Shumi Babaev Agency: Columbus Blue Jackets ahead Yegor Chinakhov: ” I had some misunderstandings with the coach in the course of the season. Now I might be glad to have a commerce. I wish to transfer to a unique 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 wish to be traded, and so they’ve held commerce talks with some groups.
GM Don Waddell has stated 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 may solely commerce him in the event that they really feel it’s a suitable provide. It’s anticipated that he can 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 shocked Waddell.
“I’m shocked (agent Shumi Babaev) went public,” Waddell instructed The Athletic. “However I’m not shocked (concerning the commerce request) as a result of we’ve talked about it. He obtained 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 instructed (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 stated 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 12 months with a again harm. He’s performed in 175 video games over the 4 years.
“I’ve to have the best worth. It relies on 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 adequate, he’ll be a Blue Jacket.”
He has one 12 months left at $2.1 million.
Yegor Chinakhov has requested a commerce. #CBJ pic.twitter.com/ZT4KYkF9Lb
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) July 17, 2025
