COLUMBUS, Ohio — One day after Yegor Chinakhov’s trade request was made public, the agent for the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 24-year-old winger made it clear how they’re thinking about the future. “I don’t think there’s any way he can stay in ...

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.

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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,