Credit: © Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Columbus Blue Jackets made one of the biggest moves ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, acquiring veteran winger Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick (No. 43 overall), a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2028 fifth-round pick. The 31-year-old is coming off a season in which he recorded 17 goals and 32 assists for 49 points in 72 games while adding four points in 12 Stanley Cup Playoff contests.