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The Boston Bruins made an offer for a disgruntled forward, with rumors suggesting the deal was nixed by the other club.<\/p>\n
Chatter surrounding the Boston<\/a> Bruins suggests that the club had a major deal in the works involving a disgruntled 24-year-old forward. Specifically, the rumor pertains to Columbus Blue Jackets rising star Yegor Chinakhov<\/a>.<\/p>\n Earlier this summer, Chinakhov\u2019s agent made a public statement regarding the Russian phenom\u2019s trade request out of Columbus. Since then, speculation has swirled around the league, focusing on which teams could make a play for Chinakhov.<\/p>\n One such rumor has the Boston Bruins making a serious pitch for Chinakhov. According to an August 13 post from Dominic Tiano, the Bruins put an offer on the table for Chinakhov, but the Blue Jackets<\/a> nixed the deal.<\/p>\n Believe The Bruins made a play for Chinakhov but CBJ turned it down<\/p>\n \u2014 Dominic Tiano (@dominictiano) August 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s unclear what the Bruins might have offered for Chinahkov. But whatever it was, the Blue Jackets weren\u2019t impressed by the deal. Of course, the source isn\u2019t precisely a notable insider. That\u2019s why this rumor must be taken with a grain of salt.<\/p>\n But then again, there might be more to it than meets the eye. Boston is certainly looking to improve while getting younger. Chinakhov fits that bill. He\u2019s still young and hasn\u2019t reached his ceiling.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, he\u2019s in the final year of a two-year, $4.2 million deal<\/a>. That situation makes his potential cap hit manageable moving forward. Chinakhov is the sort of gamble that would make sense for the Bruins.<\/p>\n Speculating on Price Bruins Could Have Paid<\/p>\n There\u2019s no clarity on what the asking price for Chinakhov is at this point. Since Columbus isn\u2019t really in a rush to trade Chinakhov, the asking price could be high at this point.<\/p>\n Now, it would be unreasonable to think that the asking price starts with a first-round pick. While the Blue Jackets might like to get one, it\u2019s unrealistic.<\/p>\n So, the asking price could involve a roster player and potentially other picks to sweeten the deal. The Bruins could have offered a mid-tier prospect like John Beecher or perhaps Max Wanner. The Blue Jackets, meanwhile, could have their eye on someone like Matthew Poitras or Fraser Minten<\/a>.<\/p>\n But it\u2019s unlikely the Bruins are willing to part with any prospect who could play center at this point. The club is rumored to be looking to move Pavel Zacha or Elias Lindholm. That\u2019s why trading a young center would make no sense for the Bruins.<\/p>\n Additionally, Columbus believes it can contend for a playoff spot this season. As such, a trade would have to involve player(s) who can help the team now. Unless substantial futures were involved, the Blue Jackets might want to wait a bit longer.<\/p>\n Don Sweeney Working Behind the Scenes<\/p>\n The Bruins\u2019 relatively quiet offseason has raised question from fans. The team\u2019s faithful have been holding their collective breath for a major move. But just because it hasn\u2019t happened doesn\u2019t mean Don Sweeney hasn\u2019t tried.<\/p>\n The Bruins are biding their time, waiting for the right deal to come along. If it hasn\u2019t, it\u2019s not for a lack of trying. The market is in a holding pattern at the moment. Most contending clubs are not adding. Rebuilding clubs aren\u2019t really selling at this point, either.<\/p>\n If anything, the rest of the summer could go by quietly. Moves could pick up once training camps open and teams see the first injuries of the new season.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tNestor Quixtan<\/a> Seasoned NHL analyst focused on covering all 32 teams with news, analysis, and insights. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Nestor’s singular experiences and background have enabled him to bring a different take on the sports world as a whole. More about Nestor Quixtan<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMore Heavy on Bruins\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tLoading more stories\n\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t