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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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prohockeyrumors.com broke the news on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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