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sports17 days ago•4 min saved

Blue Jackets land Nichushkin in multi-pick trade with Avalanche

Columbus trades for Valeri Nichushkin from Colorado, sending a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Nichushkin, 31, is signed through 2029-30 at $6.125M and could provide a 20-goal, 50-point pace if healthy, giving Columbus a top-six winger alongside Conor Garland. Colorado clears cap room ahead of looming extensions for Cale Makar and Artturi Lehkonen, while still aiming to add pieces; the Avalanche will have about $11M in cap space after the draft.

via Pro Hockey Rumors|

#cap-space #colorado-avalanche #columbus-blue-jackets

sports17 days ago•7 min saved

Blue Jackets land Nichushkin from Avalanche in three-pick swap

Columbus acquired right wing Valeri Nichushkin from Colorado in exchange for three draft picks: a 2026 second-round pick (43rd overall from St. Louis via Pittsburgh), plus a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Nichushkin, 31, has 357 career points in 627 NHL games and posted 17-32-49 in 72 games this past season for Colorado, along with 91 playoff games (28-15-43). The Jackets view him as a big, two-way winger who can contribute scoring and physical play as they bolster their roster.

via NHL.com|

#blue-jackets #colorado-avalanche #nhl

sports-hockey4 months ago•3 min saved

Panthers Shift to Selling as Deadline Buzz Grows

With the trade deadline looming, the Florida Panthers have pivoted to selling, listing Sergei Bobrovsky (up to a $10M cap hit, potentially $5M with salary retention) and A.J. Greer (a low-cost, physical depth option). Buffalo and St. Louis cooled on a Robert Thomas blockbuster, as the Sabres wouldn’t meet the steep price despite Thomas’ 35 points in 43 games and his eight-year, $65M extension. Colorado is reportedly weighing a Nichushkin move; the winger has 36 points in 51 games and a $6.125M AAV through 2029 with a modified no-trade. Edmonton could still be aiming big, with chatter around Darnell Nurse despite his $9.25M cap hit and no-move clause, though such a deal would be complex. The deadline market continues to heat up.

via The Hockey Writers|

#darnell-nurse #florida-panthers #nhl-rumors

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Landeskog Eyes Return, Nichushkin's Future Uncertain for Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin is facing a six-month suspension after being placed in the NHL-NHLPA Player Assistance Program for the third time in 13 months. Team officials emphasize that his future with the team depends on his actions and recovery. Nichushkin's absence has impacted the team's performance, and while contract termination is not currently an option, his return is uncertain and contingent on his progress.

via The Denver Post|

#colorado-avalanche #nhl #player-assistance-program

sports-hockey2 years ago•4 min saved

"Nichushkin's OT Heroics Lift Avalanche Over Wild in Thrilling Victory"

The Colorado Avalanche secured a 2-1 overtime victory against the Minnesota Wild, with Valeri Nichushkin making a triumphant return after a two-month absence by scoring the winning goal. Alexandar Georgiev's stellar performance in goal and the team's adjustment to new faces were also highlighted. Coach Jared Bednar emphasized the need to work on chemistry and basics with the new players, while expressing satisfaction with Nichushkin's return and professionalism.

via Colorado Hockey Now|

#casey-mittelstadt #colorado-avalanche #jared-bednar

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Nichushkin's OT Winner Propels Avalanche Past Wild in Return"

Valeri Nichushkin scores the overtime winner in his return to the lineup after a two-month absence, propelling the Colorado Avalanche to a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Alexandar Georgiev's crucial saves, Nathan MacKinnon's assists, and the contributions of new additions to the Avalanche lineup were also highlighted in the game.

via ESPN|

#colorado-avalanche #minnesota-wild #nhl

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Valeri Nichushkin Enters NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program Amid Career Year"

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program for an indefinite period, becoming the second player from the team to do so this season. The 28-year-old's absence from the team in the playoffs last season for personal reasons has now been linked to his entry into the program. No further details were provided, and he will return to the team once cleared by program administrators.

via ESPN|

#colorado-avalanche #mental-health #nhl

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Avalanche Forward Valeri Nichushkin Enters NHL/NHLPA Assistance Program Amid Career Year"

Valeri Nichushkin, forward for the Colorado Avalanche, has entered the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program to address personal issues. This is the second time he has left the team in the past eight months. Despite his absence, Nichushkin has been having a career season, with 22 goals and 42 points in 40 games. Samuel Girard, another Avs player, had previously entered the program for severe anxiety and depression.

via The Denver Post|

#colorado-avalanche #mental-health #nhl

sports3 years ago•11 min saved

Avalanche Captain Landeskog to Miss Second Consecutive Season Due to Knee Surgery

Colorado Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog will likely miss the entire 2023-24 season due to knee surgery. Landeskog and Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland discussed the news, as well as the status of Valeri Nichushkin. MacFarland had very little to say about Nichushkin, but discussed the team's off-season plans and balancing short-term and long-term goals. Other injured players were also mentioned, including Pavel Francouz, Artturi Lehkonen, and Josh Manson.

via Colorado Hockey Now|

#colorado-avalanche #gabriel-landeskog #injury

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

The Avalanche's Mysterious Silence Surrounding Valeri Nichushkin's Absence and Police Report.

The Colorado Avalanche are facing criticism for their silence regarding the mysterious absence of forward Valeri Nichushkin, who was linked to a 9-1-1 call made by a team doctor on behalf of an intoxicated woman found in his hotel room. Despite the release of a police report, the Avalanche have refused to comment on whether Nichushkin broke team rules or took leave by his own choice. This failure to accept responsibility or show compassion for the woman involved falls at the feet of president of hockey operations Joe Sakic and new general manager Chris MacFarland, and has allowed speculation to snowball into ugly and reckless rumors.

via The Denver Post|

#colorado-avalanche #joe-sakic #leadership

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

Valeri Nichushkin's Mysterious Absence and Avalanche's Silence

The Colorado Avalanche are facing criticism for their silence regarding the mysterious absence of forward Valeri Nichushkin, who was linked to a 9-1-1 call made by a team doctor on behalf of an intoxicated woman found in his hotel room during the playoffs. The team has refused to comment on whether Nichushkin broke team rules or took leave by his own choice, leading to speculation about substance abuse and human trafficking. Critics argue that the team's lack of accountability and compassion falls on the leadership of president of hockey operations Joe Sakic and new general manager Chris MacFarland.

via The Denver Post|

#colorado-avalanche #joe-sakic #leadership

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Police report reveals details of woman found in Avalanche player's hotel room.

The Colorado Avalanche did not comment on the status of forward Valeri Nichushkin, who has been away from the team for personal reasons. A police report revealed an incident at the team hotel in Seattle last weekend involving a heavily intoxicated woman found by team employees checking on Nichushkin. The woman hit team physician Dr. Bradley Changstrom but he did not press charges. Nichushkin has not played since Game 2 of the first-round series against the Seattle Kraken.

via ESPN|

#colorado-avalanche #nhl #personal-reasons

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Colorado Avalanche player's hotel incident raises questions.

The Colorado Avalanche did not comment on the status of forward Valeri Nichushkin, who has been away from the team for personal reasons, or on a police report about an incident at the team hotel in Seattle last weekend. Nichushkin has not played since Game 2, and the team has not provided further details on his absence. A police report obtained by The Associated Press stated that team employees found a heavily intoxicated woman in Nichushkin's hotel room during Game 3, and she was transported to a hospital.

via The Associated Press|

#colorado-avalanche #nhl #personal-reasons

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Intoxicated Woman Found in Avalanche Player's Hotel Room Hospitalized by Police

A Seattle Police Department report states that a heavily intoxicated woman was found by a Colorado Avalanche team physician when checking on Valeri Nichushkin before Game 3 of the team's first-round series with Seattle. Nichushkin's agent, Mark Gandler, denied his client's involvement. Nichushkin has been away from the Avalanche since Saturday for "personal reasons." The woman was taken to the hospital, and there is no active police investigation into Nichushkin related to the incident.

via The Athletic|

#colorado-avalanche #intoxication #mark-gandler

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Valeri Nichushkin's Seattle Incident: Woman Found in Hotel Room Hospitalized

A "severely intoxicated" woman was found in the hotel room of Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin in Seattle and had to be taken to a hospital. Nichushkin disappeared from the team without any explanation, but the Avalanche said his absence had nothing to do with a legal matter. The woman was found to be heavily intoxicated from an unidentified substance and was taken to the hospital for being a danger to others due to her assaultive behavior and gravely disabled for being so intoxicated to a point that she is unable to care for herself out in public.

via CBS Sports|

#colorado-avalanche #hospitalization #intoxication