# NHLer crushes former teammate after trade request

> Adam Fantilli hits Kirill Marchenko in first matchup after Leafs trade request.
- Title: NHLer crushes former teammate after trade request · OutKick
- Summary: Adam Fantilli hits Kirill Marchenko in first matchup after Leafs trade request. Adam Fantilli delivered a crushing hit to Kirill Marchenko during their first…
- Keywords: kirill marchenko, adam fantilli, toronto maple leafs, columbus blue jackets, nhl, trade request, crushing hit, news, politics, NHLer, crushes, former
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/nhler-annihilates-former-teammate-begged-trade-crushing-hit-first-matchup
- Author: Matt Reigle
- Published: 2026-10-21T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kirill marchenko, adam fantilli, toronto maple leafs, columbus blue jackets, nhl, trade request, crushing hit, news, politics
## Trade request
Kirill Marchenko begged for a trade after being with Columbus Blue Jackets.
## First matchup
Adam Fantilli delivered a crushing hit to Marchenko during their first matchup.
## Game result
Toronto Maple Leafs won 6-2 against Columbus Blue Jackets.
## Team standings
Maple Leafs are fifth in Atlantic Division with 5-4-2 record.
## Key takeaway

Adam Fantilli delivered a crushing hit to Kirill Marchenko during their first matchup after Marchenko begged for a trade.