‘It’s a Good Problem’: How Nichushkin’s Return Will Boost Avs
5h · Colleen FlynnRegular-season hockey for the Colorado Avalanche resumes on Saturday, and the lineup may look different than before the 4 Nations break.
…on Saturday, and the lineup may look different than before the 4 Nations break. Valeri Nichushkin is expected to return after missing 19 games due to a lower-body injury. The 29…
commentsNathan MacKinnon leads all forwards in this metric with 25 games remaining in 2024-25 season
7h · Graham TiedtkeNathan MacKinnon can earn his second-straight Hart trophy if he continues his pace in this statistic.
…have also had to deal with players in and out of the lineup, most notably Valeri Nichushkin. Nichushkin’s absence has forced Jared Bednar to switch things up, and perhaps…
Players:3 Things the Colorado Avalanche Need to Work on Before the Playoffs
Feb 14 · Ryan WomeldorfThe hockey world is focused on the 4 Nations Face-Off right now, a showdown between four of the premier hockey nations on the planet.
…start and makes a clear difference in the top-six portion of the lineup. Valeri Nichushkin, Colorado Avalanche ( Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) Injuries are one of the…
Predicting Colorado Avalanche's trade deadline and playoff positioning | NHL Insider
Feb 13 · Evan Rawal evan.rawal@gazette.comThis article may be behind a paywall
$Hopefully the players and staff of the Colorado Avalanche are enjoying a little rest and relaxation now.
…find a better fit at second-line center? Possibly. Will any of that matter if Valeri Nichushkin isn't healthy and playing in the playoffs? Probably not. The Avalanche have…
4 Nations Face-Off Gives Avalanche Much-Needed Break
Feb 11 · Marko ZlomislicThe NHL has hit the point in the season in which the league would take a break from regularly scheduled programming to put on the spectacle known as All-Star Weekend.
…dealt with poor goaltending, Gabriel Landeskog‘s uncertain recovery timeline, Valeri Nichushkin’s off-ice issues, and a hole at second-line center that has not been adequately…
Fantasy hockey pickups to make before the 4 Nations break
Feb 7 · Victoria MatiashFantasy hockey news and notes to know heading into the 4 Nations break.
…back until mid-March. Nichushkin anticipated back post-4 Nations: When healthy, Valeri Nichushkin is a game-changer for the Avalanche and a fantasy hockey star. Yes, he's worth…
Players:3 takeways: Revisiting the Avalanche having to choose between Kadri and Nichushkin
Feb 7 · Evan Rawal evan.rawal@gazette.comThis article may be behind a paywall
$The Calgary Flames had an opportunity to make up ground in the standings on the Colorado Avalanche, but the road team didn't allow that to happen Thursday evening.
…, as tough as it was to let Nazem Kadri go in free agency, choosing to re-sign Valeri Nichushkin over him was a bit of a no-brainer. Nichushkin was significantly younger, had…
Players:Avalanche Game 56 at Calgary Flames, Lines, Notes & How to Watch
Feb 6 · Aarif DeenThe Colorado Avalanche (31-22-2) begin a back-to-back to close their road trip before the 4 Nations Faceoff against the Calgary Flames (26-20-7).
…vs Calgary Flames Avalanche Injuries Scott Wedgewood (upper body, day-to-day) Valeri Nichushkin (lower body, week-to-week) Gabriel Landeskog (knee, no timetable) Projected…
Avalanche Journal: Biggest roster questions before the trade deadline, and beyond
Feb 6 · Corey MasisakAvs have a little more room below the cap ceiling to work with now, this coming offseason.
…s the biggest need or needs now? The Avs will have 13 capable NHL forwards once Valeri Nichushkin returns. Just adding Drury and getting a couple guys back from injuries has…
Players:Avalanche Game 55 at Vancouver Canucks, Quinn Hughes Out, Lines, Notes & How to Watch
Feb 4 · Aarif DeenThe Colorado Avalanche (31-21-2) begin their final three-game road trip before the 4 Nations Faceoff with a matchup against the Vancouver Canucks (23-18-11).
…1) Feb. 4 at Vancouver Canucks April 10 vs Vancouver Canucks Avalanche Injuries Valeri Nichushkin (lower body, week-to-week) Gabriel Landeskog (knee, no timetable) Projected…
Colorado Avalanche’s next three games are crucial
Feb 4 · Graham TiedtkeThe Colorado Avalanche are facing a three-game road trip and these games in particular are crucial.
…to see early in the season, but any bit of additional confidence really helps. Valeri Nichushkin out an extended period of time Valeri Nichushkin hasn’t played since December…
Players:Canucks vs. Avalanche Game Day: Elias Pettersson's line can't falter against Nathan MacKinnon
Feb 4 · Ben KuzmaMacKinnon leads the NHL in scoring.
…). Avalanche: (Gabriel Landeskog, knee, IR); Oliver Kylington (upper body, IR); Valeri Nichushkin (lower body, day-to-day); and Scott Wedgewood (upper body, day-to-day). Article…
Avalanche Activate Oliver Kylington, Place Valeri Nichushkin On IR
Feb 3 · Gabriel FoleyThe Colorado Avalanche have activated defenseman Oliver Kylington off of injured reserve.
…Vegas Golden Knights. In a corresponding move, Colorado has also placed winger Valeri Nichushkin on injured reserve retroactive to his last game on December 31st. Nichushkin is…
Weekly picks: Filip Chytil, Quinton Byfield, and more top pickups
Feb 3 · Victoria MatiashA number of promising pickups are on waiver wires in fantasy hockey leagues.
…appears to be rediscovering his productive groove after a rather dry January. Valeri Nichushkin, F, Colorado Avalanche (2.0 FPPG, 61.0% available): Nursing a lower-body injury…
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