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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / July 5
Penguins sign Chinakhov, three others to contracts
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Sunday they avoided arbitration with four players and signed them to new contracts, including forward Yegor Chinakhov.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / May 18
Pittsburgh Penguins – Offseason Questions and Some Options
Josh Yohe of The Athletic: (mailbag) Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews obviously weren’t happy with how their seasons ended. It’s not known if they’d be made available on the trade market.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 15
Columbus Blue Jackets' losing culture is becoming major problem
It can be very difficult to get a sense for the mood around a team unless you are actually in their locker room every day and seeing things up close and personal. But sometimes there are hints and clues when an environment has turned rotten, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are showing a lot of them.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / April 11
Penguins Winger Is Key to Success in the Playoffs
With a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils, the Pittsburgh Penguins erased years of frustration and showed that their surprising season was hardly a flash in the pan.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / March 13
Yegor Chinakhov Proving to Be Part of Penguins Future
When Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins made a move to add Yegor Chinakhov back in December, the hope was that Chinakhov could find his form and become the player that the Columbus Blue Jackets had hoped he would be after taking him in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 1
Re-signing Evgeni Malkin should be obvious move for Penguins
While Crosby and Letang are still signed beyond this season, Malkin is in the final year of his contract and is eligible for unrestricted free agency this summer. He seems determined to remain in Pittsburgh, but there has not been much progress on a contract extension.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / February 27
Yegor Chinakhov has been another great acquisition for Penguins GM Kyle Dubas
Even without Sidney Crosby, the Pittsburgh Penguins hit the ground running after the Olympic break.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 26
Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines- Looking to Stay Hot, Chinakhov Fitting In and More
Heading into this week (Jan. 26- Feb. 1), the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to find themselves right in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 3
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets had seven offers for Yegor Chinakhov before trade with Penguins
Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: The Columbus Blue Jackets had initially wanted a player in return for forward Yegor Chinakhov, but he was only getting offers for picks, prospects or depth players who didn’t do much for him.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30
Trade Grades: Did Kyle Dubas Overpay to Acquire Yegor Chinakhov?
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins struck on a rare in-division trade on Monday afternoon, centered around disgruntled forward Yegor Chinakhov.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 30
Penguins Add Skill and Upside With Yegor Chinakhov Trade
The Pittsburgh Penguins made a clear statement about their direction by acquiring Yegor Chinakhov from the Columbus Blue Jackets. In exchange, Columbus receives a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and forward Danton Heinen.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / December 29
NHL Notebook: Penguins acquire Yegor Chinakhov from Blue Jackets for Danton Heinen, two picks
A team trying to stay in the Stanley Cup Playoff hunt is taking a notable swing. On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Yegor Chinakhov from the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Flamesnation / December 29
NHL Notebook: Blue Jackets trade Yegor Chinakhov to Penguins
Who doesn’t love a trade? On Monday afternoon, the Columbus Blue Jackets traded Yegor Chinakhov to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and Danton Heinen.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / December 29
What Penguins Are Getting From Blue Jackets in Yegor Chinakhov
With each passing day, it appeared more and more like Yegor Chinakhov’s days were numbered with the Columbus Blue Jackets. On Monday afternoon, that news became reality.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29
Fulll Details of Yegor Chinakhov Trade to Penguins
About an hour after it was first learned that the Columbus Blue Jackets were trading Yegor Chinakhov, it was learned that he was being moved to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the details of the trade surfaced.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / December 29
Reports: Blue Jackets deal F Yegor Chinakhov to Penguins for picks
The Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Yegor Chinakhov, a former first-round draft pick, to the division rival Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday, multiple reports said.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 29
Blue Jackets trade Yegor Chinakhov to Penguins
The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded forward Yegor Chinakhov to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a return including multiple draft picks, according to multiple reports.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29
Blue Jackets Finalizing Trade to Move Yegor Chinakhov
According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, “The Blue Jackets are finalizing a trade involving Igor Chinakov [Yegor Chinakhov]. Columbus is getting draft picks back.” The news comes after months of uncertainty surrounding the unhappy forward, who had asked for a trade earlier this season.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / October 27
Yegor Chinakhov Is Becoming Irreplaceable for the Blue Jackets
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.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24
Maple Leafs failed to trade Nicholas Robertson for Blue Jackets star
While news of a rejected trade won’t help Toronto moving forward, it does make the vision around Robertson’s market a bit clearer.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 24
Report: Maple Leafs among teams inquiring about Blue Jackets’ Yegor Chinakhov
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8
Why Blue Jackets winger is a logical trade target for the Canadiens
In Montreal, he could benefit from an environment that maximizes its young offensive players.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 19
Yegor Chinakhov open to staying with Blue Jackets
Two months after requesting a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, it appears forward Yegor Chinakhov is changing his tune. According to Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers, after yesterday’s practice, Chinakhov stated he was open to staying in Columbus after coming to an understanding with head coach Dean Evason.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / TheLeafsnation / July 23, 2025
Why the Leafs should consider trading for Yegor Chinakhov
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.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 22, 2025
Canucks offseason trade target: Yegor Chinakhov
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.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / July 19, 2025
Yegor Chinakhov's agent on trade request: ‘It’s all about the coach’
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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 17, 2025
Maple Leafs have perfect player to start Yegor Chinakhov trade talks
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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 17, 2025
Could Oilers take swing on disgruntled Blue Jackets winger?
A trade request from a Blue Jackets winger generated some news on Thursday.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28, 2023
Blue Jackets winger reportedly unhappy with role, considering trade request
The Columbus Dispatch’s Brian Hedger relays word from forward Yegor Chinakhov’s agent, Shumi Babaev, who says that his client is seeking a change to his current situation.
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