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Breaking: Val Nichushkin traded for three draft picks

Well, we heard rumblings of a Val Nichushkin-related deal to start the week, and now we know our sources were right: the Russian forward and Stanley Cup Champion (with the Avalanche in 2022) will take his talents to Columbus, Ohio, to play with the Blue Jackets. Colorado will, in return, receive Columbus’ 2nd-round pick at […]

Blue Jackets pick up Valeri Nichushkin in Avalanche trade

Last season, the Columbus Blue Jackets briefly flirted with a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs thanks to a lengthy winning streak after the hiring of coach Rick Bowness, but they ultimately fell short. They’re trying to take the steps necessary to return to the postseason for what would be the first time since 2020, […] The post Blue Jackets pick up Valeri Nichushkin in Avalanche trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Colorado Avalanche Trading Veteran Forward to the Blue Jackets

The Colorado Avalanche loaded up before the 2025/26 season and at the deadline, and after winning the Presidents’ Trophy, many expected them to be genuine Stanley Cup contenders. However, they fell in the Western Conference Finals to the Vegas Golden Knights, and this off-season, they’ve already made some massive moves that could impact the future […] The post Colorado Avalanche Trading Veteran Forward to the Blue Jackets appeared first on HEAVY .

NHL Trade: Avalanche & Blue Jackets Complete Trade For Valeri Nichushkin

The Columbus Blue Jackets were in the market to add a top-six forward, and have done so. They've acquired right wing Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche for three picks in upcoming drafts. Full trade details: To #CBJ : RW Valeri Nichushkin To #GoAvsGo : 2026 2nd Round Pick 2027 3rd Round Pick 2028 5th Round Pick — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 25, 2026 Colorado gets Columbus's second-round pick, 43rd overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft, along with a third-round pick (2027) and a...

Breaking: Jack Drury traded to Nashville

After an unprecedented day of trades in the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche got in on the action completing another transaction with their former GM Chris MacFarland in Nashville. The deal sends Jack Drury, Chase Bradley and their 2029 third round pick to the Predators for a pair of 23-year-old former first round pick forwards in […]

NHL Trade: Predators & Avalanche Complete Deal For Jack Drury

The trading frenzy this week continues in the NHL, as the Colorado Avalanche have traded center Jack Drury to the Nashville Predators for a couple of former first-round picks. Full trade details, per sources: To #preds : Jack Drury Chase Bradley 2029 COL 3rd Round Pick To #GoAvsGo : Zachary L’Heureux Fedor Svechkov — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 24, 2026 Along with Drury, the Avs send Chase Bradley and a third-round pick in 2029 to Nashville, in exchange for Fedor Svechkov and Zacha...

Avalanche 2026 Draft Plan

Again, and for the foreseeable future, the NHL Entry Draft is of a different relevance to the Colorado Avalanche as they don’t have a first round pick until at least 2029. Even their lone remaining second round selection for the foreseeable future (in 2027) likely won’t make it through the next trade deadline so picking […]

Avalanche rumors: The veteran forward becoming trade candidate after down season

Valeri Nichushkin has been one of the Colorado Avalanche’s most reliable forwards over the last several seasons, but the veteran winger could find himself at the center of trade speculation this summer. Speaking on the latest edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported that Nichushkin’s name has surfaced in trade conversations […] The post Avalanche rumors: The veteran forward becoming trade candidate after down season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Morning Flurries: Avalanche to play four preseason games

You know the 2026-27 NHL season is right around the corner when dates start getting released. For now only four Colorado Avalanche ehhibition dates have been announced, though the rest of the schedule is expected sometime in July. Rumor has it that the NHL regular season will begin on September 29th after an abbreviated training […]