Steven Lorentz has been transferred to the Columbus Blue Jackets by the Toronto Maple Leafs. The trade involves Matthew Knies and a second-round draft pick. The Maple Leafs are sending Kirill Marchenko as part of the deal. The deal was made official on September 28, 2026. Lorentz and Knies will now play for the Blue Jackets, while Marchenko will return to the Maple Leafs.