Valeri Nichushkin

The Colorado Avalanche have agreed to terms with Valeri Nichushkin on an eight-year contract extension.

The cap hit might not be of value, but it's likely Nichushkin would have fetched more on the open market anyway. By locking in Nichushkin, the Avalanche ensure that the fearsome two-way forward remains in the organization throughout the entirety of his prime years. It's incredible to think of Nichushkin's rise over the past three years.

L'Avalanche du Colorado voulait vraiment conserver les services de l'attaquant Valeri Nichushkin et l'a démontré lundi en lui accordant un contrat de huit ...

C’est un excellent coéquipier. Il est important à notre équipe et une raison énorme de notre triomphe de la coupe Stanley.» Il a été l'un des éléments-clés de l'Avalanche afin de remporter la coupe Stanley, et ce, malgré une importante blessure au pied droit. Il peut jouer sur la première unité avec nos meilleurs joueurs et le bouger un peu partout dans notre formation.»

L'Avalanche a offert un contrat de huit ans à Valeri Nichushkin, qui a mené le Colorado avec quatre buts en série finale de la coupe Stanley.

« D’un physique imposant (six pieds quatre et 210 livres), fort, rapide et sans relâche en quête de la rondelle, il répond à l’appel dans plusieurs situations. Il a appliqué 238 mises en échec, se trouvant au deuxième rang des attaquants du club à ce chapitre, derrière Gabriel Landeskog (261). (Denver) L’Avalanche a offert un contrat de huit ans à Valeri Nichushkin, qui a mené le Colorado avec quatre buts en série finale de la coupe Stanley.

The Avalanche signed pending unrestricted free agent Valeri Nichushkin to an extension that sources confirmed is worth $49 million total.

The Avalanche took a chance on Nichushkin and signed him to a one-year, $850,000 contract in August 2019. Nichushkin was plagued by injuries in his sophomore season, and his performance suffered over the next two seasons. Colorado's investment in Nichushkin comes only a few years after the winger fell out of the NHL entirely.

Talks are progressing between forward Valeri Nichushkin's camp and the Colorado Avalanche on a contract extension, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre ...

He continued his elite play in the postseason, tallying nine goals and six assists for 15 points in 20 games. Talks are progressing between forward Valeri Nichushkin's camp and the Colorado Avalanche on a contract extension, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun. Talks are progressing between forward Valeri Nichushkin's camp and the Colorado Avalanche on a contract extension, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.

Last season the 27-year-old Nichushkin had 52 points in 62 games and 15 points in 20 playoff games during Colorado's run to the Stanley Cup.

Cardinals' Albert Pujols will participate in Home Run Derby: Sources In 182 games with the Avalanche, Nichushkin has 100 points and a plus-56 rating. Cardinals' Albert Pujols will participate in Home Run Derby: Sources

The Colorado Avalanche announced this afternoon that their main priority for the offseason is here to stay. Valeri Nichushkin is a member of the Avalanche ...

His contract entails a no-movement clause for the first three years and then converts to a 12-team no-trade clause for the final five years. He further cements his place in the Avalanche's top-six core along with the top line. The 27-year-old’s new eight-year deal will keep him in Colorado practically the rest of his career until he is 35. Even with new faces likely on his line, he will lead the way. Valeri Nichushkin is a member of the Avalanche for eight more years, being paid $6.125M/year, as first reported by Pierre LeBrun. In 82 games, including the playoffs, Nichushkin had 34 goals and 33 assists to tally up a total of 67 points.

L'entente est d'une valeur annuelle de 6125 millions $, pour un total de 49 M$.

« D'un physique imposant (six pieds quatre et 210 livres), fort, rapide et sans relâche en quête de la rondelle, il répond à l'appel dans plusieurs situations. Il a également été productif en séries éliminatoires avec neuf buts et six aides en 20 matchs. Valeri Nichushkin signe une entente de huit ans au ColoradoLNH lundi, 11 juil.

Les négociations entre Valeri Nichushkin et l'Avalanche du Colorado vont très bien, selon l'informateur hockey Pierre LeBrun.

« D'un physique imposant (six pieds quatre et 210 livres), fort, rapide et sans relâche en quête de la rondelle, il répond à l'appel dans plusieurs situations. Il a également été productif en séries éliminatoires avec neuf buts et six aides en 20 matchs. Valeri Nichushkin signe une entente de huit ans au ColoradoLNH lundi, 11 juil.

The Colorado Avalanche got a positive update on the contract talks involving star forward Valeri Nichushkin ahead of free agency.

He absolutely crushed those numbers in 2021-22 with the Avs, and will now, hopefully, get the opportunity to continue his development. Showing much more confidence playing in Colorado’s high-octane offense, Nichushkin registered 52 points, including 25 goals and 27 assists. The results on the ice were clear as day.

Could a Valeri Nichushkin contract be on the horizon? ESPN's Kevin Weekes reported positive talks between the Russian and Colorado.

He’s gotten double-digit goals in all three seasons with Colorado after some tough times with the Dallas Stars. Nichushkin was a good value making $2.5 million for the last two seasons. Nichushkin was a very important part of the Avalanche winning their first Stanley Cup in 21 years. Teams are scrambling to get all their ducks in a row for the big day.

L'Avalanche du Colorado a consenti une prolongation de contrat de huit ans à l'attaquant Valeri Nichushkin, lundi.

C’est un excellent coéquipier. Il est important à notre équipe et une raison énorme de notre triomphe de la coupe Stanley.» Il peut jouer sur la première unité avec nos meilleurs joueurs et le bouger un peu partout dans notre formation.» Il avait même lacé les patins malgré une importante blessure au pied droit.

Colorado inked forward Valeri Nichushkin to an eight-year extension on Monday afternoon ... The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has ...

Nichushkin spent two seasons skating for CSKA Moscow from 2016-18 and was named to the KHL All-Star Game in 2016-17 after producing 24 points (11g/13a) in 36 regular-season outings. During his first season an Avalanche sweater, Nichushkin finished with a career-best +26 plus/minus rating, which ranked second on the Avalanche and tied for eighth in the NHL. Only three NHL forwards posted a higher plus/minus rating: Artemi Panarin (+36), Anthony Cirelli and Brayden Point (both +28). Nikita Kucherov tied Nichushkin at +26. Since being signed by Colorado as a free agent on Aug. 19, 2019, Nichushkin has recorded 100 points (48g/52a) and a +56 rating, which ranks third among all Avalanche forwards over that span. Nichushkin, 27, set career highs in goals (25), assists (27), points (52) and game-winning goals (5) in 2021-22. In the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Nichushkin recorded career highs with nine goals, six assists and 15 points, helping the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup. He ranked third among Avalanche skaters in goals, tied for fifth in points and his two game-winning markers were tied for second. He paced the Avs with four goals in the Stanley Cup Final and was tied for third with six points.

The Colorado Avalanche brought back a key piece of their 2022 Stanley Cup championship team when they re-signed forward Valeri Nichushkin.

Sunday, the Avalanche agreed to a three-year contract extension with Georgiev for $10.2 million with an annual average value (AAV) of $3.4 million. Nichushkin was the 10th overall selection of the 2013 Entry Draft by the Dallas Stars and had 25 goals and 41 assists over five seasons with them while battling numerous injuries. Nichushkin played a big role in the Avalanche’s run through the postseason with nine goals and six assists, but it was the timing of most of his goals that were key, including two game-winning tallies.

Nichushkin signed an eight-year, $6.125 million AAV extension with Colorado on Monday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.

- Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Picks up two points - Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Pair of goals in Game 2 win The 27-year-old winger benefited from skating in the Avalanche's lethal top six and should be a mainstay there for at least the next several seasons.