There is word this afternoon the Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs are deep in discussions on a trade involving Kirill Marchenko.
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@FiddlesPicks The managers agreed to the deal knowing Achane hadnt played yet. I think they agreed before the games, and you were limited by ESPN logistics. Trade for sure has to go through.
@pumpkin672 I totally agree. This situation sucks. If the rumors are true that we are sitting somewhere in the $13-$14M range, it sucks he won’t sign. Cutter Gauthier got $13.5M after a 40 goal year, and Bedard got $15M. I’d like to think Fantilli can get his $13.5M and feel fairly paid.
@JacketsDebrief@KK22530 I entirely agree. I think itd have to be Marchenko + a forward with a notable forward with a contract to offload, but I think a deal of Marchenko + a contract (Monahan) for Larkin makes sense at a glance.
@jdmillsip We got multiple years of high quality production, and will 100% get a positive return compared to the acquisition cost of a 2nd rd pick for Marchy.
@TheBlueJunkies@Aportzline I think that is completely logical, but doesn’t rule out the scenario where Marchenko behaves like PLD and forces his way out ahead of time, before her due date. Im curious how real it is that Marchenko is happy to be here all year and work hard.
Boston:
Kirill Marchenko
Jackson Smith
Columbus:
Pavel Zacha
Mason Lohrei
Will Zellers
1st (2027)
Add if you must…Just do it, Don!
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