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Could the Oilers have acquired Marchenko or Knies?
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a huge deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday, swapping Matthew Knies for Kirill Marchenko in a trade that had other parts. It begs the question: could the Edmonton Oilers have picked up Knies or Marchenko at the price they were traded for? Here’s the full trade: To the…
25 bold NHL predictions for 2026-27: The Hot Take O-Meter
McDavid stays put (again), Matthews doesn’t, the Florida empire strikes back, and more.
Welcome to the McKennaissance Era
Although the Toronto Maple Leafs executed a seismic trade 26 hours before the 2026-27 season opener, it may be a footnote in the longview of history. Welcome to the McKennaissance Era, where the 18-year-old phenom promises to usher in a new era of Maple Leafs hockey, while taking command of the larger Toronto sports ecosystem….
The Leafs’ Big Bet on Kirill Marchenko — MLHS Podcast Ep. 125
In an emergency episode of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli react to the Maple Leafs blockbuster trade for Kirill Marchenko. Episode Topics First reactions to a shocking trade on the eve of the new season (1:00) Framing the Leafs trading of Matthew Knies for a different winger (5:00) The factors that have made [ ] The post The Leafs’ Big Bet on Kirill Marchenko MLHS Podcast Ep. 125 appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
4 Montreal Canadiens to watch in the season opener against Toronto
The Montreal Canadiens are set to begin the season against the Toronto Maple Leafs. If they hope to get the win, these are four players who will need to play well.
Kirill Marchenko's status for Maple Leafs season opener up in the air amid unforeseen complications
Newly acquired Toronto Maple Leafs forward Kirill Marchenko may not be in the lineup tonight against the Montreal Canadiens due to an issue getting a VISA.
Report: Maple Leafs Had Trade Offer Rejected By Sharks
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been shopping forward Matthew Knies on the trade market since before last season's trade deadline. First, it was Brad Treliving, who almost shipped out the power forward to the rival Montreal Canadiens, and while that deal fell through last March, new GM John Chayka took over conversations once he took over the job. Reports indicate that Chayka started shopping Knies at the NHL Draft from Buffalo in June, and Sportsnet's Frank Seravalli confirmed the Leafs offered Knies in a package for the No.2 overall pick, owned by the San Jose Sharks. Frank Seravalli: Sources indicated that the Leafs had offered Matthew Knies to the Sharks...for their 1st round picks, including #2 overall - Frankly Hockey (9/28) The Sharks of course declined the deal and selected Ivar Stenberg, and he's looked like a stud in the preseason, and could eventually become a better player than Knies, time will tell. Knies was a fan favorite in Toronto, and has since been traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in multi-player deal that sees Kirill Marchenko hop on Auston Matthews' wing for the foreseeable future. The Montreal Canadiens also were in on Marchenko, so they are disappointed on a few different levels after missing out on both players in different trades, at different times. The Leafs shook up their core just a day before the season started, and after Knies and the Leafs were back in his home state of Arizona for a few days doing some team bonding. For now, the Sharks seem to have some interest in Connor Hellebuyck, but a trade doesn't appear close at this time. For the Leafs, it's obvious Chayka isn't messing around, and isn't shy making bold trades. this happened at the end of Knies last shift he left the bench early pic.twitter.com/ttWe3jVggl Omar (@TicTacTOmar) January 23, 2025
Maple Leafs blockbuster Marchenko trade is exactly what Auston Matthews needed
The Maple Leafs trade a day before the season begins is exactly what the captain needed.
Insider reveals the Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies trade offer to the San Jose Sharks
After the Toronto Maple Leafs traded Matthew Knies for Kirill Marchenko, Frank Seravallie revealed a trade that almost happened with the San Jose Sharks.
Maple Leafs fans are split on the Kirill Marchenko-Matthew Knies blockbuster trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a stunning blockbuster on the eve of the 2026-27 regular season by acquiring a package centred on Kirill Marchenko in exchange for a package centred around Matthew Knies. It’s the type of move that dramatically alters the makeup of the team as well as their prospects for the season,…