Matthew Knies Near-Trade Revisited
Key Questions
Was Matthew Knies close to being traded to the Montreal Canadiens?
The Canadiens were minutes away from acquiring Matthew Knies at the deadline in exchange for two first-round picks and Zharovsky. The deal fell through due to a filing error.
Will the Canadiens revisit a trade for Matthew Knies this summer?
GM Kent Hughes hinted at revisiting the deal this summer after it nearly went through at the deadline. However, the story is cooling as focus shifts to other targets.
What caused the Matthew Knies trade to Montreal to fail?
Reports indicate the deal was nearly complete but collapsed due to a filing error. Friedman revealed details on why it did not finalize despite being close.
The Canadiens were minutes away from acquiring Matthew Knies at the deadline for a massive package including two first-round picks and Zharovsky. The deal fell through due to a filing error. Friedman has now confirmed the deal is dead, as it was submitted late and killed by Toronto's new front office. Story is cooling as focus shifts to other targets.