Colorado Avalanche News: New details emerge about Valeri Nichushkin's absence - Mile High Hockey
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Speculation about this situation is irresponsible, but there are some facts that we do know for certain now.
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Avalanche in contact with Valeri Nichushkin during absence, not
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Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin shut down 'for a little bit' with
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Stats for player Rantanen, Mikko #96 (RW) - Colorado Avalanche
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Valeri Nichushkin expected to rejoin Avalanche for 2023-24 season
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Colorado Avalanche News: New details emerge about Valeri
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NHL Insider: Valeri Nichushkin expected to return for Colorado
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Avs' Valeri Nichushkin enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program
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Nichushkin's mysterious absence causing firestorm of speculation
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