Matthew Knies states trade to Blue Jackets ‘came as a shock’ theleafsnation.com

Matthew Knies said his trade from Toronto to Columbus in a package for Kirill Marchenko came as a surprise, despite months of trade rumors and the Maple Leafs’ need for changes. The 23-year-old forward, who had 66 points last season, said he was sad to leave his teammates but has felt welcomed by the Blue Jackets; he opened his Columbus stint with four points in two games.