In a corresponding move, Colorado has also placed winger Valeri Nichushkin on injured reserve ... and a minus-two in his appearances. Calvin de Haan has planted his feet as Colorado’s extra ...

A year ago, the most pressing questions for the Avs’ top players and coach Jared Bednar were about Valeri Nichushkin, after he left the team during its first-round playoff exit against the ...

DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin took strides to take his hard-checking, goal-scoring game to another level this season. Same with his life away from the rink, his Colorado Avalanche teammates ...

No sticks were harmed in the making of this article, but Valeri Nichushkin harmed a few over the last couple days. Guess he found one Thursday night he liked. Nichushkin led the way for the ...

DENVER — Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin had himself a night in a 2-1 win against the Vegas Golden Knights. On Wednesday, as the Avalanche hosted the Golden Knights at Ball Arena ...

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin was put in Stage 3 of the NHL's and NHLPA's Player Assistance Program on Monday, leading to a suspension of at least six months that will force him ...