Maple Leafs Acquire Marchenko From Columbus, Sign Him to Six-Year Deal
Marchenko is expected to sign a six-year extension, while Toronto also adds Miles Wood and Elvis Merzlikins in the reported deal.
- On Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets finalized a major trade, with Toronto acquiring leading scorer Kirill Marchenko and goalie Elvis Merzlikins in exchange for forward Matthew Knies and additional assets.
- Blue Jackets president Don Waddell initiated the move after Marchenko indicated he would not re-sign, prompting Columbus to manage salary cap constraints ahead of the new season.
- Toronto also acquires forward Miles Wood, while Columbus receives forward Steven Lorentz, defenceman Emil Andrae, and a second-round pick to balance the exchange before Tuesday's season opener.
- Marchenko will sign a six-year contract extension with a $12.5 million AAV as part of the transaction, securing his commitment to the Maple Leafs long-term.
- Knies, the 23-year-old power forward, joins a rebuilding Columbus squad, bringing offensive potential after recording 66 points last season with the Maple Leafs.
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Leafs deal Knies to Blue Jackets for speedy Marchenko, who signs 6-year extension: reports
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Kirill Marchenko in a trade with Columbus and signed him to six-year, $75-million US contract, according to Marchenko's agent Dan Milstein. Fellow winger Matthew Knies is reportedly part of the package going to the Blue Jackets.
Maple Leafs acquire Marchenko from Blue Jackets in blockbuster, then extend him on six-year, $75M deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a blockbuster trade one day before the start of the season, acquiring forward Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets as part of a six-player deal, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun. The Leafs then extended Marchenko on a six-year, $75 million contract.
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TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired winger Kirill Marchenko in a trade with Columbus and signed him to six-year, US$75 million contract, according to Marchenko's agent Dan Milstein. Winger Matthew Knies is reportedly part of the package goi...
Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko from Blue Jackets for Matthew Knies
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making a big shakeup on the eve of the regular season. Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko is being traded to the Maple Leafs for a package that includes Matthew Knies, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Monday. Friedman also adds that Toronto will receive forward Miles Wood and goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (with some salary retained), while forward Steven Lorentz, defenceman Emil […]
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