Avalanche trade Valeri Nichushkin to Blue Jackets for draft picks
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 8:25 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Colorado Avalanche traded Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets on June 25, 2026. The deal netted the Avalanche a second, third, and fifth round draft pick in exchange for the forward. Nichushkin, 30, was among the longest tenured players on the Avalanche roster. Further details on the trade and its implications for both teams are expected to be released soon.
- •Valeri Nichushkin is headed to the Blue Jackets.
- •The Avalanche received three draft picks in return.
- •Nichushkin had a significant tenure with the Avalanche.
- 10:33 PMESPN NHL — Avs continue revamp, trade Nichushkin to Jackets
- 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — The Avalanche have traded forward Valeri Nichushkin
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Avalanche Trade Nichushkin to Columbus
"The Colorado Avalanche made another significant trade on Thursday. According to Sportsnet’s Elliote Friedman, Valeri Nichushkin is on his way […] The post Report: Avalanche Trade Nichushkin to Columbus appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
"The Avalanche traded longtime winger Valeri Nichushkin to the Blue Jackets on Thursday, continuing to reshape their roster after a playoff disappointment.
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External links- ESPN NHLJun 25, 2026, 10:33 PMAvs continue revamp, trade Nichushkin to Jackets
The Avalanche traded longtime winger Valeri Nichushkin to the Blue Jackets on Thursday, continuing to reshape their roster after a playoff disappointment.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 8:44 PMThe Avalanche have traded forward Valeri Nichushkin
The Avs' offseason begins with a bang.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 8:25 PMReport: Avalanche Trade Nichushkin to Columbus
The Colorado Avalanche made another significant trade on Thursday. According to Sportsnet’s Elliote Friedman, Valeri Nichushkin is on his way […] The post Report: Avalanche Trade Nichushkin to Columbus appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
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