Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin set to return

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.
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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.
Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin set to return after six-month suspension
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 program, is expected to be added to the active roster Friday and make his season debut against the Washington Capitals at Ball Arena.
Mark Kiszla: After six-month suspension, Val Nichushkin is worse than a big, fat zero in his return to Avalanche
In the much-hyped return to the ice of Valeri Nichushkin, the Avs’ wayward son contributed exactly the same thing to the team as he did during a six-month suspension:
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 ...
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 ...
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Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin back with team, return set for Nov. 15
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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.
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