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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 8
Avalanche Have 100 Points of Offense They Need to Replace
It’s laughable to say anything about the Colorado Avalanche struggling. They certainly didn’t struggle offensively last season. Finding the back of the net was not a problem.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1
Best fits from the first day of 2026 NHL free agency
Joining a new team is never easy, nor does it guarantee success or failure. In the past year, we've watched extreme ends of both spectrums. So what signings and trades have the potential to be the best fits so far? On pure value, there are few deals more likely to hit than the diminutive Norwegian's newfound marriage with Los Angeles.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1
Avalanche find Valeri Nichushkin replacement in Kraken veteran
The Colorado Avalanche have made their first move of NHL Free Agency. After trading away Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team was looking for a replacement.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 26
Grading the Blue Jackets’ Trade for Avalanche’s Nichushkin
The Columbus Blue Jackets will look quite different next season, as they are expected to lose several pending unrestricted free agents (UFAs), and have been active on the trade front.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 25
Blue Jackets Acquire Valeri Nichushkin From Avalanche for Draft Picks
Just hours after holding his pre-draft media availability, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell went right back to work. He was able to land a top-6 winger the team was looking for.
NHL News / Field Level Media / June 25
Blue Jackets acquire F Valeri Nichushkin from Avs for 3 picks
The Colorado Avalanche traded forward Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday in exchange for three draft picks, including one in this week's draft.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 25
Blue Jackets acquire Valeri Nichushkin from Avalanche for draft picks
The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired winger Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday afternoon in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25
Avalanche Trade Nichushkin to Columbus for Package of Draft Picks
The Colorado Avalanche have parted ways with forward Valeri Nichushkin, shipping him to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25
Avalanche trade Valeri Nichushkin: Instant reaction, analysis
The Colorado Avalanche have traded winger Valeri Nichushkin.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Dose.ca / June 25
Nichushkin in Columbus: One wonders what this means for Kirill Marchenko
For the past few hours, Kirill Marchenko's name has been the talk of Montreal. The Blue Jackets seem open to listening to offers (though they aren't necessarily looking to trade him), and many sources are starting to mention the Habs in connection with this situation.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23
Avalanche rumors: The veteran forward becoming trade candidate after down season
Valeri Nichushkin has been one of the Colorado Avalanche’s most reliable forwards over the last several seasons, but the veteran winger could find himself at the center of trade speculation this summer.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22
Avalanche Looking to Make Big Trade?: ‘I’ve Started to Hear His Name a Little Bit’
Elliotte Friedman thinks that Valeri Nichushkin might be available in a trade. “I’ve started to hear Nichushkin’s name a little bit,” said the NHL insider.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 22
Avalanche Exploring Options For Valeri Nichushkin
On today’s rendition of 32 Thoughts, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman shared that the Colorado Avalanche have included winger Valeri Nichushkin in trade talks.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 15
Colorado Avalanche 2025-26 Player Grades: Valeri Nichushkin
The 2025-26 season has been over for the Colorado Avalanche for some time, and they are still trying to figure out what went wrong. Being contenders won’t be enough for them going into 2026-27, and there are some questions that must be answered.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 20
Golden Knights survive late Avalanche surge, win Game 1 of Western Conferene Final
Off-ice drama hardly bothers the Vegas Golden Knights, apparently. The Pacific Division champions looked well on their way to victory in the first game of the Western Conference Final.
Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / April 7
Valeri Nichushkin scores twice as Avalanche clinch top spot in West
Valeri Nichushkin scored two goals as the Colorado Avalanche locked up the top spot in the Western Conference with a 3-1 road victory over the deflated St.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / March 4
Avalanche Put Surprising Name in Play Ahead of the Trade Deadline
As per reputable Avs insider Adrian Dater, “I’m hearing that Val Nichushkin might suddenly be in play as #Avs trade piece.” Valeri Nichushkin has been a top offensive star for the Avalanche in the past, but he’s also got a history with off-ice issues.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 21
Avalanche’s Nichushkin to return against Ducks after getting involved in car accident
Some positive news after a concerning scene a couple of days ago. When speaking to the media, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar announced that forward Valeri Nichushkin will return to the lineup on Wednesday night, when the Avalanche host the Anaheim Ducks.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 19
Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin sustained minor injuries in car accident
Valeri Nichushkin may have some of the worst injury luck in the league. They hockey world was a bit surprised to find out the Colorado Avalanche forward
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12
Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin set to miss 'some time'
An oft injured Colorado Avalanche winger has once again landed on the sideline.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 22, 2025
Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin suffers setback, ‘not close’ to return from injury
Not the best news regarding the status of one of the Colorado Avalanche’s top-scoring threats. On Wednesday, head coach Jared Bednard revealed that forward Valeri Nichushkin is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 10, 2024
Veteran right winger to return for Avalanche on Friday
Nichushkin hasn’t played since being placed into Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on May 14, which included a six-month suspension from team activity and pay.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / November 4, 2024
How Valeri Nichushkin’s First Practice Back with Avalanche Went
Valeri Nichushkin practiced with the Colorado Avalanche for the first time since he was removed from the team on May 13 and placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 19, 2024
Avalanche Forward Valeri Nichushkin Returns to Denver, Set to Begin Skating On His Own
Valeri Nichushkin has arrived back in Denver and is set to begin skating and working out on his own, the Avalanche announced on Saturday. Colorado’s top forward is serving his six-month suspension in Stage 3 of the NHL Player Assistance Program.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 8, 2024
Valeri Nichushkin Expected to Practice With the Avalanche in November: ‘There’s Not One Single Player That’s Not Going To Welcome Back Val With Open Arms’
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Valeri Nichushkin’s absence will be felt for the first handful of weeks. The Avalanche’s high-scoring winger isn’t expected back for at least 16 games as he serves the remainder of his six-month suspension.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / July 7, 2024
Nichushkin Discusses Seattle Incident In Russian Interview
Just when I thought things were starting to calm down, a 50 minute interview with Valeri Nichushkin pops up. In part two of three, Nichushkin speaks with Russian YouTuber Mikhail Cherkasov, who visited Denver right before the start of the NHL playoffs.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 17, 2024
NHL bets: Two plus-money SOG props for Friday's puck action
We should really clean things up on the ice after yesterday's dud, and we're back to the plus-money well to do just that. Florida and Dallas are looking to close things out and both move on to their second-straight Conference Final appearances.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Rink / May 14, 2024
Valeri Nichushkin enters Stage 3 of NHL Player Assistance Program
Valeri Nichushkin will once again be unavailable to the Colorado Avalanche during the playoffs. Nichushkin has entered Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
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