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NHL·TRANSACTION·August 13, 2026 11:46 AM ET

Kirill Marchenko's contract keeps trade debate alive

Restricted free agency follows after the 2026-27 season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 131 min read
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What happened: Bleacher Report revisited Marchenko's offseason market amid continuing NHL rumors. He is signed through 2026-27 at a $3.85 million cap hit.

Why it matters: A move would reposition a proven scorer before the upcoming season. His remaining term gives any transaction implications beyond a one-year rental.

By the numbers: Marchenko's 102 goals in 292 career regular-season games equal 0.35 goals per game.

What to watch: Training camp is the next checkpoint for whether the speculation develops into substantive talks.

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