Toronto Maple Leafs winger Kirill Marchenko sent a clear message to the Columbus Blue Jackets fans for booing him.For the first time since he was traded the day before the season began, Marchenko played in Nationwide Arena in Columbus as…
Kirill Marchenko addressed being booed by Columbus Blue Jackets supporters during his return to Nationwide Arena as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marchenko scored a goal to help Toronto secure a 6-2 road victory, explaining post-game that he anticipated the negative reception and holds no ill will toward the fans who previously supported him.
The Russian winger had requested a trade from Columbus before the season and was subsequently dealt to Toronto in exchange for Matthew Knies. During the match, former teammate Adam Fantilli delivered a notable hit on Marchenko, which the forward brushed off while celebrating Toronto improving their record to 5-4-2.
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