2026-09-29
Leafs GM John Chayka explains Marchenko-Knies trade; Miles Wood assigned to AHL’s Toronto Marlies -
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka met with reporters Tuesday morning, to discuss the Kirill Marchenko-Matthew Knies blockbuster trade. Minutes before the deadline, Chayka traded Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae and a 2027 2nd-round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets, in exchange for Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood and Elvis Merzlikins. Chayka explained the deal,…
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William Nylander reacts to Matthew Knies trade with fiery Instagram message -
William Nylander posted a heartfelt Instagram goodbye to Matthew Knies and Steven Lorentz after the Maple Leafs traded both to the Blue Jackets.
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Bad news emerges on Kirill Marchenko after Leafs trade - is this why Columbus wanted him out? -
Kirill Marchenko reportedly showed up to Blue Jackets camp out of shape, per Andrew Raycroft, but his agent is firing back hard right after the Leafs trade.
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Elliotte Friedman reveals the real reason Toronto traded Matthew Knies -
Elliotte Friedman explains why Toronto traded Matthew Knies to Columbus, and it had nothing to do with his character.
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Kirill Marchenko’s agent launches into a tirade of insults on X -
Kirill Marchenko is in the news right now because of the trade between the Maple Leafs and the Blue Jackets. That’s perfectly normal, of course. But in reality, he’s been in the news for the past few months. Everyone knew he wanted to leave and didn’t want to sign a new contract in Columbus. That […] The post Kirill Marchenko’s agent launches into a tirade of insults on X appeared first on Dose.ca.
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Matthew Knies Introductory Press Conference -
Join us live as Matthew Knies meets with the Columbus media for the first time as a Blue Jacket!
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Matthew Knies Introductory Press Conference -
Join us live as Matthew Knies meets with the Columbus media for the first time as a Blue Jacket!
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Matthew Knies Received Apology From John Chayka for Trade -
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka revealed that he apologized to Matthew Knies after trading him.The Maple Leafs made a blockbuster trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday when they traded Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrade, and a second-round draft pick to Columbus for Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood, and Elvis Merzlikins.Thus, marks the […] The post Matthew Knies Received Apology From John Chayka for Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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‘He took the news well’: Leafs’ Chayka on telling Knies he was traded -
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka discusses the process of letting Matthew Knies know about the trade to Columbus, said he first apologized for all the noise he had to deal with recently, then of course Knies took the news well, he understands the business.
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‘A unique player’: Chayka on why Leafs made splash deal for Marchenko -
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka addresses the media regarding his team’s trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets for winger Kirill Marchenko and discusses what he brings to the team and his fit with the roster.
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Report: ‘Tagging rules’ key reason for why Kirill Marchenko blockbuster was delayed -
The blockbuster trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets involving Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies was reportedly held up due to tagging rules, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. “The delay in completing the Marchenko trade was due to NHL ‘tagging rules,’” Friedman wrote in Tuesday’s edition of the 32 Thoughts blog. “Essentially, you…
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NHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Oilers, Panthers, Wild, Sens, Penguins, Blues, Leafs and More -
Opening day rosters have been submitted and some players were added to the IR to start the season, including Brock Faber and Bryan Rust.
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The Kirill Marchenko trade to the Maple Leafs almost didn’t happen -
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs were running against the clock.
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5 bold predictions for Flyers’ 2026-27 season -
The leaves are changing colors. The morning air has shifted from balmy to slightly chilly. That coffee shop down the street has officially begun serving pumpkin spice lattes. That can all mean one thing and one thing only — hockey season is so absolutely back. With the Philadelphia Flyers just one day away from playing in their season opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins, it’s time to get sick in the head and start making some irrational (or perhaps quite rational!) season predictions.
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Maple Leafs Marchenko Trade Delayed by Little-Known NHL Rule -
A little-known NHL rule held up the massive Toronto Maple Leafs-Columbus Blue Jackets trade, one that just barely made it. The post Maple Leafs Marchenko Trade Delayed by Little-Known NHL Rule appeared first on HEAVY.
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Islanders News: Rosters set as NHL begins with big trade -
The NHL returns Tuesday night to kick off the 2026-27 season with five games on the schedule, including a meeting of the Southeast contenders and last three Cup champs in the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers. Before all that, there was a huge trade between Toronto and Columbus that included two second-tier stars and a […]
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Blue Jackets Trade Kirill Marchenko to Maple Leafs for Matthew Knies in Six-Player Deal, Opening Night Rosters Announced & More -
Plus, Mailloux out at least 8 weeks after surgery, Canadiens questionably cut Fowler, and the latest news & rumors from Toronto, Vancouver, and around the league...
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Maple Leafs Trade Knies to Blue Jackets for Marchenko & Grading the Trade -
Also, the latest news & rumours out of Toronto...
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What Does Kirill Marchenko Bring To The Maple Leafs That Matthew Knies Didn't? -
Kirill Marchenko was acquired by the Toronto Maple Leafs from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Matthew Knies, among other assets in the deal. What can Marchenko bring to Toronto that Knies didn't?
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Fans spotted a brutal pattern in the Matthew Knies trade -
Blockbuster trade between Toronto and Columbus The post Fans spotted a brutal pattern in the Matthew Knies trade appeared first on The Hockey Beast.
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Näkökulma: Toronto ryösti Columbuksen – uusi supertutkapari herättää pelkoa -
Toronto Maple Leafsin ja Columbus Blue Jacketsin maanantai-iltana valmiiksi junailema, kuusi pelaajaa sisältänyt jättitreidi ravisteli NHL:ää vain päivää ennen uuden runkosarjakauden alkua. Kaupan kylkiäisinä tulleista pelaajista huolimatta kyseessä
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Maple Leafs Improve After Acquiring Marchenko in Blockbuster Trade -
As the 2026-27 NHL season approaches for the Toronto Maple Leafs, general manager John Chayka was busy ahead of the season opener, making a massive blockbuster with the Columbus Blue…
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Voici les trois joueurs du Canadien qui faisaient partie de l'offre déposée pour Kirill Marchenko -
Selon Karine Hains, le Canadien aurait effectivement présenté une offre aux Blue Jackets comprenant notamment Kirby Dach, Oliver Kapanen et Jayden Struble.
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Grading the Blue Jackets’ Marchenko-for-Knies Trade -
The Columbus Blue Jackets traded their star winger Kirill Marchenko for Matthew Knies, as a part of a six-player trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The trade lands a young…
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Trade Analysis: Why the Toronto Maple Leafs Swapped Matthew Knies for Kirill Marchenko -
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded Matthew Knies to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a massive six player deal for Kirill Marchenko. Dive into the analytics and discover why this blockbuster move makes Toronto faster and significantly more dangerous in the offensive zone.
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Lining Up: T.J. Hughes Earns Top Colorado Role; Olofsson Returns to Vegas; Robertson’s Opportunity in Pittsburgh, and More -
Happy Tuesday y’all… and opening night!!! We made it through the summer, and Monday truly felt like Christmas Eve because we had a pretty big trade go down that kind of came out of nowhere. The Toronto Maple Leafs traded Matt Knies, Emil Andrae, Steven Lorentz, and a draft pick to Columbus for Kirill Marchenko, [...]
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Could the Oilers have acquired Marchenko or Knies? -
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a huge deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday, swapping Matthew Knies for Kirill Marchenko in a trade that had other parts. It begs the question: could the Edmonton Oilers have picked up Knies or Marchenko at the price they were traded for? Here’s the full trade: To the…
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Emil Andrae trejdad till Columbus – får direkt NHL-chans -
Emil Andrae byter NHL-klubb igen. Den svenske backen går från Toronto Maple Leafs till Columbus Blue Jackets i en stor affär där Matthew Knies och Kirill Marchenko är de största namnen. För Andrae innebär flytten samtidigt en konkret möjlighet: 24-åringen finns med bland Columbus sex backar i truppen inför säsongspremiären. Andrae hann aldrig spela någon […] Inlägget Emil Andrae trejdad till Columbus – får direkt NHL-chans dök först upp på hurbra.se.
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Thoughts on the Matthew Knies – Kirill Marchenko Trade -
A collection of thoughts from the media on the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue trade involving Matthew Knies and Kirill Marchenko.
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NHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Oilers, Panthers, Wild, Sens, Penguins, Blues, Leafs and More -
Opening day rosters have been submitted and some players were added to the IR to start the season, including Brock Faber and Bryan Rust.
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Marchenko, Knies och Andrae byter lag
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The Deadline Deal! A Blockbuster Trade With Only Seconds To Spare 👀 -
Time was ticking, but Don got the deal done before the clock expired! Go inside the GM's office for the moments before and after the trade in this episode of Behind the Battle, presented by PNC Bank. Follow the #CBJ on social media! TikTok: http://BlueJackets.com/TikTok Instagram: http://BlueJackets.com/Instagram Twitter: http://BlueJackets.com/Twitter Facebook: http://BlueJackets.com/Facebook
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Maple Leafs, Kirill Marchenko Face Visa Problem for Playing Tonight -
The Toronto Maple Leafs waited until the last minute to pull off their blockbuster trade for Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets. But waiting until Monday evening, when their season starts on Tuesday, could cost the Leafs a chance to have Marchenko playing for them when they host the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. […] The post Maple Leafs, Kirill Marchenko Face Visa Problem for Playing Tonight appeared first on HEAVY.
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Why Canadiens Didn’t Make Trade for Kirill Marchenko -
The fact that the Montreal Canadiens open the 2026-27 NHL regular season on Tuesday night at the Toronto Maple Leafs comes with an additional brand of irony after Monday’s big news. The Maple Leafs got Kirill Marchenko in a trade that sent Matthew Knies to the Columbus Blue Jackets, and it turns out the Habs […] The post Why Canadiens Didn’t Make Trade for Kirill Marchenko appeared first on HEAVY.
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Dan’s Daily: CBJ Blockbuster Trade; Dubas Speaks; Penguins Insider -
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas made our job much easier Monday with a lively press conference. It had a […] The post Dan’s Daily: CBJ Blockbuster Trade; Dubas Speaks; Penguins Insider appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
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The benefit of having seen Kirill Marchenko escape from the Canadiens -
Kirill Marchenko is now, for better or worse, tied to the Maple Leafs. The Toronto team chose to trade the only top-tier player who could truly adapt to playoff hockey for a highly talented player who will earn a higher salary. Will it pay off? Because right now, it’s the Blue Jackets (the team that […] The post The benefit of having seen Kirill Marchenko escape from the Canadiens appeared first on Dose.ca.
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Predicting every Flyers player’s goal total this season -
It’s an inexact science. A lot of it depends on luck, being in the right place, fortunate bounces, and hot streaks. And, of course, injuries. So, while nobody knows how each Flyer will perform this coming 2026-27, it doesn’t stop BroadStreetHockey from taking guesses as to how many tallies the likes of everyone from Simon Benoit to Porter Martone will get over the 84-game schedule. Here then, in order from the net out, are the predictions for each Flyer skater. Goaltenders (yes, we probably know) Dan Vladar Considering how he fumbled the puck in the playoffs last season which cost Philadelphia a goal, it’s going to be a good seas
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Blue Jackets Escaped Kirill Marchenko Contract Mess With Matthew Knies -
When the Columbus Blue Jackets traded for Matthew Knies on Monday, they set the stage for a team-friendly future. While Kirill Marchenko became the Blue Jackets’ leading goal-scorer over the past two seasons, he made it clear that he wasn’t interested in signing long-term with Columbus. Marchenko, whose contract carries a cap hit of $3.85 […] The post Blue Jackets Escaped Kirill Marchenko Contract Mess With Matthew Knies appeared first on HEAVY.
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Matthew Knies Stat Shows Why Blue Jackets Made Blockbuster Trade -
The Columbus Blue Jackets made a blockbuster trade on Monday that involved shipping Kirill Marchenko to Toronto for Matthew Knies.Marchenko was the centerpiece of a trade that also involved the Blue Jackets sending goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, with 18% of his contract retained, and Miles Wood to the Maple Leafs. Columbus also received Emil Andrae, Steven […] The post Matthew Knies Stat Shows Why Blue Jackets Made Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 9-29-26 -
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks Bits: A final practice before the season begins (SCH) (Sun-Times) Why the 2026-27 Blackhawks wear their jersey numbers (Athletic) SCH Community Vote: 2026-27 Blackhawks season predictions (SCH) Musings on Madison, Episode 217 — Previewing the 2026-27 Blackhawks season (SCH) PRESEASON RE
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Blue Jackets GM Issues Statement After Blockbuster Trade -
Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell issued a statement after a blockbuster trade on the eve of the start of the NHL season.The Blue Jackets sent winger Kirill Marchenko, goalie Elvis Merzlikins, and winger Miles Wood to the Toronto Blue Jays for winger Matthew Knies, center Steven Lorentz, defenseman Emil Andrae, and a second-round […] The post Blue Jackets GM Issues Statement After Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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Islanders News: Rosters set as NHL begins with big trade -
The NHL returns Tuesday night to kick off the 2026-27 season with five games on the schedule, including a meeting of the Southeast contenders and last three Cup champs in the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers. Before all that, there was a huge trade between Toronto and Columbus that included two second-tier stars and a […]
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Toronto Maple Leafs Roster & Starting Lineup After Kirill Marchenko Blockbuster -
On Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a blockbuster trade, bringing in star winger Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets.This was a stunning move made by the Maple Leafs right before the start of their regular season. This is especially so when noting that they dealt young winger Matthew Knies to the Blue Jackets […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs Roster & Starting Lineup After Kirill Marchenko Blockbuster appeared first on HEAVY.
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Tuesday Morning Fly By: Season opener eve -
*You can feel it in the air. The 2026-27 NHL season is starting tonight and the Philadelphia Flyers will open their season on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It’s a perfect time of year. To celebrate it, the Flyers announced their 2026-27 season opening roster and it has a few interesting wrinkle. Garrett Wilson is sticking around to be an enforcer, and Carl Grundstrom is here while Denver Barkey starts the season on IR. [BSH] *Furthermore, the Flyers did get some positive injury news that Dan Vladar is ready to go for the season. We won’t be seeing Aleksei Kolosov attempt to be an NHL goa
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Despite trade to Blue Jackets, Matthew Knies did everything right for Maple Leafs -
Turns out, where there’s smoke, there indeed sometimes will be fire. The Toronto Maple Leafs executed an unprecedented blockbuster trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on the eve of the 2026-27 NHL season. It was a six-player trade that saw Toronto acquire forward Kirill Marchenko, goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, and forward Miles Wood from Columbus in…
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Toronto ja Columbus jysäyttivät jättitreidin – kuusi pelaajaa vaihtoi NHL-seuraa -
Toronto Maple Leafs vaihtoi tähtihyökkääjää juuri ennen NHL-kauden alkua. Matthew Knies, 23, siirtyy Columbus Blue Jacketsiin, ja Toronto saa tilalle Kirill Martshenkon, 26. Kaupassa liikkuu kaikkiaan kuusi pelaajaa. M
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Venäläisestä NHL-tähdestä levisi villi väite – Agentti jyrähti -
Kirill Martšenko on pyörinyt viime päivinä otsikoissa. Columbuksen päävalmentaja Rick Bowness totesi taannoin, että kaksi joukkueen pelaajaa saapui harjoitusleirille huonossa kunnossa. Nimiä hän ei maininnut. Maanantaina Columbus kauppasi venäläisen tähtihyökkääjänsä Kirill Martšenkon Torontoon, ja Toronton entinen maalivahti Andrew Raycroft paljasti radiolähetyksessä, että juuri Martšenko olisi ollut huonossa kunnossa kesän jälkeen.
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Grading the Maple Leafs’ blockbuster Kirill Marchenko trade -
The Maple Leafs pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets, acquiring Kirill Marchenko for Matthew Knies.
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Vem vinner nattens stjärntrejd i NHL? -
Kirill Martjenko och Matthew Knies har länge funnits med i olika trejddiskussioner. Nu har de bytt plats med varandra – och går samtidigt in i två helt olika situationer. För Martjenko väntar en nyckelroll bredvid Auston Matthews i Toronto, medan Knies får chansen att etablera sig som en av Columbus viktigaste framtidsspelare. Men vem vinner trejden? The post Vem vinner nattens stjärntrejd i NHL? appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
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Tuesday Habs Headlines: The Board Is Set -
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes The Montreal Canadiens have their 2026-27 opening night roster. [Canadiens] The Habs’ second line is looking pretty good. [TVA Sports] Florian Xhekaj is on the roster. Now he has to get into the lineup. [Montreal Gazette] David Reinbacher needs to be tested in the NHL. [TVA Sports] Montreal’s roster decisions. [TV
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Toronto byter stjärnspelare dagen före NHL-premiären -
Med bara en dag till NHL-premiären byter två stjärnforwards klubb. Kirill Martjenko värvas till Toronto medan Matthew Knies går motsatt väg, till Columbus.26-årige ryssen Martjenko, Columbus bästa målskytt tre säsonger i rad, har skrivit på ett sexårskontrakt med Toronto. 23-årige amerikanen Knies spelade den senaste säsongen i Torontos förstakedja och stod då för 66 poäng.I stjärnbytet fick också en svensk back ny klubbadress.
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Svensken trejdad i natt – mot stjärnan -
För andra gången på två och en halv månad trejdas Emil Andrae. I natt var han en del av paketet som skickades till Columbus Blue Jackets i utbyte mot stjärnforwarden Kirill Martjenko. The post Svensken trejdad i natt – mot stjärnan appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
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Kuuden pelaajan siirtopommi NHL:ssä – Toronto kauppasi tähtensä! -
Toronto Maple Leafs ja Columbus Blue Jackets tekivät jättikaupan juuri ennen NHL-kauden alkua. Kaupan kärkinimet ovat Kirill Martshenko, 26, ja Matthew Knies, 23, jotka vaihtavat seuroja päittäin. Toronto saa Columbuksesta myös
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Knies och Marchenko i jättetrejd inför premiären -
LOS ANGELES. En jättetrejd bara ett dygn före seriepremiärenMed Mats Sundin och hans Toronto Maple Leafs inblandade.Man skickade anfallsstjärnan Matthew Knies till Columbus Blue Jackets i utbyte mot ryske stjärnforwarden Kirill Marchenko.Svenske backen Emil Andrae kom också med i paketet.
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NHL:ssä jättikauppa – Toronto Maplea Leafs nappasi kovan nimen -
NHL:n kausi alkaa ensi yönä, mutta joukkueet tekevät vielä viimeisiä kauppojaan. Toronto Maple Leafs ja Columbus Blue Jackets pamauttivat yhden kesän suurimmista siirroista. Toronto hankki Columbuksesta hyökkääjä Kirill Martshenkon. Samalla se teki hänen kanssaan kuuden vuoden jatkosopimuksen, joka tuo hänelle 12,5 miljoonaa dollaria kaudesta. Martshenkosta olisi tullut ensi kesänä rajoitettu vapaa agentti ja osapuolten jatkosopimusneuvottelut olivat jäissä. Viime kaudella hän kirjautti 76 ottelussa 67 (27+40) tehopistettä. Yhteensä hän on saalistanut neljän pelaamansa kauden aikana NHL:ssä 208 (102+106) tehopistettä 292 ottelussa. Martshenkon lisäksi Torontoon matkasivat hyökkääjä Miles Wood sekä maalivahti Elvis Merzl
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Jättisiirto: Toronto Maple Leafs hankki supertähden – välittömästi 75 miljoonan sopimus -
Toronto Maple Leafs on aloittanut kilpavarustelun NHL:ssä. GM John Chayka on tehnyt merkittävän pelaajakaupan Columbus Blue Jacketsin kanssa. Blue Jacketsista venäläishyökkääjä Kirill Marchenko siirtyy Maple Leafsin riveihin vaihdossa voimahyökkääjä Matthew Kniesiin. Marchenko teki pelaajasiirron yhteydessä välittömästi jatkosopimuksen uuden seuransa kanssa, joka on kuuden vuoden mittainen. Venäläinen tienaa uudella sopimuksellaan 12,5 miljoonaa dollaria. Pelaajakaupassa Blue Jacketsiin siirtyy myös kakkoskierroksen varausvuoro, puolustaja Emil Andrae sekä voimahyökkääjä Steven Lorentz.
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Merzļikins tiek aizmainīts un kļūst par cita Latvijas hokejista komandas biedru NHL -
Nacionālās hokeja līgas (NHL) vienība Kolumbusas “Blue Jackets” aizmainījusi Latvijas vārtsargu Elvi Merzļikinu uz Teodora Bļugera pārstāvēto Toronto “Maple Leafs”. “Maple Leafs” maiņas darījumā ieguvusi arī uzbrucējus Kirilu Marčenko un Mailsu Vudu, bet pretējā virzienā... Raksts Merzļikins tiek aizmainīts un kļūst par cita Latvijas hokejista komandas biedru NHL pirmo reizi uzrādijās Sportazinas.com.
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Preseason’s Over! Frondell, Kantserov, Teuvo, Blue Line? and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
Last night‘s preseason finale checked most of the boxes you would want, whether you’re a Blackhawks coach or fan. The Hawks won the game, and held onto a lead late in the game. The Blackhawks got goals from both of their highly regarded rookies, Anton Frondell and Roman Kantserov. Kantserov got run at center and won 7 of 11 faceoffs while driving offense. Teuvo Teräväinen played his best game of the preseason. So did Andrew Mangiapane. Ethan Del Mastro had a good night, and he was skating primarily with Artyom Levshunov (not an easy ask). And Bowen Byram once again looked like a dynamic, talented defensman who (
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WOW! Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets Make Last-Minute Blockbuster Trade -
Who doesn’t love a last minute blockbuster trade? With NHL roster needing to be set and cap compliant before 4 PM CT on Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets have come together to make a shockingly significant trade. The Blue Jackets are sending disgruntled forward Kirill Marchenko to Toronto for young power forward Matthew Knies — whom the Blackha
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NHL – Toronto frappe fort et récupère Marchenko, Wood et Merzļikins -
Les Toronto Maple Leafs ont frappé un grand coup en provenance de Columbus. La franchise canadienne a obtenu les attaquants Kirill Marchenko et Miles Wood, ainsi que le gardien Elvis Merzļikins, en échange du défenseur Emil Andrae, des attaquants Matthew Knies et Steven Lorentz, ainsi que d’un choix de deuxième tour de la draft NHL ... L’article NHL – Toronto frappe fort et récupère Marchenko, Wood et Merzļikins est apparu en premier sur Planète Hockey.
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NHL Notebook: Leafs, Blue Jackets swap Marchenko, Knies in blockbuster trade -
A blockbuster trade went down on Monday. The Columbus Blue Jackets sent Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzlikins, and Miles Wood to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae, and a conditional 2027 second-round pick were sent the other way. MONDAY EVENING MOVES!💥 We’ve acquired F Matthew Knies, D Emil Andrae, F Steven…
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Leafs Trade Knies For Marchenko | Morning Cuppa Hockey -
Welcome to Season 4 of Morning Cuppa Hockey on the Daily Faceoff network! Hosts Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenceman Colby Cohen kick off the 2026-27 NHL regular season with a loaded show packed with NHL news, trade talk and season preview storylines. NHL insider David Pagnotta joins the show to break down the latest NHL rumours and trade buzz, including the blockbuster Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets deal that shook up the league on the eve of opening night. We get into what it means for both teams, who came out ahead, and which storylines and NHL trade candidates to watch as the new season gets going. Then we head to Raleigh to tee up opening night with Erik Cole as the Carolina Hurricanes get set to raise their Stanley Cup banner against the new-look Florida Panthers. We talk about the Hurricanes' title defence, what to expect from a Panthers group with plenty of fresh faces, and the matchup everybody has circled for the first night of the NHL season. Whether you
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NHL – Gros échange, Elvis Merzlikins et Kirill Marchenko à Toronto -
A quelques heures du début de la saison de NHL, les Maple Leafs de Toronto ont réalisé un joli coup sur le marché des transactions en s’attachant les services de l’attaquant Kirill Marchenko. Le Russe, qui souhaitait être échangé depuis plusieurs mois, quitte donc les Blue Jackets de Columbus. Avec lui, le gardien Elvis Merzlikins ... L’article NHL – Gros échange, Elvis Merzlikins et Kirill Marchenko à Toronto est apparu en premier sur Planète Hockey.
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Blue Jackets Working To Sign Carson Soucy -
By Ryan Long | at September 28, 2026 8:04 pm The Columbus Blue Jackets are in the process of trying to sign defenseman Carson Soucy, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. Soucy, 32, has been in camp on a professional tryout agreement since September 13. NHL rosters were due by 5 p.m. ET today, but Columbus sits at 21 players, leaving two open spots under the 23-man limit. Soucy made a strong case for a roster spot through camp, and the need for another veteran defenseman grew when Dante Fabbro went down in last Monday’s preseason game against the…
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Grading the Knies-Marchenko trade: Who won high-profile swap between Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets? -
Though the offseason is reaching its end, the fallout from the 2025-26 season will continue to play out in the coming days and weeks. Connor Hellebuyck is still trying to force his way out of Winnipeg and remains suspended. The increasingly hopeless Detroit Red Wings have neither washed their hands of deposed captain Dylan Larkin nor signed their top left-shot defenseman, RFA Simon Edvinsson. One more domino did fall on Monday evening, though, when the Columbus Blue Jackets sent discontent sniper Kirill Marchenko to the Toronto Maple Leafs for burgeoning power forward Matthew Knies. Both players have long been at…
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Atvadas no Kolumbusas? Merzļikina māja nonākusi pārdošanā -
Nacionālās hokeja līgas (NHL) kluba Kolumbusas "Blue Jackets" vārtsargs Elvis Merzļikins pārdošanā izlicis viņam piederošo māju Ņūolbanī, kas atrodas netālu no Kolumbusas, vēsta vietējais medijs "The Columbus Dispatch".
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Merzļikins tiek iekļauts apjomīgā darījumā un kļūst par Bļugera komandas biedru -
Nacionālās hokeja līgas (NHL) klubi Kolumbusas "Blue Jackets" un Toronto "Maple Leafs" vienojušies par spēlētāju apmaiņas darījumu. Centrā ir uzbrucēji, bet darījumā iekļauts arī Elvis Merzļikins, kurš dosies uz Kanādu un kļūs par Teodora Bļugera komandas biedru.
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Blue Jackets trade Marchenko to Maple Leafs as part of major 7-player deal -
After saying that Kirill Marchenko would be with the Columbus Blue Jackets for the start of the season, general manager Don Waddell dealt the forward as part of a major seven-player deal to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday as NHL teams were finalizing their opening week rosters. The Blue Jackets also dealt goaltender Elvis Merzlikins and left wing Miles Wood to the Maple Leafs for left wing Matthew Knies, defenseman Emil Andrae, center Steven Lorentz and a conditional second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.
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Why Maple Leafs believe Marchenko has star potential -
Elliotte Friedman joins Sportsnet Central to break down the Maple Leafs’ blockbuster trade for Kirill Marchenko, discussing why the Blue Jackets decided to move on from the forward and how this move could have a ripple effect on Gavin McKenna.
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Grading the Knies-Marchenko trade: Who won high-profile swap between Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets? -
Toronto eschewed cost certainty for a chance to add another star.
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Former Avalanche involved in massive Maple Leafs-Blue Jackets trade -
Former Avalanche involved in massive Maple Leafs-Blue Jackets trade
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Blue Jackets Working To Sign Carson Soucy -
The Columbus Blue Jackets are in the process of trying to sign defenseman Carson Soucy, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. Soucy, 32, has been in camp on a professional tryout agreement since September 13. NHL rosters were due by 5 p.m. ET today, but Columbus sits at 21 players, leaving two open spots […]
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Blue Jackets acquire Knies, Lorentz, Andrae and a 2nd-round pick from Toronto -
Blue Jackets acquire Knies, Lorentz, Andrae and a 2nd-round pick from Toronto
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Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell Breaks Down BLOCKBUSTER Marchenko-Knies Trade ft. Greg Wyshynski -
A blockbuster trade rocks the NHL on the eve of the 2026-27 season, and Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell joins Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski to break it all down. Hours after Columbus sent Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzlikins and Miles Wood to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae and a 2027 second-round pick, Waddell explains why the Blue Jackets made the move, the decision to move on from Marchenko, what Columbus believes it is getting in Knies and how the trade came together. Waddell also discusses Adam Fantilli’s new six-year, $82.5 million contract, the importance of getting one of the franchise’s cornerstone players locked up long term and where the Blue Jackets stand following a headline-filled summer. Then, with the NHL regular season getting underway, Jeff and Greg go around the league with the biggest opening-night stories, predictions, bold takes and everything to watch as the 2026-27 season begins. #NHL #BlueJackets #MapleLeafs #KirillMar
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Kirill Marchenko's agent goes scorched earth on former Maple Leafs goaltender -
Former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Andrew Raycroft said Kirill Marchenko came to the Columbus Blue Jackets camp out of shape.
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Columbus Blue Jackets Trade Kirill Marchenko Maple Leafs in a Blockbuster -
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to a major trade. The Blue Jackets are sending forwards Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood, and goalie Elvis Merzlikins to Toronto. The Maple Leafs are sending forwards Matthews Knies, Steven Lorentz, defenseman Emil Andrae, and a second-round draft pick. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Early in the […] The post Columbus Blue Jackets Trade Kirill Marchenko Maple Leafs in a Blockbuster appeared first on Inside The Rink.
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Kirill Marchenko was one of the players who wasn’t in top form at the Blue Jackets’ training camp -
The Kirill Marchenko saga has finally come to an end following the trade that sent him to Toronto, but now other stories about him are quietly resurfacing. About ten days ago, we reported that two players had shown up at the Blue Jackets’ training camp out of shape. That had really riled up head coach […] The post Kirill Marchenko was one of the players who wasn’t in top form at the Blue Jackets’ training camp appeared first on Dose.ca.
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How Kirill Marchenko changes the Maple Leafs’ near and long-term outlook -
On the eve of the new NHL season, the Maple Leafs acquired Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a blockbuster trade and signed him to a contract extension. Some Leafs fans may be less familiar with Marchenko because he has played in a smaller, more anonymous market, but he is a tantalizing talent. […] The post How Kirill Marchenko changes the Maple Leafs’ near and long-term outlook appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove.
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Fantasy Take: Marchenko Lands in Toronto, Knies Heads to Columbus -
Well, on the eve of the NHL season, we have a trade between the Toronto Maple Leaf’s and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Here is the breakdown of the trade as posted from Pierre Lebrun below on X: https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/2104681505117131044?s=20 What Toronto Gets: Kirill Marchenko is the obvious fantasy headliner for Toronto. The 26-year-old has quietly established [...]
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Kirill Marchenko Extension: Leafs Lock Him Up After Knies Trade -
The Maple Leafs signed Kirill Marchenko to a six-year, $75 million extension right after trading for him 💰 Matthew Knies is headed to Columbus in the six-player deal ⬇️ The post Kirill Marchenko Extension: Leafs Lock Him Up After Knies Trade appeared first on Gino Hard.
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Kirill Marchenko trade grades: Who won Blue Jackets-Maple Leafs deal? -
The Columbus Blue Jackets traded leading goal scorer Kirill Marchenko to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Here are details and grades on the deal.
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NHL Notebook: Blue Jackets send Marchenko to Maple Leafs for Knies in six-player blockbuster -
Welcome back to NHL Notebook — the series here at CanucksArmy where we deliver you news and notes from around the National Hockey League — oftentimes through a Vancouver Canucks-tinted lens! On the eve of the NHL’s opening night, a blockbuster trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets sent shockwaves through the league in…
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Maple Leafs' Chayka Swings For The Fences With Marchenko Trade In Boldest Move Yet -
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off a blockbuster trade on Monday involving Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies. GM John Chayka has seemingly finished his full makeover of the Maple Leafs roster, and fans should be thrilled with the results.
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Useless in a playoff race: Kirill Marchenko is perfect for Toronto -
That’s today’s big news in the National League. Kirill Marchenko has (finally) been traded. The Russian is now a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthew Knies is heading in the opposite direction… and is now part of the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. Marchenko in the City of Kings makes sense. Especially considering that the […] The post Useless in a playoff race: Kirill Marchenko is perfect for Toronto appeared first on Dose.ca.
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Who comes out ahead in Marchenko-Knies trade? Grading the Leafs, Blue Jackets -
The two clubs swapped high-powered wings on the eve of Opening Night. Here's how each team did.
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Grading the Maple Leafs & Blue Jackets’ Trade Involving Marchenko & Knies -
The first regular-season games haven’t even taken place yet, and we already have our first whopper of a trade. Earlier today, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets linked…
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Blue Jackets Trade Kirill Marchenko to Maple Leafs for Matthew Knies in Six-Player Deal -
The Columbus Blue Jackets were only ever going to trade Kirill Marchenko if they got talent back. They found what they were looking for given the circumstances. On Monday, the…
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Full Matthew Knies-Kirill Marchenko trade package revealed as massive extension gets announced -
Kirill Marchenko signed a six-year, $75 million deal with Toronto as the full trade package came out, with Matthew Knies headed to Columbus.
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Maple Leafs’ Kirill Marchenko Acquisition Sparks Major NHL Reaction -
After a flurry of speculation, the Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Kirill Marchenko in a massive six-player deal with the Columbus Blue JacketsHe signed a six-year, $75 million deal.They also acquired forward Miles Wood and goalie Elvis Merzlikins.Following the trade, which ultimately sent Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz and Emil Andrae to the Blue Jackets, social […] The post Maple Leafs’ Kirill Marchenko Acquisition Sparks Major NHL Reaction appeared first on HEAVY.
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‘Pay to play’: Hockey world reacts to Maple Leafs-Blue Jackets trade -
Ahead of Opening Night of the 2026-27 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs decided to handle some business on Monday.
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Marchenko traded to Leafs, signs 6-year deal
Canes' repeat bid among top NHL storylines this season -
Forward could have been RFA after this season; Knies part of package to ColumbusTkachuks together with Panthers, McKenna debut with Maple Leafs also well worth watching
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Kirill Marchenko lands $75 million extension with Maple Leafs after six-player trade with Blue Jackets -
The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to return to the playoffs in the 2026-27 season. As the team prepares for opening night on Tuesday, the Maple Leafs are engaged in talks to acquire Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Now, those talks have come to fruition, according to hockey insider Elliotte Friedman. The Maple […] The post Kirill Marchenko lands $75 million extension with Maple Leafs after six-player trade with Blue Jackets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Maple Leafs acquire, sign Marchenko; Knies to Columbus in return -
TORONTO — The Maple Leafs have added another skilled forward to their roster reload. Toronto acquired winger Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a blockbuster trade Monday on the eve of the new NHL season, then signed the winger to a six-year, US$75 million contract. Marchenko’s agent, Dan Milstein, announced the contract on The post Maple Leafs acquire, sign Marchenko; Knies to Columbus in return appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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NHL trade grades: Leafs, Blue Jackets make mutually beneficial Knies-Marchenko swap -
A six-player blockbuster trade between the Blue Jackets and Leafs achieves the seemingly impossible: a win-win exchange.
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Kirill Marchenko Traded to Maple Leafs, New Contract Details and Blue Jackets' Return Revealed -
The Toronto Maple Leafs are adding some offensive firepower to their roster ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season with the addition of right-winger Kirill Marchenko.
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Kirill Marchenko Highlights | Welcome to the Toronto Maple Leafs -
My Weekly E-Book Series On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maiettasportsmedia/posts/week-1-shooting-168553042?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Kirill Marchenko Highlights | Welcome to the Toronto Maple Leafs I created this video to show that the Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired forward Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a massive 6-player swap! Heading to Toronto along with Marchenko are goaltender Elvis Merzļikins and Miles Wood, while Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae, and a 2nd-round pick head to Columbus. Immediate reports confirm Marchenko has agreed to a 6-year, $75M extension ($12.5M AAV) with the Leafs! #kirillmarchenko #marchenko #torontomapleleafs
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Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs trade power for pace in Kirill Marchenko-Matthew Knies blockbuster -
A day before the season opener, minutes before the 5 PM deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets engineered a genuine franchise-altering trade. Toronto acquired Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood and Elvis Merzlikins in exchange for Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae and the Seattle Kraken’s 2027 2nd-round pick, via Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Upon…
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Maple Leafs Ship Matthew Knies to Blue Jackets for Kirill Marchenko in Multi-Player Trade -
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Thoughts on the Matthew Knies – Kirill Marchenko Trade -
A collection of thoughts from the media on the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue trade involving Matthew Knies and Kirill Marchenko.
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NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, and Not on Dylan Larkin’s List -
The Columbus Blue Jackets need blue help. The Edmonton Oilers are interested in Kirby Dach. There are several teams not on Dylan Larkin's list that would be interested.
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