Kirill Marchenko Dodges Questions About Future With Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets top goal scorer Kirill Marchenko deflected questions during training camp regarding his future with the team beyond this season. Facing inquiries about an ESPN report claiming he is not interested in signing a long-term extension, the 26-year-old forward dodged direct answers with humor and stated his focus is strictly on hockey. Marchenko deferred business-side discussions to general manager Don Waddell and agent Dan Milstein while expressing his love for teammates and practices.