Nichushkin cleared to practice with Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program
1 year, 1 month ago

Nichushkin cleared to practice with Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program

Associated Press  

DENVER — Valeri Nichushkin resumed practicing with the Colorado Avalanche on Monday after receiving care from the player assistance program. Colorado coach Jared Bednar said after Monday’s practice that Nichushkin’s return to game action remains “to be determined.” He won’t accompany the team on an upcoming two-game trip. “It’s awesome to see him around,” said defenseman Cale Makar, whose team hosts Central Division-leading Dallas on Tuesday night. The report, obtained at the time from the Seattle Police Department by The Associated Press, said the Avalanche physician told officers that team employees found the woman when they were checking in on Nichushkin.

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Forward Valeri Nichushkin will return to the Avalanche lineup for the 1st time in nearly 2 months
1 month ago

Forward Valeri Nichushkin will return to the Avalanche lineup for the 1st time in nearly 2 months

Associated Press  

DENVER — Valeri Nichushkin returns to the Colorado Avalanche lineup Wednesday night for the first time in nearly two months after recovering from a lower-body injury. The Russian forward will try to spark a sputtering Avalanche offense that’s scored two goals in back-to-back losses since coming back from the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. “Just a big-body forward …

Avalanche Forward Nichushkin Back on Ice, But Team Remains Thin at Forward
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Avalanche Forward Nichushkin Back on Ice, But Team Remains Thin at Forward

Associated Press  

Suspended Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared to practice with the Colorado Avalanche. However, he remains in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and is ineligible to play in games. His return would bolster a team that’s already thin at forward this season. The Avalanche could soon have back Artturi Lehkonen, who was activated from injured reserve Monday.

Avalanche set to begin camp with no timeline for return of injured Landeskog or suspended Nichushkin
6 months, 1 week ago

Avalanche set to begin camp with no timeline for return of injured Landeskog or suspended Nichushkin

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Colorado Avalanche head into training camp with some holes to fill — and some feelings to mend down the road. He’s got some growing to do.” Bednar said the team is waiting to hear back from the league about specifics on when Nichushkin can work out with the team. “I’m sure Val is going to have …

Participation in the NHL’s player assistance program is up this season. That may not be a bad thing
10 months, 1 week ago

Participation in the NHL’s player assistance program is up this season. That may not be a bad thing

Associated Press  

It was untreated anxiety and depression that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard blamed for his alcohol abuse, a problem that reached the point where he needed to step away from hockey. “I think what has happened is the players have developed a real comfort level that the counselors, the people that run the program, can be trusted because there’s a …

Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Obviously, tough for him, his family,” Colorado star Nathan …

Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension

Associated Press  

DENVER — The nameplate above the locker for Valeri Nichushkin has already been removed at the Colorado Avalanche’s practice facility. AP AUDIO: Avalanche Valeri Nichushkin suspended for at least 6 months an hour before team’s playoff game loss The co-leader in Stanley Cup Playoff goals has been suspended for at least half a year. “Obviously, tough for him, his family,” …

Nichushkin enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, will be away from Avs indefinitely
1 year, 2 months ago

Nichushkin enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, will be away from Avs indefinitely

Associated Press  

DENVER — Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program and will be away from the team for an indefinite amount of time. The 28-year-old Nichushkin becomes the second Avalanche player to enter the Player Assistance Program this season. The report, obtained at the time from the Seattle Police Department by The Associated Press, said the …

Girard is set to return for the Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program
1 year, 2 months ago

Girard is set to return for the Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program

Associated Press  

DENVER — Samuel Girard is set to make his return for the Colorado Avalanche after receiving care from the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Girard said he’ll play Sunday at home against San Jose in his first game since Nov. 18. The league and Players’ Association said on Dec. 22 that Girard had entered the follow-up care phase of the joint …

Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program
1 year, 4 months ago

Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard says anxiety and depression leading to alcohol abuse led him to seek treatment from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. “I have made a proactive decision to take care of my mental health, and will be entering treatment for severe anxiety and depression that has gone untreated for too long and led …

Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin averts questions over sudden absence last year in playoffs
1 year, 6 months ago

Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin averts questions over sudden absence last year in playoffs

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin deflected questions Thursday concerning his sudden absence from a playoff series last season for what the team explained at the time was personal reasons. “I know you guys want to find something there but it’s nothing really interesting,” Nichushkin said. After already losing Nazem Kadri to free agency and without injured captain …

Nichushkin dominating for Avalanche in Stanley Cup Final
2 years, 9 months ago

Nichushkin dominating for Avalanche in Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

Valeri Nichushkin stood in front of a poster of Alex Ovechkin hoisting the Stanley Cup on the eve of his first trip to the final and remembered what it was like to witness that moment. “I think that was one of the best things.” One thing better for Nichushkin would be hoisting hockey’s holy grail himself. “We’ll see.” Nichushkin and …

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