The Colorado Avalanche received some bad news with star forward Valeri Nichushkin who is facing a 6-month ban from the NHL after entering the NHLPA assistance program for the 2nd time this season.
Valeri Nichushkin, forward for the Colorado Avalanche, has been placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, resulting in a six-month suspension from NHL action.
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Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin placed in Stage 3 of NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
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Under the terms of the joint program, Nichushkin will be suspended without pay for a minimum of six months and then will be eligible to apply for reinstatement.
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I'm hearing Nichushkin failed a d*** test. But I have no idea what the “d***s” are
The suspension, announced recently, follows Nichushkin's failure of a substance test. While the specifics of the failed test remain unclear, Nichushkin will need to apply for reinstatement after the suspension period.
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Further details are expected to emerge in due course.
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