Toronto Maple Leafs refuse trade offers for defenseman Jake McCabe and forward Matthew Knies

General manager John Chayka said the Toronto Maple Leafs will not move defenseman Jake McCabe despite interest from other clubs. McCabe, 32, is under a four‑year, $4.5 million AAV contract with a full no‑trade clause for the season and posted 25 points, 104 hits and 190 blocked shots last year.

Chayka also dismissed speculation that the team will trade forward Matthew Knies, who recorded a career‑high 66 points and 152 hits this season. He described a trade for Knies as “not probable,” emphasizing the winger’s status as a core player as the Leafs continue to reshape their roster after recent moves involving Joseph Woll, Simon Benoit, Emil Andrea and Darren Raddysh, and with the first overall pick in the upcoming draft.

The statements underline the Leafs’ intent to keep their key contributors while pursuing other roster adjustments during the offseason.