Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered ... for sure.” Nichushkin was suspended last May for at least six months and placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin ... 14-7-0 with Nichushkin and 14-12-1 without him this season. Nichushkin was suspended in May for at least six months and placed in Stage 3 of ...

Nichushkin (lower body) is back to being considered week-to-week after suffering a setback, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Wednesday. Nichushkin did appear to be getting close to ...

The Colorado Avalanche have yet to have forward Valeri Nichuskin in ... is scheduled for 9:00 PM EST. Nichushkin was suspended for six months and entered Stage 3 of the NHLPA Player Assistance ...

The Colorado Avalanche are a much better team when Valeri Nichushkin is in the lineup. Unfortunately for the Avs, keeping their star winger healthy and available has proved to be a challenge ...

Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback ... The 29-year-old Nichushkin missed the opening 17 games while in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. He made his season debut ...