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 ...

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

We hear the Choo Choo a-comin', it’s rolling 'round the bend. The return of Valeri Nichushkin from a sixth-month suspension ...

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 ...

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.

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 for himself for months now," defenseman Cale Makar said about the ...

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.

Nichushkin (suspension) was cleared to practice with Colorado on Monday.

Suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared to begin practicing, the team said Monday.