In a statement issued at the time, Nichushkin expressed his decision to seek help through the program, stating his commitment to addressing his issues and preventing any further negative outcomes. He expressed gratitude to his family, the Avalanche organization, and the fans for their support.
The 28-year-old forward has had an impressive season so far, tallying 22 goals and 20 assists in 40 games. There's potential for him to surpass his career-best stats of 25 goals and 52 points achieved during the 2021-2022 season with the Avalanche.
