Nichushkin Trade Rumors Heating Up

Valeri Nichushkin’s future with the Avalanche is up for grabs as trade rumors swirl around the 31-year-old forward, whose eight-year, $6.125M contract could be on the move. With the team already shedding $4M by trading Ross Colton, GM Joe Sakic may be eyeing more cap flexibility to reload with youth, strengthen defense, or re-sign Jack Drury. Nichushkin, a key veteran since 2019, is the only forward in the top seven under 30 — Martin Necas at 27 — and his 12-team no-trade clause adds complexity. He’s set to earn $4.8M base + $1M bonus next season. The Avalanche’s core is aging, and this offseason could be pivotal for their long-term direction. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6296883f226035fb