Trade Requested: New York Rangers To Steal 24-year Old Forward From Division Rivals
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The New York Rangers could manage to steal another young talent from their Division Rivals, after 24-year old forward has requested a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Chinakhov's Agent shumi Babaev aired the news out on "X" that he wanted out of Columbus.
Yegor Chinakhov was originally selected 21st overall in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft. He was a relative unknown at the time, but he had promise once he arrived in the NHL from the KHL's Avangard Omsk.
He survived multiple coaching changes, from John Tortorella to Brad Larsen and Pascal Vincent. Now it appears he may not survive Dean Evason's tenure.
Why Does Yegor Chinakhov Want Out Of Columbus
According to reports Chinakhov would come back from injury last season and put up dismal numbers, and would be a healthy scratch till the end of the year. Something that he clearly didn't appreciate.
Needless to say, this could be a low-risk, high-reward buy for the Rangers, as the winger is on a cost-controlled contract and will be a pending UFA upon its expiration.
Chinakhov has promised and can be utilized in multiple situations, including the power play. But his lack of playing time affected his production, scoring only 15 points (7-8) in 30 games with the Blue Jackets last season.
Since he has requested a trade, it has lowered his value, and he could be pried from Waddell's hands with a low-level prospect and a draft pick.
What Would It Cost The New York Rangers To Land Yegor Chinakhov
From a recent statement from the Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell, he will only let Chinakhov go for the right price
«I have to have the right value,» Waddell said. «It depends on how many teams are interested and what teams are willing to pay.»
Waddell is already playing his hand, as Chinakhov has forced him to address the issue publicly. So if the Rangers wanted him, they would have to offer maybe, Carey Terrance and a 2nd-round pick?
Chinakhov comes with a $2.1 million cap hit, and would require some moving of cap to make the deal work.
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JUILLET 28 | 91 ANSWERS Trade Requested: New York Rangers To Steal 24-year Old Forward From Division Rivals Do you Yegor Chinakhov would be a good addition to the New York Rangers roster? | ||
| Yes | 56 | 61.5 % |
| No | 35 | 38.5 % |
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