Instant Analysis: Leafs trade for Kirill Marchenko’s ceiling over Matthew Knies’ certainty
Hockey Insider Frank Seravalli breaks down the regular season eve blockbuster that sent Kirill Marchenko to Toronto on Monday in exchange for Matthew Knies and a second-round pick. Marchenko’s trade includes a $75 million extension, which comes at a significant price hike over the $7.75 million that Knies was signed for through 2031. Who wins the trade? Frank explains the risk on both ends. We won’t know the answer for a few years.
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