Blue Jackets trade Marchenko to Maple Leafs as part of major 7-player deal

TRENDINGMNF live updatesLatest NBA updatesMLB wild-card previewNFL news, updatesWeek 4 Waiver WireStory byStory byBlue Jackets trade Marchenko to Maple Leafs as part of major 7-player dealAssociated PressTue, September 29, 2026 at 1:21 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesToronto Maple Leafs Acquire Forward From Blue Jackets To Bolster Top-SixRumours have run rampant around a potential Kirill Marchenko trade for the Columbus Blue Jackets for some time. A trade has finally been made. Marchenko, Elvis Merzlikins (18% salary retained), and Miles Wood are headed to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae, and a conditional 2027 second-round draft …Last Word on SportsKirill Marchenko trade grades: Who won Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets deal?Kirill Marchenko is off to the Toronto Maple Leafs with Matthew Knies heading back to the Blue Jackets. Let's hand out grades.FTW OutdoorsIt's official: Leafs trade Knies to Columbus in a blockbuster dealThe NHL season kicks off with a bang! Who wins this trade?HockeyFeedAdvertisementAdvertisementMaple Leafs make stunning Kirill Marchenko-Matthew Knies trade one day before NHL season startsThe Maple Leafs are making a splash on the eve of the NHL season.The Sporting NewsLeafs reportedly acquire Marchenko and Merzlikins in blockbuster deal with ColumbusMatthew Knies is gone! Stolarz too?!HockeyFeedKirill Marchenko trade rumors explode surrounding 1 NHL destinationCould the Maple Leafs trade for Kirill Marchenko? The NHL trade rumors are heating up.FTW OutdoorsMaple Leafs Complete Blockbuster Trade With Major ExtensionThe blockbuster trade that has been rumored to be close to completion is officially in the books between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets, and it includes a major extension for Toronto’s newest forward.The full trade has been confirmed as Toronto acquiring Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood, and Elvis Merzlikins from Columbus in return […] The post Maple Leafs Complete Blockbuster Trade With Major Extension appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs Pull Blockbuster Deal to Land Kirill MarchenkoThe Toronto Maple Leafs have been looking for more offensive bite for their top-six all summer long. It’s also true […]SportsnautMatthew Knies Reportedly Included in Blockbuster Maple Leafs Trade TalksThe Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets are working on a blockbuster deal that would send Kirill Marchenko to Toronto, just one day before the NHL regular season is set to begin. NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman reported that the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets are having serious discussions regarding pending restricted free agent (RFA) […] The post Matthew Knies Reportedly Included in Blockbuster Maple Leafs Trade Talks appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYHow Will the Matthew Knies-Kirill Marchenko Blockbuster Impact Fantasy?Kirill Marchenko’s arrival in Toronto sparks elite point potential alongside Auston Matthews, while Matthew Knies faces a challenging transition as the new offensive anchor in Columbus.The Hockey NewsReports that the Leafs and Blue Jackets have pulled off a blockbuster tradeNHL insider Elliotte Friedman with an offseason bomb!HockeyFeedMaple Leafs Face New Hurdle in Marchenko PursuitThe Toronto Maple Leafs are already facing complications in their pursuit of Kirill Marchenko, with a new one emerging. The post Maple Leafs Face New Hurdle in Marchenko Pursuit appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYThe Leafs have reportedly traded Matthew Knies in a blockbuster dealWhoa! Nothing like a blockbuster trade the day before the season starts!HockeyFeedWho is Kirill Marchenko? Why Maple Leafs Want Trade for Blue Jackets StarKirill Marchenko is a name that probably didn’t have a whole lot of meaning in Toronto as of a week ago. But on Monday, Marchenko’s name is everywhere. The Toronto Maple Leafs are pursuing a trade for the Columbus Blue Jackets star, and everyone wants to know what the scoop is. A deal wasn’t completed […] The post Who is Kirill Marchenko? Why Maple Leafs Want Trade for Blue Jackets Star appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYTwo Canadiens Star Trade Targets Off The BoardJust like that, two notable trade targets are off the board.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensInsider Elliotte Friedman Provides Kirill Marchenko NewsInsider Elliotte Friedman has just put out a post on X that says the Columbus Blue Jackets are in "deep discussions" about a deal that would send disgruntled CBJ forward Kirill Marchenko to the Toronto Maple Leafs.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsBoston Bruins Miss Out On Star Trade Target To Maple LeafsThe Bruins have missed out on their top winger target.The Hockey News - Boston BruinsMaple Leafs Won’t Like Latest Marchenko News From Don WaddellThe Toronto Maple Leafs won't be too happy about the latest update that Don Waddell provided on Kirill Marchenko. The post Maple Leafs Won’t Like Latest Marchenko News From Don Waddell appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs' Chayka Swings For The Fences With Marchenko Trade In Boldest Move YetThe 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.The Hockey NewsReport: Maple Leafs In “Deep” Talks To Acquire Russian StarThe Toronto Maple Leafs have already made significant changes to their roster and coaching staff under general manager John Chayka, who took over for the fired Brad Treliving.It’s going to be one of the more intriguing storylines this season to see whether the multiple moves made by Chayka will result in Toronto making the playoffs […] The post Report: Maple Leafs In “Deep” Talks To Acquire Russian Star appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY