The value of Valeri Nichushkin on display for Avs since his return from player assistance program
10 months, 4 weeks ago

The value of Valeri Nichushkin on display for Avs since his return from player assistance program

Associated Press  

DENVER — Valeri Nichushkin is lifting the Colorado Avalanche after taking the time to help himself. “An absolute beast.” This version in particular, the one that’s “doing really well,” from a mental health standpoint, coach Jared Bednar said. “It’s good to see someone that obviously had some struggles and was able to get through it and come out on the other side and play amazing.” In a first-round playoff series last spring against Seattle, Nichushkin abruptly left the team with only the explanation that it was for personal reasons. Before the season, Nichushkin brushed aside questions about the situation, saying only, “I know you guys want to find something there but it’s nothing really interesting. “It’s hard to stop the big man.” At 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, Nichushkin is a punishing presence who also generates plenty of speed.

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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.

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 …

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 …

From Nathan MacKinnon to Alex Galchenyuk, one thought on every Avalanche player
2 years, 4 months ago

From Nathan MacKinnon to Alex Galchenyuk, one thought on every Avalanche player

New York Times  

The banged-up Avalanche have held the ship together through the first quarter of the season, getting off to a 12-7-1 start. He was pretty pumped after scoring his first with the Avalanche: Dryden Hunt shovels home Newhook's rebound off the turnaround shot, Avs back up 2!#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/YRQrkQY68Y — Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights November 27, 2022 Ben Meyers 3 …

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 …

Film Room: What can the Stars expect from Valeri Nichushkin after two years in the KHL?
6 years, 7 months ago

Film Room: What can the Stars expect from Valeri Nichushkin after two years in the KHL?

New York Times  

Valeri Nichushkin was on a path to stardom. At the time, Stars general manager Jim Nill said “it’s not the end of the world” and hoped the Stars would get “a mature player when he decides to come back over.” Nichushkin made his decision to return to the NHL this past spring after fulfilling his KHL contract. Nichushkin’s work cycling …

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