https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/columbus-blue-jackets-acquire-valeri-nichushkinContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/columbus-blue-jackets-acquire-valeri-nichushkinhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/columbus-blue-jackets-acquire-valeri-nichushkin#u18787Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:47 +0000The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired winger Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche. Columbus sent three draft picks to Colorado to complete the deal. The trade occurs ahead of the NHL Draft.What's confirmed:The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche.Columbus traded three draft picks for Nichushkin.The Colorado Avalanche received second, third, and fifth-round picks from Columbus.The trade included a 2026 second-round choice.Still unconfirmed:Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko do not intend to sign contract extensions.Nichushkin provides the Blue Jacke