Marchenko traded to Maple Leafs from Blue Jackets, signs six-year deal
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Key Points:
- Kirill Marchenko was traded from the Columbus Blue Jackets to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a six-player deal that included Matthew Knies moving to Columbus.
- Marchenko signed a six-year, $75 million contract with the Maple Leafs starting next season, after leading Columbus in goals for the past three seasons.
- The Maple Leafs also acquired forward Miles Wood and goalie Elvis Merzlikins, while Columbus received Knies, forward Steven Lorentz, defenseman Emil Andrae, and a 2027 second-round draft pick.
- Marchenko has 208 points in 292 NHL games, while Knies posted a career-high 66 points last season and signed a six-year, $46.5 million deal with Toronto in 2025.
- The Maple Leafs begin their 2026-27 season against the Montreal Canadiens, while the Blue Jackets open against the Buffalo Sabres.
