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Blue Jackets acquire RW Valeri Nichushkin from Colorado

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded three draft picks to the Colorado Avalanche for forward Valeri Nichushkin. The 31-year-old winger recorded 49 points in 72 regular season games this year. He has four seasons left on a contract signed July 11, 2022.

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The Blue Jackets acquired Valeri Nichushkin in exchange for three draft picks.

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  1. Columbus Blue Jackets Acquire Valeri Nichushkin from Colorado Avalanche

    The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded three draft picks to the Colorado Avalanche for forward Valeri Nichushkin. The 31-year-old winger recorded 49 points in 72 regular season games this year. He has four seasons left on a contract signed July 11, 2022.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Colorado Avalanche traded forward Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.
    • Colorado received a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
    • Nichushkin recorded 17 goals and 32 assists for 49 points in 72 games this season.
    • Nichushkin had four points in 12 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
    • The forward has four years remaining on an eight-year contract signed July 11, 2022.
    • Nichushkin helped the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 2022.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The acquisition occurs amidst an uncertain future for Zach Werenski.
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