Blue Jackets Acquire Cup Winner Nichushkin in Draft‑Pick Deal
Columbus adds veteran winger Valeri Nichushkin to its rebuilding roster, while Colorado cashes in on a high‑upside rental for three future draft selections.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have added 2022 Stanley Cup‑winning winger Valeri Nichushkin to their roster in exchange for three future draft selections from the . Colorado will receive a 2026 second‑round pick, a 2027 third‑round pick and a 2028 fifth‑round pick. The 31‑year‑old forward, who helped the Avalanche capture the 2022 championship, departs after a four‑year stint that included 31 goals and 49 points in his most recent season.
