Valeri Nichushkin who is still serving his 6-month suspension could return to the Avalanche lineup by November 15th.

Valeri Nichushkin is one step closer to returning for the Colorado Avalanche. Nichushkin was cleared to practice Monday with ...

The Colorado Avalanche say suspended forward Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared to begin practicing with the team.

The Avalanche have struggled for secondary offense, so the return of Lehkonen and Nichushkin to the lineup couldn't come at a ...

Nichushkin’s comeback marks the end of a six-month suspension stemming from alleged substance abuse during last season’s playoffs, as reported first by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli in May.

We hear the Choo Choo a-comin', it’s rolling 'round the bend. The return of Valeri Nichushkin from a sixth-month suspension ...

"I think it's a relief for him. He's been skating for himself for months now," defenseman Cale Makar said about the ...

Arturri Lehkonen will make his season debut Tuesday night against Seattle after offseason shoulder surgery. Not only did ...

The Avalanche (5-7-0) activated forward Artturi Lehkonen off injured reserve Sunday; he could be available against the ...

During a media availability on Sunday, Bednar was asked about Nichushkin’s projected return date. Bednar didn't blink, immediately confirming the date for Valeri Nichushkin’s season debut.

The last time fans got a glimpse of Valeri Nichushkin was back on May 11th during Game 3 of the Avalanches' 2nd round playoff matchup against the Dallas Stars. That game would be his last ...