With one transaction, the entire makeup of two NHL teams has shifted. For the Blue Jackets, they lose some skill; but gain another big, heavy body that fits into the mold of roster that Don Waddell has tried to build his team into.
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 top line winger in Columbus, who will have team control for five more seasons, and gives Toronto a dynamic top line goal scorer to pair with Auston Matthews and Gavin McKenna.
When the Toronto Maple Leafs finalized their trade for Kirill Marchenko, it capped off a summer-long chase that involved far more than just Toronto. First, few people realized Toronto was as interested in Marchenko as they were.
With his back against the wall, Don Waddell had no choice. He had to trade Kirill Marchenko at some point, the only question was when. Every other team in the NHL knew it, and many were lining up with offers.
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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.
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday in a blockbuster deal that sends Matthew Knies the other way on the eve of the regular season.
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.
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 up on a deal involving Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies.
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The Maple Leafs have acquired Kirill Marchenko in a trade with the Blue Jackets and agreed to a six-year extension with the 26-year-old forward, a source told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets have swung a major blockbuster trade on the eve of the 2026-27 regular season. Now complete, the deal
After a momentary lull in negotiations, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs have lined up on a notable trade shortly before the roster deadline.
The rumor mill is working in overdrive on Monday afternoon as reports have popped up from several trusted insiders that Matthew Knies is being traded by the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Kirill Marchenko.
Mark Scheig: Things are pointing to the Columbus Blue Jackets signing Carson Soucy to a contract (he’s been at camp on the PTO). The Blue Jackets could use some defensemen with Dante Fabbro and Damon Severson injured.
There is word this afternoon that the Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs are deep in discussions on a trade involving Kirill Marchenko. Nothing is finalized yet, but several insiders say the deal is being worked in, is close, or that it’s simply a matter of getting the finer details done.
The Toronto Maple Leafs may be closing in on a major addition. Elliotte Friedman reported Monday afternoon that Toronto and the Columbus Blue Jackets are “deep in discussions” on a trade involving Kirill Marchenko.
Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell has “made it known to his fellow general managers across the NHL” that star winger Kirill Marchenko is available to be acquired in a trade, “but only if the Blue Jackets get immediate scoring help in return,” reports Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Just a few days ago, the Blue Jackets finally wrapped up the last offseason task that needed to be taken care of by signing RFA forward Adam Fantilli. Now that he's back at practice, and we don't have to worry anymore, we can start to really look forward to this season.
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed restricted free-agent forward Adam Fantilli to a six-year, $82.5 million extension through the 2031-32 season. The contract's $13.75 million average annual value is the largest in franchise history.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have locked up one of their most important young pieces. The Blue Jackets announced that they have signed center Adam Fantilli to a six-year contract with an annual average value of $13.75 million.
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