Valeri Nichushkin is one step closer to returning for the Colorado Avalanche. Nichushkin was cleared to practice Monday with the Avs and was on the ice with the team at Family Sports Center.

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

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

Though he is not currently on the active roster (and thus ineligible to play in games), Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar reiterated on Monday that Nichushkin should be ready to play immediately ...

The last time fans got a glimpse of Valeri Nichushkin ... still remains unable to play. Nichushkin will be eligible for reinstatement on November 13th, in which Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar ...

Valeri Nichushkin has returned to Denver, while goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen has arrived, the Colorado Avalanche announced Saturday. Nichushkin remains in Stage 3 of the NHL-NHLPA player assistance ...

Suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will make his return to play on Friday against the Capitals, head coach Jared Bednar confirmed on Sunday. Nichushkin is in Stage 3 of the NHL ...

DENVER (AP) — Suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared to begin practicing, the team said Monday. Nichushkin, however, remains in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA player ...

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will make his long-awaited season debut on Friday, Nov. 15, head coach Jared ...