Blue Jackets sign F Kirill Marchenko to 3-year contract

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Restricted free-agent forward Kirill Marchenko signed a three-year, $11.55 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.

The deal spans through the 2026-27 season.

Marchenko, 24, recorded 42 points (23 goals, 19 assists) over 78 games last season while playing on the final season of his two-year entry level deal.

"Kirill Marchenko has been an important player