Latest news and updates about the Blue Jackets
A day before the season opener, minutes before the 5 PM deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets engineered a genuine franchise-altering trade. Toronto acquired Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood and Elvis Merzlikins in exchange for Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae and the Seattle Kraken’s 2027 2nd-round pick, via Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Upon…
If there was any doubt the NHL is in a new era, this may be the final blow. The end of preseason can be a manic period for end-of-the-roster maneuvering, but teams typically either get the big stuff done during the summer or wait until they settle into a new season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to return to the playoffs in the 2026-27 season. As the team prepares for opening night on Tuesday, the Maple Leafs are engaged in talks to acquire Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Now, those talks have come to fruition, according to hockey insider Elliotte Friedman. The Maple […] The post Kirill Marchenko lands $75 million extension with Maple Leafs after six-player trade with Blue Jackets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Maple Leafs signed Marchenko to a six-year contract extension as part of the deal.
With the NHL regular season on the horizon, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets have agreed to a huge trade involving Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies.
Kirill Marchenko has a new home with the Toronto Maple Leafs, leaving the Columbus Blue Jackets in a blockbuster trade on Monday afternoon. The Maple Leafs acquired Marchenko from Columbus for a return led by winger Matthew Knies, as well as goaltender Elvis Merzlikins. Marchenko will also be signing a six-year contract extension with Toronto
It's official! The Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets have pulled off a 6-player blockbuster trade, with Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies the headliners. BREAKING TRADE: TO: #Leafs Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood, Elvis Merzlikins. TO: #CBJ Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae and a 2nd Rd Pick pic.twitter.com/D1M9oxxvhv — SiriusXM NHL Network Radio (@SiriusXMNHL) September 28, 2026 The two teams, who had been in serious talks all afternoon, complete the deal that brings the el...
The Columbus Blue Jackets need blue help. The Edmonton Oilers are interested in Kirby Dach. There are several teams not on Dylan Larkin's list that would be interested.
The Columbus Blue Jackets need blue help. The Edmonton Oilers are interested in Kirby Dach. There are several teams not on Dylan Larkin's list that would be interested.
The Maple Leafs appear to be on the verge of a blockbuster trade that would reportedly send Matthew Knies to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Kirill Marchenko and Elvis Merzlikins, with other pieces possibly involved. The timing is wild, as the Leafs just returned from a full team bonding trip in Knies’ hometown, […] The post What a Knies-for-Marchenko Blockbuster Means for the Maple Leafs appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to rebound in 2026-27. After making the playoffs for nine straight seasons, the Leafs finished in last place in the Atlantic Division in 2025-26. The Maple Leafs had an active offseason, signing Sergei Bobrovsky and Jack Roslovic, trading for Darren Raddysh and drafting Gavin McKenna first overall. As the […] The post Maple Leafs on verge of acquiring Kirill Marchenko from Blue Jackets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Toronto Maple Leafs have completed a blockbuster trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on the eve of the new NHL season. The Maple Leafs sent Matthew Knies and two other pieces to the Blue Jackets for a package including Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzlikins, and one other piece. According to Elliotte Friedman, Marchenko is expected…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have completed a blockbuster trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on the eve of the new NHL season. The full trade has the Maple Leafs sending Matthew Knies, Emil Andrae, Steven Lorentz, and a 2027 second-round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Kirill Marchenko, goaltender Elvis Merzlikins,…
Significant movement on the Kirill Marchenko front on Monday afternoon, as the Toronto Maple Leafs are in 'deep discussions' with the Columbus Blue Jackets, per insider Elliotte Friedman. The Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs are deep in discussions on a trade involving Kirill Marchenko, per @FriedgeHNIC 👀 pic.twitter.com/79BwTIicAb — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 28, 2026 With Marchenko's reluctance to re-sign with the Blue Jackets as a restricted free agent after the season, the team has given...
The Toronto Maple Leafs could be adding some offensive firepower to their roster ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly adding some offensive firepower to their roster ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are adding some offensive firepower to their roster ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season with the addition of right-winger Kirill Marchenko.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets are talking Kirill Marchenko, with Don Waddell holding firm on wanting fair value.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets are talking Kirill Marchenko, with Don Waddell holding firm on wanting fair value.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens could have another move up their sleeve before opening night, with Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko emerging as a potential target.…
Marchenko, who has four straight 20-plus goal seasons to his name, has requested a trade from the Blue Jackets.
Trade rumors continue to swirl around Kirill Marchenko, but the Columbus Blue Jackets have set a high price. Meanwhile, it's rumored that the Edmonton Oilers could be looking at acquiring oft-injured Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach.
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. Marchenko, selected 49th…
The NHL regular season kicks off on Tuesday, Sept 29 and the Boston Bruins will host the New York Rangers at TD Garden. Despite the season fast approaching, Boston is interested in adding to their roster. Reports indicate the Bruins are interested in Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko. Marchenko, who reportedly requested a trade from the team, has several NHL suitors. On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and CBS Sports’ Kasey Hudson break down news of the Bruins’ “offer” ...
It was reported by the Columbus Dispatch's own Brian Hedger that the Columbus Blue Jackets and goaltender Elvis Merzlikins ' relationship could be coming to an end. On Sunday morning, Hedger reported with the news that the goaltender the team was poised to put his house up in New Albany, Ohio up for sale. With one year left on his five-year, $5.4 million average annual value contract . ''Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins and his wife, Aleksandra, are selling their New Albany...