Overview
- Columbus receives Danton Heinen, a 2026 second-round pick from St. Louis, and a 2027 third-round pick from Washington, according to multiple reports.
- Heinen, 30, cleared waivers earlier Monday after posting one goal and two points in 13 games for Pittsburgh this season.
- Chinakhov, 24, has three goals and six points in 29 games with Columbus this season while averaging a career-low 10:18 of ice time.
- The 2020 first-round pick requested a move over the summer, with his agent citing misunderstandings with coach Dean Evason.
- Reports indicate Pittsburgh could use Chinakhov in a middle-six role and on the second power-play unit as the club deals with injuries and recent inconsistency.