Weekes: Marchenko’s camp tells me that as of now he’s unlikely to re-sign with Blue Jackets (post 221)

[KaseMeOutside]

" I've heard his name pop up a couple times and I'm seeking some more info"(Kirill Marchenko)

Claims he's not "officially" ready to report anything but he's looking further into it

Source: his Frankly Hockey show

 

[ExJbeck]

As a Blues fan I'd entertain a Marchenko Kyrou swap.

 

[w e l o s t b o y s]

insane

 

[SnS]

Certainly wouldn’t make sense to trade him from CBJ’s standpoint I feel.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

He’s a really really good player. Toronto should be interested in pursuing this if there is any truth to it (have my doubts ). Bomb of a shot

 

[Stewie Griffin]

He’s a really good player. Toronto should be interested in pursuing this if there is any truth to it (have my doubts ) Bomb of a shot

What would Toronto give up?

2 years older than Knies but better statistically.

Toronto doesn't have the assets

 

[Canadienna]

Would be a ton of interest if he's actually available.

Send him to Montreal to play with Demidov.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Why would they do this

 

[PensandCaps]

Get it done Dubas.

 

[PensandCaps]

As a Blues fan I'd entertain a Marchenko Kyrou swap.

what are you willing to add?

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

What would Toronto give up?

2 years older than Knies but better statistically.

Toronto doesn't have the assets

Depends on who’s willing to waive and if Knies is actually available. I’d put a super high premium on a Marchenko and Mateychuk combo … sigh I can dream lol

 

[ctmagic]

Stramel and a 1st!!!!!!!!

 

[Stewie Griffin]

Depends on who’s willing to waive and if Knies is actually available. I’d put a super high premium on a Marchenko and Mateychuk combo … sigh I can dream lol

But like seriously what would Columbus want that Toronto has for both those players?

 

[FlyguyOX]

No freaking way. What could possibly make it worth it for CBJ???

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

Maybe he wants a Kaprizov sized extension?

I could see maybe Voronkov available and he’s confused

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Certainly wouldn’t make sense to trade him from CBJ’s standpoint I feel.

Near the end of the season many CBJ fans felt like Marchenko played as horribly as Boone Jenner did, essentially hot-dogging it down the stretch. He played every night like he was waiting for the country club the next morning. They missed the playoffs, and his uninspired play was a big reason why.

If he is getting lumped in with Jenner in the eyes of management and Coach Bowness (Bowness ripped Jenner for not caring about losing), he's very likely going to be moved.

It should net CBJ a huge return though, he is an absolutely amazing player when he is motivated.

 

[Crede777]

The only way I think it would make sense is if he's the primary piece for a game changer at forward. The CBJ badly want to make the playoffs and keep Werenski happy.

Also what is the caveat that he's not ready to "officially" announce something but he says it on his show? For all we know teams may be asking and being told no...

 

[Xirik]

Devils throw stuff at the blue jackets please.

 

[domiwroze]

That would just be stupid, no? 31 teams will get on this if true.

 

[Michoulicious]

RIP Columbus if true

 

[kp61c]

he was underpaid like crazy for his whole career. wants to cash in in a couple of years and they can't afford him. smart move, if true.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

 

[Michoulicious]

The only way I think it would make sense is if he's the primary piece for a game changer at forward. The CBJ badly want to make the playoffs and keep Werenski happy.

Also what is the caveat that he's not ready to "officially" announce something but he says it on his show? For all we know teams may be asking and being told no...

Maybe he signified he doesn't want to extend and wants a trade?

Players seem to start asking for trades publicly more and more... Maybe Larkin and Nurse started a trend.

 

[Banana duck]

Certainly wouldn’t make sense to trade him from CBJ’s standpoint I feel.

Waddell was saying yesterday that he doesn’t want to spend much in free agency because he has players like Marchenko to sign for next season. It would be odd that he refused to trade Voronkov and would trade Marchenko.

Sounds like Frank being Frank.

 

[TheDoldrums]

What would Toronto give up?

2 years older than Knies but better statistically.

Toronto doesn't have the assets

There was a 1 point difference this season and 3 less games for Marchenko, while Knies was playing hurt. Knies is signed to a good deal long term while Marchenko is a RFA next year. Pretty sure Columbus would take that deal and run if offered.