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Montreal Canadiens trade negotiations

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2026-07-25 20:57 UTC → 2026-07-28 15:28 UTC · added removed

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. On July 17, analysts highlighted Calgary Flames centre Morgan Frost as a primary “Plan B” target. Frost, At the same time, the search for a 27‑year‑old left‑handed top‑six winger kept Kirill Marchenko at the centre who posted 22 goals and 43 points with a 57 % face‑off rate, would be on a one‑year, US$4.3 million contract and become an unrestricted free agent next summer, offering immediate depth for Montreal’s second line. A week later, of rumours. On July 25, reports indicated Montreal that Columbus was again in trade talks with close to dealing the Columbus Blue Jackets for 26‑year‑old Russian right‑winger Kirill Marchenko. The 26‑year‑old posted 67 points (27 goals) in 76 games last season and is entering that Montreal was the final year of leading suitor, with a $3.85 million‑per‑year deal. Acquiring possible sign‑and‑trade to retain his rights. Earlier statements by GM Don Waddell that Marchenko would add size stay were contradicted by these new details. Two days later, Marchenko’s agent dismissed the speculation, and scoring to the Canadiens’ top‑six forward group alongside Ivan Demidov. These developments show Blue Jackets’ general manager reiterated that the club’s continued pursuit of mid‑season player will begin the season in Columbus and that no formal trade options while it finalizes its free‑agent negotiations discussions have been confirmed. Nevertheless, analysts continued to link Marchenko to both Montreal and prepares for the upcoming draft. 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.

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