Bruins Reportedly Made Trade Offer for Blue Jackets Star Kirill Marchenko

The Boston Bruins reportedly made a trade offer for Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Marchenko, 26, has scored 21+ goals in each of his four NHL seasons, including career highs of 31 goals and 47 assists in 2024-25. He is entering the final year of his contract and has been non-committal about his future in Columbus. The Blue Jackets are reportedly seeking a player in return, not draft picks or prospects. Marchenko's size (6-3, 205 lbs) and offensive production make him an attractive target for teams needing top-six scoring, though the cost is expected to be high.