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Montreal Canadiens fail in pursuit of Kirill Marchenko trade

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Montreal Canadiens fail in pursuit of Kirill Marchenko trade

Summary

The Montreal Canadiens were unable to finalize a trade for Kirill Marchenko, who ultimately joined the Toronto Maple Leafs. Montreal pursued Marchenko throughout the summer, believing he was interested in playing for them due to a connection with Ivan Demidov. However, the Columbus Blue Jackets preferred the offer from Toronto, which featured Matthew Knies, a young player with the immediate impact Columbus sought. The Canadiens' attempts to secure Marchenko included exploring a third-team trade, which did not materialize in time to beat Toronto's offer.

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•Kirill Marchenko moved to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a six-player trade.
•Montreal Canadiens pursued Marchenko but lacked high-value trade assets.
•The Blue Jackets preferred the trade package from the Maple Leafs.
•Montreal attempted to involve a third team to enhance their offer.
•Matthew Knies was the key asset in Toronto's successful bid.

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12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Montreal Canadiens Whiffed In Marchenko “Creative” Trade Attempt

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Kirill Marchenko ultimately landed with the Toronto Maple Leafs in a six-player deal that sent Matthew Knies to Columbus, but the Montreal Canadiens were actually the most persistent suitor throughout the summer. While they chased the deal for months, ultimately, their attempt to get creative failed.According to Elliotte Friedman, Montreal pursued Marchenko from the moment […] The post Montreal Canadiens Whiffed In Marchenko “Creative” Trade Attempt appeared first on HEAVY.
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