Report: Maple Leafs In "Deep" Talks To Acquire Russian Star
Toronto is discussing a deal for Kirill Marchenko and possibly Elvis Merzlikins as Columbus weighs salary-cap relief and a return centered on Matthew Knies.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets are in deep discussions on a trade involving forward Kirill Marchenko and goalie Elvis Merzlikins, according to NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman on Monday.
- Marchenko's agent, Dan Milstein, signaled the forward does not plan to sign long-term in Columbus, prompting Blue Jackets president and general manager Don Waddell to explore trades amid salary cap pressure.
- Marchenko enters the final year of his contract with a $3,850,000 cap hit, while Merzlikins carries a $5.4 million cap hit and is recovering from shoulder surgery performed in August.
- Toronto reportedly plans to include Matthew Knies, a 23-year-old power forward with a team-friendly $7.75 million contract, to facilitate the deal with Columbus.
- These trade discussions arrive as the Maple Leafs seek roster improvements under general manager John Chayka, who replaced fired Brad Treliving, with the NHL regular season beginning Tuesday night.
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Report: Maple Leafs In "Deep" Talks To Acquire Russian Star
The Toronto Maple Leafs have already made significant changes to their roster and coaching staff under general manager John Chayka, who took over for the fired Brad Treliving.It’s going to be one of the more intriguing storylines this season to see whether the multiple moves made by Chayka will result in Toronto making the playoffs […]
The National Hockey League (NHL) team Columbus Blue Jackets could trade Latvian goaltender Elvis Merzlikins to the Toronto Maple Leafs, represented by Teodors Blügers, reports NHL analyst Eliot Friedman.
The National Hockey League (NHL) Columbus Blue Jackets could trade Latvian goaltender Elvis Merzlikins to the Toronto Maple Leafs, represented by Teodors Blügers, reports hockey commentator Eliot Friedman.
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