Kirill Marchenko: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24

Kirill Marchenko Trade Rumour: Where Would He Fit Best?

Kirill Marchenko’s future in Columbus is becoming one of the NHL’s most interesting trade stories. In his latest Sportsnet trade board, Nick Kypreos wrote that Marchenko “desperately wants out” and identified the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers as teams poised to try to make a deal.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Blockbuster In Waiting?: Maple Leafs Among 3 Teams Linked to Marchenko

The Kirill Marchenko drama in Columbus hasn’t quieted down. Many feel he’s unlikely to stay with the Blue Jackets long-term, despite being at training camp and working hard.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24

Insider Links Toronto, Edmonton and Montreal to Kirill Marchenko

Kirill Marchenko surely didn’t sound like a guy who’s keen on staying with the Columbus Blue Jackets long-term when recently speaking with the media, so buzz about his departure won’t be going away anytime soon.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Dose.ca / September 22

Kirill Marchenko: 'The case is far from being resolved'

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ payroll is about to change. The team has $11.7 million in cap space, but Adam Fantilli is likely asking for more than that. And when he signs, the team will need to make sure it has enough cap space to accommodate him.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Dose.ca / September 21

Kirill Marchenko’s Behavior: His Teammates Weigh In

The Blue Jackets' training camp kicked off last week, and things have been pretty chaotic ever since it began. There's been some scuffling on the ice,

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 21

NHL Rumors: Bobrovsky Speaks Up, Fantilli and Marchenko News, Hayes Retires

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Sergei Bobrovsky is already making a significant impression inside the Toronto Maple Leafs’ locker room. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli remain stuck in contract negotiations.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 21

Marchenko Trade Snag Impacting Maple Leafs, Oilers, and Canadiens

Kirill Marchenko is a popular player around the NHL, someone that teams are looking at as a possible trade piece. His recent comments to the media in Columbus suggest he’s thinking about his future, and it doesn’t sound like it’s with the Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Dose.ca / September 19

'If I were the Blue Jackets, I’d suspend Kirill Marchenko.'

The Kirill Marchenko saga in Columbus has been the subject of much speculation. The Russian player, who has been linked to the Canadiens in numerous rumors throughout the summer, no longer seems to want to play in Columbus—at least not in the long term.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Trade Talk Sports / September 19

Kirill Marchenko Doesn’t Sound Set on Staying in Columbus

There was a ton of noise around the Columbus Blue Jackets’ two best players, Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko, this offseason, and that will continue to be the case until either or both sign extensions to stick around.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / September 18

Several NHL players want to leave their team, but refuse to address it

There is a continuing summer-long trend of top NHL players trying to force their way into a new situation, but also pretending like the entire thing is not happening.

Kirill Marchenko noncommittal about future with Blue Jackets

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Kirill Marchenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 18

Kirill Marchenko noncommittal about future with Blue Jackets

Earlier this summer, Dan Millstein of Gold Star Hockey shared with ESPN’s Kevin Weekes that Kirill Marchenko wasn’t interested in extending with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Red Wings' Dylan Larkin breaks silence after trade request, but says little

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Panthers get unwelcomed news on Brad Marchand, Jonah Gadjovich

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / September 18

Marchenko Dodges Questions on His Future With Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko kept things vague when the media pressed him on his long-term future with the team, repeatedly steering the conversation back to hockey.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Blue Jackets Kirill Marchenko Non-Committal About Future in Columbus

Kirill Marchenko was at the center of the hockey news cycle at the 2026 NHL Draft when a report from ESPN’s Kevin Weekes came out indicating the forward was not willing to sign an extension with the Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Dose.ca / September 17

Four major trades (including Kirill Marchenko) to watch for over the next two weeks

Right now, there are several hot topics in the NHL. The two biggest names to watch are undoubtedly Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck. Both players, who have requested trades, are still in Detroit and Winnipeg.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / September 16

Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Kirill Marchenko's Jackets tenure may be coming to a close

Kirill Marchenko has been many things since he started his career with the Jackets back in the 2022-23 season. A dynamic winger with natural top line talent, a consummate professional and easy going teammate in the locker room, and a gifted natural goal scorer with a wicked shot; capable of beating most NHL goalies clean.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 15

Chris Kreider signing makes Canadiens’ next trade target obvious (and it's not Kirill Marchenko)

The Montreal Canadiens got their Top 6 upgrade over the weekend by signing veteran Chris Kreider. General manager Kent Hughes has been searching all summer, and even with Kreider now on the team, he shouldn't stop there.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / September 14

Elliotte Friedman thinks the Blue Jackets could see massive offers for Kirill Marchenko today

With NHL training camps beginning this week, it's time to get back to work for players and coaches around the league. GMs are also busy, as they work to add the final pieces to their rosters before things get started.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

Marchenko Staying With The Blue Jackets Means Heightened Expectations

As the Columbus Blue Jackets head into the 2026-27 season with mostly the same roster as last year, expectations for their stars to break out are even higher.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / September 10

Breaking Down a Potential Canadiens’ NHL Trade Package For Marchenko

With the Montreal Canadiens reportedly being one of the most aggressive NHL Trade suitors for Kirill Marchenko, what could a good trade for both teams look like?

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 10

NY Islanders Are Wise to Keep an Eye On Kirill Marchenko

With the start of the regular season right around the corner for the New York Islanders, expectations do feel a bit mixed coming into the year. Toward the end of last season, the Islanders made a major splash with the addition of Peter DeBoer to be their new head coach.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Sick Podcast / September 9

Waddell Not Budging On NHL Trade Cost For Marchenko

On the Wednesday edition of The Eye Test Podcast, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell made it clear what type of package he expects for Blue Jackets winger – and reported Montreal Canadiens trade target – Kirill Marchenko on the NHL Trade market.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / August 31

Murphy’s Hockey Law: If Marchenko Is On NHL Trade Market, Canadiens Still Interested

Have the Columbus Blue Jackets changed their stance on the NHL trade status of Montreal Canadiens’ trade target and winger Kirill Marchenko? In a recent

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 5

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Interest in Kirill Marchenko

The Montreal Canadiens would be interested in Kirill Marchenko if he’s made available, but do they have what the Columbus Blue Jackets would want? The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Marco D’Amico on Friday’s episode of The Sheet with Jeff Marek, when asked about Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko Marek: “Yeah, let’s let’s get into it.