Insider reveals why Val Nichushkin left the team with security

Recently, it was reported that Valeri Nichushkin, the Russian star of the Colorado Avalanche, departed from a hockey team event in the middle of the night accompanied by a security team. The reason for his sudden departure was unknown at the time, and despite inquiries, even his agent provided no explanation. All that was known was that he was spotted leaving his hotel late at night.

Things floating around twitter re: Nichushkin

- Could be an indefinite leave but he could be back for Game 4
- Apparently left team hotel for the Airport with a security team
- No longer in Seattle
- Agent nor team will explain further

Very strange, hope everything is ok— Drew Livingstone (@ProducerDrew_) April 23, 2023

Nichushkin update@frank_seravalli said this morning in the @Sportsnet650 radio show that «something happened in the team hotel on Friday evening» and «it's related to the alcohol».

He also said he himself and other reporters are trying to figure out what part of this story— Eurolanche (@Eurolanche) April 25, 2023

Kypreos via Fan590 on Nichushkin «What I'm hearingHe may not be available for them for the foreseeable future»

So the Avs entire Stanley Cup winning 2nd line is now gone— Drew Livingstone (@ProducerDrew_) April 24, 2023

Here is the main source for the news on Nichushkin said by @frank_seravalli beginning at 19:40. #Avs https://t.co/NPy6jr3haY— Eurolanche (@Eurolanche) April 25, 2023