Overview
- TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reports the Flames, Sabres, Red Wings, Panthers and Maple Leafs have recently inquired about Chinakhov.
- LeBrun says Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell prefers a hockey trade, indicating interest in an NHL player back rather than only draft picks.
- Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports Toronto pitched Nick Robertson for Chinakhov in the summer, a proposal Columbus declined but kept open.
- Chinakhov has logged three games early this season with one assist and an average of 8:41 in ice time on the fourth line.
- His summer trade request remains in place, and LeBrun noted 26 scouts attended a recent Blue Jackets–Avalanche game to evaluate him.