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Blue Jackets Prepare for Opener Amid Trade Rumors
10/1/2025
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Story summary
- The Columbus Blue Jackets target opening night vs Nashville, with two preseason games left.
- Yegor Chinakhov, who requested a trade, skated on the fourth line and may be scratched for the opener.
- Head coach Dean Evason said Chinakhov has performed well but faces roster competition.
- Top two lines appear set with Dmitri Voronkov and Sean Monahan; roster at 25.
