Blue Jackets Trade Yegor Chinakhov to Penguins for Draft Picks
Yegor Chinakhov has been traded by the Columbus Blue Jackets to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for draft picks. This move follows Chinakhov’s request for a trade earlier this year.
Background on Yegor Chinakhov
Chinakhov, a 24-year-old forward, expressed his wish to leave the Blue Jackets due to issues with head coach Dean Evason. He made this known through his agent Shumi Babaev in July. Despite his desire for a fresh start, Chinakhov confirmed his commitment to improving in the NHL.
Performance Stats
- Seasons Played: 2021-2023
- Games Played This Season: 29
- Goals This Season: 3
- Assists This Season: 3
- Total Career Goals: 37
- Total Career Points: 77
- Career Games Played: 204
In his career, Chinakhov has demonstrated considerable potential since being selected in the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft. His current season performance has been modest, contributing six points to his team.
Recent Transactions by the Blue Jackets
The trade of Chinakhov marks the second significant move by the Blue Jackets involving an offensive player. Earlier, the team acquired Mason Marchment on December 20. In that deal, they sacrificed a 2027 second-round draft pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick, the latter obtained from the New York Rangers.
This ongoing reshuffling indicates the Blue Jackets’ strategic approach to revamping their roster in hopes of improving their performance for the remainder of the season.
