Marchenko Heat: Canadiens Battle for Star | Montreal Canadiens News

Kirill Marchenko’s hot market is heating up as multiple teams including Montreal, Utah, Seattle, and Philadelphia battle for his signature — with Columbus holding the reins and demanding a premium price for the star forward whose contract is up and who’s seeking around $11M annually. With 27 goals and 40 assists last season, Marchenko’s allure is undeniable, but the Blue Jackets’ leverage — no no-trade clauses and retained rights — means Montreal must outbid the competition fast if they want to land him before the deadline. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3aeae5f56485ca4d