Yegor Chinakov to where...
Per his agent on Twitter
Yegor Chinakhov: I had some misunderstandings with the coach during the season. Now I would be glad to have a trade. I would like to move to a different location. Will I return to Russia? As long as I can play in the NHL, I will keep developing here @BlueJacketsNHL
Most logical destinations:
Colorado - agent has 2 prospects; MacFarland used to Jackets' general manager; Waddell already made trade this summer for Coyle and Wood. Philadelphia - agent has Zamula; young Russian in Mitckov is there New Jersey - agent has prospect under entry level deal; Devils want turnover Pittsburgh - agent has prospect; could be part of rebuild; need scoring with Malkin's final season Florida - relationship with Zito; could Rodrigues come back? NY Rangers - relationship with Gavrikov from playing days; Russian reunion with Panarin, Shesterkin? Tampa Bay - played with Bjorkstrand with Columbus; has Russion unit with Kucherov + Vaslievsky Carolina - played with Robinson in Columbus; Russians including Svechinkov and Nishkin looking for scoring to get over the hump.
Could there be a Chinny and Klim Kostin reunion? Won the Gargarian Cup in the KHL together.
Mayo Signs One Year w/Jackets
15-16 - Jeffery, MacInis, Fischer 16-17 - MacInis, Fischer, Duclair, Connauton 17-18 - Pederson 18-19 - Pederson, Chaput 19-20 - Pederson 20-21 - Pederson 21-22 - Stralman, Fischer, Dzingel, Nash, 22-23 - Fischer, Hutchinson 23-24 - Cracknell 24- 25 - none
Journeyman depth piece for the defense that knows a chunk of players in the East/Metro from days in Arizona and Vegas.
Agency represents Gavin Bayruether, former Jackets' defender, now with Carolina; and Justin Faulk, who Waddell traded to St. Louis.