Columbus Blue Jackets Make Surprise Trade, Acquire Valeri Nichushkin from Colorado Avalanche In a move that's expected to shake up the NHL's Metropolitan Division, the Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired talented Russian forward Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche. Nichushkin, a skilled winger with a strong track record of goal-scoring, joins the Blue Jackets in exchange for a package of draft picks and prospects. The trade is a significant boost to Columbus' offense, which has been searching for a consistent scoring threat all season. As the Blue Jackets look to make a push for the playoffs, Nichushkin's arrival could be the catalyst they need to turn their season around.

TRADE: Blue Jackets Acquire Valeri Nichushkin From Avalanche  The Hockey News