Kirill Marchenko expected to join Blue Jackets for training camp

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell expects Kirill Marchenko to report for training camp at Nationwide Arena on September 16. Despite a summer of trade speculation regarding the forward’s future in Columbus, Waddell maintains that the team controls the situation under the terms of the player's current contract. Trade inquiries occurred following reports during the NHL draft that the winger had reservations about staying with the franchise long-term. Waddell noted that no deal materialized and that he intends to build the roster for the upcoming season with the forward in a prominent role. The organization previously acquired Valeri Nichushkin to help bolster the team's familiarity with core players. Marchenko remains under team control as a restricted free agent following the expiration of his current contract.

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