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NHL Trade Rumors: Blackhawks Should Check In On Yegor Chinakhov The Chicago Blackhawks haven’t made any huge splashes this offseason. They have made it clear that 2025-26 is another developmental year. Th...

JULY 18 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Blue Jackets F Yegor Chinakhov requests trade Deadspin | Blue Jackets F Yegor Chinakhov requests trade

JULY 17 • DEADSPIN.COM

Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov requests trade after misunderstandings with coach

Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov, the No. 21 pick in the 2020 NHL draft, has requested a trade

JULY 17 • Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov requests trade, cites 'misunderstandings' Often-injured Russian winger Yegor Chinakhov has requested a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, according to his agent.

JULY 17 • USATODAY.COM

Blue Jackets F Yegor Chinakhov requests trade Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov has requested a trade from the team, citing conflict with head coach Dean Evason.The Russian p...

JULY 17 • KANSASCITY.COM

Boone Jenner And Yegor Chinakhov Facing Unfair Criticism The Blue Jackets are struggling big-time.

MARCH 22 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

First point since return Chinakhov logged an assist in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Penguins.

Impact This was Chinakhov's first point in eight contests since he returned from a 39-game absence due to an upper-body injury. He's gone minus-8 with 13 shots on net since his return, which also saw him scratched once due to poor performance. He's still nominally on the second line, but he saw just 12:07 of ice time Friday and hasn't exceeded 14:31 in any outing since he came off injured reserve. The 24-year-old winger is at 15 points, 68 shots on net, 47 hits and a minus-6 rating through 29 appearances this season. He's at risk of getting lost in the shuffle for the Blue Jackets, who will likely integrate more prospects for the 2025-26 campaign.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Returns after 39 games Chinakhov (upper-body) was minus-2 with two shots in 13:25 in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Lightning. He had missed 39 games to injury.

Impact It will take Chinakhov some time to get back up to game speed. Prior to his injury, the young winger appeared to be taking a step forward -- he had seven goals and seven assists in his first 21 games. Chinakhov could give you a late-season boost if he can get his skates under him.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Blue Jackets RW Yegor Chinakhov to return after missing 39 games Deadspin | Blue Jackets RW Yegor Chinakhov to return after missing 39 games

MARCH 4 • DEADSPIN.COM

Suiting up versus Bolts Chinakhov (back) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's clash with Tampa Bay, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Chinakhov figures to slot into a top-six role with the Jackets and should see minutes with the No. 2 power-play unit as well. Prior to getting hurt, the 24-year-old winger scored three goals in his last four contests while putting up 11 shots. He'll need to start putting up goals right away if he is going to match his total (16) from last year. In order to create the roster spot to activate Chinakhov, the Jackets will likely put Cole Sillinger (shoulder) on injured reserve.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Monday Chinakhov (back) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Chinakhov could return from a 39-game absence against Tampa Bay on Tuesday. During Monday's session, he occupied a top-six role and could see time on the power play once given clearance to return to the lineup. Chinakhov has seven goals, 14 points, 32 hits and 55 shots on net in 21 appearances this season.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Still weeks away from return Chinakhov (upper body) is still a few weeks away from a return, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Chinakhov likely experienced a setback, as he was reported to begin skating Dec. 18. The 23-year-old's absence reached the 25-game mark Saturday and is likely to be a few more games at a minimum.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Begins skating Wednesday Chinakhov (upper body) completed a solo skating session Wednesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Chinakhov has been on the shelf for the last 11 contests due to his upper-body injury and seems unlikely to play in Thursday's matchup with New Jersey considering he has yet to practice with the team. With Justin Danforth (lower body) also sidelined, the Jackets will likely continue utilizing Mikael Pyyhtia and Kevin Labanc in fourth-line roles.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On injured reserve Chinakhov was moved to injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Chinakhov hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 27, so he's eligible to be activated whenever he's healthy. That said, Chinakhov hasn't resumed skating yet and isn't believed to be close to returning. He has seven goals and 14 points in 21 outings in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Head coach Dean Evason said Tuesday that Chinakhov (upper body) is "progressing, for sure, but as far as I know he hasn't been on the ice yet. So he's not close to coming back yet,...

Impact Chinakov has missed the past six games due to the injury. The Russian winger was playing well before suffering the setback, as he scored in three of his last four appearances. Chinakhov will likely slot into a middle-six role once he's healthy.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Didn't make road trip Chinakhov (upper body) didn't accompany Columbus on the team's five-game road trip and won't play Sunday versus Chicago, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact The Blue Jackets recalled Mikael Pyyhtia from AHL Cleveland on Sunday to be an extra forward. It's unclear at this time if Chinakhov will join the team. He didn't play in Friday's 5-2 win over Calgary and is considered day-to-day. Chinakhov has seven goals, 14 points, 55 shots on net and 32 hits across 21 outings this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Friday Chinakhov (upper body) will be unavailable Friday versus Calgary, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Chinakhov didn't miss any time versus Montreal on Wednesday when he scored his third goal in the last four games. Chinakov has seven goals, seven assists, 55 shots on goal and 32 hits in 21 appearances this season. Consider him day-to-day ahead of Sunday's tilt in Chicago. Cole Sillinger will return to the lineup, replacing Chinakhov.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tickles twine in lossq Chinakhov scored a goal on one shot in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Montreal.

Impact Chinakhov showed impressive wheels when he blew past Jayden Struble and beat Cayden Primeau glove side. The tally was the 21-year-old's third over the last four outings and gave him seven for the season. The fourth-year forward experienced a season of growth in 2023-24, and the team is giving him more top-six minutes in 2024-25. Chinakhov is averaging nearly two more minutes of TOI (17:02) per game than he had last season (15:10).

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki scores in OT to give the Canadiens a 4-3 victory over the Blue Jackets

Nick Suzuki scored 44 seconds into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3, snapping a two-game skid

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Scores again Thursday Chinakhov scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 7-6 overtime win over the Lightning.

Impact This was Chinakhov's second game in a row with a goal. He gave the Blue Jackets their first lead of Thursday's chaotic win, and his tally was the fifth of six combined goals between the two teams in a span of 5:50 during the second period. While he's been in a middle-six role lately, Chinakhov has not stopped producing secondary scoring. He's now at six tallies, 13 points, 47 shots on net, 30 hits and a plus-3 rating over 19 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Werenski's goal in OT and 5-point game helps Blue Jackets to 7-6 win over Lightning

Zach Werenski’s goal at 1:25 of overtime punctuated a five-point game as the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied from an early three-goal deficit and beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-6

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Tallies in Monday's win Chinakhov scored a goal in Monday's 5-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact Chinakhov can't get a point streak going, but he has two goals and two assists over his last seven outings. He's been a decent depth scorer in 2024-25 with five goals and seven helpers over 18 contests. The winger has added 45 shots on net, 30 hits and a plus-2 rating. He was on the third line Monday, though he's often played a larger role and could move up again the next time the Blue Jackets shuffle their lines.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets score two short-handed goals to beat Bruins 5-1

Mathieu Olivier scored short-handed in a three-goal first period and the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Bruins 5-1

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press