Let's take a look at Valeri Nichushkin.

As part of TheHockeyNews.com's current series ranking the off-seasons of every NHL team, we're focusing today's article on team No. 8 – the Colorado Avalanche.

Valeri Nichushkin offered a revealing look at how much the Avalanche have changed since their 2022 Stanley Cup run, pointing directly to an aging core and explaining why he doesn't view his move to Columbus as a step backward.

This trade could benefit the Blue Jackets a lot.

In a recent interview with Russian outlet RB Sport, former Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin spoke about the trade that […] The post Valeri Nichushkin Opens Up About Avalanche Trade, Leaving Denver In Russian Interview appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.

The Columbus Blue Jackets rank No. 27 in TheHockeyNews.com's NHL off-season ranking.

The Avalanche’s quiet offseason has frustrated fans, but Colorado’s lack of fireworks is a direct result of the massive Stanley Cup gamble that came up empty last season.

In this series, Heavy Sports is looking at what every NHL team has done over the offseason. Next up is the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets once again came up short for a spot in the postseason last year. The team has not made the playoffs since the 2019-2020 season. They are hoping to […] The post Series: Columbus Blue Jackets Offseason Recap appeared first on HEAVY.