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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Expected back Nov. 15
Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) is set to return to action against the Capitals on Nov. 15 as long as his reinstatement goes as planned, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.Nichushkin will have to wait five more games to make his 2024-25 season debut after entering Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. Assuming he is reinstated as expected, Nichushkin will likely push for a top-six role and could be in the mix for power-play minutes as well. Despite being limited to just 54 regular-season games last year, Nichushkin still managed to set new career highs in goals (28) and points (53).
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Receives green light to practice
Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) was cleared to practice with Colorado on Monday.Nichushkin remains in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. He was suspended for at least six months in May for violating the treatment plan and still has to apply for reinstatement. Still, this is a step in the right direction for the 29-year-old forward. He amassed 28 goals, 53 points, 158 shots on net and 74 hits across 54 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Skates Friday
Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) skated with the team's skills coach and a staff member Friday after his Colorado Avalanche teammates finished practice, Colleen Flynn of Colorado Hockey Now reports.Colorado head coach Jared Bednar said Nichushkin has been skating at the facility for a couple of weeks, but the forward is not yet allowed around his teammates until the NHL clears him. The 29-year-old Nichushkin was suspended in May for at least six months and placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. The six-month minimum ends in mid-November, and Bednar hopes Nichushkin can start practicing with the team soon.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Arrives in Denver
Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) has arrived in Denver to do workouts and skate on his own, the Colorado Avalanche announced Saturday.Nichushkin is serving a suspension of at least six months after entering Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program in May. He is not eligible to apply for reinstatement until November. Nichushkin was outstanding in 2023-24, picking up 28 goals and 53 points in 54 regular-season appearances. He will be a top-six forward for the Avalanche upon his return.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Not in Denver yet
Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) is expected to arrive in Denver in late October, according to Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now on Tuesday.Nichushkin should be back on the ice with his teammates at some point in November. He was placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program in May for violating the treatment plan and suspended for at least six months. Nichushkin is eligible to apply for reinstatement in November. He produced 28 goals and 53 points in 54 regular-season contests with the Colorado Avalanche in 2023-24.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Timeline to return uncertain
Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) does not have a clear timeline to return to the Colorado Avalanche, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.Nichushkin is listed on the Avalanche's training camp roster, but he is not eligible to participate or play in regular-season games until mid-November. Head coach Jared Bednar said the team will have multiple meetings to address the situation ahead of the winger's reintegration with the club. Nichushkin remains in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Back in assistance program
Valeri Nichushkin was placed in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Monday and will be suspended for six months.Nichushkin was in the program during the regular season, missing 22 games as a result. Now, he's in Stage 3 of the program and will need to apply for reinstatement after a six-month suspension. He scored 28 goals and 53 points through 54 games this season. Nichushkin also racked up nine goals and 10 points through eight playoff games. With him out, Zach Parise could see a bump in playing time.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Keeps scoring Thursday
Valeri Nichushkin scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Stars in Game 2.Nichushkin's tally brought the Colorado Avalanche within a goal late in the third period, but they couldn't pull off another stunning comeback. The winger has at least one goal in all seven playoff contests so far, scoring nine times with one assist, 24 shots on net, 18 hits and a plus-3 rating over that stretch. Nichushkin was shuffled to the second line during Thursday's game, but that's unlikely to hamper his production even if it ends up being a permanent move.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Extends goal streak
Valeri Nichushkin logged a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 Game 1 overtime win over the Stars.Nichushkin got the Avs on the board 5:31 into the second period on the power play, sliding a loose puck past Jake Oettinger before adding a second point on the man advantage with an assist on Cale Makar's tally later in the frame. Nichushkin's been on fire to start the playoffs, scoring in six straight games while totaling eight goals and nine points overall. The 29-year-old winger tallied 28 goals and 53 points, both career highs, in 53 regular-season contests.
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Tallies in Tuesday's win
Valeri Nichushkin scored a goal, added three hits and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Jets in Game 5.Nichushkin was locked in during the first round, scoring seven times on 17 shots over five contests. He's picked up nine goals across six appearances dating back to the regular-season finale. Nichushkin should remain in a position to put up goals if he sticks on the top line heading into the second round.
Valeri Nichushkin
#13 RW / Colorado Avalanche / EXP: 9YRS Height: 6-4 Weight: 210 lb Age: 29 College: NoneFantasy Points by Week
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- FANTASY PTS
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- 85%
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- 9