https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/blue-jackets-acquire-rw-valeri-nichushkin-from-coloradoContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/blue-jackets-acquire-rw-valeri-nichushkin-from-coloradohttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/blue-jackets-acquire-rw-valeri-nichushkin-from-colorado#u19672Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:01:18 +0000The 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 g