Sep 19, 2024 · Nathan MacKinnon addressed the anticipated reception of Valeri Nichushkin by his Avs teammates on his return from a six-month ban.

14 hours ago · I’d like to see Valeri Nichushkin playing with Nathan MacKinnon and Necas when he returns. He was always the second-best winger option after Rantanen (with Gabriel Landeskog injured) and was best suited on the top line. But even more now, I’m genuinely intrigued by how well his net-front presence could complement Necas and MacKinnon skating ...

Sep 22, 2024 · Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar and superstar center Nathan MacKinnon have said all the right things regarding Valeri Nichushkin’s return to the lineup. Earlier this week, both Bednar and MacKinnon were gentlemanly when referring to …

Nov 15, 2024 · DENVER (AP) — Suspended Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was added to the Avalanche’s active roster and will make his season debut Friday night against Washington. Nichushkin recently returned to the team after being placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program six months ago.

Sep 21, 2023 · An intoxicated woman was found in Nichushkin’s hotel room that same day, and a team doctor called for an ambulance to take her to the hospital, according to a Seattle police report.

Oct 9, 2024 · Three of the best forwards on the team are unavailable to start the season, and the Avs have no idea when they will get captain Gabe Landeskog (knee) or two-way force of nature Valeri...

May 15, 2024 · It's on suspended Colorado Avalanche player Valeri Nichushkin to win back hearts and minds as the Avs head into Game 5 against the Dallas Stars. Nathan MacKinnon can't skate away from...

Mar 22, 2024 · MacKinnon took care of it with 13:59 to spare, then added another on a surgical power-play goal barely more than a minute later to help the Colorado Avalanche crush the Columbus Blue Jackets, 6-1.

Sep 20, 2023 · The mystery around Valeri Nichushkin leaving the Colorado Avalanche during the playoffs last spring against the Kraken won’t linger into this year, so says superstar Nathan Mackinnon. MacKinnon, captain Gabriel Landeskog, defensemen Cale Makar and Devon Toews, plus head coach Jared Bednar met with the media on Wednesday.

Nov 26, 2023 · Valeri Nichushkin notched a goal against Minnesota continuing a six-game goal streak, the longest in his career.