Former Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov has been playing very well with his new club, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Chinakhov was dealt to the Penguins back on Dec. 29th for Danton Heinen and two draft picks (a 2026 second-rounder and a 2027 third-rounder) and since he has been fitting in very well. Since the trade, he has two goals and an assist for three points in six games and averages 12:12 time on ice per game. Which is nearly two minutes per than what he was getting in Columbus. The trade came at the appropriate time, he was sitting out games, skating on the fourth line and it was clear to just about everyone involved that a change was needed. Now, that he was given the change he is making the most of it and showing what his value is to his new organization. Stay updated with the most interesting Blue Jackets stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwm-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] and never miss a story. Let us know what you think below. For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. BREAKING NEWS: The Columbus Blue Jackets Fire Dean Evason And Steve McCarthy [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/0ef3490e-c667-43eb-9fd8-11ce745342e9.jpeg] BREAKING NEWS: The Columbus Blue Jackets Fire Dean Evason And Steve McCarthy The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired Head Coach Dean Evason and Steve McCarthy today the club just announced. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/breaking-news-the-columbus-blue-jackets-fire-dean-evason-and-steve-mccarthy] Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report: January 12th, 2026 [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/5430d1a5-20bb-49b6-b57d-bc9d42f703cc.png] Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report: January 12th, 2026 The Blue Jackets' injury situation has taken a turn for the worse over the last few games. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/columbus-blue-jackets-injury-report-january-12th-2026] Blue Jackets Get Mammoth Win In Utah, Halt Four Game Losing Streak [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/98198cbc-7be0-46ca-b917-d19c6d3bea9a.jpeg] Blue Jackets Get Mammoth Win In Utah, Halt Four Game Losing Streak The Blue Jackets record now sits at 19-19-7 with 45 points. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/blue-jackets-get-mammoth-win-in-utah-halt-four-game-losing-streak] From THN's Archive: Blue Jackets, Wild Go Bodybuilding [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/69cf5d95-7363-4f5b-b2d2-86f00f3cec84.jpeg] From THN's Archive: Blue Jackets, Wild Go Bodybuilding Expansion draft picks reveal Columbus's focus on grit and Minnesota's bid for a sophisticated, diverse audience. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/from-thn-s-archive-blue-jackets-wild-go-bodybuilding]
