Avalanche, Valeri Nichushkin

Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin on return from suspension: “Hope that it never happens again”
Valeri Nichushkin talked about the work he has done while being suspended for six months and being placed in Stage 3 of the NHL-NHLPA player assistance program.
Suspended Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin added to roster, will make season debut Friday night
Nichushkin recently returned to the team after being placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program six months ago.
NHL tracker: Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin returning from six-month suspension
There will be more trades as teams build toward a Stanley Cup run or make moves for their long-term future. Here are key dates to watch: the holiday roster freeze in December, the league's break for the 4 Nations Face-Off in February and the trade deadline in early March.
Renck: Avs’ Val Nichushkin embraced by fans in return, but question of trust lingers
He is a bit of a unicorn. At 10:32 a.m. Friday, Nichushkin lined up with the Avs’ second power play unit at practice, working like a shark with no wasted movement before rapping the puck into the net with a magician’s hands.
Suspended Avs forward Valeri Nichushkin added to roster, will make season debut against Washington
Suspended Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was added to the Avalanche’s active roster and will make his season debut Friday night against Washington.
Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Activated Friday
Activated Friday
Avalanche get massive potential Valeri Nichushkin return date
Suspended Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has taken the next step toward his return to action for the first time since May.
Suspended Valeri Nichushkin cleared to practice with Avalanche, remains in player assistance program
The Colorado Avalanche say suspended forward Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared to begin practicing with the team.
Suspended Avs forward added to roster, will make season debut against Washington
Valeri Nichushkin was added to the Avalanche’s active roster and will make his season debut Friday night. DENVER — Suspended Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was added to the Avalanche's active roster and will make his season debut Friday night against Washington.
Nichushkin makes season debut for Avalanche in loss to Capitals
Valeri Nichushkin made his season debut for the Colorado Avalanche in a 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals at Ball Arena on Friday. The 29-year-old forward had been in
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Flynn’s Daily: ‘Lot of Good Emotions’ for Valeri Nichushkin
The Avalanche had poor goaltending and a lack of production from the top lines in the 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals on ...
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Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin back with team, return set for Nov. 15
"I think it's a relief for him. He's been skating for himself for months now," defenseman Cale Makar said about the ...
The NHL’s Colorado Avalanche Have Weathered Their Early-Season Storm
The Colorado Avalanche are getting healthier. And their three top stars have kept him in the playoff mix by all raising their ...
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Flynn’s Daily: Nichushkin to Play Against Capitals; Drouin and Wood Back in Lineup
Valeri Nichushkin, Jonathan Drouin, and Miles Wood are expected back in the Avalanche’s lineup against the Washington ...
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Good & Bad: Avalanche Stymie L.A. Kings Offense as Rantanen Records Hat Trick
In the final game before Valeri Nichushkin and perhaps even Jonathan Drouin and Miles Wood returned to the lineup, the ...
Avalanche rookies have made their case to stay once the cavalry returns
The time for tough decisions is coming for the Colorado Avalanche.
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Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Above .500 As Nichushkin Prepares For Return; Red Wings Defeat Penguins in OT
The Avalanche needed to hold the fort down until they got their forwards back. In five games with Artturi Lehkonen, they’re 4 ...
Avalanche Waive Chris Wagner; Activate Jonathan Drouin, Miles Wood From IR
The Colorado Avalanche made a few roster moves on Thursday, waiving Chris Wagner and activating Jonathan Drouin and Miles ...