Here’s How Kirill Marchenko Is Doing Since Blue Jackets Trade

On the eve of the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets needed to make some moves to feel more comfortable against the salary cap, and they didn’t do it subtly. They pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs that centered around bringing Matthew Knies to town while dealing away Kirill Marchenko. The deal got a lot of immediate attention in that opening week of the season, but things already seem to have chilled out while the new campaign settles into its own rhythm. Still, it’s interesting to consider what each star winger is doing in their new home.