The Columbus Blue Jackets have recently been playing a faster and more physical brand of hockey, which head coach Dean Evason is known to install. However one of the best Blue Jackets as of late has been a player not known for that style of play.
Nick Robertson has been an ‘almost’ trade candidate for the Toronto Maple Leafs for a couple of years now. It’s a frustrating situation for all parties, because when you watch Robertson play, his skillset is something the Leafs desperately need.
An interesting bit of news is surfacing out of Toronto as the dramatic narrative continues to surround forward Nicholas (Nick) Robertson. That is, the Maple Leafs tried to trade him this past offseason, offering him in a straight-up deal for Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
The Toronto Maple Leafs might just be the perfect landing spot for one of the NHL’s most discussed potential trade candidates. As the season kicks off, the Leafs are attempting to turn the page and move forward after parting ways with superstar Mitch Marner.
Yegor Chinakhov has not enjoyed his time with the Columbus Blue Jackets since he was drafted. But when Chinakhov requested a trade from the Blue Jackets, the assumption was that he would be gone soon.
It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re nearing November, but the hot stove talk is still going. Teams are always considering changes to their roster.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks aren’t willing to give up a certain asset to acquire an upgrade at center. That said, is there a team out there that might be a fit for them on a player who isn’t in the top tier of NHL centers?
Trade momentum is building around Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov, and the Toronto Maple Leafs appear to be among the teams monitoring his situation closely.
It has been over three months since Blue Jackets winger Yegor Chinakhov’s former agent said that his client had requested a trade out of Columbus. Much has happened since then, including an apparent reconciliation with head coach Dean Evason, but that was short-lived before he ended up back in a fourth-line/press box role in training camp.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly among the teams that have expressed interest in acquiring Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov. TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported during Thursday’s edition of Insider Trading that Chinakhov’s name has been floating around in the trade market because he has gotten limited playing time to begin the season.
The Edmonton Oilers are officially a few weeks into their season, which sees them with a record of 2–1–1. The team has already been active with the addition of forward Jack Roslovic last week.
Yegor Chinakhov was vocal in his disapproval of head coach Dean Evason’s deployment of him earlier this preseason, and now it appears Chinakhov’s disapproval has extended to the player’s off-ice situation.
Five down. Just two more preseason games to go this week. Then we can finally get to the real stuff. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, their focus is making sure they’re ready for Game 1 in Nashville.
Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas didn’t quiet the trade rumor noise last week when he said he “would look at anything.” Forward Bryan Rust heard his name in the rumor mill all offseason and tried to laugh it off, knowing that anything is possible.
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Anthony Stolarz of the Toronto Maple Leafs is due for an extension, and both sides have been talking about getting a deal done.
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov caused a stir on social media on Thursday when his agent, Shumi Babaev, posted on X that his client had requested a trade.
Shortly before the Vancouver Canucks traded Dakota Joshua to the Toronto Maple Leafs, reports came out that Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov had requested a trade.
Yegor Chinakhov's agent doubled down on the notion that the Columbus Blue Jackets' coach, Dean Evason, is the reason the 24-year-old forward requested a trade.
Shumi Babaev Agency: Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov: ” I had some misunderstandings with the coach during the season. Now I would be glad to have a trade.
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov has requested a trade from the team, citing conflict with head coach Dean Evason. The Russian player announced his wish in a statement released Thursday on social media by his agent, Shumi Babaev.
With Yegor Chinakhov officially requesting a trade out of Columbus, speculation is heating up around potential landing spots—and the Toronto Maple Leafs may be a perfect match.
A former prospect is apparently seeking a new home. In an interview with Russian media outlet Sport-Express, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov was asked about his contract status with the team.