Shumi Babaev Company: Columbus Blue Jackets ahead Yegor Chinakhov: ” I had some misunderstandings with the coach throughout the season. Now I might be glad to have a commerce. I want to transfer to a special location. Will I return to Russia? So long as I can play within the NHL, I’ll maintain growing right here.”
Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets are conscious that Chinakhov want to be traded, they usually’ve held commerce talks with some groups.
GM Don Waddell has mentioned that they received’t take one of the best provide they obtain in the event that they don’t really feel it’s acceptable. They are going to solely commerce him in the event that they really feel it’s an appropriate provide. It’s anticipated that he might be coaching.
Higher rush to signal a man who’s had one half good season!
Aaron Portline of The Athletic: Babaev’s tweet was not information to the Blue Jackets, however going public with it stunned Waddell.
“I’m stunned (agent Shumi Babaev) went public,” Waddell informed The Athletic. “However I’m not stunned (in regards to the commerce request) as a result of we’ve talked about it. He acquired again (from the again harm final season) and didn’t play nicely, and (Chinakhov and Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason) fell out of favor.
“I informed (Babaev), he has worth. I’ll discuss to groups. I’ve talked to groups. However I’m not simply going to commerce him since you mentioned to commerce him.”
Accidents have been a difficulty for Chinakhov throughout his time with the Blue Jackets. He’s missed 109 video games over 4 seasons, with 40 coming final yr with a again harm. He’s performed in 175 video games over the 4 years.
“I’ve to have the best worth. It is dependent upon what number of groups have an interest and what groups are keen to pay. I can ask for no matter I would like, however what’s the market? And if the market’s not ok, he’ll be a Blue Jacket.”
He has one yr left at $2.1 million.
Yegor Chinakhov has requested a commerce. #CBJ pic.twitter.com/ZT4KYkF9Lb
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) July 17, 2025
