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Blue Jackets’ Matthew Knies drops truth bomb after Maple Leafs trade
The Columbus Blue Jackets swung a blockbuster trade before the beginning of the 2026-27 NHL season. Columbus traded Kirill Marchenko to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday in a deal that landed forward Matthew Knies. Knies has already spoken about the trade, but his immediate reaction to the deal was quite interesting. Knies spoke with […] The post Blue Jackets’ Matthew Knies drops truth bomb after Maple Leafs trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Canadiens @ Maple Leafs: Game thread, lines, and how to watch
How to watch Game 1: Montreal Canadiens @ Toronto Maple Leafs Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In Canada: Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French) Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+ , TVAS+ The Canadiens put together a strong pre-season, even though they were unable to ice a full NHL lineup with a couple of split-squad days. The season-opener will be the first time the main roster hits the ice together, with everyone aiming to be better than they were a yea...
Maple Leafs reveal new data that proves Auston Matthews is better than ever
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka revealed that new analysis on Auston Matthews' skating shows he's the best he's been in the last five years.
Maple Leafs reveal projected season-opener lineup — and Kirill Marchenko is in
The Maple Leafs kick off their season opener with a game against the Canadiens; here are the projected lines for both teams.
Kirill Marchenko jumps straight into Toronto’s top six. Can instant chemistry happen, or will the new Maple Leafs need time?
Kirill Marchenko jumps straight into Toronto’s top six. Can instant chemistry happen, or will the new Maple Leafs need time?
New Maple Leafs goalie Elvis Merzlikins set to miss most of season
The Toronto Maple Leafs ' acquisition of goaltender Elvis Merzlikins as part of the blockbuster Kirill Marchenko trade comes with a couple of caveats. First of all, the goalie is unlikely to even suit up for the Leafs—at least not for a long, long while. He's recovering from a serious shoulder injury and GM John Chayka told the media on Tuesday that Merzlikins will be out a total of four to six months (three to five more months from now). He's been placed on LTIR. Secondly, as noted by insider Pierre LeBrun, Merzlikins had to give his thumbs up to be dealt to Toronto. A little sidenote to the blockbuster trade from yesterday, Toronto was on Elvis Merzlikins' no-move list (10 teams) so he had to waive and certainly didn't hesitate in doing so. Merzlikins wants to rehab back in Switzerland over the coming months where he has a home. Sounds like… — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) September 29, 2026 The Leafs were on Merzlikins' 10-team no-trade list. But he had no problem waiving, as he wants to rehab back home in Switzerland over the coming months, and the Leafs didn't have an issue with it. If he is able to make it back close to the trade deadline in March, if Toronto's tandem of Sergei Bobrovsky Anthony Stolarz are healthy (yes, that's an 'if'), Merzlikins could either be a depth insurance option, or even become a trade piece for a team looking for a backup goalie for the stretch run. He is on an expiring contract, set to be an unrestricted free agent. His $5.4M cap hit, however, could be an issue.
NHL Notebook: Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs swing blockbuster deal
A top-six forward is now off the trade market. On Monday evening, the Columbus Blue Jackets sent Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzļikins, and Miles Wood to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae, and a 2027 second-rounder. Following the trade, Marchenko signed a six-year extension that carries a cap hit of $12.5…
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Knies, Marchenko, Opening Roster & More
It finally happened. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs connected on a blockbuster trade on the eve of the start of the regular season. It will be talked…
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – Game #1 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info
Kirill Marchenko is IN for a season opener between the Maple Leafs and Canadiens that is jam-packed with intrigue: Gavin McKenna s NHL debut, Marchenko s Leafs debut, Sergei Bobrovsky s Leafs debut, Darren Raddysh s Leafs debut, on top of the many other new faces in the Toronto lineup. (7:00 p.m.EST, Sportsnet) Can the Buds gel quickly enough [ ] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – Game #1 Projected Lines, Preview TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Trade grades for Kirill Marchenko, Matthew Knies blockbuster between Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets
On Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs swung a major deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets, acquiring forwards Kirill Marchenko and Miles Wood, along with goaltender Elvis Merzlikins. In return, they sent forwards Matthew Knies and Steven Lorentz, depth defenseman Emil Andrae, and a 2027 second-round draft pick back to Columbus. Additionally, Marchenko signed a six-year, […] The post Trade grades for Kirill Marchenko, Matthew Knies blockbuster between Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets appeared first on Cl...