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# Back to Excited Episode 230: Knies / Marchenko Emergency Trade Reaction
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/back-to-excited-episode-230-knies-marchenko-emergency-trade-reaction/
- Published: 2026-09-28T23:28:02.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-28T23:28:02.000Z
- Description: We hit the bat-signal and discuss the Leafs' biggest trade in years
- Author: Arvind S
- Tags: Back To Excited

Welcome to an emergency trade reaction episode of Back to Excited. Today, we discuss the acquisition of Kirill Marchenko, and the associated departure of Matthew Knies, from all angles.

Timestamps

- \[1:51\] What the Leafs lost in Matthew Knies
- \[18:42\] What they received in the trade
- \[24:44\] Kirill Marchenko deep dive

As always, you can catch the show on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, and just about everywhere else you listen to podcasts. Let us know your thoughts on the trade!