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Categories: SPORTS
Montreal Canadiens trade negotiations
Entities: Montreal Canadiens · Kirill Marchenko · Columbus Blue Jackets · New Jersey Devils · RG Media
Overview
The Canadiens continued reshaping their roster through July. After trading Brendan Gallagher on July 29 and submitting qualifying offers, the club kept its focus on missing pieces, notably a top‑six centre and winger, while weighing free‑agent options and the No. 28 draft pick.
At the same time, the search for a top‑six winger kept Kirill Marchenko at the centre of rumours. On July 25, reports indicated that Columbus was close to dealing the 26‑year‑old Russian right‑winger and that Montreal was the leading suitor, with a possible sign‑and‑trade to retain his rights. Earlier statements by GM Don Waddell that Marchenko would stay were contradicted by these new details.
Two days later, Marchenko’s agent dismissed the speculation, and the Blue Jackets’ general manager reiterated that the player will begin the season in Columbus and that no formal trade discussions have been confirmed. Nevertheless, analysts continued to link Marchenko to both Montreal and the New Jersey Devils as logical top‑six options.
As of the latest update on July 25 2026, no trades have been completed, but the Canadiens remain actively engaged in discussions to bolster their roster before the season begins.
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Kirill Marchenko is in the final year of a three‑year contract worth $11.55 million with the Columbus Blue Jackets. (multiple reports about trade rumors)
Timeline
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1 day ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesKirill Marchenko trade rumors rebuffed by agent as Canadiens and Devils remain interestedKirill Marchenko’s agent denied trade reports with the Canadiens; the Columbus forward remains under contract, though Montreal and New Jersey still speculate about acquiring him.
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4 days ago
[SPORTS] 15 sourcesKirill Marchenko trade talks intensify, Montreal Canadiens a leading suitorKirill Marchenko, Columbus winger, is in trade talks after a strong season; Montreal Canadiens are the leading suitor as the Blue Jackets near a deal.
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12 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMorgan Frost emerges as top trade target for Montreal CanadiensMorgan Frost, a 27‑year‑old centre with 22 goals and 43 points last season, is being highlighted as a primary trade target for the Montreal Canadiens, offering depth at reasonable cost.
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18 days ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesMontreal Canadiens eye free-agent Anthony Mantha after career‑best seasonThe Montreal Canadiens are reportedly interested in free‑agent Anthony Mantha, offering a short‑term contract while he seeks a longer deal after a career‑best season.
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23 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesNHL free agency 2026: Overpaid contracts and Canadiens' unfinished off‑season tasksThe Canadiens' GM Kent Hughes still has pending contracts and roster moves, while the 2026 NHL free‑agency market sees critics flag several high‑value deals as overpayments.
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29 days ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesChicago Blackhawks target free‑agent Mason Marchment as roster rebuild continuesThe Chicago Blackhawks, seeking a playoff return, are likely to sign free‑agent forward Mason Marchment with a $24 M deal, bolstering a roster that has $36 M in cap space.
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30 days ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMontreal Canadiens overhaul roster with qualifying offers and major tradesThe Canadiens gave eight players qualifying offers, left three unsigned, and traded Brendan Gallagher to Vancouver and Joshua Roy to Utah as part of a roster overhaul.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 16 sourcesBrendan Gallagher moves to Vancouver Canucks in trade with MontrealThe Canucks traded for veteran forward Brendan Gallagher from Montreal on June 29, 2026, with Montreal retaining half his $6.5 M cap hit; Vancouver also sent Nils Höglander for a 2029 third‑round pick.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesToronto Maple Leafs eye free-agent forward Mason MarchmentToronto and Montreal are reportedly interested in unrestricted free agent forward Mason Marchment, who will hit the market on July 1 after a productive season with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMontreal Canadiens Prioritize Targeted Trades Over Deadline RushThe Canadiens traded prospects with the Rangers and, per Jeff Gorton, are avoiding deadline pressure by targeting specific, affordable players while holding the No. 28 draft pick.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMontreal Canadiens weigh trade options as NHL offseason deals surgeMontreal Canadiens quietly explore trade and free‑agent options as NHL teams complete minor deals and draft‑pick swaps ahead of the offseason.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesBrendan Gallagher named honorary citizen of Montreal as Canadiens plan his exitBrendan Gallagher was named an honorary citizen of Montreal; with one year left on his contract, the Canadiens are weighing a trade to Vancouver or a buyout as his exit approaches.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 8 sourcesMontreal Canadiens eye Russian winger Kirill Marchenko in trade talksMontreal Canadiens are targeting Russian winger Kirill Marchenko from Columbus, weighing a trade before the NHL draft as they seek scoring depth.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMontreal Canadiens face summer roster decisions under GM Kent HughesAfter a playoff surge, the Montreal Canadiens’ GM Kent Hughes must juggle salary‑cap space, veteran contracts and goaltender options while securing young talent like Ivan Demidov and Alex Newhook ahead of the ‑
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMontreal Canadiens assess draft prospects and Brendan Gallagher’s next moveThe Canadiens review draft candidates while veteran Brendan Gallagher weighs a trade to stay near family in Montreal or Vancouver.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesBoston Bruins consider extension for Czech centre Pavel Zacha as trade offers emergeBoston Bruins consider a multi‑year extension for Czech centre Pavel Zacha after his 30‑goal, 35‑assist season, while also entertaining trade interest; analysts project a $7.3 million‑per‑year deal.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 4 sourcesMontreal Canadiens target Bruins' Pavel Zacha for second‑line centreThe Canadiens aim to trade for Boston’s Pavel Zacha, a 30‑goal centre with one year left on his contract, to fill their second‑line centre need; other options include Larkin, Trocheck and Kapanen.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMontreal Canadiens confront RFA deadline and roster crunchThe Canadiens must file qualifying offers for four RFAs by June 29, while a crowded forward group makes an A.J. Greer signing unlikely without roster moves.
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about 1 month ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesMontreal Canadiens consider trade moves for center and defense positionsThe Canadiens are eyeing a trade for Bruins forward Pavel Zacha to fill a centre role and may also move Kaiden Guhle to add a right‑handed defenseman.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMontreal Canadiens eye offseason trades of Gallagher, Montembeault and othersMontreal Canadiens target trades of Gallagher, Montembeault and others to free cap space, while eyeing free‑agent A.J. Greer for a $2.8‑$4 M deal.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesBrendan Gallagher seeks trade from Montreal CanadiensThe Canadiens have allowed Brendan Gallagher's agent to seek trade partners, eyeing a move—possibly to Vancouver—while hoping the team could receive assets despite his $6.5 M contract.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 2 sourcesMontreal Canadiens Permit Brendan Gallagher’s Agent to Pursue TradeMontreal Canadiens have given agent Gerry Johansson permission to seek trade partners for veteran winger Brendan Gallagher, who wants to move after 14 seasons.
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about 2 months ago
[SPORTS] 28 sourcesMontreal Canadiens brace for offseason changes as Laine and Gallagher exitPatrik Laine heads to free agency and Brendan Gallagher departs as the Canadiens wrap up a season ending in a conference‑final loss, with prospects and draft targets also in focus.
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