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“It almost gives me chills thinking about it” | Gavin McKenna NHL Debut
“It almost gives me chills thinking about it” | Gavin McKenna NHL Debut
Maple Leafs Beat Out These 5 Teams In Marchenko Sweepstakes
The dust has settled on the blockbuster trade. Kirill Marchenko is a Toronto Maple Leaf , and Matthew Knies' long, uncertain offseason has finally culminated in his becoming a Columbus Blue Jacket. According to insider Elliotte Friedman, the Leafs had to beat out five teams to land the Russian star sniper. The first question that many have asked, is why was Knies in so many trade rumors? Of course, the answer is fairly obvious: He was the Leafs' best (and only?) real trade asset to land a difference-maker. He had no trade protection and is on a very reasonable contract with a $7.75M AAV. Friedman said that the appeal of a young, exciting player like Knies with a contract like that made the Leafs the team to beat. But there were others making a pitch to Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell, starting off with the most-mentioned team on the Marchenko bandwagon, the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal was aggressive all summer, trying to make it work. But no one they offered excited Columbus as much as Knies. They were creative at the end, trying to involve third teams to either eat Blue Jackets salary or include more palatable players. As for the extension, I do think the Canadiens would have done the six years, $12.5 million AAV Toronto did — even if it altered their tight salary structure. Who else was in there? Boston, the Islanders, Seattle, Tampa Bay. No doubt others. But Knies was impossible to beat. The Bruins, Islanders and Kraken have been looking for a top-six forward. Under any circumstances, however, trading Knies to a division rival like the Canadiens, Bruins or Lightning would have been a tough pill to swallow for Leafs fans and team management. For now, it's onward and upward for both of these young talented players. The Leafs are hoping Marchenko will play in their season-opener Tuesday night, but as of late morning, were still working furiously to work out the immigration situation.
NHL rumors: 3 reasons Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell traded Kirill Marchenko
The National Hockey League got one last blockbuster trade just over 24 hours before the start of the 2026-27 season, with Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies headlining a swap between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs. It had become increasingly clear that Marchenko had no interest in re-signing in Ohio. That was not […] The post NHL rumors: 3 reasons Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell traded Kirill Marchenko appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Maple Leafs New Goalie Helps the Team Before He Even Plays
Maple Leafs New Goalie Helps the Team Before He Even Plays
Big Plans in Toronto Might Have Changed Thanks to the Marchenko Trade
The post Big Plans in Toronto Might Have Changed Thanks to the Marchenko Trade appeared first on NHL Trade Talk . The Toronto Maple Leafs made a blockbuster trade and it impacts the team in many ways. The post Big Plans in Toronto Might Have Changed Thanks to the Marchenko Trade appeared first on NHL Trade Talk .
Details emerge after AEW star PAC found dead at 40, a day after final match
Dispatch audio detailed finding Benjamin Satterley, who wrestled as 'The Bastard' PAC and Neville in WWE, passed out in his car.
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies Leaves, Marchenko Arrives & Season Starts
The regular season finally arrives tonight, and somehow the Toronto Maple Leafs have given us a pretty good idea of what this new era will look like before the puck
New Toronto Maple Leafs star Kirill Marchenko doesn't like music
New Toronto Maple Leafs star Kirill Marchenko doesn't like music
M John Chayka explains Marchenko-Knies trade; Miles Wood assigned to AHL’s Toronto Marlies
M John Chayka explains Marchenko-Knies trade; Miles Wood assigned to AHL’s Toronto Marlies
The Leafs Nation’s staff awards and Stanley Cup predictions for 2026-27 NHL season
The Leafs Nation’s staff awards and Stanley Cup predictions for 2026-27 NHL season