Penguins target Jason Robertson, may include Egor Chinakhov in trade talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 1:39 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins are pursuing a trade for Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson, with general manager Kyle Dubas reportedly eager to finalize a deal. Egor Chinakhov, acquired by the Penguins in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets, is considered a key piece that may need to be included. Chinakhov had a productive season, scoring 21 goals and 21 assists, highlighting his offensive capabilities. While fans have grown attached to Chinakhov, acquiring Robertson, who regularly scores 40 goals a season, could significantly enhance the Penguins' offense. Negotiations appear ongoing as Dubas seeks to add the younger Robertson brother to the lineup.
- •Egor Chinakhov may be part of a trade to acquire Jason Robertson.
- •Robertson is known for scoring 40 goals each season.
- •Chinakhov scored 21 goals and 21 assists last season.
- •Dubas is motivated to finalize the trade soon.
- •Robertson's acquisition would reunite him with his brother Nick on the Penguins.
- 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins Egor Chinakhov Might be Missing Piece to Get Jason Robertson to Pittsburgh
"Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas for so long now has had interest in Jason Robertson and it has been rumored that he wants to get a deal done. But the missing piece to that deal getting done could be Egor Chinakhov. The post Penguins Egor Chinakhov Might be Missing Piece to Get Jason Robertson to Pittsburgh appeared first on HEAVY.
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