Nichushkin could return for Avalanche

Colorado's front office has already shown it isn't afraid to shake up the team, and trading its 2C would qualify.
There’s still time for the Avalanche to improve the roster, but the biggest issue right now needs an internal fix.
Mittelstadt's fantasy value could increase once Valeri Nichushkin (lower body), who was placed on injured reserve Monday, is ready to return to the lineup.
In a corresponding move, Colorado has also placed winger Valeri Nichushkin on injured reserve retroactive to his last game on December 31st. Nichushkin is working through a lower-body injury and ...