Yegor Chinakhov, a former first-round pick for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has officially requested a trade. He has cited misunderstandings with head coach Dean Evason as the reason behind his decision. The 24-year-old forward’s request was confirmed by the team on Thursday, following a public statement from his agent on social media.

Heavy.com proposed a deal that would see the Chicago Blackhawks acquire Yegor Chinakhov in a 1-for-1 swap in an intriguing move.

General manager Don Waddell shared his reaction to Yegor Chinakhov’s surprising trade request, as the forward appears close to leaving the Columbus Blue Jackets and could become a potential replacement for Mitch Marner on the Toronto Maple Leafs,

A trade request from a Columbus Blue Jackets winger, Yegor Chinakhov, has grabbed headlines, as did comments from Blue Jackets’ GM Don Waddell and Chinakhov’s agent. This is a developing story that the Edmonton Oilers may want to keep an eye on.