Kirill Marchenko: A Trade Question from Mooney

According to journalist Aaron Portzline, nothing has changed regarding Kirill Marchenko on the trade market.
But according to several other people who have weighed in on the matter since yesterday, we should still keep an eye on what's happening with the Blue Jackets' Russian player.
So, will he be traded soon? Who knows.
What likely won't change (barring a sudden turn of events) is that the Blue Jackets aren't under any pressure to trade the star forward. He won't become a free agent until 2028

Shea Langeliers Suffers a Serious Knee Injury
His season is likely over. He is therefore unlikely to be traded.
New on ESPN: All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers has a torn meniscus in his knee and could miss the rest of the year, taking him off the trade market and dealing another blow to an A's season that has gone awry. Read the full story on ESPN: https://t.co/P4v850R5CR
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 26, 2026
Lance McCullers Jr. DFA
His time in Milwaukee was short-lived.
The Brewers hav

Ryan Reynolds donned a Canadian tuxedo-style Deadpool outfit and popped up at Comic-Con in San Diego.The Vancouver actor appeared in Hall H on July 25, during Marvel’s presentation for Avengers: Doomsday, which will feature X-Men characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for the first time.Reynolds interrupted the event which included plenty of Doomsday stars, including Robert Downey Jr., Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie and Pedro Pascal.“This seems like an awfully expensive way to

The big news this weekend is Kirill Marchenko. The Russian has been linked to the Montreal Canadiens in the past, but yesterday it was reported that the Habs are at the top of the list to acquire him.
Now, none of this necessarily means that Marchenko will be a member of the Habs next season, but the rumors are certainly heating up.
Many are wondering what a return might look like for Marchenko, who doesn't seem to want to stay with the Blue Jackets long-term. My colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebo

Am I the only one who was shocked to see that the Red Sox decided to trade Connely Early for Curtis Mead?
There are two ways to look at this. And I'll tell you right off the bat: the truth probably lies somewhere in between.
First, you could argue that the Red Sox addressed a pressing need (a right-handed hitter) by bringing in a player with some power who'll thrive at Fenway Park.
With Jake Bennett rising through the ranks in the Red Sox organization, Early was becoming a bit more tradable.
But

Matvei Michkov has plenty of talent.
It's never been his talent that's been the problem—rather, it's several other factors that make him less appealing to a coach and an organization.
He's scored a few “Michigan-style” goals in his career, and it's always a spectacle when he pulls one off.
Last summer, Michkov said he didn't want to do any more “Michigan” goals, and two days later, he scored one at an event organized by Alex Ovechkin in Russia.
Ovechkin was once aga

The first teaser trailer for Heated Rivalry heartthrob Hudson Williams ‘ new Crave series has dropped.The Vancouver- based actor stars in the new series Yaga alongside Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix), Noah Reid, (Schitt’s Creek) and Clark Backo (Venom).The Victoria-shot series, a modern spin on the Baba Yaga folk tale, will officially land on the Canadian streaming service sometime in October. However, it will be part of TIFF’s Primetime programming. TIFF runs Sept. 10-20. It&rs

In May 2023, Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado confronted Jose Caballero over his manipulation of the scoreboard, which led to a bench-clearing brawl.
A month later, Caballero brought his little antics to Yankee Stadium, which irritated Gerrit Cole so much that he fired a 97 MPH fastball over Caballero's head. After striking him out, Cole exchanged gestures and words with the Seattle Mariners' dugout.
This incident is one of the reasons why New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone admitted thi

You don’t have to spend $30 on a museum ticket — or anything at all — to enjoy an afternoon exploring medieval swords, a particle accelerator, or a tiny sidewalk cinema.Those are just three of the local freebies featured in Freecouver: 101 Free Things To Do In And Around Vancouver. Out now on Tidewater Press, the guide rounds up free museums, gardens, walking tours, parks and offbeat attractions throughout Metro Vancouver.“People walk past that place every day and don&rs

You don’t have to spend $30 on a museum ticket — or anything at all — to enjoy an afternoon exploring medieval swords, a particle accelerator, or a tiny sidewalk cinema.Those are just three of the local freebies featured in Freecouver: 101 Free Things To Do In And Around Vancouver. Out now on Tidewater Press, the guide rounds up free museums, gardens, walking tours, parks and offbeat attractions throughout Metro Vancouver.“People walk past that place every day and don&rs

The hot topic in the NHL right now is Kirill Marchenko and a potential trade.
Why? Because, according to an interview from Russia, it's a race between two teams—and the Canadiens are clearly one of them. Because David Ettedgui said the Canadiens were at the top of the list and that the Habs' front office was in full control of the situation.
And that's not to mention the fact that his agent has been fanning the flames on X on several occasions.Breaking: replying to fans is still allowed un

The coming week is sure to be full of twists and turns, with just eight days left until the MLB trade deadline. In fact, the action has already begun, as the Boston Red Sox have let the baseball world know that they'll be looking to add pieces to the puzzle in the coming days.
In fact, just late last night (Saturday), the Red Sox completed their first major trade aimed at improving their roster. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that they had traded young left-handed pitcher Connelly Early to the Was

Why is Kirill Marchenko an intriguing player for the Montreal Canadiens?
Because he has all the tools in his arsenal to provide immediate help to the Habs.
The Russian has great hands, a solid shot, spectacular speed… and at 26, he'd fit right in with the current Habs roster.
But where things could REALLY get interesting for the Habs is when you consider the impact Marchenko could have on a player like Ivan Demidov.
We keep saying that the young player needs to be surrounded by the right

The Canadiens didn’t make the acquisition everyone was expecting this summer.
But in the eyes of many, they've still improved their coaching staff with the hiring of Derek Lalonde.
The Habs have landed a quality coach with experience who can help Martin St-Louis make well-considered decisions. In that regard, things could get interesting for the Habs.
That said, there are still many issues to be resolved for the Canadiens in the area of hockey operations.
Martin St-Louis and Stéphan

After defeating the Cincinnati Reds 7-0 yesterday, the surprising St. Louis Cardinals find themselves this morning one and a half games out of a playoff spot.
Even though Oliver Marmol's squad slowed down a bit just before the All-Star break, the fact remains that the Cards are still in the mix when it comes to the real season.One of the pleasant surprises since the start of the 2026 season, the Missouri-based team could have fallen off the map and found itself in a less enviable position in the

The last few days have been pretty quiet in the NHL.
It is this time of year, after all: most GMs are on vacation, which means there isn't much activity across the Bettman-led league.
But since yesterday, the Kirill Marchenko situation has regained momentum. The Habs are reportedly among the teams still in the running to sign the forward… and there are rumors that a trade may be imminent.
David Ettedgui mentioned in a tweet that the Canadiens and the Mammoth are clearly at the top of the

The big news of the day is definitely the story about Kirill Marchenko.
He hasn't been traded yet, but it's coming. The Habs are actually in the lead, according to David Ettedgui.
All the sports media outlets have covered the story. Even his agent, Dan Milstein, has weighed in. Earlier today, on X, he responded to a user on the platform.Can't confirm or deny, but last I checked there were some pretty steep tariffs on exporting elite talent to or from Canada right now… #WeAreGoldStar https

Ever since joining the Pittsburgh Penguins, Erik Karlsson has been making headlines.
A return to Ottawa is possible, and everyone is talking about it.
Jimmy Murphy linked the Sens to the Swede again last night. He also mentioned the Leafs.IMHO, Erik Karlsson to the #GoSensGo or #LeafsForever before the 2026-27 season starts. https://t.co/6VQ7dmoulS
— Jimmy Murphy (@MurphysLaw74) July 24, 2026The defenseman has a salary cap hit of $11.5 million through the end of the season.
And according t

A few weeks ago, Dylan Cease came close to pitching a no-hitter. Against San Francisco, he pitched eight innings before giving up a hit.
Recently, he had a quality start against the Rays… but this afternoon in Boston, he chose to return to the form he showed in San Francisco.
The result? This afternoon, he pitched a 120-pitch shutout (a career high), allowing just one single hit along the way.
He also struck out 12 batters, including three in the eighth and three more in the ninth.
Dylan

A few hours ago, we learned that the Kirill Marchenko case was gaining momentum. The CH is clearly involved, but to what extent?
David Ettedgui has just given us more details.
According to him, Montreal is in the lead. Utah is also reportedly very interested.Marchenko situation: The latest info I have is that three teams are currently in the running, but Montreal and Utah are clearly at the top of the list. A story to follow closely! pic.twitter.com/uITcGOmbZb
— David Ettedgui (@EttedguiDa

Ever since he was selected 26th overall by the Canadiens, Gleb Pugachyov has been the talk of the town among both fans and journalists.
The young Russian has promising offensive potential, but it's mainly his toughness and physical play that are drawing attention.
Described as a “unicorn” by some, Pugachyov could become a forward in the mold of Tom Wilson—a player the prospect would love to face in a fight, even going so far as to say he would destroy the Capitals forward.
Puga

Dallas Keuchel with the A’s
It's a minor league contract.
Former Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel and the A's have agreed to a minor league contract, sources tell ESPN. Keuchel, 38, will report to Triple-A. He last pitched in the majors with Milwaukee in 2024.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 25, 2026
Max Scherzer and the Rumors
He doesn't want to comment.
Physically, Max Scherzer says he's ready to pitch at the MLB level next week.
As for trade talk, he told me and @MitchBannon

It's no secret: the Canadiens need reinforcements in their top 6 heading into next season.
And even though Kent Hughes hasn't yet managed to find that rare gem, he still has plenty of time to complete a trade to improve his roster.
Among the players who could come to the Habs' aid is Kirill Marchenko.
According to Daria Tuboltseva, who discussed the Russian player's situation on RG, a source close to the player claims that a trade is imminent, with two teams among the finalists to strike a deal

Shohei Ohtani isn’t at 100% right now. The Japanese player is experiencing inflammation and irritation in his left knee, which means he is no longer pitching for the time being.
That doesn't stop him from continuing to serve as the designated hitter, but the team is taking a cautious approach with its star player. They've decided not to use him as a pitcher for the time being, until he's feeling better.
But above all, the Dodgers can count themselves lucky that Ohtani avoided the worst ear

After a two-year hiatus, the All-Star Game will return to the NHL in 2026–27. Keep in mind that this year's format will be different: the competition will feature the best players from each country.
Canada, the United States, Sweden, Finland, and the “Rest of the World” will face off in a 3-on-3 tournament.
For the event, each team will consist of nine skaters and two goalies. So it's interesting to wonder who will take part in the event.
And in a projection exercise conducted

It's been a little over a month since Brady Tkachuk was traded to the Panthers. The power forward, who had been with Ottawa since the start of his career, left the Senators after years of speculation about his future.
For a long time, it had seemed that Tkachuk didn't want to stay in Ottawa for the long term. And in the end, that was indeed the case.
On that note, it's interesting to note that Senators GM Steve Staios was a guest on the Sens Central podcast… and he took the opportunity to

The Philadelphia Phillies are seeing their window to the World Series close due to the age of their star players.
Note: I'm not saying it's closed. I'm saying it's clear that it won't necessarily last forever with the current roster.
Since Dave Dombrowski is a general manager who likes to make moves, we clearly expect the Phillies to be active in the market to bring in reinforcements.
That's to be expected.
If there's one area of the team that needs improvement, it's the bullpen. That's even mor

Over the past two years, Lane Hutson has established himself as one of the NHL's top defensemen. The 22-year-old, who hasn't missed a single game since the start of his career, recorded 66 and 78 points in his first two seasons in the league.
For a defenseman, that's a pretty phenomenal tally.
Of course, the question is where his ceiling lies. And the fact that he's consistently on the ice and constantly striving to improve are two good reasons to believe he still has (at least) one more level t

Have the Washington Nationals hired a political expert to improve U.S.-Canadian relations? At least, that's the impression one gets when seeing that the professional baseball team based in the U.S. capital is organizing a Canadian appreciation night as part of the Toronto Blue Jays' visit on July 28.
As we all know, relations between the two countries are not at their best, mainly due to certain decisions by the U.S. president that are heavily impacting the Canadian economy. The tariffs improvis

Leading up to the 2022 draft, Shane Wright was seen as the clear favorite to be selected with the first overall pick. Many people viewed him as the top prospect… but as the draft drew nearer, it seemed that Juraj Slafkovský was gaining ground.
The Slovakian's profile, after all, might have been riskier… but it was certainly intriguing.
And in the end, as we know today, the Habs opted for Slaf. They selected him with the first overall pick… and so far, history has prov