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Avalanche Trade Val Nichushkin to Columbus For Three Picks. Could They Have Got More?
Colorado Avalanche fans reel as Valeri Nichushkin is traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a surprising package of picks. With only a 2026 second-rounder, a 2027 third, and a 2028 fifth coming back, questions swirl about the front office’s strategy and whether the return fits Nichushkin's value as a top-six forward with term and a manageable cap hit. Can the Avalanche replace Nichushkin’s production, or did they move too soon on a player with more to offer?
Hosts Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson weigh the merits of the deal, drawing comparisons to recent blockbuster trades like Bo Byram’s and…
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