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Avalanche trade Valeri Nichushkin to Columbus, continue offseason shakeup

The Colorado Avalanche traded winger Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The move removes another member of the 2022 Stanley Cup championship team as Colorado continues a roster revamp. Columbus acquires the forward to add size, scoring, and speed to their top six.

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Valeri Nichushkin has been traded from the Avalanche to the Blue Jackets for multiple draft picks.

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  1. Avalanche Trade Valeri Nichushkin to Columbus Blue Jackets

    The Colorado Avalanche traded winger Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The move removes another member of the 2022 Stanley Cup championship team as Colorado continues a roster revamp. Columbus acquires the forward to add size, scoring, and speed to their top six.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Colorado Avalanche traded Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
    • Nichushkin was a member of the 2022 Stanley Cup championship team.
    • The trade occurred on Thursday.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Avalanche received a 2026 2nd-round pick, 2027 3rd-round pick, and 2028 5th-round pick in the deal.
    • GM Joe Sakic cleared over $6 million annually from the payroll to prepare for contract negotiations with Cale Makar.
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