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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 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
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 biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
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.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / January 3
New Penguins Winger Making Immediate Impact
It took just two games, but it's clear that the newest winger for the Pittsburgh Penguins is having a major impact on the organization. The Penguins recently struck an in-division trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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.
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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 30
Yegor Chinakhov trade grades for Penguins, Blue Jackets
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets connected on a trade on Monday involving a young forward. Yegor Chinakhov had requested a trade from Columbus, finally landing with the Penguins in an inter-division trade.
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.
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.
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 / The Hockey Writers / October 27, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 21, 2025
Canadiens Should Consider Trading for Blue Jackets’ Yegor Chinakhov
With the NHL offseason still simmering, teams continue to explore opportunities to bolster their rosters for the upcoming campaign. One name recently surfaced in the rumour mill: Yegor Chinakhov.
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 / Field Level Media / March 4, 2025
Blue Jackets RW Yegor Chinakhov to return after missing 39 games
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov will return to action against the host Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday after missing 39 games with a back injury.
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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