Islanders GM Mathieu Darche Open to Making Big Swing in Trade Market After Failed Kirill Marchenko Pursuit

Islanders GM Mathieu Darche open to making big swing in trade market after failed Kirill Marchenko pursuit

Before losing 2-1 to the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders GM Mathieu Darche spoke at length about his team's failed pursuit of Kirill Marchenko.

Metro Notes: Islanders’ Marchenko Interest, Brown, Provorov

By Ethan Hetu | at September 30, 2026 2:42 pm The New York Islanders attempted to acquire star forward Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets before he was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, reports Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. According to LeBrun, the Islanders “were confident they could extend” Marchenko in the event they finalized a trade for him. LeBrun asked Islanders GM Mathieu Darche about his team’s interest in Marchenko, and …

Metro Notes: Islanders' Marchenko Chase, Brown, Provorov

The New York Islanders attempted to acquire star forward Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets before he was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, reports Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. According to LeBrun, the Islanders “were confident they could extend” Marchenko in the event they finalized a trade for him. LeBrun asked Islanders GM Mathieu Darche about his team’s interest in Marchenko, and Darche could not confirm his team’s interest, …