Avalanche coach Jared Bednar maintains Valeri Nichushkin’s absence not disciplinary in light of police report “We just could use his help,” Jack Johnson said of Nichushkin’s absence.

The Colorado Avalanche will once again be without forward Valeri Nichushkin, but this time due to injury. According to head coach Jared Bednar, Nichuskin won’t be available for the foreseeable ...

SEATTLE — Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said Valeri Nichushkin’s absence from the team is indefinite as of Sunday afternoon, as there is no timeline for the Avs forward to return.

The Colorado Avalanche lost a major part of their lineup during the Stanley Cup Playoffs earlier this spring, as Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for six months and entered Stage 3 of the NHLPA ...

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar maintains Valeri Nichushkin’s absence not disciplinary in light of police report “We just could use his help,” Jack Johnson said of Nichushkin’s absence.

Jared Bednar speaks out on Valeri Nichushkin disasppointing the team Valeri Nichushkin did not play in Game 4 because of a six-month suspension he was handed by the NHL and NHLPA, after reportedly ...

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar doubled down on his assertion that Valeri Nichushkin has been absent from the team for personal reasons and declined to comment Friday when asked about a ...

Valeri Nichushkin has been a game-changer for the Colorado Avalanche when he's been healthy enough to play. Ad The 6-foot-4, 210-pound winger racked up 17 points (11 goals, six assists) in those ...

Avs coach Jared Bednar comments on Valeri Nichushkin suspension, Game 4 loss vs. Stars The forward was placed in Stage 3 of the NHL and NHLPA’s player assistance program and will be suspended ...

DENVER -- Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said the pregame news of forward Valeri Nichushkin being suspended for at least six months was not "an excuse" for his team's 5-1 loss Monday to the ...

DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche will be without playmaking forward Valeri Nichushkin for an indefinite amount of time due to a lower-body injury. Coach Jared Bednar said after morning practice ...

Before Game 3, Colorado head coach Jared Bednar said at a news conference that Nichushkin was taking a "maintenance day." On Sunday, he clarified what had happened when asked by a reporter.