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 compensation. The deal was finalized on September 28, 2026. Lorentz and Knies will now be part of the Blue Jackets, while Marchenko will join the Maple Leafs.