The time for tough decisions is coming for the Colorado Avalanche.

The Avalanche needed to hold the fort down until they got their forwards back. In five games with Artturi Lehkonen, they’re 4 ...

In the final game before Valeri Nichushkin and perhaps even Jonathan Drouin and Miles Wood returned to the lineup, the ...

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

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

Nichushkin hasn’t played since being placed into Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on May 14, which included ...

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will hit the ice on November 15, coach Jared Bednar has confirmed ...

Suspended Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has taken the next step toward his return to action for the first time since ...

For now, it's practice only for Nichushkin, who remains in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and ineligible ...

"I think it's a relief for him. He's been skating on his own for months now," defenseman Cale Makar said of Nichushkin's return. "It's good to see him out there." Nichushkin remains in Stage 3 of ...

We hear the Choo Choo a-comin', it’s rolling 'round the bend. The return of Valeri Nichushkin from a sixth-month suspension will be a dose of sunshine for an Avalanche team stuck under a cloud ...

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