Matthew Knies reacts to Toronto’s trade of the forward to the Columbus Blue Jackets one day before the NHL season begins. In comments reported by NDTV, Knies says he was “pretty shocked” by the move.
The report also notes that trade speculation had been circulating for months. Despite that background, Knies indicates the timing and decision still come as a surprise to him. The accounts focus on his personal reaction to the trade rather than providing additional details about the teams’ motivations or the terms of the deal.
Across the available coverage, the central shared point is Knies’ stated surprise at being traded close to the season’s start. No other conflicting angles or additional developments are presented in the provided sources.
