Kirill Marchenko dodges questions about future with Columbus Blue Jackets

TRENDINGFantasy Football Week 2 ToolkitCollege football viewer's guideMLB playoff pictureMbappé signs with OnJazz pay Keyonte GeorgeStory byStory byKirill Marchenko dodges questions about future with Columbus Blue JacketsBrian Hedger, Columbus DispatchFri, September 18, 2026 at 8:53 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesThe Columbus Blue Jackets Need To Get The Best Deal They Can For Kirill Marchenko Sooner Rather Than LaterKirill Marchenko stood in front of the media for a minute today and attempted to make jokes about the summer drama. Marchenko is a fun-loving, goofy guy, sure, but making jokes in light of what happened this summer is not the way to go, and his agent should be ashamed.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue Jackets‘I Want to Say Yes’: Malkin on Playing More Years, or RetirementCRANBERRY, TWP., Pa. — Maybe. Evgeni Malkin might be playing his last season. Or he might decide he wants to […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowForever unbothered, Erik Karlsson isn’t starting to worry about a new contract, his futureErik Karlsson is perpetually unbothered, so it should come as no surprise that when he talked about entering the final year of his contract that he basically is fine with staying in the present and isn’t worried about what comes next. Karlsson said yesterday that he hasn’t thought about his future. When asked if he […]SB NationAdvertisementAdvertisementRangers’ Igor Shesterkin jokingly sidesteps ‘urgency’ question at campThere’s this thing Igor Shesterkin does when he doesn’t want to answer a question. The New York Rangers star goalie […]Forever BlueshirtsKarlsson Says Penguins ‘In a Weird Spot’; Gives Masterclass on FutureCRANBERRY, TWP, Pa — It was not at all surprising that Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson held court in the […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowCrosby, Karlsson, Penguins' Assistant GM Spezza Give Updates On ExtensionsWith both players eligible for extensions but remaining unsigned heading into training camp, some clarity was given on both situations Thursday.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsErik Karlsson Discusses His Uncertain Future with Penguins as Season BeginsErik Karlsson is entering a pivotal season in Pittsburgh with his contract winding down and the Penguins facing questions.Athlon Sports'I Still Love The Game': Malkin Contemplates Penguins' Future, ContractSigned to a one-year extension this summer, Malkin offered thoughts on what lies ahead after Friday's training camp practice.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsEvgeni Malkin Addresses His Future in Pittsburgh Beyond 2026/27For well over two decades now, Evgeni Malkin has been a staple of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise, and alongside Sidney […]SportsnautDan’s Daily: Penguins Youth; Unfit CBJ; Why Hellebuyck Demanded TradeThe Pittsburgh Penguins are not the youth gone wild. In fact, according to comments from the assistant general manager, the […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowLetang Not Nostalgic About Big Three; ‘We Try To Live In The Moment’While Evgeni Malkin was holding what could be his final annual training camp interview session with local reporters Friday at […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowBlue Jackets coach torches two players after they show up out of shape at campRick Bowness' frustration was impossible to miss after two players showed up in poor condition.HockeyFeedThe Penguins begin training camp with raised expectations and a dash of uncertaintySidney Crosby seems at peace with his contract status as his 22nd season with the Pittsburgh Penguins begins. Same goes for teammate Erik Karlsson, though for slightly different reasons.WPXIFive random thoughts as the Penguins begin training campThis is one of those days where I have a few thoughts bouncing around but I am not sure any of them are enough for a full, dedicated article. So you’re getting a bunch of random thoughts just emptied out of my head for your consumption as the Pittsburgh Penguins open training camp. 1. Does […]SB NationShould We Expect Any Surprises From Blue Jackets Training Camp? Don't Count On It.The Columbus Blue Jackets kicked off training camp today in preparation for the 2026-27 season. A total of 55 players were invited to this year's edition, which includes 31 forwards, 17 defensemen, 7 goaltenders.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsShawn Horcoff Asked Point-Blank If Dylan Larkin Still Wants TradeShawn Horcoff declined to say whether Dylan Larkin still wants a trade, but described good discussions and offered the Red Wings center full support.Detroit Sports NationDylan Larkin on Red Wings trade request: 'Personal stuff'Dylan Larkin met with reporters on Thursday, Sept. 17, for the first time since asking the Detroit Red Wings for a trade.Detroit Free PressDylan Larkin finally faces the music as Red Wings open training camp today"There's a lot of personal stuff," he said. "To be honest, and I'm going to try and be honest - I'm not ready to go there yet."HockeyFeedOvechkin ends interview after getting into argument with reporter over Putin supportKudos to the reporter for making Ovi defend his support for a war criminalHockeyFeedRed Wings’ Dylan Larkin won’t reveal ‘personal’ details behind his trade requestDylan Larkin says he does not regret requesting a trade from Detroit.The Big Lead