Pittsburgh Penguins Acquire Forward Yegor Chinakhov from Columbus Blue Jackets
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Yegor Chinakhov from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for draft picks. The specific draft picks involved in the trade have not been revealed yet. Chinakhov, a 24-year-old first-round pick by Columbus in 2020, has struggled to find a consistent role with the Blue Jackets and requested a trade. Despite some promising advanced stats indicating his finishing ability, Chinakhov has had difficulty translating his skills into consistent on-ice performance. He currently carries a $2.1 million cap hit and will be a restricted free agent after this season if he receives a qualifying offer. The Penguins, in need of depth forwards, are hoping that Chinakhov can provide a solution to their lineup challenges.