Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko in blockbuster trade with Jackets
Player movement in NHL involving Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies (TOR / CBJ).
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👀 The 10-second version
- What happened
- Player movement in NHL involving Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies (TOR / CBJ).
- Why we're talking about it
- Trades reshuffle two teams at once, so both fanbases have opinions.
- Remember this
- Kirill Marchenko is the name to hold onto here.
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🧠 Sports, but in girl
Trade
He's been rehomed. It's usually not his choice.
One team sends a player to another, normally for players or future draft picks.
👥 The cast
Kirill Marchenko
Role not in our verified roster data
Basically the main character today.
Player movement in NHL involving Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies (TOR / CBJ).
Meet the cast →Matthew Knies
Role not in our verified roster data
Also in this episode.
Player movement in NHL involving Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies (TOR / CBJ).
Meet the cast →Steven Lorentz
Role not in our verified roster data
Also in this episode.
Player movement in NHL involving Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies (TOR / CBJ).
Meet the cast →Emil Andrae
Role not in our verified roster data
Also in this episode.
Player movement in NHL involving Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies (TOR / CBJ).
Meet the cast →Still confused?
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- ReportedTue, Sep 29, 2:10 PM · 33d ago
Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko in blockbuster trade with Jackets
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