<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/auston-matthews">Auston Matthews</a> remains sidelined with a lower-body injury, extending his absence from the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup beyond a week. The captain resumed on-ice skating this week for the first time since sustaining the injury in the Nov. 11 game against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a>, but he will not play against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.



Head coach Craig Berube offered an update hours before the matchup, highlighting Matthews’ progress while confirming that a return is not imminent. The team is also managing several other injuries to key players.



“Matthews is coming along,” Berube told the media following Wednesday’s practice. “He’s improving. Obviously, he won’t play tomorrow (today).” Matthews originally left the Boston contest midway through the second period after a hit from Nikita Zadorov, though Berube later clarified the injury occurred earlier in the game.



<h2>Matthews’ recovery and team context</h2>



The 28-year-old forward has recorded nine goals and five assists in 17 games this season. Last year, he was limited to 33 goals in 67 games due to an upper-body issue, making his availability critical for Toronto’s offensive output.



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General manager Brad Treliving echoed Berube’s update, emphasizing ongoing progress without committing to a return date. “I would suspect Thursday’s probably not a possibility. I don’t anticipate too, too long,” Treliving said.


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In addition to Matthews, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-maple-leafs">Maple Leafs</a> are navigating absences for Matthew Knies, Brandon Carlo, Chris Tanev, Anthony Stolarz, and Nicolas Roy. Berube noted that Scott Laughton may be available, while Sammy Blais appears cleared after leaving Tuesday’s win over the St. Louis Blues following a heavy hit. 



<h2>What’s next for the Maple Leafs?</h2>



The Maple Leafs will host the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets">Blue Jackets</a> on Thursday, with puck drop set for 7:00 p.m. ET. As they wrap up the homestand, Toronto will aim to manage a depleted lineup. Final roster decisions are expected closer to game time.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> faced a challenging night in Winnipeg, falling 5-2 to the Winnipeg Jets and halting their recent momentum. Despite the loss, the spotlight shone on Zach Werenski, who recorded a milestone goal in the third period, marking his 400th career NHL point.



Werenski, who has 119 goals and 281 assists in 587 games, became the first defenseman in Blue Jackets history to reach 400 points. The accomplishment came during a tough schedule, as Columbus had landed in Winnipeg at 3 a.m. ET following a shootout win over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/montreal-canadiens">Montreal Canadiens</a> the previous night.



Reflecting on the milestone, Werenski remained humble, emphasizing the broader team context. “Obviously, it’s better when you win, but you gotta enjoy some of the milestones along the way. I’ve been fortunate enough to play with good players here on good teams. I love it here, so I’ll take the 400 and enjoy it,” he said, according to NHL insider Jeff Svoboda.



<h2>How does Werenski’s milestone impact the Blue Jackets’ season?</h2>



While individual achievements are notable, the Blue Jackets struggled to maintain consistency against a well-rested Jets squad. Goals from Adam Lowry, Josh Morrissey, Neal Pionk, Kyle Connor, and Logan Stanley, combined with 20 saves from goalie Eric Comrie, secured the win for Winnipeg.



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<h2>What challenges lie ahead for Columbus after the setback?</h2>


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Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason acknowledged the difficulties of back-to-back travel and inconsistent play. “It just seemed like every time we had a little push, then it sagged again on us a little bit. We’ll have a look at the tape and figure that out,” he said, according to <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/columbus-blue-jackets-winnipeg-jets-game-recap-november-18-2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL.com</a>. Columbus will aim to build on the positive moments, with Werenski’s milestone offering a silver lining amid a demanding schedule.

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The Edmonton Oilers, led by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-mcdavid">Connor McDavid</a>, staged a dramatic late rally at Rogers Place, coming from behind to secure a 5-4 overtime victory against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> on Monday. Trailing late in the third period, the team relied on its star captain to ignite the comeback, setting the stage for an overtime finish.



Jack Roslovic sealed the win 56 seconds into overtime after Jake Walman scored short-handed at 19:02 to tie the game. Walman’s shot deflected off Zach Werenski and found the back of the net past Jet Greaves, keeping the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers">Oilers</a>’ comeback hopes alive.



“The group likes to put itself in a tough spot and just when you think it’s a tough spot, we go a little bit further,” Connor McDavid admitted, according to <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/columbus-blue-jackets-edmonton-oilers-game-recap-november-10-2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL.com</a>. “Then we decide it’s time to go. We stuck with it. We put ourselves in a tough spot, but we’re good at coming from behind.”



<h2>How did McDavid spark the comeback?</h2>



Down 4-2 in the third period, McDavid scored just 58 seconds in on an individual rush, spinning past Denton Mateychuk and backhanding the puck past Greaves. Later, he scored again to cut the deficit to one and energize the Oilers for the late push. McDavid now has four goals during his scoring streak and has extended his point streak to five games, totaling four goals and six assists.



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Jake Walman and Roslovic each had an assist on the tying and overtime goals, while Stuart Skinner made 15 saves for Edmonton, ending a three-game skid (0-2-1).


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<h2>Coach praises McDavid’s determination</h2>



“Connor wasn’t going to let us lose tonight, he was so focused on getting the job done,” said Oilers coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kris-knoblauch">Kris Knoblauch</a>. “He had an incredible night, two fabulous goals, but there was just so much determination to his game.”


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Oilers' McDavid makes sincere admission after two third-period goals in OT win over Blue Jackets

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Though facing much different obligations, the Florida Panthers and Detroit Red Wings find themselves in similar spots in the NHL season. With <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-kane" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick Kane</a> injured and Brad Marchand still standing amidst an injury crisis, both franchises are witnessing setbacks affect their campaigns. On that note, a trade could be just what the doctor ordered for them, but reports suggest both clubs have kicked the tires on a recent offer.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> know the clock is ticking for them in the NHL. Though the franchise in Ohio has managed to settle the drama with forward Yegor Chinakhov, he still wants out of the Discovery City. The Blue Jackets are knocking on doors, but it seems no one is answering to their calls. Perhaps, they are looking desperate, and no team wants to hand them a lifesaver. 



The Red Wings and Panthers may fit right into that category. According to reports, neither franchise plans to surround Kane or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marchand</a>—respectively—with the 24-year-old Russian, at least not at the current price set by Columbus.



If the price drops, or if Detroit and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida</a> find themselves under more pressure, their answer might change. For now, they’re staying put. At the end of the day, the Blue Jackets are sitting on borrowed time, so there’s no reason for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-red-wings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wings</a> or Cats to take the weight off Columbus’s shoulders.



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“Several teams have recently kicked the tires on Yegor Chinakhov, 24, who still wants out of Columbus, including the Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers and Detroit Red Wings,” insider Pierre LeBrun reported on The Athletic.


 

 

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<h2>New phone, who this?</h2>



Chinakhov raised alarms in Columbus during the summer as his agent Shumi Babaev went public with his client’s trade request. Since, Chinakhov has switched agents, as he is now represented by Rick Komarow.



Still, it might be old wine in new bottles. With Komarow in charge, Chinakhov’s intentions remain the same. He still wants out of Columbus, and The Athletic reports the Blue Jackets have given his new agent permission to talk business with the rest of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a>. So far, however, it’s been to no avail.



<h2>Give it time</h2>



It’s still very early in the NHL season. Many organizations are keeping their cards close to the chest, but give it time and true intentions will come to light. For now, Columbus must play the waiting game. Still, much can change as the season progresses. Teams like the Panthers and Red Wings could find themselves under pressure later on and might have second thoughts about shutting the door on Chinakhov. 



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Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets forward may continue his upward trend—he scored his first two goals of the season in back-to-back games on Oct. 25 and 28. Additionally, Chinakhov recorded his first multi-point performance in over a year, with fans having to go back to Oct. 13, 2024, for his last two-point night in the NHL. Who knows? Maybe similar performances could change Chinakhov’s mind about playing for Dean Evason and calling The Arch City home.


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Yegor Chinakhov is still wary of committing to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Columbus Blue Jackets</a>. After requesting a trade out of the organization, it seemed the forward and the brass had worked out their issues. However, ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season opener, the Blue J’s are rolling their dice.



The relationship between Yegor Chinakhov, Dean Evason, and the Blue Jackets overcame some tense weeks during the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> offseason. However, the latest announcement regarding the 24-year-old forward might turn back the clock and bring drama back to the Discovery City.



“Dean Evason confirms Yegor Chinakhov will be a healthy scratch for Thursday’s opener,” as reported by The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline. “Said he met with Chinakhov late in the preseason to make sure they were on the same page.”



<h2>Time will tell</h2>



Evason made it clear he spoke with Chinakhov beforehand to avoid him being taken aback by the sudden change in the team’s plans. While the Russian winger might have made his peace with the decision, it could bring past tensions back to the surface in the Biggest Small Town of America. 



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<h2>Lineup</h2>



With Chinakhov serving as a healthy scratch for the upcoming debut against the Nashville Predators, we take a look at who the Blue Jackets will dress for their season opener on October 9.


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<ul><li>Dmitry Voronkov – Sean Monahan – Kirill Marchenko</li><li>Boone Jenner – Adam Fantili – Cole Sillinger</li><li>Kent Johnson – Charlie Coyle – Mathieu Olivier</li><li>Zach Aston-Reese – Isac Lundestrom – Miles Wood</li></ul>



<h3>Defensive pairings</h3>



<ul><li>Zach Werenski – Dante Fabbro</li><li>Ivan Provorov – Damon Severson</li><li>Denton Mateychuk – Erik Gudbranson</li></ul>



<h3>Goaltending</h3>



<ul><li>Elvis Merzlikins (starter)</li><li>Jet Greaves</li></ul>

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After offseason drama, Blue Jackets turn heads with latest decision on Yegor Chinakhov

Finally, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> head coach Dean Evason addressed the elephant in the room. With an honest statement on the situation, the bench boss commented on Yegor Chinakhov and the atmosphere within the organization ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.



The Blue Jackets have seemingly weathered the storm. It felt like drama would wreak havoc in Discovery City after Chinakhov asked to be shipped off. However, the situation has been kept in check by the Jackets, and things are beginning to feel normal again in town.



Still, that doesn’t mean Chinakhov isn’t keeping a close eye on any opportunity that may open up elsewhere in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>. Nor does it imply the Blue Jackets are letting go of what happened in the summer—namely, Evason, who was called out by Chinakhov and his agent, Shumi Babaev. Regardless, the head coach delivered a sincere message on the situation.



“I told [Chinakhov] there’s no grudge,” Evason admitted in conversation with The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline. “I don’t care that he asked to be traded and that he said something publicly. It’s OK. Nothing has changed as far as how I’m going to treat him.”



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<h2>Same old</h2>



Chinakhov’s main reason for seeking a new beginning in the NHL was the lack of ice time he was getting with Columbus. After a strong start to the 2024-25 season, injuries set him back, and he was slid down to third-line duties. As a result, he blamed Evason for the lack of trust. Now, with both sides set to stick together, Evason issued a stern reminder.


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“If you don’t compete, and if you don’t do the things the organization asks you to do, you won’t play. If you do, you’ll play,” Evason added. “I will not hold a grudge. I’m not ehre to badmouth you about saying something. That has no bearing.”



<h2>Take him up on that promise</h2>



Just months ago, it felt the trust between Chinakhov and Evason was broken to pieces. However, there are signs of hope for fans in Columbus. The mature talks between the two are a great starting point, with Chinakhov voicing a sincere promise.



“[Chinakhov told me] ‘If I’m not going to play, I don’t want to [be] here. But I’ll do everything to play here‘,” Evason revealed on his conversation with the 24-year-old Russian forward.



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<h2>Off to a promising start</h2>



If anything, Evason and the Blue Jackets have high expectations for Chinakhov as he enters his fifth NHL campaign. The winger is excited to prove himself to the organization and can’t wait for the season to get underway. At least, that’s how it seems, as he was the first Russian to return from the break and report back to Columbus’ facility.



“I do [read into the fact he was the first player back from Europe], 100 percent. We were talking earlier this summer, like, ‘Is he even going to come to camp?’ You don’t know,” Evason admitted to The Athletic. “But he’s here and looks great physically, so we’ll see.”


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The next step, if Chinakhov has a productive season, would be to negotiate a contract extension with the pending restricted free agent (RFA). However, Columbus won’t get too far ahead of itself. For the time being, having the former first-round pick in town is a great sign—and more than enough.

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It’s been a wild summer for the Columbus Blue Jackets, but disaster may have been averted. Following Yegor Chinakhov’s trade request, many believed chaos would erupt. However, it seems the NHL organization in Discovery City calmed the waters. Now, a report suggests there is no reason to panic about a similar situation to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrik-laine">Patrik Laine</a>’s exit brewing.



For starters, the buzz around Chinakhov isn’t as loud. It seems the Russian forward’s hurry to skip town has wavered. That’s not to say all is forgiven and he wants to stay in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets">Columbus</a> for the long run, but the Blue Jackets have weathered the storm.



On that note, Laine’s rushed exit from Columbus is reportedly not being replicated by Chinakhov and his camp. As it stands, the player and club are working towards making ends meet. In the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>, trades can never truly be ruled out, but this one seems less likely now than it did back in July.



“This situation, aside from some comments by Chinakhov’s agent, has not reached a point of no return,” Aaron Portzline stated on The New York Times. “It certainly hasn’t become as acrimonious as some previous trade requests, like that of Pierre-Luc Dubois and, most recently, Patrik Laine.”



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<h2>Work to do</h2>



While there are positive signs, there are still some matters that need addressing in Columbus. Chinakhov (through his agent, Shumi Babaev) made his displeasure with head coach Dean Evason crystal clear. The trust and relationship between the two will take more work to be fully repaired.


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“If he stays, we’d have to sit down and make sure everybody’s on the same page,” Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell admitted to The Athletic. “Regardless of where he plays, he’s going to be a restricted free agent, and I know he wants to stay in North America and make an NHL salary.”



<h2>Not his place to discuss</h2>



Waddell went as far as to admit his latest interactions with Chinakhov have been limited to trading formalities in the hallway. No serious talks about the future have been held between the general manager and the 24-year-old winger. Whatever it’s to discuss, it will be done strictly with Babaev, and not the player himself.



Still, the Blue Jackets are pleased with what they are seeing from Chinakhov. “Him being here early is a very positive sign,” Waddell said about the forward, who was the first Russian on the roster to return from the Motherland to Arch City ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.


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It seems Chinakhov can’t wait for the NHL season to get underway. Whether he’ll play with a chip on his shoulder to prove something to Evason and company, or simply use this as a chance to wipe the slate clean, remains to be seen. For now, Columbus is hopeful things will work out for the best.

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Chinakhov's trade request reportedly spares Blue Jackets of Laine-like drama

While the numbers from the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets">Columbus Blue Jackets</a>’ last campaign weren’t entirely negative, the goal of at least making a playoff run slipped away. Looking ahead to the upcoming NHL season, Zach Werenski knows he’ll need a competitive roster around him in order to make a serious push and deliver a statement year.



The good news for him—and for the rest of his teammates—is that in the last few hours, the arrival of a new defenseman has been confirmed, a player who could become a key piece on Dean Evason’s blue line.



According to an announcement made by Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell, former Minnesota Wild defenseman Daemon Hunt has signed a one-year, two-way NHL/AHL contract for the 2025-26 season.



“Daemon Hunt is a good, young two-way defenseman that plays a smart and controlled game,” said Waddell via NHL.com. “His signing provides us important additional organizational depth on our blue line.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250817_BUS_474040_daemon-hunt-1024x576_627e2d01.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Daemon Hunt" class="wp-image-474075" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/17130134/daemon-hunt-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/17130134/daemon-hunt-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/17130134/daemon-hunt-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/17130134/daemon-hunt-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/17130134/daemon-hunt-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/17130134/daemon-hunt-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/17130134/daemon-hunt-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/17130134/daemon-hunt.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Daemon Hunt #48 of the Minnesota Wild takes a shot on goal during the first period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on November 09, 2023 in New York City.</figcaption></figure>



Although he signed with the Blue Jackets, Hunt has yet to secure a spot on the NHL roster and could begin the season with their AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters.


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<h2>Looking to build on last season’s performance</h2>



After a surprisingly competitive 2024-25 season where they finished fourth in the Metropolitan Division, just two points shy of a playoff spot, the Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to build on that momentum. Under General Manager Don Waddell, the team has made a few strategic moves, though none of the big splash acquisitions some fans were hoping for. 



The team’s biggest offseason additions came via trade, acquiring forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood from the Colorado Avalanche, along with Brendan Gaunce from the Minnesota Wild, to bolster their depth. While the team largely stood pat in free agency, it did sign Isac Lundestrom to one-year deals. Columbus is now relying on continued development from its young core, including Adam Fantilli, Kirill Marchenko, and Zach Werenski, who finished second among all <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> defensemen with 82 points last season. 



The hope is that the added depth, combined with an expected rise from their young stars and a potential breakout season from goaltender Jet Greaves, will be enough to finally push the Blue Jackets back into the postseason conversation in a tough Eastern Conference.


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The Toronto Maple Leafs continue reshaping their core following Mitch Marner’s departure. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/auston-matthews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Auston Matthews</a> remains the undisputed leader of the offense, while young players like Nicholas Robertson and Matias Maccelli aim to solidify their roles. However, reinforcing the top six remains a priority to boost their playoff firepower, and rumors are now pointing toward the Columbus Blue Jackets.



One of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-maple-leafs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Toronto</a>’s main objectives is to improve offensive depth and avoid relying solely on Matthews’ elite production, especially in postseason scenarios. That’s why the franchise is looking to make further moves to maintain high expectations.



One name being floated in a potential sign-and-trade deal is none other than Robertson, who recently signed a one-year, $1.825 million contract, avoiding arbitration. The forward’s role has been uncertain, and his name has surfaced in multiple trade rumors.



<h2>Will there be a trade between the Blue Jackets and the Maple Leafs?</h2>



NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet broke down a proposal on Hockey Patrol that would send Robertson to the Maple Leafs in exchange for former Columbus first-round pick Yegor Chinakhov. “I don’t know, I think Toronto would have to do more to get that done,” the reporter revealed.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250806_BUS_466868_Chinakhov-1024x576_523561ee.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Yegor Chinakhov" class="wp-image-450496" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/29135402/Chinakhov-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/29135402/Chinakhov-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/29135402/Chinakhov-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/29135402/Chinakhov-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/29135402/Chinakhov-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/29135402/Chinakhov-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/29135402/Chinakhov-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/29135402/Chinakhov.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Yegor Chinakhov #59 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on March 11, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. </figcaption></figure>



According to Friedman, a straight 1-for-1 deal “isn’t enough,” and Toronto would need to add more assets to make the trade happen. This reflects the Leafs’ urgent need to replace Marner’s production and their known willingness to move Robertson.


 

 

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<h2>What would Chinakhov bring to Toronto?</h2>



Chinakhov would add a quality boost to Toronto’s offense. The 24-year-old forward was selected 21st overall by Columbus in the 2020 draft and has recorded 71 points (34 goals and 37 assists) across 175 career NHL regular-season games. Last season, he appeared in 30 games for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blue Jackets</a>, tallying 7 goals, 8 assists, and 15 points.

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Hoping to land a key addition to their roster, the Toronto Maple Leafs are leaving no stone unturned this NHL offseason. However, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/auston-matthews">Auston Matthews</a> and company might have to part with more than just one teammate to finalize a deal for a raw talent seeking a fresh start.



Yegor Chinakhov may have requested a trade out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets">Columbus Blue Jackets</a>, but the organization in Ohio won’t just give him away. Any NHL franchise interested in the young talent will have to submit an offer worth Columbus’ while.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-maple-leafs">Maple Leafs</a> have emerged as a potential landing spot for the disgruntled Russian forward in Discovery City. However, acquiring Chinakhov won’t be easy, and Columbus won’t let it be, either. It may take more from Matthews’ Buds than a simple one-for-one deal involving recently re-signed youngster Nicholas Robertson. Or so an insider believes.



“One Columbus fan asked me if Chinakhov for Robertson made sense. I don’t know, I think Toronto would have to do more to get that done,” Elliotte Friedman reported on the 32 Thoughts Podcast.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250804_BUS_459608_nicholas-robertson-1024x576_16074864.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Nicholas Robertson #89 of the Toronto Maple Leafs controls the puck against the San Jose Sharks during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on November 30, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada." class="wp-image-459618" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/03192549/nicholas-robertson-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/03192549/nicholas-robertson-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/03192549/nicholas-robertson-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/03192549/nicholas-robertson-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/03192549/nicholas-robertson-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/03192549/nicholas-robertson-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/03192549/nicholas-robertson-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/03192549/nicholas-robertson.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Nicholas Robertson #89 of the Toronto Maple Leafs controls the puck against the San Jose Sharks during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on November 30, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Won’t be idle for long</h2>



English rock band, Oasis, might have sung about ‘The Importance of Being Idle‘, but Toronto is seemingly giving that statement a twist for its own benefit. As Friedman suggested, the Maple Leafs aren’t done building their 2025-26 roster. 


 

 

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Right now, it seems Toronto must part ways with pieces, rather than bring in new ones. Perhaps acting dormant, the Buds haven’t sold their act to the rest of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>, and moves are to be expected in Hogtown.



“I definitely think the Maple Leafs have work to do here,” Friedman added. “I don’t know what their timeline is, but nobody expects them not to do things before puck drops, that’s for sure…We know with Toronto, the Leafs are trying to move money around.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250804_BUS_459608_yegor-chinakhov-1024x576_92282e19.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Yegor Chinakhov #59 of the Columbus Blue Jackets looks on during the first period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on January 28, 2024 in Seattle, Washington." class="wp-image-442977" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/17143121/yegor-chinakhov-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/17143121/yegor-chinakhov-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/17143121/yegor-chinakhov-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/17143121/yegor-chinakhov-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/17143121/yegor-chinakhov-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/17143121/yegor-chinakhov-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/17143121/yegor-chinakhov-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/17143121/yegor-chinakhov.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Yegor Chinakhov #59 of the Columbus Blue Jackets looks on during the first period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on January 28, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Sign-and-trade—sound familiar?</h2>



The Maple Leafs finally put pen to paper on an extension for Robertson. The 23-year-old was the last remaining RFA to file for salary arbitration and not re-sign. Now, the two parties have settle—but drama clearly hasn’t. 



Indeed, the former second-round pick has agreed to terms with the Buds—but that doesn’t mean he’ll be joining Matthews and company come October. As things stand, his place in the lineup is far from guaranteed.


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Robertson craves job security and a steady role in an NHL lineup, but that’s something Toronto can’t offer right now. A trade might be in everyone’s best interest. Where to? Many destinations are in the mix, but the Pittsburgh Penguins could be casting a hopeful eye his way.


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“A couple of people asked me about the possibility of Robertson in Pittsburgh. Just because, obviously, Kyle Dubas knows him,” Friedman concluded. “The Leafs got the arbitration settled on a one-year, $1.825 deal. The Leafs need to clear some bodies there, they’ve got a lot of them.”

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> are moving forward—and not backward. When newly appointed general manager Don Waddell was asked about the possibility of reuniting with former fourth-overall pick Evander Kane, the response was telling. No outright rejection, but no endorsement either.



Waddell, who drafted Kane in 2009 when he led the Atlanta Thrashers, praised the winger’s early career and professionalism during their time together. But in his current role, sentiment isn’t part of the equation. As Kane prepares for a new chapter with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a>, Waddell made it clear the Blue Jackets are charting a different path.



“You wanted to make that deal,” Waddell said during an interview on The Cam &amp; Strick Podcast. “But we all realize at some point it’s probably better just to remain the way it is.”



<h2>Why didn’t Waddell bring Kane to Columbus?</h2>



Despite their shared history, Waddell remained cautious. Kane’s early years in Atlanta showed promise—scoring 30 goals as a 20-year-old—but his career since then has been defined by both production and controversy. Off-ice headlines followed him from Winnipeg to Buffalo, San Jose, and most recently, Edmonton. While Waddell acknowledged they “always got along great,” his stance suggests Columbus had no interest in revisiting the past.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250801_BUS_456182_Evander-kane-canucks-1024x576_e8bc3d0f.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-456332" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/01164518/Evander-kane-canucks-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/01164518/Evander-kane-canucks-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/01164518/Evander-kane-canucks-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/01164518/Evander-kane-canucks-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/01164518/Evander-kane-canucks-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/01164518/Evander-kane-canucks-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/01164518/Evander-kane-canucks-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/01164518/Evander-kane-canucks.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>&nbsp;Evander Kane #91 with the Edmonton Oilers arrives for the game against the Florida Panthers in Game Four of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 12, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



For the Blue Jackets, the priority is clear: stay focused on reshaping a roster without distractions. Kane, even with his playoff pedigree and physicality, wasn’t in the plans.


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<h2>What led Evander Kane to the Canucks?</h2>



After a complicated stint with the Oilers, Kane is heading back home. Edmonton moved the veteran forward to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a fourth-round pick. While the return was modest, it allowed the Oilers to shed Kane’s $5.125 million cap hit as they look to extend core players like Evan Bouchard—and eventually, Connor McDavid.


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Kane, now 33, had 12 points in 21 playoff games this past spring. Not elite, but respectable given he missed the regular season recovering from surgeries. Vancouver believes the local product still has value in a middle-six role. For Kane, it’s a chance to reset close to home—where the spotlight may be intense, but the opportunity is real.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> could be forced into a decision sooner than expected on young forward Yegor Chinakhov. After an injury-plagued 2023–24 season and disagreements over his recovery, Chinakhov has made it clear that he would welcome a move to a new team.



Two seasons ago, Yegor Chinakhov tallied 16 goals and 13 assists over just 53 games—putting him on pace for a 25-goal campaign. With a modest $2.1 million cap hit and just 24 years old, Chinakhov stands out as an attractive target for NHL teams seeking scoring depth and long-term upside.



Two clubs—the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-jersey-devils">New Jersey Devils</a> and the Buffalo Sabres—are reportedly in a position to benefit from this situation. Both organizations are in need of scoring depth and have the flexibility to buy low on a player with top-six potential.



<h2>Devils may see a buy-low opportunity in Chinakhov</h2>



According to a report by James Nichols of NJ Hockey Now, New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald should be exploring a potential acquisition of forward Chinakhov from the Blue Jackets. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250729_BUS_450485_Chinakhov-Yegor-1024x576_231a6b2b.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-450493" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/29135344/Chinakhov-Yegor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/29135344/Chinakhov-Yegor-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/29135344/Chinakhov-Yegor-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/29135344/Chinakhov-Yegor-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/29135344/Chinakhov-Yegor-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/29135344/Chinakhov-Yegor-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/29135344/Chinakhov-Yegor-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/29135344/Chinakhov-Yegor.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>: Yegor Chinakhov #59 of the Columbus Blue Jackets at Crypto.com Arena on November 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



After trading away Tyler Toffoli at the 2024 deadline, the Devils have yet to fill the offensive hole left behind. Though Dawson Mercer was expected to step up, his performance has settled him into more of a third-line center role. A healthy Chinakhov could thrive in the Devils’ top six, especially on a line with Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt.


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<h2>Sabres could reunite Chinakhov with familiar face</h2>



As noted by Michael Augello of The Hockey News, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-sabres">Sabres</a> remain in the market for a top-six winger—an increasingly difficult role to fill at this stage of the offseason. 


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There’s added familiarity as Jarmo Kekalainen, the Sabres’ senior advisor, was the GM who drafted Chinakhov 21st overall in 2020. Buffalo might consider parting with a promising piece like Isak Rosen, a prospect with 15 NHL games to his name. That offer could appeal to Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell, especially now that the leverage has shifted following Chinakhov’s public trade request.

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NHL News: Blue Jackets star Yegor Chinakhov reportedly draws trade interest from multiple Eastern Conference teams

Yegor Chinakhov and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> are clearly not seeing eye-to-eye at the moment. However, while the speculation grows in the NHL offseason, the two sides might come to a consensus. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs will stay in the vicinity. Who knows—maybe, somehow, a key teammate for Auston Matthews lands in their lap.



It might be wishful thinking, perhaps utopic, but it can’t hurt the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-maple-leafs">Leafs</a>. At least, not more than what they’ve endured so far in the offseason. It’s been a rocky ride for Matthews and company, to say the least. 



Still, a beacon of hope lit up when Chinakhov’s agent, Shumi Babaev, went public and requested a trade for his client in Columbus. In the blink of an eye, the Leafs found themselves back in the market. Still, the Blue Jackets are in no rush to put the young forward up for sale.



Toronto will have to make Columbus an offer worth their while. But as time goes by, the odds of the Blue Jackets and Chinakhov reaching peaceful terms only increase—spelling bad news for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/auston-matthews">Matthews</a> and company. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250729_BUS_450028_yegor-chinakhov-1-1-1024x576_eb7fb1d1.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Yegor Chinakhov #59 and Dmitri Voronkov #10 of the Columbus Blue Jackets speak before playing against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 19, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania." class="wp-image-447353" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/24112926/yegor-chinakhov-1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/24112926/yegor-chinakhov-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/24112926/yegor-chinakhov-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/24112926/yegor-chinakhov-1-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/24112926/yegor-chinakhov-1-1-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/24112926/yegor-chinakhov-1-1-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/24112926/yegor-chinakhov-1-1-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/24112926/yegor-chinakhov-1-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Yegor Chinakhov #59 of the Columbus Blue Jackets before playing against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 19, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. </figcaption></figure>



“GM Don Waddell was looking for a top-six winger this summer, either by free agency or trade. Chinakhov is looking for a top-six opportunity to launch his career. Maybe the answer is right there in front of them,” The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline stated.


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<h2>Winning the Blue Jackets’ trust back</h2>



While Chinakhov’s potential alone is enough to earn him big minutes night in and night out in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> regular season, Columbus won’t reward him as easily. Especially after publicly calling the team out and seeking a new job in the league. Chinakhov will have to re-work on his relationships with the coaching staff, front office, and his teammates.



Head coach Dean Evason started the 2024-25 season with Chinakhov on the top line, and the 24-year-old didn’t disappoint, whatsoever. However, much has changed since. Injuries, drama, rifts—you name it. It’s safe to say the two sides can’t simply meet in training camp and act as if all is forgiven.



<h2>Starting from the bottom</h2>



The Athletic projects Chinakhov to be deployed on the third line when the regular season comes around in October. That is, of course, as long as the former first-round pick is still in the Discovery City by then.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250729_BUS_450028_auston-matthews-5-1-1024x576_4d66f6fd.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs arrive on the red carpet for the 2020 NHL All-Star at Enterprise Arena on January 24, 2020 in St Louis, Missouri." class="wp-image-434805" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/07163648/auston-matthews-5-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/07163648/auston-matthews-5-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/07163648/auston-matthews-5-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/07163648/auston-matthews-5-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/07163648/auston-matthews-5-1-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/07163648/auston-matthews-5-1-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/07163648/auston-matthews-5-1-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/07163648/auston-matthews-5-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs arrive on the red carpet for the 2020 NHL All-Star at Enterprise Arena on January 24, 2020 in St Louis, Missouri. </figcaption></figure>



“We can assume that Chinakhov wouldn’t be pleased with this assignment,” Portzline said. “But if he’s healthy and full of a good attitude, as his agent has insisted, he could easily supplant Dmitry Voronkov or Boone Jenner on the lines above. If this is the season he realizes his potential, he could rearrange those top two lines.”



<h2>Uncertainty in The Arch City</h2>



It could all be a matter of earning Evason, Waddell, and the organization’s trust back. Show them he is in for the long run, though that’s not looking very promising, either. As Babaev revealed, the Russian forward believes his coach has little belief in him. 


 

 

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“I don’t think there’s any way [Chinakhov] can stay in Columbus. I don’t see any way,” Babaev admitted weeks ago. “Chinakhov is comfortable with this team. He’s comfortable with the city. But he’s not comfortable with this coach. It’s all about the coach. I’m just saying my player is not comfortable with this coach and [he feels like] the coach doesn’t trust him.”


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Perhaps there truly isn’t a silver lining or glimmer of hope left for Chinakhov in Ohio. The Blue Jackets, however, will take their sweet time. If any team is serious about acquiring the young forward, it’ll have to knock on Columbus’ door, not the other way around.

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In a surprising turn of events, Yegor Chinakhov publicly requested a trade out of the Columbus Blue Jackets. It didn’t take long for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/auston-matthews">Auston Matthews</a>‘ Toronto Maple Leafs to emerge as potential suitors. Hoping to fill the void left by Mitch Marner’s trade, reports suggest the Leafs might have what the Jackets are after in the NHL offseason.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets">Blue Jackets</a> are in no rush to part ways with Chinakhov. Despite the forward’s discontent, Columbus will entertain offers—but with no obligation to move him. After all, Chinakhov remains under contract through the 2025–26 NHL season.



Perhaps, trading the Russian forward during next season’s trade deadline is in Columbus’ best interests. However, that wouldn’t be the best for Matthews’ Toronto. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-maple-leafs">Maple Leafs</a> would like to welcome a new weapon for the top-six as soon as possible and move on into the post <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mitch-marner">Marner</a>-era.



Working out a trade is more important than when the deal gets finalized. The Buds might do everything within their realm of possibility. Still, reports indicate the Jackets have their return for Chinakhov all but figured out. Toronto can comply, or Columbus will most surely look for its trade partner elsewhere.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250724_BUS_447621_yegor-chinakhov-1024x576_9634fb9f.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Yegor Chinakhov #59 of the Columbus Blue Jackets looks on during the first period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on January 28, 2024 in Seattle, Washington." class="wp-image-442977" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/17143121/yegor-chinakhov-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/17143121/yegor-chinakhov-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/17143121/yegor-chinakhov-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/17143121/yegor-chinakhov-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/17143121/yegor-chinakhov-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/17143121/yegor-chinakhov-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/17143121/yegor-chinakhov-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/17143121/yegor-chinakhov.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Yegor Chinakhov #59 of the Columbus Blue Jackets looks on during the first period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on January 28, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Potential return for Chinakhov</h2>



“[GM Don] Waddell will almost certainly ask for an established NHL player in return,” as stated by The Columbus Dispatch. “The ideal swap would be something that sends Chinakhov to a team looking to move a similar young forward with upside who hasn’t lived up to expectations. 


 

 

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“Other returns could be built around a draft pick or package of picks, but Waddell’s preference is an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> talent in/NHL talent out deal. Trading him would create another hole up front for the Blue Jackets.”



<h2>Just what they were looking for</h2>



Based on Columbus’ preferences for replacing Chinakhov, RFA Nicholas Robertson could be the perfect trade asset for Matthews’ Leafs to part with. However, for that to happen, the Maple Leafs must first come to terms with the unsigned forward, who has filed for salary arbitration.



“It would be a good bet for the Leafs on a player with upside [Chinakhov], and it gives Robertson a change of scenery,” Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin said. “I think he badly needs it, he needs a team that has more confidence in him, that won’t keep yanking him in-and-out of the lineup.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20250724_BUS_447621_nicholas-robertson-1024x576_7f21b814.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Nick Robertson #89 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL pre-season game at Scotiabank Arena on September 28, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada." class="wp-image-445409" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/21165340/nicholas-robertson-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/21165340/nicholas-robertson-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/21165340/nicholas-robertson-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/21165340/nicholas-robertson-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/21165340/nicholas-robertson-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/21165340/nicholas-robertson-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/21165340/nicholas-robertson-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/21165340/nicholas-robertson.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Nick Robertson #89 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL pre-season game at Scotiabank Arena on September 28, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Another youngster on the move?</h2>



Along with the buzz surrounding Chinakhov, the Blue Jackets might be gearing up for another big move ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season. Columbus is shopping Dmitry Voronkov around, as it hopes to add firepower up front.



“Columbus wants to add an impact player and could continue to dangle Voronkov in a deal for a big piece,” The Fourth Period reported.

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In a surprising turn of events, the spotlight in the NHL has now shifted to the team known for firing the cannons. Amid an intense summer of rumors surrounding Yegor Chinakhov, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> can’t help but make more noise. According to reports, the organization in Ohio is exploring the market for another young forward in its ranks.



The Blue Jackets are gearing up for a pivotal 2025-26 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season. Columbus was one of the most pleasant surprises of the past campaign—especially after the heartbreaking summer the team endured. Throughout the league, there wasn’t a single fan who wasn’t rooting for the Jackets to prevail over adversity. And that they did.



However, it’s a new day in Ohio, and the Blue Jackets know the bar has only risen for them. After barely missing out in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the goal for the upcoming season is crystal-clear. But they will need some help offensively, and that’s what Columbus is focusing on.



After openly requesting a trade out of Columbus, Chinakhov has become the talk of the town in the NHL. However, the latest reports out of the Discovery City indicate that it’s not the 24-year-old Russian forward the Blue Jackets are shopping. Well—actually—it is a 24-year-old Russian forward, just not Chinakhov.



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<h2>Testing the waters</h2>



As reported across the NHL, the Blue Jackets have placed Dmitry Voronkov in different trade packages, hoping to land an upgrade on the offensive side of the puck. “Columbus wants to add an impact player and could continue to dangle Voronkov in a deal for a big piece,” as stated by The Fourth Period.


 

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Voronkov is coming off an exciting NHL sophomore season. The former fourth-round pick in 2019 registered 47 points (23 goals and 24 assists) in 73 games. That’s definitely a level of production Columbus can live with from a third-liner. However, the Blue Jackets might prefer to trade him while his value is on the rise.



<h2>Common ground, at last</h2>



While Chinakhov and his camp have made their discomfort with the team very clear, the two parties agree in one thing. At least, until now they have. However, everything is subject to change amid such drama at Nationwide Arena. 



“Both sides agree Chinakhov will report for training camp in September,” The Hockey News’ Lyle Richardson stated. Still, if Chinakhov and his agent don’t see progress in trade conversations, this consensus might be wiped off.



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<h2>Working out their differences</h2>



“I don’t think there’s any way he can stay in Columbus. I don’t see any way. Chinakhov is comfortable with this team. He’s comfortable with the city. But he’s not comfortable with this coach. It’s all about the coach,” Chinakhov’s agent, Shumi Babaev, told The Athletic.


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While the Blue Jackets have no desire to move on from their current bench boss, the relationship between the gaffer and the young forward can still heal before the start of training camp and the 2025-26 regular season. As things stand, it seems Columbus is betting on that, and not rushing into cutting ties with their former first-round pick in 2020.

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