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Avalanche GM Breaks Silence on Valeri Nichushkin’s 6-Month Suspension
Avs' Valeri Nichushkin has been suspended for six months but the franchise still counts on him for the upcoming season.
Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin suspended six months for alleged failed drug test
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will not be on the ice for the rest of the playoffs. Nichushkin was placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Monday night, the league and Players Association announced.
Avalanche wing Valeri Nichushkin’s return draws ‘plausible’ update from GM
The Colorado Avalanche are recovering from a tough finish in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche lost their second-round matchup to the Dallas Stars in six games. Moreover, right wing Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for six months in mid-May due to a failed drug test.
Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension
For a second consecutive year, the Avalanche are on the brink of elimination with Valeri Nichushkin, one of their top players, unavailable due to circumstances away from the ice.
Valeri Nichushkin Suspended for 6 Months; Avalanche RW into Player Assistance Program
The Colorado Avalanche will be without forward Valeri Nichushkin for the rest of the playoffs. The NHL and National Hockey League Players'
Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin suspended 6 months, placed in player assistance program an hour before playoff game
Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin suspended 6 months, placed in player assistance program an hour before playoff game
Valeri Nichushkin suspended for at least 6 months an hour before Game 4
The Colorado forward will be suspended without pay for a minimum of six months and then will be eligible to apply for reinstatement.
Renck: Avs need Gabe Landeskog, Val Nichushkin back, but they should only wait for the captain
Listening to Gabe Landeskog talk about learning to walk again, it was impossible to run from the truth. Landeskog would give his right knee to play for the Avalanche again. And Val Nichushkin was willing to risk everything in cratering the Avs’ postseason.
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Navigating the uncertainty of Jonathan Drouin’s new deal and Valeri Nichushkin’s suspension
Between Nichushkin's suspension, Landeskog's recovery and the uncertainty of signing Drouin, the Avs GM has a tough offseason ...
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Avalanche lose key playoff piece as Valeri Nichushkin suspended for at least six months
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin was put in Stage 3 of the NHL's and NHLPA's Player Assistance Program on Monday, leading to a suspension of at least six months that will force him ...
Avs coach Jared Bednar comments on Valeri Nichushkin suspension, Game 4 loss vs. Stars
The forward was placed in Stage 3 of the NHL and NHLPA’s player assistance program and will be suspended six months without ...
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Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin suspended 6+ months, reportedly failed drug test
However, the team is being hit with a shocking Valeri Nichushkin update. Nichushkin has been suspended without pay for ...
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Door Left Cracked Open For Nichushkin, Even If That Might Not Be What The Avalanche Want
How could the Colorado Avalanche possibly allow Valeri Nichushkin back into their locker room next season? On Thursday, we ...
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Dossier Valeri Nichushkin: “It’s very plausible that he’ll be back next season”.
The story of Valeri Nichushkin’s departure from the Avalanche is what has drawn the most attention in this series. The Russian forward played the first three games of the series before once again ...
Avalanche not considering terminating Nichushkin’s contract, need to rebuild trust
The Colorado Avalanche aren’t planning on moving on from forward Valeri Nichushkin despite another off-ice incident that left ...
Avalanche address future of Landeskog, Nichushkin
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog began a team press conference Thursday by announcing he is not retiring. Landeskog appeared at the club's post-season media briefing in Centennial ...