Avalanche star player leaves the team with security team
In a highly-anticipated match-up, the Colorado Avalanche managed to secure a 6-4 victory against the Seattle Kraken, taking a 2-1 series lead in the process. The game was also noteworthy for being the first-ever playoff game held at the newly-built Climate Pledge Arena. Despite being without a key player in their lineup, the Avalanche managed to pull off an impressive win.
However, the absence of forward Valerie Nichushkin from the Colorado lineup was definitely felt during the game. Reports indicate that Nichushkin left the team hotel in the middle of the night with security and has not returned. The exact reason for his sudden departure remains unclear, leaving fans and analysts alike speculating about what may have happened.
Things floating around twitter re: Nichushkin
- Could be an indefinite leave but he could be back for Game 4
- Apparently left team hotel for the Airport with a security team
- No longer in Seattle
- Agent nor team will explain further
Very strange, hope everything is ok
- Could be an indefinite leave but he could be back for Game 4
- Apparently left team hotel for the Airport with a security team
- No longer in Seattle
- Agent nor team will explain further
Very strange, hope everything is ok
Things floating around twitter re: Nichushkin
- Could be an indefinite leave but he could be back for Game 4
- Apparently left team hotel for the Airport with a security team
- No longer in Seattle
- Agent nor team will explain further
Very strange, hope everything is ok� Drew Livingstone (@ProducerDrew_) April 23, 2023
I can't confirm but am hearing Nichushkin left the team hotel Saturday with security back to the airport. Not sure what went down or what prompted his departure. Want to respect his privacy but also concerned with current worldly affairs. Keeping a close eye on things. #GoAvsGo— Adrian Hernandez (@AdoHernandez27) April 23, 2023
Nichushkin's agent gave the following response:
I asked the agent of Valeri Nichushkin if his leave for personal reasons might last a while and he said «can't say»� Adrian Dater (@adater) April 23, 2023
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