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Marchenko's Columbus return gets the SPORTSNET talk-show treatment

Elliotte Friedman's separate interview adds Toronto adjustments and a pet cat named Alex to the hockey conversation.

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Kirill Marchenko's Return To Columbus | Real Kyper & Bourne

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17:20The hosts examine Auston Matthews' leadership, on-ice demeanor and strong recent performance.
20:15Marchenko's offensive play-driving prompts comparisons with Matthew Knies and a discussion of his impact in Toronto.
24:37Adam Fantilli explains why Marchenko's departure was difficult not to take personally.
28:20The panel considers Columbus fans' likely reception and the decision not to show a tribute video.
47:25Aaron Portzline joins from Columbus to discuss Marchenko's departure and the atmosphere around his return.

A homecoming can fill more than a highlights reel. SPORTSNET's most-watched new upload, "Kirill Marchenko's Return To Columbus | Real Kyper & Bourne," gives Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee plenty to unpack before Toronto's visit.

The panel weighs Marchenko's offensive impact, plays Adam Fantilli's reflections on his departure and considers the reception awaiting him in Columbus. The Athletic's Aaron Portzline joins from the city to discuss the atmosphere and Matthew Knies' adjustment to the Blue Jackets. It is a return story told through the people on both sides of the move, rather than just the player coming back.

The replay drew roughly 27,000 views in its opening six hours, making it the biggest of SPORTSNET's 15 new uploads this week. It also carries the strongest current momentum, followed by "Kirill Marchenko's New Chapter In Toronto," Friedman's one-on-one interview, and "Phew. A Sneaky Big Leafs Win | JD Bunkis Podcast."

Bunkis and McKee revisit Toronto's win over San Jose and Auston Matthews' leadership before the show changes sports: World Series conversation gives way to a Raptors preview with Blake Murphy. Fresh Leafs-Blue Jackets and Sharks-Canadiens highlights round out the hockey-heavy selection.

Across the channel, the week brought about 7.4 million views, with subscribers unchanged. Daily viewing is currently well below its usual pace. Nearby sports channels have mixed rhythms too: NFL Films is close to its normal daily audience, while The Herd with Colin Cowherd is having a slower spell.

For a less tactical version of Marchenko's story, Friedman's interview makes room for life in Toronto and Alex the cat. Not every adjustment needs a whiteboard.

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