Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov has requested a trade from the team, citing conflict with head coach Dean Evason.

The Russian player announced his wish in a statement released Thursday on social media by his agent, Shumi Babaev.

"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," Chinakhov said in the statement posted on X. "Will I return to Russia? As long as I can play in the NHL, I will keep developing here."

Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell reacted to the request in an interview with The Athletic.

Waddell acknowledged that Chinakhov "fell out of favor" with Evason. The GM added that he will continue to engage in trade talks with other teams but is looking for value

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