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 ...

Nichushkin recently returned to the team after being placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program six months ...

Suspended Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was added to the Avalanche’s active roster and will make his season debut Friday ...

Suspended Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was added to the Avalanche's active roster and will make his season debut Friday ...

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin had been in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. Follow this tracker for the ...

The day for Valeri Nichushkin’s return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup is here.

Activated Friday ...

The Colorado Avalanche have been hit hard by injuries to start the 2024-25 season, but they were also missing a key forward thanks to a stint in the NHLPA Playe ...

Nichushkin’s comeback marks the end of a six-month suspension stemming from alleged substance abuse during last season’s playoffs, as reported first by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli in May.

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will make his long-awaited season debut on Friday, Nov. 15, head coach Jared Bednar confirmed during Sunday's media availability. When asked about ...

During a media availability on Sunday, Bednar was asked about Nichushkin’s projected return date. Bednar didn't blink, immediately confirming the date for Valeri Nichushkin’s season debut.