Kirill Marchenko, Blue Jackets avoid arbitration with three-year deal

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko celebrates after his winning goal against the Ottawa Senators during an overtime period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Paul Vernon/AP)

The Columbus Blue Jackets have agreed on a three-deal worth $11.55 million with Kirill Marchenko to avoid arbitration.

The deal carries an average annual value of $3.85 million.

Marchenko had 23 goals and 42 points in 78 games with the Blue Jackets, his second season with the club.

The 23-year-old has back-to-back 20-goal seasons since joining the Blue Jackets.

Columbus selected the Russian forward in the second round of the 2018 NHL Draft.

July 28, 2024

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Kirill Marchenko
Right Wing
AGE: 25
SIGNED BY
Columbus Blue Jackets
LENGTH
3 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Re-signing
SALARY CAP HIT
$3.85 million
TOTAL
$11.55 million

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