Craig Berube was openly against playing William Nylander with Matthews in his first season coaching the Leafs. Will he give it a chance if Marner isn’t around and Nylander is the clear-cut top option? Or does Treliving need to find a right winger (or two) who could conceivably line up with the two Arizona boys, Matthews and Matthew Knies?

Matthew Knies recently wrapped up his second full season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, who selected him in the second round of the 2021 NHL draft. The 6-foot-3, 227-pound winger became a key contributor this year, helping the Leafs secure their first Atlantic Division title in franchise history.

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Toronto Maple Leafs pending UFA Mitch Marner and pending RFA Matthew Knies. Is it possible that Marner is back next season? The Leafs must know what Knies is looking for on his next contract.