season is now over. There was talk he would make an immediate jump to the NHL but Dreger reports a decision has not been made yet. There is the sense that he’ll return to school.
Matthew Knies, University of Minnesota (Image courtesy of University of Minnesota Athletics)
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman also reports that Knies to Toronto isn’t a slam dunk. Friedman noted during the 32 Thoughts segment on Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday. “Toronto and Knies are going to meet over the next couple of days to discuss his future. He’s ready and they would like to have him. Here’s the issue: He’s got unfinished business.”
Some fans in Toronto don’t love the idea that Knies might elect to hold off on joining the Leafs, but Friedman notes, “I don’t think this is a situation at all where the Maple Leafs are worried that they cannot sign him long-term.” It’s more that Knies knows his University of Minnesota team is going to be good again next season and they’ll have a legitimate shot to win a National Championship.
Oilers Close to Signing Savoie
Speaking of college stars, reports are that the Oilers are close to inking 5-foot-9, 192-pound left-winger Carter Savoie to an entry-level deal. Savoie, 20, had 23 goals and 22 assists for 45 points in 38 games for Denver and his team just won the National Championships. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 🏆
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