Trading Chinakhov is different because he’s younger, only has a year left on a contract with an economical $2 million salary-cap hit and will still be a restricted free agent after it expires.

Chinakhov’s agent, Shumi Babaev, said no offer has been made and that Chinakhov is “50/50” about where to play next season. Babaev suggested a decision will be made in April when the current ...

Chinakhov possesses underrated shot , as his top shot speed ranked in the 97th percentile during the 2023-24 season (per NHL Edge). His goal-scoring rates over the past two seasons indicate ...

Chinakhov said that he had some "misunderstandings" with head coach Dean Evason. This meant that after he came back from a bad back, and was scratched down the stretch.

The Blue Jackets selected Chinakhov, 24, with the 21st overall selection of the 2020 NHL Draft. The past two seasons, a back injury limited the playing time of Chinakhov.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov, the No. 21 pick in the 2020 NHL draft, has requested a trade. Shumi Babaev, Chinakhov's agent, posted a statement from his client about ...

Chinakhov reportedly saw at least six doctors, including one in Russia, to address the issue. He did not have any corrective procedures but did have a small camera inserted into his back ...

If Chinakhov can keep that type of game going, he could be a huge piece of the puzzle for the Blue Jackets, and it feels like the 2020 first-round draft pick has only scratched the surface.

COLUMBUS — Yegor Chinakhov scored twice in the third period, Jet Greaves stopped 41 shots for his first NHL victory, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 Friday night to ...

Chinakhov’s immediate future had nothing to do with his entry-level contract, which will burn the first of three years this season. Sillinger was a little more complicated because of the options ...

Chinakhov scored his first NHL goal with just 4:18 left to play, tying the game at three goals apiece. He also recorded the primary assist on Boqvist's goal in the second period.