Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback in his return from a lower-body injury and doesn't figure to be back in the ...

Nichushkin (lower body) is back to being considered week-to-week after suffering a setback, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Wednesday. Nichushkin did appear to be getting close to ...

The Colorado Avalanche have already been without key forward Valeri Nichushkin ... building back up.” Nichushkin was suspended in May while he was in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHL Players ...

The Colorado Avalanche are a much better team when Valeri Nichushkin is in the lineup. Unfortunately for the Avs, keeping their star winger healthy and available has proved to be a challenge ...

On Wednesday, head coach Jared Bednard revealed that forward Valeri ... year for Nichushkin. In May, he was suspended for six months without pay after being placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA ...

Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin, top, celebrates Artturi Lehkonen's goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club, Friday ...

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri ... 14-7-0 with Nichushkin and 14-12-1 without him this season. Nichushkin was suspended in May for at least six months and placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA ...

Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered ... for sure.” Nichushkin was suspended last May for at least six months and placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.