Hopefully he’s back to Valeri form. He looks pretty good out there." Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said there will be no restrictions with Nichushkin. He also will help out on special teams.

The Colorado Avalanche’s injury woes continue as head coach Jared Bednar revealed Wednesday that forward Valeri Nichushkin has suffered a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury.

Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback in his return from a lower-body injury and doesn't figure to be back in the Colorado Avalanche lineup anytime soon. Colorado coach Jared Bednar ...

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Ron Chenoy/Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback in his return from a lower-body injury and doesn’t figure to be back in the Colorado Avalanche ...

January 22 - Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin had a setback in his rehab from a lower-body injury and is now considered week-to-week. Head coach Jared Bednar confirmed the news ...

“We’re getting a busy schedule again here now,” Avs coach Jared Bednar said ... not ready to return from an upper-body injury. Valeri Nichushkin skated before practice, but he’s ...

Nichushkin (lower body) is not expected back any time soon with head coach Jared Bednar telling reporters Monday the winger "probably has some distance to go," per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.