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

Suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will make his return to play on Friday against the Capitals, head ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Not only did Valeri Nichushkin participate in a team practice for the first time since being suspended for at least six months and placed in Stage 3 of the NHL-NHLPA Player Assistance program ...

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.

DENVER — The return of suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin to practice Monday was sudden enough that teammate Mikko Rantanen did a little double-take when he spotted him on ...

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 ...