Chris Patrick, the general manager for the Washington Capitals, is actively seeking to add a skilled player to enhance the team's performance. After a failed attempt to acquire Nikolaj Ehlers during free agency, the Capitals are now focusing on potential trades. Winger Yegor Chinakhov has expressed a desire to leave the Columbus Blue Jackets after misunderstandings with the team's coach, Dean Evason. Following a long injury absence, Chinakhov's ice time and performance have declined, prompting his trade request as he seeks a fresh start.
"I had some misunderstandings with the coach during the season," Babaev quoted Chinakhov as saying. "Now I would be glad to have a trade. I would like to move to a different location."
"I'm surprised [Babaev] went public," Waddell told Portzline. "But I'm not surprised because we've talked about it. He got back [from injury] and didn't play well, and fell out of favor."
Chinakhov's issue in Columbus appears to stem from his relationship with Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason. After returning from a 39-game absence due to a back injury this past season, Chinakhov saw his average ice time cut to 12:42 per game."
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