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NHL insider reveals how John Chayka stole Kirill Marchenko from the Canadiens
On the TSN hockey panel, Darren Dreger revealed how Maple Leafs GM John Chayka beat out the Montreal Canadiens to land Kirill Marchenko.
Despite trade to Blue Jackets, Matthew Knies did everything right for Maple Leafs
Turns out, where there’s smoke, there indeed sometimes will be fire. The Toronto Maple Leafs executed an unprecedented blockbuster trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on the eve of the 2026-27 NHL season. It was a six-player trade that saw Toronto acquire forward Kirill Marchenko, goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, and forward Miles Wood from Columbus in…
Tuesday's FTB: So boring, these Leafs
Boring, dull and they never do anything.
Canadiens @ Maple Leafs: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, 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+ “ Pas besoin d’vivre ailleurs, moi j’reste ici / Le Québec c’est la place que j’ai choisie “ The 2025-26 season began with cautious optimism, a vote of confidence in the group of players who ushered in the franchise’s first playoff appearance in four seasons. At the...
Islanders News: Rosters set as NHL begins with big trade
The NHL returns Tuesday night to kick off the 2026-27 season with five games on the schedule, including a meeting of the Southeast contenders and last three Cup champs in the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers. Before all that, there was a huge trade between Toronto and Columbus that included two second-tier stars and a […]
Grading the Maple Leafs’ blockbuster Kirill Marchenko trade
The Maple Leafs pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets, acquiring Kirill Marchenko for Matthew Knies.
Sick Puck Links: Leafs Get Marchenko; NHL Trade Rumors
Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL trade and free agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here are your Sick Podcast Puck links: Sick links The Montreal Canadiens kick off their 2026-27 regular season against the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight and they will do so […] The post Sick Puck Links: Leafs Get Marchenko; NHL Trade Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
Kirill Marchenko's agent goes scorched earth on former Maple Leafs goaltender
Former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Andrew Raycroft said Kirill Marchenko came to the Columbus Blue Jackets camp out of shape.
How the Kirill Marchenko trade affects the Maple Leafs' salary cap
The Kirill Marchenko trade unleashed a complex salary cap situation given the numerous moving parts involved for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
How Kirill Marchenko changes the Maple Leafs’ near and long-term outlook
On the eve of the new NHL season, the Maple Leafs acquired Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a blockbuster trade and signed him to a contract extension. Some Leafs fans may be less familiar with Marchenko because he has played in a smaller, more anonymous market, but he is a tantalizing talent. [ ] The post How Kirill Marchenko changes the Maple Leafs near and long-term outlook appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .