| Born: | March 4, 1995 | Draft: | 2013 Stars, 10th overall |
| Hometown: | Chelyabinsk, Russia | Position: | RW |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
| National Team: | Russia | Current Team: | Columbus Blue Jackets |
Valeri Ivanovich Nichushkin (born March 4, 1995) currently plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was selected by the Dallas Stars in the first round, 10th overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Nichushkin played for Dallas from 2013-2016, and then played for CSKA Moscow in the KHL for two seasons before returning to the Stars for the 2018-19 campaign. He signed as a free agent with the Avalanche in 2019.
Valeri Nichushkin Statistics
Trade Tracker
| Date | Traded From | Traded To | Traded For |
| June 25, 2026 |  |  | 2026 2nd RD Pick (Egor Shilov) 2027 3rd RD Pick 2028 5th RD Pick |
Deeper Dive
- Avalanche Must Re-Sign New and Improved Version of Nichushkin
- Avalanche Get Potential Steal of the Offseason in Nichushkin
Achievements
- U17 WHC Gold Medal — 2012
- U20 WJC Bronze Medal — 2013
- World Championships Bronze Medal — 2017
- Stanley Cup Champion — 2022
