# Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets trade > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/toronto-maple-leafs-and-columbus-blue-jackets-trade > Updated: 2026-10-19T21:19:22.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets completed a significant trade involving Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies. In the deal, Toronto acquired Marchenko, Miles Wood, and Elvis Merzlikins in exchange for Knies, Emil Andrae, Steven Lorentz, and a 2027 second-round pick. Toronto General Manager John Chayka stated that Marchenko was a deliberate target intended to provide offensive versatility. Marchenko had previously indicated he would not sign an extension with Columbus. Following the trade, Knies expressed feeling ‘shocked’ and ‘upset’ regarding the abruptness of the move, noting he had not been able to say proper goodbyes to teammates. Since joining Columbus, Knies has been integrated into the first line alongside Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson. He is now preparing to face his former Maple Leafs teammates for the first time since the transaction. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Matthew Knies prepares to face former Maple Leafs after trade to Columbus Matthew Knies prepares to face the Toronto Maple Leafs for the first time since his trade to the Columbus Blue Jackets, reflecting on his sudden departure and his new role in Columbus. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/matthew-knies-faces-scoring-slump-following-blue-jackets-trade ### 2026-10-06: Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko in blockbuster trade The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a multi-player trade that sent Matthew Knies to Columbus. Knies expressed being “shocked” and “upset” by the move. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toronto-maple-leafs-acquire-kirill-marchenko-in-blockbuster-trade --- Cite as: Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets trade. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/toronto-maple-leafs-and-columbus-blue-jackets-trade