“Several teams have recently kicked the tires on Yegor Chinakhov, 24, who still wants out of Columbus, including the Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers and Detroit Red Wings. I could see the Flames also inquiring if they haven’t already. It would make sense that the Leafs, seeking a forward boost, would have inquired, too.
My understanding is that the player’s new agent, Rick Komarow, has permission from the Blue Jackets to talk directly to teams.
Chinakhov changed agents last month, but that hasn’t lessened his desire to get traded out of Columbus. The original trade request came after last season, when he was scratched several games down the stretch. He’s a 2020 first-round pick and the Jackets aren’t just going to dump him. They’re one injury away in their top nine from needing him to play a more meaningful role.”