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

The Avalanche have struggled for secondary offense, so the return of Lehkonen and Nichushkin to the lineup couldn't come at a ...

Valeri Nichushkin is one step closer to returning for the Colorado Avalanche. Nichushkin was cleared to practice Monday with ...

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 ...

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

Nichushkin’s comeback marks the end of a six-month suspension stemming from alleged substance abuse during last season’s playoffs, as reported first by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli in May.

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.

During a media availability on Sunday, Bednar was asked about Nichushkin’s projected return date. Bednar didn't blink, immediately confirming the date for Valeri Nichushkin’s season debut.

For most of the season, showing up to Colorado Avalanche practice has meant trying to figure out who the heck was on the ice.

Nichushkin (suspension) skated with the team's skills coach and a staff member Friday after his Avalanche teammates finished practice, Colleen Flynn of Colorado Hockey Now reports. Colorado head coach ...