NHL Trade rumors: Avalanche have $4M to spend and Yegor Chinakhov could be steal of the summer

The Colorado Avalanche, with available cap space, should consider trading for Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov. Seeking a fresh start due to coaching issues, the 24-year-old winger offers size, skill, and speed, aligning with Colorado’s high-tempo system. Acquiring Chinakhov, with his $2.1 million cap hit, could cost mid-round picks.