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Kirill Marchenko
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Marchenko (lower-body) left Monday's game vs. Calgary and will not return.

Toronto lost another top-six forward on Monday after Kirill Marchenko left their game vs. Calgary with a lower-body injury. Marchenko's first 14 games in Toronto have gone very well, with the 26-year-old winger averaging a point per game with six goals and 14 points.

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Marchenko (visa) will make his Maple Leafs' debut on Tuesday vs. Montreal.

Marchenko's status for Toronto's season opener vs. Montreal was up in the air as the 26-year-old dealt with Visa issues after his trade on Monday, but it has been confirmed the star forward will dress and make his Maple Leafs' debut. Marchenko signed a six-year, $12.5 million AAV extension after being acquired from Columbus on Monday and is hopeful to build off his 27-goal, 67-point season across 76 games played last season.

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The Maple Leafs signed Kirill Marchenko to a six-year deal worth $12.5M AAV ($75.0M total).

The Maple Leafs acquired Marchenko from the Blue Jackets on Monday night and part of deal was a new contract for Marchenko, who is in the final year of a three-year deal that carries a $3.85M cap-hit. Marchenko, who is coming off 27 goals and 40 assists (67 points) is expected to start on a line with either Auston Matthews or John Tavares and could replace Jack Roslovic on PP1.

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2026-09-29T11:26:25.548Z
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Toronto has acquired Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood, and Elvis Merzlikins (18% retained salary) from Columbus for Emil Andrae, Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, and a 2nd-round pick.

Marchenko had expressed his displeasure in continuing to play for the Blue Jackets organization and now finds himself a member of the Maple Leafs on Monday, after Toronto acquired him alongside Miles Wood and Elvis Merzlikins (18% retained salary) from Columbus for Emil Andrae, Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, and a 2nd-round pick. Immediately after signing, the 26-year-old signed a six-year, $12.5 million AAV contract extension ($75M total). Across the last two seasons, he has averaged 29 goals and 71 points and should slot right into Toronto's top-six.

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Marchenko (lower-body) will return to Columbus' lineup in Boston on Thursday.

Marchenko did not play the last couple of games for the Blue Jackets heading into the Olympic break due to a lower-body injury, but he will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 25-year-old Marchenko scored a career-high 74 points (31G / 43A) in 79 games last season, and has followed up this season, producing at a similar rate, with 46 points (19G / 27A) through 50 games.

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Marchenko (lower-body) is expected to rejoin Columbus for practice on Saturday.

Marchenko has been sidelined since January 31st due to a lower-body injury but he skated on his own on Wednesday and is expected to rejoin Columbus for a full practice on Saturday. The 25-year-old has been one of the Blue Jackets' best forwards yet again this season, with 19 goals, 46 points and 152 SOG in 50 games played in 2025-26.

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Marchenko (illness) is expected to return in Chicago on Wednesday.

Out of precaution, Rick Bowness and the Columbus coaching staff opted not to have Marchenko travel with the team to avoid potentially spreading his illness at the start of their road trip. Still, he has since joined them and will be added to the lineup on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Marchenko has 46 points (19G / 27A) in 50 games this season, including five points (1G / 4A) in his last four games.

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Marchenko (illness) is out vs. New Jersey on Tuesday but is hopeful to return on Wednesday.

Out of precaution, Rick Bowness and the Columbus coaching staff opted not to have Marchenko travel with the team to avoid potentially spreading his illness. With Wednesday being the Blue Jackets' final game before the Olympic Break, Marchenko may remain sidelined until action resumes in late February, but he has not been ruled out yet.

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Marchenko (illness) did not practice on Monday and may not travel with Columbus on their upcoming road trip.

Out of precaution, Rick Bowness and the Columbus coaching staff opted not to have Marchenko travel with the team to avoid potentially spreading his illness. With only two games for the Blue Jackets before the Winter Olympic break, Marchenko may be kept out of the lineup until action resumes in late February.

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Marchenko (upper-body) will return vs. Detroit on Thursday.

Marchenko has not played in the last several games and has been sidelined since November 22nd due to a upper-body injury, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 25-year-old Marchenko looks to add to his 22 points (8G / 14A) through 22 games, a career-best pace, when he returns to a familiar place on the Blue Jackets' top-six and top powerplay unit.

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Marchenko (upper-body) is out vs. Washington on Monday.

Marchenko will be further evaluated after exiting the Blue Jackets' morning skate early on Monday with an upper-body injury and will not play in their game against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Marchenko has been terrific this season and his offense will be sorely missed. He has 22 points (8G / 14A) and 65 shots in 22 games this season.

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Marchenko (undisclosed) left morning skate early and will be a game-time decision vs. Washington on Monday.

Marchenko will be further evaluated after exiting the Blue Jackets' morning skate early on Monday and is questionable for their game against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Marchenko has been terrific this season, and his offense will be sorely missed if he is not able to suit up. He has 22 points (8G / 14A) and 65 shots in 22 games this season.

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Marchenko missed practice on Tuesday due to a personal matter and is fully expected to suit up for Columbus' season opener on Thursday.

Despite being absent from practice on Tuesday due to personal matters, Marchenko will suit up for the season-opening contest on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. The 25-year-old Marchenko had a breakout 2024-25 campaign, posting 74 points (31G / 43A) in 79 contests. He is expected to start the 2025-26 season on a line with Sean Monahan and Dmitri Voronkov.

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Marchenko (jaw) has been activated from IR.

Marchenko's jaw broke at the beginning of February when an arrant puck hit him while he was sitting on the bench. Most players typically take six to eight weeks before returning from a broken jaw, so his presence at practice this week and activation from IR is welcoming and surprising. Before his injury, the 24-year-old Marchenko was having a breakout season, scoring 55 points (21G / 34A) in 53 games.

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Marchenko (upper-body) returned to practice on Wednesday.

Marchenko's jaw broke at the beginning of February when an arrant puck hit him while he was sitting on the bench. Most players typically take six to eight weeks before returning from a broken jaw, so his presence at practice on Wednesday was welcoming and surprising. Before his injury, the 24-year-old Marchenko was having a breakout season, scoring 55 points (21G / 34A) in 53 games.

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Marchenko underwent surgery to repair a broken jaw and is out indefinitely.

An arrant puck hit and broke Marchenko's jaw while he was sitting on the bench in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. No timeline has been provided but the average downtime after a broken jaw is typically six-to-eight weeks. The 24-year-old Marchenko was having a breakout season, scoring 55 points (21G / 34A) in 53 games.

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