The Columbus Blue Jackets are facing uncertainty as 14th-overall pick Oscar Hemming joins the team amid reports that top forward Kirill Marchenko may not re-sign. Marchenko, who led the team in scoring last season, is now a potential trade candidate, with interest from teams like the Montreal Canadiens. Columbus may need to trade him to rebuild around rising star Adam Fantilli and recent draft picks, as they seek to end a playoff drought following a disappointing post-John Tortorella era.
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Kirill Marchenko May Not Re-Sign With Blue Jackets
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