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 signed a 3-year, $4.05 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. The contract has an average annual value of $1.35 million. The 29-year-old forward had 19 points (eight goals, 11 assists) in 80 regular-season games for the Maple Leafs last season and two assists in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games.

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,