15 hours ago · And of course, the trade of superstar Mikko Rantanen has been the major story over the last six days with the Avalanche. They’re 1-2-0 since that move, but will return home on Friday night to face the St. Louis Blues. Valeri Nichushkin won’t be out there, but hopefully we’re a little more than three weeks away from seeing him again.

2 days ago · Mikko Rantanen was recently interviewed by a Finnish publication which he shines a light on some important topics about his contract and trade situation ... Valeri Nichushkin has dealt with ...

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. ... I’ve been there, too,” forward Mikko Rantanen said of dealing with injuries and setbacks. “You feel like you’re getting back and feeling better, and then something happens.

Nov 4, 2024 · DENVER (AP) — The return of suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin to practice Monday was sudden enough that teammate Mikko Rantanen did a little double-take when he spotted him on the ice. Rantanen recovered with an ice breaker. “Threw a little joke to him, like, ‘It’s good to see you, Val,’” Rantanen recounted.

4 days ago · It’s Mikko Rantanen, right?” ... He and Rantanen and MacKinnon and Makar and Valeri Nichushkin were so crucial to the fabric of that 2022 Cup team. Now, Rantanen is gone, and there’s still ...

Jan 22, 2025 · The Colorado Avalanche remain without key forward Valeri Nichushkin, and that absence is going to continue for longer than expected. ... I've been there, too,” said forward Mikko Rantanen, per ...

Nov 4, 2024 · 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. Head coach Jared Bednar confirmed the NHL’s date for Nichushkin’s reinstatement is Nov. 15. “I think it’s a relief for him.

Dec 6, 2024 · Mikko Rantanen has 15 goals and 20 assists for the Avalanche. Nichushkin has five goals and three assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wings: 3-4-3, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.3 assists, 3.7 penalties and 7.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

Nov 4, 2024 · DENVER (AP) — The return of suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin to practice Monday was sudden enough that teammate Mikko Rantanen did a little double-take when he spotted...

Jan 10, 2024 · He drew a penalty 10 seconds before the goal, then scored on a one-timer from Mikko Rantanen in front of the Vegas net. Colorado’s second goal looked a lot like the first, with a little more...