The Philadelphia Flyers have made it clear: the rebuild is over, and playoff contention is the new standard heading into the 2025-26 NHL season. With the team shifting into competitive mode, speculation is swirling around an aggressive offseason strategy—one that could involve a bold offer sheet for Toronto Maple Leafs power forward Matthew Knies.
Flyers Exploring an Offer Sheet for Matthew Knies?
Flyers insider Kevin Kurz recently ignited the Matthew Knies rumors mill by suggesting that general manager Daniel Briere might explore the offer sheet route this summer. Known for his bold and progressive thinking, Briere has already pulled off a few surprise moves in the past, and a strategic offer sheet would send a message that the Flyers are ready to take big swings to improve their roster.
Knies, 22, is coming off a breakout year with the Maple Leafs, establishing himself as a top-six forward with size, grit, and scoring touch. At 6’3″ and nearly 227 lbs, Knies is developing into a bonafide power forward—exactly the type of player Philadelphia covets.
The Maple Leafs, while projected to have around $27 million in cap space, are facing a complicated financial puzzle. With Mitch Marner and John Tavares both needing new contracts next summer, the possibility of a lucrative $8–$9 million offer sheet from Philadelphia could put serious pressure on Toronto’s cap situation.
However, there’s a major caveat that may thwart Briere’s ambitions. Reports out of Toronto suggest Knies is committed to staying with the Maple Leafs long-term. The winger, drafted and developed by the Leafs, reportedly has no interest in signing with a rival club—even if a significant offer sheet comes his way.
Still, Briere’s interest signals a shift in strategy for the Flyers. They are no longer bystanders. They’re in the mix, hunting for opportunity and willing to test the boundaries of the NHL’s RFA landscape.
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