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Nichushkin Traded: Blue Jackets Acquire Star Forward
25 Jun
Summary
- Nichushkin traded to Blue Jackets for draft picks.
- Forward had 283 points in 404 games with Avalanche.
- He was a key player in Colorado's 2022 Stanley Cup victory.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have secured the services of forward Valeri Nichushkin in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche. League sources indicate the Avalanche received a package of future draft picks, specifically a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
Nichushkin, who is 31 years old, was an integral part of the Avalanche's 2022 Stanley Cup championship squad. Over seven seasons with Colorado, he amassed 283 points in 404 games played. Following their championship victory, he signed an eight-year contract extension.
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