Shumi Babaev Company: Columbus Blue Jackets ahead Yegor Chinakhov: ” I had some misunderstandings with the coach in the course of the season. Now I’d be glad to have a commerce. I want to transfer to a distinct location. Will I return to Russia? So long as I can play within the NHL, I’ll hold creating right here.”
Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets are conscious that Chinakhov want to be traded, and so they’ve held commerce talks with some groups.
GM Don Waddell has mentioned that they gained’t take the most effective 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 an appropriate provide. It’s anticipated that he will likely 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 (concerning the commerce request) as a result of we’ve talked about it. He received again (from the again damage final season) and didn’t play properly, and (Chinakhov and Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason) fell out of favor.
“I informed (Babaev), he has worth. I’ll speak 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 12 months with a again damage. He’s performed in 175 video games over the 4 years.
“I’ve to have the best worth. It depends 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 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
