After Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell told reporters the team will make trades to improve the squad, regardless of Zach Werenski's future, he acquired right winger Valeri Nichushkin.
Blue Jackets Acquire Valeri Nichushkin Amid Zach Werenski's Uncertain Future
![[Dreger] The Blues front office is changing with Kevin Maxwell and Peter Chiarelli leaving the club to pursue other opportunities. Chiarelli is a candidate in NSH interview process and Maxwell is expected to return to NYR in a management role.](https://preview.redd.it/8hs9m3tumlrg1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=ce4550e1caea7b79f0c63dd506935cd41dc4d243)
