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- The Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Yegor Chinakhov to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Danton Heinen and two draft picks.
- Chinakhov, a former first-round pick, requested a trade due to dissatisfaction with his role and has dealt with injuries, averaging a career-low 10:18 of ice time this season.
- Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell said acquiring Mason Marchment shifted focus on Chinakhov's trade value.
- Both teams hope the change benefits Chinakhov and meets needs.
