Valeri Nichushkin cleared to practice after completing NHL's Player Assistance Program.

Valeri Nichushkin, a Russian forward for the Colorado Avalanche, has been cleared to resume practicing with the team after receiving care from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. He has not yet been cleared to return to playing in games. Nichushkin, 28, entered the joint league-union program in mid-January and is two games away from reaching 500 regular-season contests for his career.

February 26, 2024
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