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Please note dynasty rankings are based upon our 2023-2024 Preseason Projections and do not consider in-season performance.

Last Updated: Oct 4, 2023

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Valeri Nichushkin

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Valeri Nichushkin · Suspension (Suspension)

Skaters
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	1.96	2.19
ADP	159.74	118.05
OFF	26	25
B2B	8	12
PROJ	588.00	524.00
G	23	8
AST	37	23
PTS	60	31
PIM	12	66
SOG	203	185
HIT	79	209
BLK	43	179

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Season Statistics
PROJ	486.2	387.1
G	28	3
AST	25	19
PTS	53	22
PIM	22	73
SOG	158	129
HIT	64	168
BLK	24	183

Recent News
	Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin suspended six months for alleged failed drug test Published June 28th, 2024 via MSN What's next for Avalanche and Valeri Nichushkin? Here are some possibilities Published June 9th, 2024 via The Denver Post Valeri Nichushkin to take part in Russian hockey league this summer Published June 5th, 2024 via Dose.ca Big decision looming for Colorado Avalanche and Valeri Nichushkin Published June 4th, 2024 via Daily Faceoff NHL rumors: Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin 'complication' to Jonathan Drouin free agency Published June 4th, 2024 via ClutchPoints 'Massive piece of our on-ice puzzle': How the loss of Valeri Nichushkin impacts the Avalanche Published May 30th, 2024 via The Hockey News Navigating the uncertainty of Jonathan Drouin's new deal and Valeri Nichushkin's suspension Published May 28th, 2024 via Mile High Sports Avs' GM Breaks Silence on 6-Month-Suspended Valeri Nichushkin Published May 24th, 2024 via Heavy.com	Bultman: 10 thoughts on Red Wings' draft, free agency, Trouba trade Published June 30th, 2024 via The New York Times Jacob Trouba's Future With Rangers Remains A Mystery Published June 30th, 2024 via The Hockey News Report: Rangers captain Jacob Trouba shocked by recent trade rumors Published June 30th, 2024 via NHL Trade Rumors Rangers & Red Wings Jacob Trouba Trade Gets Concerning Update Published June 30th, 2024 via Heavy.com Rangers Risk Title Hopes With Jacob Trouba, Kaapo Kakko Trades Amid NHL Rumors Published June 30th, 2024 via Bleacher Report 'Disappointed, shocked' Jacob Trouba could try to block Rangers trade: NHL Insider - Forever Published June 30th, 2024 via Forever Blueshirts NHL Trade Rumors: Friedman speculates $56 million Jacob Trouba's personal dilemma slowed down Rangers-Red ... Published June 29th, 2024 via Sportskeeda NHL rumors: Jacob Trouba's true feelings on Red Wings-Rangers trade Published June 29th, 2024 via ClutchPoints

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