Valeri Nichushkin talked about the work he has done while being suspended for six months and being placed in Stage 3 of the ...

The day for Valeri Nichushkin’s return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup is here.

Nichushkin recently returned to the team after being placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program six months ...

Suspended Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was added to the Avalanche’s active roster and will make his season debut Friday ...

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin had been in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. Follow this tracker for the ...

Suspended Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was added to the Avalanche's active roster and will make his season debut Friday ...

The Colorado Avalanche welcomed Valeri Nichushkin back to the lineup on Friday night, although they lost 5-2 to the ...

Returns to action Friday ...

Activated Friday ...

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

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.