Posts About "Valeri Nichushkin"
Stars’ Pattern of Frustrating 1st-Round Picks
May 23rd, 2020 The Dallas Stars are once again considered a contender thanks in large part to superstars Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn and Ben Bishop. However, it will be organizational depth that will determine how far the club goes in coming seasons. Second and third-round picks such as Roope Hintz and Esa Lindell have filled important roles, but looking...
Avalanche's Offensive Additions Paying Off
February 28th, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche entered the offseason needing to add depth to their offense. Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, and Mikko Rantanen formed arguably the most potent line in the NHL. The Avalanche struggled, however, to complement that talent with scoring from the second, third, and fourth lines. They made a few moves, some...
Grubauer Has 27 Saves, Avs Blank Sharks, 4-0
January 16th, 2020 DENVER — Philipp Grubauer made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Colorado Avalanche got goals from four different players in a 4-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. It was Grubauer's third shutout since joining Colorado...
Nichushkin Scores Shorthanded Winner as Avalanche Top Maple Leafs
December 4th, 2019 TORONTO — Valeri Nichushkin scored a shorthanded goal in the third period as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Wednesday. Nathan MacKinnon, with a goal and an assist, and Joonas Donskoi, into an empty net, also scored for Colorado (17-8-2). Philipp Grubauer stopped 38 shots the Avalanche,...
The Avalanche's Awkward August - Preseason, Prep & Update
September 13th, 2019 The Avalanche's awkward August set the table for an interesting September.
Devils Make Zacha Deal He Can’t Refuse
September 11th, 2019 New Jersey Devils forward Pavel Zacha has a lot to work on, including his bluffing. His freshly minted three-year $6.75 million deal is proof positive of that and how general manager Ray Shero is not a man you want sitting across from you at the poker table. Zacha vs. Shero In the end, Zacha may have gotten what he had been...
Avalanche Get Potential Steal of Offseason in Nichushkin
September 7th, 2019 There’s a very good chance Valeri Nichushkin continues to fail to realize his vast potential, this time in a Colorado Avalanche jersey. Considering the hypothetical reward if he does though, signing him to a one-year deal was well worth the ever-so-slight risk. Nichushkin Falls Out with Stars For starters, in sharp contrast to...
Avalanche Agree to 1-Year Deal with Valeri Nichushkin
August 19th, 2019 DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche agreed to a one-year deal with forward Valeri Nichushkin. The 24-year-old had 10 assists and no goals in 57 games last season with the Dallas Stars. He has 23 goals and 51 assists in 223 career games while in Dallas. Nic...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Gardiner, Wideman, Pride, Marleau & More
June 30th, 2019 There are many rumors currently swirling around the Toronto Maple Leafs, and many of these stem from general manager Kyle Dubas' suggestions that the team would be looking for both forwards and defensemen who might want to either revive their careers by playing in the Toronto market where there’s lots of attention or engage in a...
NHL Rumors: Flames, Penguins, Golden Knights, More
May 26th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on the Calgary Flames' Sam Bennett, the Dallas Stars considering buying out a forward with some potentially strong upside, what's happening with Pittsburgh and Phil Kessel and the Vegas Golden Knights trying to move salary. Offer Sheet for Bennett Eric Francis of Sportsnet suggested...
The Dallas Stars Won't Make the Playoffs
August 31st, 2018 For the last few summers, the Dallas Stars have become known for making a big splash. Whether it's from acquiring new players through trade or free agency, a change in coaching staff or front office, or drafting a generational talent, the team's exciting offseasons have made up for the lack of playoff hockey. But however quiet or busy...
Valeri Nichushkin Is Just What Jason Spezza Needs
August 31st, 2018 Once a staple of consistency, expect Jason Spezza to prove this season that 2017-18 was an outlier. With a new linemate in Valeri Nichushkin, he's entering his fifth season with the Dallas Stars. Spezza finished last season with just 26 points (8 goals, 18 assists) in 78 games and there was little reason for optimism after he posted 50...
Dallas Stars Don't Need to Make a Move
July 11th, 2018 The wild early parts of July are fun for hockey fans. It's a hectic time of year in the NHL: players are moving or re-signing, big contracts are being signed, and every once in a while, there is a big-name free agent that your team is reported to be coveting. That's been the story for the Dallas Stars this offseason. The Stars...
