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Elvis Merzlikins News / Daily Faceoff / September 29
Leafs’ Elvis Merzlikins’ out another 3-5 months following shoulder surgery
The Toronto Maple Leafs added another goaltender to their organization as part of a larger trade on Monday, and this morning, general manager John Chayka provided an update on his injury status.
Matthew Knies News / Union and Blue / September 29
Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Matthew Knies changes the way the Blue Jackets have to play
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 ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 29
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 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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 29
6 Teams Wanted Marchenko: Why Columbus Picked the Maple Leafs
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.
Carson Soucy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 28
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.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / ESPN / September 28
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.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
NHL News / Field Level Media / September 28
Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko in blockbuster with Blue Jackets
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.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 28
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.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 28
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 up on a deal involving Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 28
Thoughts on the Matthew Knies – Kirill Marchenko Trade
To the Columbus Blue Jackets: Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae and a 2027 2nd round pick (via Seattle) To the Toronto Maple Leafs: Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood, and Elvis Merzlikins (some retained salary – 18%).
Kirill Marchenko News / ESPN / September 28
Source: Leafs get Jackets top scorer Marchenko on eve of season
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.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 28
Kirill Marchenko Traded to Toronto with Matthew Knies Heading to Columbus in Blockbuster Trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a huge splash ahead of Day 1 of the NHL regular season, just before the 5 pm roster deadline, by acquiring Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 28
Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko in blockbuster six-player trade
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
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 28
Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs To Swap Kirill Marchenko, Matthew Knies
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.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 28
What We Know About the Knies-Marchenko Trade Talk: Who Wins The Deal?
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.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 28
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers are interested in Kirby Dach
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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 28
Maple Leafs & Blue Jackets Blockbuster: Knies-for-Marchenko Trade Details Emerge
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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 28
Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets Deep in Marchenko Trade Talks
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.
Kirill Marchenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 28
Blue Jackets Open To Trading 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.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / September 27
4 Blue Jackets breakout candidates to watch closely this season
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.
Adam Fantilli News / Field Level Media / September 25
Jackets sign F Adam Fantilli to 6-year, $82.5M extension
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.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / September 23
Mark Messier torches Oilers for controversial Mike Babcock hiring
As part of their desperate desire to win a Stanley Cup with Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers have made a lot of controversial decisions over the past few years.
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