Yegor Chinakhov has not enjoyed his time with the Columbus Blue Jackets since he was drafted. But when Chinakhov requested a trade from the Blue Jackets , the assumption was that he would be gone soon. Despite the Florida Panthers, Buffalo Sabres, and Detroit Red Wings showing interest in the former first-round pick, no deals have been made . TSN's Pierre LeBrun revealed recent details about the trade speculation.

“More and more calls coming in on Yegor Chinakhov,” LeBrun revealed. “Among the teams that we have believe have checked in …the Maple Leafs, Detroit, Florida, Buffalo…for sure the Flames. The Jackets don't wanna dump this guy.”

LeBrun further revealed that 26 scouts were in attendance when the Blue Jackets played the Colorado Avalanche last week. Significantly, the for

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