The youngster is set to become a restricted free agent next summer, and while contract negotiations are inevitably on the horizon, Knies is not looking to rush into discussions, preferring to focus on his on-ice performance.

Jake McCabe is hopeful to sign a long-term extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs, as he says extension talks have begun. McCabe is entering the final year of his four-year $16 million, and ahead of the season starting, the defenseman is hopeful to stay ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs and one of their star forwards are reportedly open to negotiating a new deal during the season.

Chatter surrounding the uncertain futures of Mitch Marner and John Tavares has dominated contract speculation in Toronto, but the Maple Leafs do have another core player scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.