Leafs’ Elvis Merzlikins’ out another 3-5 months following shoulder surgery
The Leafs acquired Merzlikins from the Blue Jackets Monday as part of a blockbuster trade involving Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies.
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Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller provides scouting report of Kirill Marchenko
It’s an unusual season opener for the Toronto Maple Leafs, after executing a blockbuster trade on Monday. Toronto acquired Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood and Elvis Merzlikins from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Matthew Knies, Emil Andrae, Steven Lorentz and a 2027 2nd-round pick. Marchenko’s status against the Montreal Canadiens is to be determined,…
Maple Leafs Beat Out These 5 Teams In Marchenko Sweepstakes
The dust has settled on the blockbuster trade. Kirill Marchenko is a Toronto Maple Leaf , and Matthew Knies' long, uncertain offseason has finally culminated in his becoming a Columbus Blue Jacket. According to insider Elliotte Friedman, the Leafs had to beat out five teams to land the Russian star sniper. The first question that many have asked, is why was Knies in so many trade rumors? Of course, the answer is fairly obvious: He was the Leafs' best (and only?) real trade asset to land ...
NHL rumors: 3 reasons Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell traded Kirill Marchenko
The National Hockey League got one last blockbuster trade just over 24 hours before the start of the 2026-27 season, with Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies headlining a swap between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs. It had become increasingly clear that Marchenko had no interest in re-signing in Ohio. That was not […] The post NHL rumors: 3 reasons Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell traded Kirill Marchenko appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Leafs GM John Chayka explains Marchenko-Knies trade; Miles Wood assigned to AHL’s Toronto Marlies
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka met with reporters Tuesday morning, to discuss the Kirill Marchenko-Matthew Knies blockbuster trade. Minutes before the deadline, Chayka traded Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae and a 2027 2nd-round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets, in exchange for Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood and Elvis Merzlikins. Chayka explained the deal,…
Grading the Knies-Marchenko trade: Who won high-profile swap between Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets?
Toronto eschewed cost certainty for a chance to add another star.
Leafs GM John Chayka apologized to Matthew Knies about summer of trade rumors
There had been rumors that Knies was on the move over the summer, prior to being dealt to Columbus.
Report: ‘Tagging rules’ key reason for why Kirill Marchenko blockbuster was delayed
The blockbuster trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets involving Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies was reportedly held up due to tagging rules, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. “The delay in completing the Marchenko trade was due to NHL ‘tagging rules,’” Friedman wrote in Tuesday’s edition of the 32 Thoughts blog. “Essentially, you…
Toronto Maple Leafs trade Matthew Knies to Blue Jackets for Kirill Marchenko
The Maple Leafs traded Matthew Knies to the Blue Jackets for Kirill Marchenko, who signed a six-year, $75 million extension in Toronto on Monday.
NHL Team Valuations Ranking List: From Maple Leafs to Blue Jackets
The average NHL team is worth $2.43 billion, according to data compiled by Sportico. The Toronto Maple Leafs rank first at $4.8 billion, while the Columbus Blue Jackets rank last at $1.5 billion. Below are the values of the league’s 32 franchises, whose collective worth is $77.8 billion. To derive the fair market value of the […]
Could the Oilers have acquired Marchenko or Knies?
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a huge deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday, swapping Matthew Knies for Kirill Marchenko in a trade that had other parts. It begs the question: could the Edmonton Oilers have picked up Knies or Marchenko at the price they were traded for? Here’s the full trade: To the…
NHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Oilers, Panthers, Wild, Sens, Penguins, Blues, Leafs and More
Opening day rosters have been submitted and some players were added to the IR to start the season, including Brock Faber and Bryan Rust.
NHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Oilers, Panthers, Wild, Sens, Penguins, Blues, Leafs and More
Opening day rosters have been submitted and some players were added to the IR to start the season, including Brock Faber and Bryan Rust.
Despite trade to Blue Jackets, Matthew Knies did everything right for Maple Leafs
Turns out, where there’s smoke, there indeed sometimes will be fire. The Toronto Maple Leafs executed an unprecedented blockbuster trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on the eve of the 2026-27 NHL season. It was a six-player trade that saw Toronto acquire forward Kirill Marchenko, goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, and forward Miles Wood from Columbus in…
Islanders News: Rosters set as NHL begins with big trade
The NHL returns Tuesday night to kick off the 2026-27 season with five games on the schedule, including a meeting of the Southeast contenders and last three Cup champs in the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers. Before all that, there was a huge trade between Toronto and Columbus that included two second-tier stars and a […]
How Kirill Marchenko changes the Maple Leafs’ near and long-term outlook
On the eve of the new NHL season, the Maple Leafs acquired Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a blockbuster trade and signed him to a contract extension. Some Leafs fans may be less familiar with Marchenko because he has played in a smaller, more anonymous market, but he is a tantalizing talent. […] The post How Kirill Marchenko changes the Maple Leafs’ near and long-term outlook appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
NHL Notebook: Leafs, Blue Jackets swap Marchenko, Knies in blockbuster trade
A blockbuster trade went down on Monday. The Columbus Blue Jackets sent Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzlikins, and Miles Wood to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae, and a conditional 2027 second-round pick were sent the other way. MONDAY EVENING MOVES!💥 We’ve acquired F Matthew Knies, D Emil Andrae, F Steven…
NHL Notebook: Blue Jackets send Marchenko to Maple Leafs for Knies in six-player blockbuster
Welcome back to NHL Notebook — the series here at CanucksArmy where we deliver you news and notes from around the National Hockey League — oftentimes through a Vancouver Canucks-tinted lens! On the eve of the NHL’s opening night, a blockbuster trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets sent shockwaves through the league in…
Maple Leafs' Chayka Swings For The Fences With Marchenko Trade In Boldest Move Yet
The 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.
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. On Monday, the…
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…
Blockbuster Complete: The final details of the Leafs’ Marchenko trade and contract extension
The final details of the Maple Leafs’ ground-shaking trade and contract extension for Kirill Marchenko are now known: TOR-CBJ trade Toronto receives Columbus receives Kirill Marchenko · RW Miles Wood · LW Elvis Merzlikins · G; 18% salary retained by Columbus Matthew Knies · LW Steven Lorentz · LW Emil Andrae · LD 2027 Second-round […] The post Blockbuster Complete: The final details of the Leafs’ Marchenko trade and contract extension appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Thoughts on the Matthew Knies – Kirill Marchenko Trade
A collection of thoughts from the media on the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue trade involving Matthew Knies and Kirill Marchenko.
Thoughts on the Matthew Knies – Kirill Marchenko Trade
A collection of thoughts from the media on the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue trade involving Matthew Knies and Kirill Marchenko.
Kirill Marchenko Traded to Toronto with Matthew Knies Heading to Columbus in Blockbuster Trade
The Toronto Maple LEafs and Columbus Blue Jackets complete blockbuster trade involving six players center pieces are Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies
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