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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.

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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.

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.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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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.

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 / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs swap Marchenko, Knies 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.

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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 / 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.

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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.

Columbus Blue Jackets 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.

Kirill Marchenko News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Blue Jackets in a tough spot with Marchenko situation

It was an incredibly hectic offseason for the Columbus Blue Jackets and their general manager Don Waddell, who was faced with the possibility of having to trade two of his star players this summer.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 27

Bruins’ Cost to Acquire Kirill Marchenko Is Prohibitive

It was reported by Elliotte Friedman on Friday that the Boston Bruins were one team that made an offer to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Kirill Marchenko.

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.

Kirill Marchenko News / NHL Trade Talk / September 27

The Marchenko Mystery: Is a Bot Account About to Break NHL News?

On X (formerly Twitter), the hockey world moves at the speed of an Elliotte Friedman tweet. Nothing feels official until Elliotte hits “send,” Chris Johnston backs it up, and the insiders collectively bless the news.

Miles Wood News / The Hockey Writers / September 26

Blue Jackets Place Miles Wood on Waivers Ahead of Roster Deadline

With Adam Fantilli locked in, the Columbus Blue Jackets now had to turn their attention to Monday’s roster deadline. With a couple of potential spots still up for grabs and the salary cap a factor, the team elected to waive one of their veteran forwards.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Rumors / September 26

Columbus Blue Jackets Still Want Roster Players in a Kirill Marchenko Trade

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced yesterday they signed Adam Fantilli to a new six-year deal at $13.75 million per season. Fantilli was a priority for GM Don Waddell, who always believed a deal would get done.

Adam Fantilli News / Union and Blue / September 26

Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Adam Fantilli is now the focus of it all

Now that the terms are finalized, the Blue Jackets can look ahead to their new season with their #1 center locked up. With that contract comes a lofty set of expectations, and it's now time for Adam Fantilli to deliver.

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.

Adam Fantilli News / Daily Faceoff / September 24

Blue Jackets sign Adam Fantilli to six-year contract

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.

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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Dante Fabbro News / Daily Faceoff / September 22

Blue Jackets’ Fabbro exits preseason game against Red Wings with injury

The Columbus Blue Jackets are gearing up for a big season in which they will look to snap the second-longest active Stanley Cup Playoff drought in the Eastern Conference, and they may be down a man heading into the regular season after an injury during a preseason game Monday night.