Jan 22, 2025 · Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback in his return from a lower-body injury and doesn’t figure to be back in the Colorado Avalanche lineup anytime soon.. Colorado coach Jared Bednar described Nichushkin’s status on Wednesday as “week-to-week.” “Any time without Val is worrisome.

May 14, 2024 · Valeri Nichushkin is done for the rest of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Colorado Avalanche forward has been placed in Stage 3 of the Player Assistance Program, the NHLPA and NHL announced...

Jan 7, 2025 · The Colorado Avalanche won’t have forward Valeri Nichushkin for at least the next three games. It was expected that Nichushkin would travel with the Avs on an upcoming three-game road trip to Chicago, Minnesota and Winnipeg, but after practice on Tuesday head coach Jared Bednar said that would no longer be the case.

Nov 14, 2024 · The day for Valeri Nichushkin’s return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup is here. Nichushkin, who has been suspended for the past six months while in Stage 3 of the player assistance...

Jan 22, 2025 · Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has suffered a setback and there’s no timeline for his return. Avs head coach Jared Bednar delivered the unfortunate news on Wednesday before the team’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. Nichushkin hasn’t played since getting hurt on New Year’s Eve, also against the Jets.

Jul 8, 2024 · Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin is speaking about what happened in Seattle in April of 2023 for the first time. Nichushkin, who is currently suspended for six months and in Phase 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, did an interview with Russian YouTuber Mikhail Cherkasov right before the playoffs began this year.

May 14, 2024 · For a second consecutive year, the Avalanche are on the brink of elimination with Valeri Nichushkin, one of their top players, unavailable due to circumstances away from the ice.

Nov 15, 2024 · Back after serving a 6-month suspension issued by the league, Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin, center, pursues the puck between Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas,...

May 14, 2024 · Missing from Colorado's brief 2023 playoff run was Valeri Nichushkin, who served as a key offensive piece during the organization's championship run the prior year. Nichushkin's absence wasn't...

May 14, 2024 · Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin was put in Stage 3 of the NHL's and NHLPA's Player Assistance Program on Monday, leading to a suspension of at least six months that will force him to...