Kirill Marchenko unlikely to extend contract with Columbus Blue Jackets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:55 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Kirill Marchenko is reportedly unlikely to extend his contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. During ESPN's draft coverage, Kevin Weekes noted concerns about Marchenko's future with the team, which has one year remaining on his current deal. Additionally, Zach Werenski's non-committal remarks regarding a contract extension have raised further uncertainties for the franchise. The situation poses a challenge for the Blue Jackets as they navigate potential roster changes moving forward.
- •Kirill Marchenko has one year left on his current contract.
- •Kevin Weekes reported on ESPN's draft coverage about Marchenko's future.
- •Zach Werenski also expressed uncertainty about extending his contract.
- •The Blue Jackets face critical decisions regarding player retention.
- 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — BREAKING NEWS: Kirill Marchenko Unlikely To Extend With The Columbus Blue Jackets
"The hits keep coming for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NHL•Jun 27, 2026, 1:39 AMEthan Belchetz is third MSU recruit taken in top 20 of NHL Draft
- NHL•Jun 27, 2026, 12:59 AMColumbus Blue Jackets select power forward Oscar Hemming 14th overall
- NHL•Jun 27, 2026, 12:29 AMReport says Columbus Blue Jackets assessing trade offers for Zach Werenski
- NHL•Jun 26, 2026, 11:18 PMNHL Draft grades 2026: Live results and analysis for every pick in Round 1
- NHL•Jun 26, 2026, 10:10 PMNHL Draft Tracker 2026: Full Results, List of Picks From Rounds 1-7
- NHL•Jun 26, 2026, 9:15 PMJoe Sakic already making big deals, bringing back veterans in his return to role as Avalanche GM
