Montreal Won't Back Off Marchenko: Canadiens Keep Pressure on Columbus

The Canadiens aren't done pursuing Kirill Marchenko, and their persistence suggests they see the Blue Jackets' young star as a cornerstone piece worth whatever it takes to acquire. Montreal's front office is clearly signaling that this isn't a one-offer situation - they're prepared to keep negotiating until either a deal gets done or Columbus definitively shuts the door.