While the Colorado Avalanche have approached the offseason with measured restraint—preserving both flexibility and optionality should the right opportunity present itself—one prospective transaction continues to distinguish itself as particularly compelling.
At first thought, this writer believed trading for Yegor Chinakov would be a mistake, but after further analysis, the 23-year-old deserves a deeper evaluation.
Chinakov is a 23-year-old Russian winger who carries an impressive combination of skill and speed. However, he also comes with undeniable durability concerns.
Is Chinakov Worth The Risk?
In 2019, the Colorado Avalanche made a calculated bet on a Russian winger whose once-promising trajectory had been derailed by injuries and prolonged scoring inconsistency.