The Toronto Maple Leafs took care of major business on Sunday by re-signing Matthew Knies to a six-year, $46.5 million deal. The $7.75 million cap hit locks in a rising star and offers the kind of long-term value this franchise hasn’t seen often in its core contracts.

Steven Lorentz didn’t hesitate when the Toronto Maple Leafs called with a contract offer. The 29-year-old forward agreed to a three-year extension worth $4.05 million with a $1.35 million annual cap hit on Monday,