Valeri Ivanovich Nichushkin (Russian: Валерий Иванович Ничушкин; born March 4, 1995) is a Russian professional ice hockey right winger for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Jan 22, 2025 · Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback in his return from a lower-body injury and doesn’t figure to be back in the Colorado Avalanche lineup anytime soon. Colorado coach Jared Bednar described Nichushkin’s status on Wednesday as “week-to-week.”

Valeri Nichushkin. Full Name: Valeri Nichushkin (Big Val, Nuke, Choo Choo, The Choo-Choo Train) Position: RW • Shoots: Left 6-4, 210lb (193cm, 95kg) Team: Colorado Avalanche. Born: March 4, 1995 in Chelyabinsk, Russia ru. Draft: Dallas, 1st round (10th overall), 2013 NHL Entry. Pronunciation: \val-AIR-ee nih-CHOOSH-kihn\

Jan 23, 2025 · The Colorado Avalanche’s injury woes continue as head coach Jared Bednar revealed Wednesday that forward Valeri Nichushkin has suffered a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury.

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Jan 14, 2025 · Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin ’s timeline to return might be getting pushed back as he was forced to slow down his progress after skating a couple of times (as per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post).

Jan 2, 2025 · DENVER (AP) — 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 Thursday that he would classify Nichushkin as “day-to-day.”

Jan 30, 2025 · Nichushkin (lower body) should be able to draw back into the lineup immediately after the 4 Nations Face-Off, which would put his projected return date as Feb. 22, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey ...

May 14, 2024 · For a second consecutive year, the Avalanche are on the brink of elimination with Valeri Nichushkin, one of their top players, unavailable due to circumstances away from the ice.

Nov 14, 2024 · Valeri Nichushkin, who has been suspended for six months, is expected to make his season debut Friday night against the Washington Capitals at Ball Arena.