Avs will be without captain Gabe Landeskog (knee) and Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) at the start of training camp.
Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednarduring speaks during a press conference at The Inverness in Englewood, Colorado Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. A year ago, the most pressing questions for the Avs’ top players and coach Jared Bednar were about Valeri Nichushkin, after he left the team during its first-round playoff exit against the Seattle Kraken.
His suspension will run through at least mid-November, and there will be requirements for him to earn reinstatement. If he were to violate the terms of his reinstatement again, the next suspension would be for one year with no guarantee of a return. Devon Toews also used the “welcome him with open arms” line when discussing Nichushkin. Ex-Avalanche defenseman Jack Johnson made it clearThe Avs lost that series in six games, a second straight playoff exit that was earlier than the club anticipated. Bednar used the phrase “time heals all wounds,” but said he couldn’t say what the guys in the dressing room might need to hear or see from Nichushkin for the talented wing to earn back their trust.
Nichushkin won’t be the only critical forward missing when camp begins Thursday at Family Sports Center. Captain Gabe Landeskog is attempting to return after missing the past two seasons, but he’s not ready yet. Artturi Lehkonen is also going to miss the start of camp as he recovers from offseason shoulder surgery.
“Over the last couple years, we’ve been able to go and replace him. We’re expecting him back, so we haven’t replaced him because he’s going to be with us, hopefully.
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