Overview

• On July 17, Chinakhov publicly requested a trade through his agent, citing misunderstandings with coach Dean Evason.
• Waddell acknowledged Chinakhov fell out of favor after a back injury limited his play and several healthy scratches late in the season.
• Columbus has held exploratory discussions with other teams and will only trade Chinakhov if it receives a return that reflects his NHL value.
• The 24-year-old forward is in the final year of a two-year, $4.2 million deal and is due to become a restricted free agent next summer.
• If no suitable offer emerges, Chinakhov remains under contract and is slated to report to Blue Jackets training camp as scheduled.