Canadiens linked to Matthew Knies again as Maple Leafs are closing in on a major trade
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Movement appears to be brewing on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ side, and it is reigniting speculation around a situation that directly interests the Montreal Canadiens.
It was Darren Dreger who broke the scoop.
According to him and his sources, the Maple Leafs are on the verge of completing trades.
Nothing is finalized yet, but he is hearing that things are moving quickly, so do not be surprised if something happens as early as today in Toronto.
This development comes as a story linking Toronto and Montreal resurfaces.
We know that the Montreal Canadiens reportedly came very close to acquiring Matthew Knies from the Toronto Maple Leafs before the trade deadline.
Kent Hughes could revisit a major Matthew Knies trade package with Toronto
David Pagnotta detailed what nearly happened.
The two clubs had an agreement in place that would have sent Knies to Montreal.
The price was significant.
But the deal fell through.
Complications arose before the trade deadline.
That said, Kent Hughes has left the door open to revisiting those discussions.
It remains to be seen whether these upcoming moves in Toronto will involve Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.
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