The Penguins have made a trade to add forward Yegor Chinakhov from Columbus for draft picks. Pierre Lebrun also confirmed draft picks as a plural as the return, with the exact ones not yet being disclosed, though the exact ones have not yet been disclosed. The Penguins have built up a sizeable stock of future […]
The Penguins have made a trade to add forward Yegor Chinakhov from Columbus for draft picks.
Pierre Lebrun also confirmed draft picks as a plural as the return, with the exact ones not yet being disclosed, though the exact ones have not yet been disclosed. The Penguins have built up a sizeable stock of future picks through the myriad of wheelings and dealings under GM Kyle Dubas.
Chinakhov, 24, was a first round pick (21st overall) by the Blue Jackets in 2020. He had found trouble fitting in a role with Columbus and had asked for a trade. His hockeydb card:
Other than that one season in 2023-24, it was a lot of spinning wheels with Columbus, including this season where Chinakhov averaged just over 10 minutes per game.
Chinakhov has been fairly well-regarded in the advanced stat community, especially when it comes to some finishing ability. His downside, and cause of issues finding a solid spot in the lineup up to this point, has been one of consistently putting the raw tools to use and translating that into a steady, even effort. He carries a $2.1 million cap hit and is scheduled to be a restricted free agent after this season if he receives a qualifying offer.
The Penguins have been seeking answers among depth forwards, it looks like they’re going to take a chance and see what the left-handed shooting winger might have to offer.
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