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Valeri Nichushkin headshot
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Valeri Nichushkin

Right Wing · Colorado Avalanche

2013 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 10 (#10) — Dallas Stars

Next Game

Wed, May 20 · 8:00 PM ET vs Golden Knights

ESPN, CBC, Sportsnet, TVAS

Age 316'4"210 lbsShoots LeftChelyabinsk, RUS

Current Season

GP

72

Goals

17

Assists

32

Points

49

+/-

+9

S%

10.6%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
May 13vs MIN000+1215:32
May 11@ MIN0000319:09
May 9@ MIN000-1113:25
May 5vs MIN101+1117:56
May 3vs MIN022+1215:24

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$6.13M

Total Value

$49.00M

Expires

8 yrs · 2029-2030

Status

Then UFA

Years 4-8: 12 Team No Trade List

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Recap
Nichushkin Ice the Win with Empty-Netter

Valeri Nichushkin steps up in crunch time, burying an empty-net goal that locks down a critical victory for his squad. Coaches have been waiting for this kind of clutch play from the big winger, who's been finding his groove after a slow start to the postseason push. With standings tightening across the conference, this dagger swings momentum and puts pressure on the trailing packs to respond.

Colorado Avalanche

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Valeri Nichushkin's stats this season?
Valeri Nichushkin has 17 goals and 32 assists for 49 points in 72 games this season.
What team does Valeri Nichushkin play for?
Valeri Nichushkin is a forward for the Colorado Avalanche.
What is Valeri Nichushkin's contract?
Valeri Nichushkin has a cap hit of $6.13M with 4 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Valeri Nichushkin drafted?
Valeri Nichushkin was drafted in the 2013 NHL Draft by the Dallas Stars in Round 1, Pick 10 (10 overall).
Where is Valeri Nichushkin from?
Valeri Nichushkin is 31 years old and was born in Chelyabinsk, RUS.