The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Yegor Chinakhov to a two-year, $4.2 million contract extension, with an average annual value (AAV) of $2.1 million. Chinakhov, 23, is coming off a career-best season with 16 goals and 29 points in 53 games. This extension will keep him with the team through the 2025-26 NHL season. The deal marks the first signing under the new president and general manager, Don Waddell. Chinakhov, a restricted free agent (RFA) this offseason, will remain an RFA when the new contract expires.
A few have asked: yes, Yegor Chinakhov will be a restricted free agent when his new two-year deal expires. Same actual dollars each season, too: ‘24-25: $2.1 million ‘25-26: $2.1 million
Chinakhov has been locked in for two more years – $4.2M / $2.1M AAV. #CBJ
Yegor Chinakhov signs a two-year extension with #CBJ carrying a $2.1M AAV.
NEWS: #CBJ have signed forward Yegor Chinakhov to a two-year contract extension through the 2025-26 #NHL season. https://t.co/loSy4uDZzm
#CBJ have signed F Yegor Chinakhov to a two-year, $4.2 million contract ($2.1 million AAV), the first signing under new president and general manager Don Waddell. Chinakhov, 23 and a pending restricted free agent, had career highs of 16-13-29 this season in 53 games.
#CBJ NEWS: The Blue Jackets have signed right wing Yegor Chinakhov to a two-year, $4.2 million contract extension ($2.1 million AAV). Coming off a career-best 16 goals and 29 points, the 23-year-old was an RFA this offseason. https://t.co/kCJZvbfv3A