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Roster·September 17, 2026

#43 · Columbus Blue Jackets

Valeri Nichushkin

RW/LWPower forward
Overall84#138 among 569 forwards
Age
30
Height
6'4"
Weight
210 lb
Shoots
Left
Draft
2013 1st Round (10)
Drafted by
Dallas Stars

Abilities

ALL-STAR BIG RIGSPECIALIST UNSTOPPABLE

Profile

Attributes

Skating 87

  • Acceleration89
  • Agility85
  • Balance85
  • Endurance86
  • Speed89

Shooting 86

  • Slap Shot Accuracy88
  • Slap Shot Power86
  • Wrist Shot Accuracy86
  • Wrist Shot Power85

Hands 86

  • Deking87
  • Hand-Eye84
  • Passing85
  • Puck Control87

Hockey IQ 86

  • Off. Awareness88
  • Poise84
  • Discipline85

Defense 80

  • Def. Awareness87
  • Shot Blocking81
  • Stick Checking86
  • Faceoffs64

Physical 81

  • Body Checking86
  • Strength88
  • Aggressiveness81
  • Durability84
  • Fighting Skill65

Average – forwards

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