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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Chinakhov concluded the 2024-25 regular season with seven goals and 15 points in 30 appearances with Columbus. He showcased plenty of promise at the beginning of the year, lighting the lamp seven times and posting 14 points in his first 21 outings. However, he missed 39 straight games afterward due to a back injury and couldn't find his footing after returning to the lineup in early March. Chinakhov had one assist in nine contests and sat out 13 matchups as a healthy scratch, which likely led to his trade request this offseason. He could be a worthwhile waiver-wire addition in fantasy leagues if he lands a top-six role in Columbus or elsewhere. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a two-year, $4.2 million contract extension with the Blue Jackets in June of 2024.
Scores again in Thursday's win
Chinakhov scored a goal in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Oilers.
ANALYSIS
Even in the blowout win, Chinakhov saw a team-low 12:04 of ice time. He's also scored in four of the last eight games, but his usage remains limited despite his on-paper second-line role. Chinakhov is up to eight goals, 12 points, 56 shots on net, 35 hits and a minus-1 rating over 41 appearances between the Penguins and the Blue Jackets this season.
Even in the blowout win, Chinakhov saw a team-low 12:04 of ice time. He's also scored in four of the last eight games, but his usage remains limited despite his on-paper second-line role. Chinakhov is up to eight goals, 12 points, 56 shots on net, 35 hits and a minus-1 rating over 41 appearances between the Penguins and the Blue Jackets this season.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 10:18
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:18
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:00
- Average Time On Ice: 13:12
- Average Power Play TOI: 1:08
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:00
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10:18
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Despite his 2023-24 being bookended by injuries, Chinakhov took a step forward with 16 goals and 13 assists in 53 appearances in his third year with the Blue Jackets. The forward finally got a chance at some top-six minutes, averaging 15:10 of ice time per game. At 23 years old, there's still room for more growth in his game, especially if the Blue Jackets can claw their way out of the bottom of the Metropolitan Division. If he shakes off the upper-body injury that ended his campaign and avoids further lengthy absences, he could challenge for a 20-goal, 40-point year in 2024-25.
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Pots goal in win
Chinakhov scored a goal on two shots and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Flames.
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Tickles twine Thursday
Chinakhov scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Flyers.
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Tallies lone goal in loss
Chinakhov scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Flames.
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First goal in black and gold
Chinakhov scored a goal Saturday in a 4-1 win over Detroit.
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Traded Monday
Chinakhov was acquired by Pittsburgh from Columbus on Monday in exchange for Danton Heinen, a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 third-round selection.
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Getting traded?
Columbus is closing in on a trade that would gain the club draft picks in exchange for Chinakhov, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN on Monday.
ANALYSIS
LeBrun didn't specify which team the Blue Jackets are working with. Chinakhov has three goals and six points in 29 appearances this season. The 24-year-old might see an increase in his ice time if he's dealt. He's averaging just 10:18 per game with the Blue Jackets in 2025-26.
LeBrun didn't specify which team the Blue Jackets are working with. Chinakhov has three goals and six points in 29 appearances this season. The 24-year-old might see an increase in his ice time if he's dealt. He's averaging just 10:18 per game with the Blue Jackets in 2025-26.