The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired forward Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a trade and have simultaneously signed the 26‑year‑old to a six‑year contract extension, a source told ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski.
Marchenko, who led the Blue Jackets in scoring this past season, joins a Toronto roster that is finalising its lineup ahead of the upcoming NHL campaign.
The six‑year extension secures Marchenko’s services through the 2029‑30 season, indicating the Leafs’ intention to make him a core component of their forward group.
Both clubs completed the transaction on the eve of the new season, a period when NHL teams typically make roster adjustments to address scoring needs and depth concerns.
Toronto’s management has not disclosed the specific terms of the trade or the financial details of the extension, but the move adds a proven scorer to a lineup that aims to improve its offensive output.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>