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Blue Jackets trade Marchenko to Maple Leafs as part of major 7-player deal

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded Kirill Marchenko to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a major seven-player deal

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Dealt to Blue Jackets Lorentz, alongside Emil Andrae, Matthew Knies and a second-round pick, was traded to the Blue Jackets from the Maple Leafs in exchange for Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzlikins and Mi...

Impact After the Maple Leafs placed Lorentz on waivers Thursday, the veteran center will be given a change of scenery in the Blue Jackets' organization. The 30-year-old forward played his role well in the 2025-26 campaign, where he compiled seven goals, 18 points, 70 shots on net, 154 hits and 48 blocked shots across 71 regular-season appearances. There's still a chance that he could begin the season in the minors, but Lorentz could slot into the fourth-line center role for Columbus due to his proven grit compared to Luca Del Bel Belluz, who is more of a skill-based center. If the Jackets deem that Del Bel Belluz needs another year to develop in the minors, Lorentz would likely be the one who claims the last center spot, giving him a major boost to his fantasy outlook for the 2026-27 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs release former Stanley Cup champion right before season The NHL season is just days away, and the Toronto Maple Leafs have made a notable roster move involving a familiar face as they continue tri...

SEPTEMBER 25 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Headed to waivers Lorentz will be placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs on Thursday, per Chris Johnston.

Impact After playing a sizable role for the Maple Leafs in the 2025-26 campaign, Lorentz is currently on his way to the AHL via the waiver wire. The 30-year-old center appeared in 71 regular-season games during the 2025-26 campaign, where he posted seven goals, 18 points, 70 shots on net, 154 hits and 48 blocked shots. While the Leafs would ideally like to retain his rights in the AHL, he has proven to be somewhat effective in a bottom-six role at the NHL level, so there's a chance he could be scooped up over the next 24 hours. If he clears waivers, he'll likely open the 2026-27 campaign with AHL Toronto.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs vs. Senators | NHL Preseason Highlights | September 23, 2026

SEPTEMBER 24 • YOUTUBE

TOR@OTT: Lorentz scores goal against Linus Ullmark | Toronto Maple Leafs Steven Lorentz (TOR) scores goal against Linus Ullmark (OTT) to make it 2 - 2

SEPTEMBER 24 • NHL.COM

Steven Lorentz | Pre Game vs Montreal Canadiens | September 19, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Steven Lorentz speaks to the media ahead of tonight's game against the Montreal Canadiens

SEPTEMBER 19 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Pre Game vs Montreal Canadiens | September 19, 2026

SEPTEMBER 19 • YOUTUBE

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Pre Game at Ottawa Senators | April 15, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Players and Coach speak to the media ahead of tonight's game against the Ottawa Senators. 0:00 Simon Benoit 1:28 Luke Haymes 3:22 Steven Lor...

APRIL 15 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Pre Game at Ottawa Senators | April 15, 2026

APRIL 15 • YOUTUBE

Steven Lorentz | Pre Game at Ottawa Senators | April 15, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Steven Lorentz speaks to the media ahead of tonight's game against the Ottawa Senators.

APRIL 15 • NHL.COM

Nets goal in Thursday's loss Lorentz scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Lorentz has scored twice over the last three games. The 29-year-old is getting a look in a third-line role after the likely season-ending injury Dakota Joshua (upper body) sustained Wednesday versus the Capitals. Lorentz has 17 points, 67 shots on net, 136 hits, 46 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 68 outings in a bottom-six role this season.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Lorentz | Post Game vs New York Islanders | April 09, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Steven Lorentz speaks with the media following the Leafs' 5-3 loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday.

APRIL 10 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Post Game vs New York Islanders | April 09, 2026

APRIL 10 • YOUTUBE

Maple Leafs vs. Islanders | NHL Highlights | April 09, 2026

APRIL 10 • YOUTUBE

Matthew Schaefer matches record for goals by rookie defenseman as Islanders top Leafs 5-3

Matthew Schaefer tied the NHL record for goals by a rookie defenseman, and the Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Thursday night in Peter DeBoer’s first game as New...

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

TOR@NYI: Lorentz scores goal against Ilya Sorokin | Toronto Maple Leafs Steven Lorentz (TOR) scores goal against Ilya Sorokin (NYI) to make it 2 - 1

APRIL 9 • NHL.COM

Steven Lorentz | Pre Game vs Washington Capitals | April 08, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Steven Lorentz speaks to the media ahead of tonight's game against the Washington Capitals.

APRIL 8 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Pre Game vs Washington Capitals | April 08, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Players and Coach speak to the media ahead of tonight's game against the Washington Capitals. 0:00 - Jake McCabe 2:44 - Steven Lorentz 6:57...

APRIL 8 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Pre Game vs Washington Capitals | April 08, 2026

APRIL 8 • YOUTUBE

Another shorthanded snipe Lorentz scored a goal Saturday in a 7-6 overtime loss to Los Angeles.

Impact Lorentz wired a wrist shot from the slot while shorthanded in the first period after he forced a turnover by Anze Kopitar. He has just six goals this season and two have come while shorthanded. Overall, Lorentz has 16 points and 135 hits in 66 games this season.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Quinton Byfield scores in OT to boost Kings' playoff hopes with a 7-6 win over Maple Leafs

Quinton Byfield scored 2:33 into overtime, Adrian Kempe had two goals and two assists, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-6

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

TOR@LAK: Lorentz scores SHG against Darcy Kuemper | Toronto Maple Leafs Steven Lorentz (TOR) scores shorthanded goal against Darcy Kuemper (LAK) to make it 0 - 2

APRIL 5 • NHL.COM

Steven Lorentz | Pre Game @ San Jose Sharks | April 02, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs Steven Lorentz addresses the media ahead of tonight's game against the San Jose Sharks.

APRIL 2 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Pre Game @ San Jose Sharks | April 02, 2026

APRIL 2 • YOUTUBE

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Blue Jackets trade Marchenko to Maple Leafs as part of major 7-player deal

Matthew Schaefer matches record for goals by rookie defenseman as Islanders top Leafs 5-3

Quinton Byfield scores in OT to boost Kings' playoff hopes with a 7-6 win over Maple Leafs