Yegor Chinakhov requests trade from Blue Jackets, cites ‘misunderstandings’ with coach Dean Evason By Aaron Portzline July 17, 2025 227 ...

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.

The agent of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov recently addressed his trade request after it was made public.

One might think that there are many reasons why Chinakhov wants to leave the Blue Jackets, but his agent reiterated once again, making it clear that it’s all about the coach, Dean Evason.

The Blue Jackets were a different club with him in the lineup. Monahan and Marchenko had instant chemistry last season, and Evason rarely tinkered with that combo.

The Pittsburgh Penguins might be the perfect landing spot for a young forward looking for a new opportunity away from the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Boston Bruins are urged to make a trade for a disgruntled former first-round pick to add more offense to the lineup.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov, the No. 21 pick in the 2020 NHL draft, has requested a trade.

Yegor Chinakhov’s trade request has sparked talk about a potential Maple Leafs move.

COLUMBUS — Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov, the No. 21 pick in the 2020 NHL draft, has requested a trade.