Immediate Answer: The Colorado Avalanche have officially traded veteran power forward Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a significant 2026 offseason move. In return, the Avalanche received three future draft picks: a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2028 fifth-round pick. This trade clears $6.125 million in cap space for Colorado while adding elite size and scoring to the Columbus roster. What Happened: The NHL offseason landscape shifted
