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The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly close to trading for Columbus Blue Jackets right winger Kirill Marchenko, who scored 27 goals last season. Matthew Knies, a young left winger with five years remaining on his contract, is expected to be the primary player going to the Blue Jackets in return. The trade talks come as the Blue Jackets seek to secure long-term contracts and Knies faces potential relocation despite expressing a desire to stay with the Leafs.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-28,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
The Maple Leafs traded for right winger Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets on the eve of the 2026-27 NHL season in a surprising move. The deal saw Toronto acquiring Marchenko, along with goaltender Elvis Merzlikins and winger Miles Wood, while sending Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae, and a second-round draft pick to Columbus. Marchenko, who scored 27 goals last season, signed a six-year, $75 million contract with the Leafs post-trade. The deal was completed despite initial reluctance from both teams, with negotiations pushing right up against Monday’s roster deadline.
Written for “Maple Leafs Trade Deal” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 4 other(s) covering the same event.
The Maple Leafs are on the cusp of adding right winger Kirill Marchenko on the eve of the 2026-27 NHL season in what would be a surprise trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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what → add → Jackets
The Star has confirmed the Leafs have permission to negotiate an extension with the six-foot-three Russian winger.
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Leafs → confirm → winger
The cost could be high: Matthew Knies is expected to be the key piece going the other way, according to various reports, including Sportsnet and TSN.
uncertain
Knies → expect → Sportsnet
The deal is not confirmed, and there could be other players, prospects or draft picks involved.
uncertain
deal → confirm → ?
Asked about those rumours on Monday, GM John Chayka said: “I don’t know if the trade rumours will ever stop around here.”
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rumours → ask → Monday
Marchenko would bring high-end scoring ability, with 27 goals last year, to the Maple Leafs top-six forwards.
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Marchenko → bring → forwards
The Jackets made him available after being unable to secure the 26-year-old to a long-term extension.
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him → make → extension
He makes $3.85 million (U.S.) this season and is due to be a restricted free agent July 1.
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He → make → million
Knies has had a so-so camp, with trade rumours hanging over his head for the last six months.
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rumours → have → months
Though the team’s top left winger, he lost his job on the top power play.
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he → lose → play
It’s fair to say Knies doesn’t want to go, but without a no-trade protection, he has no choice.
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he → ’ → choice
Knies had expressed a desire to remain a Leaf for life when word he was on the trade block emerged.
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he → express → block
He’s just 23.
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He → ’ → ?
That and his six-foot-three, 231-pound frame make desirable on any team, as does his team-friendly contract.
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contract → make → team
He has five years left on a deal that pays him $7.75 million a year.
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that → have → million
“Hopefully it’s going to be a long time before I give up this jersey,” Knies told the Star early in camp.
asserted
Knies → go → camp
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