Category: Valeri Nichushkin
West Notes: Georgiev, Vatrano, Maroon
AvalancheNotes from the West including why an early extension for Alexandar Georgiev is unlikely, a comparable for Frank Vatrano's next deal, and more.
Read more3 Avalanche Positional Needs to Address Before the 2024-25 Season
Chris MacFarlandFor all we know, the Colorado Avalanche have finished building their team for the 2024-25 season. Free agent signings and extending expiring contracts have the Avalanche near the cap limit,…
Read moreNichushkin opens up on Seattle incident, leaves more questions than answers
Valeri NichushkinRon Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Valeri Nichushkin claims his absence from the 2023 Western Conference Quaterfinals was injury-related, contradicting comments made by head coach Jared Bednar Before failing a drug test in May and getting suspended for six months, Colorado Avalanche...
Read moreAvalanche’s Calum Ritchie Could Power His Way Onto Opening Day Lineup
Colorado AvalancheOn Monday, the Colorado Avalanche officially signed Calum Ritchie to a three-year entry-level contract (ELC). Ritchie was by far the most talented player at the development camp last week and…
Read moreNHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Carolina Hurricanes
Chicago BlackhawksThe Colorado Avalanche aren't interested in trading Valeri Nichushkin at this time. Trading Patrik Laine is growing more difficult for the Blue Jackets.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Bruins, Avalanche, Oilers, Hurricanes, Jets
Colorado AvalancheIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, 14 players were elected for arbitration, including some bigger names like Ryan Lindgren and Martin Necas. Meanwhile, star goaltender Jeremy Swayman did not. Also, the…
Read moreColorado Avalanche Could Make Erik Brannstrom Their Next Reclamation Project
Valeri NichushkinBefore the start of free agency, it was clear that the Colorado Avalanche would need to look to the secondary market for good value and reclamation projects. They are adept…
Read moreColorado Avalanche Day 1 Free Agency Grades & Analysis
Colorado AvalancheWith limited resources, the Colorado Avalanche face a challenging task this summer. Valeri Nichushkin and Gabriel Landeskog’s uncertain status created a significant salary cap issue, and Casey Mittelstadt’s extension further…
Read moreThe roller coaster train ride of Valeri Nichushkin
Valeri NichushkinPhoto by Ashley Potts/NHLI via Getty Images The implication, reactions, and facts surrounding the latest news surfacing about the Russian forward. Managing Editor’s Note: I am going to do the best I can to get the correct information and reaction around a very sensitive topic...
Read moreNichushkin suspended just before Avs lose Game 4
Dallas StarsAvalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin was suspended without pay for a minimum of six months after he was placed in the NHL/NHL Players' Association player assistance program, the league said Monday, just hours before Colorado lost 5-1 to Dallas.
Read moreNichushkin suspended just before Avs host Game 4
Colorado AvalancheAvalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will face a suspension without pay for a minimum of six months after he was placed in the NHL/NHL Players' Association player assistance program, the league said Monday, just hours before Colorado's playoff game.
Read moreNichushkin suspended just before Avs host Game 4
NHLAvalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will face a suspension without pay for a minimum of six months., after he was placed in the NHL/NHL Players' Association Player Assistance Program, the league said Monday, just hours before Colorado's playoff game.
Read moreAvalanche’s Nichushkin Placed in Stage 3 of the Player Assistance Program
National Hockey League Players’ AssociationThe National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that forward Valeri Nichushkin of the Colorado Avalanche has been placed in Stage 3 of the Player Assistance…
Read moreGame Four Recap: Nichushkin hat trick sends Jets to the brink
Dallas StarsPhoto by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Another astonishing Avalanche showing Sunday afternoon. You could say the Sunday scaries are alive and well, but not for the Colorado Avalanche. For the second straight game, the Avs took control and never looked back in a dominant 5-1...
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