Avalanche TRADE Val Nichushkin — Zach & Phil react to Big Val being dealt to Columbus
Zach and Phil break down the Colorado Avalanche’s decision to trade Val Nichushkin and what it means for the future of the franchise. What did the Avs get back in return? Was this a straight salary dump, or a strategic reset? And were the Avs simply out of patience after everything that’s happened with Val over the last two seasons?
The guys dive into whether this was the right time to move on, whether the return makes sense, and how this shapes Colorado’s roster and cap flexibility moving forward. Was Nichushkin’s time with the Avs wearing thin, or did Colorado give up too soon?
VIDEO BREAKDOWN
Initial reaction to the Nichushkin trade
What Colorado received in return
Whether the move was a salary dump or a calculated reset
How the trade impacts the Avs’ cap space and roster construction
What Colorado’s next steps could be
Avs fans — jump in the comments:
• Was trading Nichushkin the right move
• Did the Avs get enough back in return
• And what should Colorado do next to stay in the Cup race
