Marchenko Stays in Columbus | Montreal Canadiens News

Kirill Marchenko is staying with Columbus — don’t believe the Montreal rumors. Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell shut down speculation, confirming talks with Marchenko’s agent and stressing the player’s commitment for the season. Montreal had eyed him heavily, drawn by his 27-goal, 67-point breakout last year and his perfect blend of size and scoring. But Columbus has no incentive to trade their top scorer — he’s under contract, affordable, and vital as they chase the playoffs. With Marchenko locked in, Montreal’s attention turns elsewhere as they look to fill other holes with cap space. 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/d643e4e41de46703