The Colorado Avalanche remain without key forward Valeri Nichushkin, and that absence is going to continue for longer than expected.

The biggest need is on the blue line. The Avs have added six potential third-pairing defensemen since the end of last season, ...

Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin had a setback in his rehab from a lower-body injury and is now considered week-to-week.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin, top, celebrates Artturi Lehkonen’s goal with teammates ...

Nichushkin, 29, has been sidelined since Dec ... the Avs until Nov. 15 because of a six-month suspension related to the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. Despite missing significant time ...

Read the recent NHL news and rumors about Valeri Nichushkin for fantasy hockey. According to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette, Colorado Avalanche left ...

Max Pacioretty was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Jan. 18, and missed his second game when the Maple Leafs lost 5-1 ...

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin’s timeline to return might be getting pushed back as he was forced to slow down his progress after skating a couple of times (as per Corey Masisak of ...

RW 1 (Nichushkin should be able to draw back into the lineup, his projected return date is Feb. 22, according to Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now.) Oliver Kylington D 1 (Kylington is expected to ...

But he didn't make it through the entire workout. The 29-year-old Nichushkin missed the opening 17 games while in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. He made his season debut on ...