NHL Rumours: Marchenko to Canadiens, Gauthier’s High Demands & Kucherov Extension

Kirill Marchenko is nearing a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, with the Montreal Canadiens considered the front-runner for his acquisition. Marchenko's agent posted about "steep tariffs" on exporting talent to or from Canada, suggesting high acquisition costs. The Blue Jackets are working on finalizing a deal to send Marchenko to a new team, with only two teams remaining in the mix.