The time for tough decisions is coming for the Colorado Avalanche.

Nichushkin hasn’t played since being placed into Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on May 14, which included ...

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.

Valeri Nichushkin is set to make his much-anticipated return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup on Friday when the team hosts ...

Only two games remain for the Colorado Avalanche until the return of Valeri Nichushkin. With the injection of Artturi ...

Valeri Nichushkin is serving a suspension until mid-November, and Jonathan Drouin has been out with an upper-body injury since opening night. With options dwindling, the Avalanche may look to ...

For 54 minutes Wednesday night, the severely shorthanded Colorado Avalanche played about as ... been without Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder), Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) and Gabe Landeskog (knee ...

The Avalanche entered the season without Valeri Nichushkin, Artturi Lehkonen, and captain Gabriel Landeskog. Nichushkin is still working his way through the NHL Player Assistance Program ...

The Colorado Avalanche are seeking help up front ... Still, his comeback doesn't appear imminent. Valeri Nichushkin remains suspended but could potentially return by mid-November.

The injuries continue to pile up for the Avalanche, who are already missing from the lineup Jonathan Drouin, captain Gabriel Landeskog and Artturi Lehkonen. In addition, Valeri Nichushkin remains ...

In addition, Valeri Nichushkin remains out until at least mid-November as he serves a suspension. The forward situation has reached the point where Avalanche coach Jared Bednar is going to move ...