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Columbus Blue Jackets trade Marchenko, Merzlikins, Wood to Maple Leafs

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets trade Marchenko, Merzlikins, Wood to Maple Leafs

Summary

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzlikins, and Miles Wood to the Toronto Maple Leafs. In exchange, the Blue Jackets receive Matthew Knies, Steven Morentz, Emil Andrae, and a second-round pick. Marchenko has also agreed to a six-year, $75 million contract extension with Toronto after the trade. The move follows months of speculation regarding Marchenko's future with Columbus, having previously been viewed as a key player. Merzlikins is recovering from shoulder surgery and is in the final season of his contract. The trade reflects ongoing changes within the Blue Jackets' roster as they look to rebuild.

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Status Watch

•Marchenko, Merzlikins, and Wood join the Maple Leafs.
•Blue Jackets receive Knies, Morentz, Andrae, and a draft pick.
•Marchenko signs a six-year, $75 million extension with Toronto.
•Merzlikins is recovering from shoulder surgery.
•Trade concludes months of speculation about Marchenko's future.

Latest Updates

10:47 PMESPN — Source: Leafs get Jackets top scorer Marchenko on eve of season
10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Kirill Marchenko trade grades: Who won Blue Jackets-Maple Leafs deal?
9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Columbus Blue Jackets reportedly trade Marchenko, Merzlikins, Wood to Toronto Maple Leafs

What they're saying

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The Maple Leafs have acquired Kirill Marchenko in a trade with the Blue Jackets and agreed to a six-year extension with the 26-year-old forward, a source told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski.
— ESPNby Greg Wyshynski

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The Columbus Blue Jackets traded leading goal scorer Kirill Marchenko to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Here are details and grades on the deal.
— Yahoo Sports