The Kirill Marchenko trade just got even better for the Maple Leafs

It may come as a bit of a surprise, but just literally weeks after being a huge part of a blockbuster trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Columbus Blue Jackets, defenseman Emil Andrae has been placed on waivers by the Blue Jackets. Andrae was among the players in the Maple Leafs return package that also included centrepiece Matthew Knies and Steven Lorentz that was sent to Columbus to acquire rising star Kirill Marchenko prior to the start of the 2026-27 NHL season.

Former Maple Leafs player put on waivers just weeks after being part of a blockbuster trade

Following the trade deal, the young 24-year-old defenseman had suited up in only five games for the Blue Jackets this season,…