Overview
- Columbus sent 24-year-old winger Yegor Chinakhov to Pittsburgh for Danton Heinen, a 2026 second-round pick from St. Louis and a 2027 third-round pick from Washington.
- Heinen cleared waivers earlier Monday and was assigned by the Blue Jackets to their AHL affiliate in Cleveland after the trade.
- Chinakhov carries a $2.1 million cap hit this season and will be a restricted free agent next summer after signing a two-year extension in June 2024.
- The former 21st overall pick has three goals and six points in 29 games this season with a career-low average ice time of about 10:18.
- Chinakhov had requested a move in the offseason citing issues with coach Dean Evason, as Pittsburgh — one point outside the East playoff picture — continues Kyle Dubas’ buy-low approach while Columbus adds draft capital and forward depth.