A shocking revelation from the NHL trade deadline has left Montreal Canadiens fans reeling. According to reports, the Canadiens were mere steps away from acquiring highly touted young forward Matthew Knies in a last-ditch effort to bolster their lineup. Knies, a 22-year-old winger with the Arizona Coyotes, has been a subject of interest for several teams this season, and it seems the Canadiens were on the cusp of bringing him to the Bell Centre. What ultimately stopped the deal from happening, and could it have made a difference in the Canadiens' playoff push?

Canadiens Nearly Acquired Matthew Knies At Deadline  Pro Hockey Rumors