NHL Rumor Mill – August 1, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens are reportedly considering a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets for winger Kirill Marchenko, potentially offering prospect Alexander Zharovsky, another prospect, and a first-round pick. General manager Kent Hughes may have flexibility due to the team's abundance of draft picks and young prospects that other teams desire. The Canadiens could make a significant move this summer, following up on last year's unexpected trade for Noah Dobson.