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Canadiens pursue Kirill Marchenko as forward enters contract year

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Canadiens pursue Kirill Marchenko as forward enters contract year

Summary

The Montreal Canadiens have signed multiple players this offseason, strengthening their roster. General Manager Kent Hughes may soon target Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko, who is coming off a strong 74-point season. Marchenko, in the final year of his deal and expressing uncertainty about a long-term extension, aims to focus on his performance for the upcoming season. The Canadiens, with key core players under contract, could enhance their offensive lineup with Marchenko's addition.

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Key Details

•Canadiens signed Ivan Demidov, Jakub Dobes, Alex Newhook, and Arber Xhekaj.
•Marchenko scored 74 points last season and is a sought-after player.
•He has expressed a desire to focus on hockey rather than contract negotiations.
•Marchenko's current contract has a salary cap hit of $3,850,000.

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4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Canadiens Could Be In Prime Position To Land 74-Point Forward

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The Montreal Canadiens acted swiftly during the offseason, signing several of their free agent players to new contracts, including Ivan Demidov, Jakub Dobes, Alex Newhook, and Arber Xhekaj. Canadiens fans can rest assured knowing that their window of contention has only just begun opening, as they have several of their key core players under contract […] The post Canadiens Could Be In Prime Position To Land 74-Point Forward appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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