BREAKING: Major Turnaround in Val Nichushkin's Case and Fans can't Believe It
No one has publicly claimed to have heard from or seen Valeri Nichushkin of the Colorado Avalanche since he left his team during the first round of the playoffs in a series against the Seattle Kraken. Nichushkin was reportedly taken to the airport by a security detail, while no one would say where he went or when he was coming back. Despite the strange incident, a report out of Russia is putting the speculation to rest over whether Nichushkin will return to the NHL.
The Report
According to Sport-Express.ru, Nichushin will be back playing with the Avalanche next season, and claims it was never really questioned by the club.
"As SE learned, forward Valeri Nichushkin will continue to play for Colorado in the next NHL season. This question has never been questioned within the club, despite the history that occurred during the playoffs.
The Incident
On April 22nd, someone called 911 from Nichushkin's hotel room in Seattle just as the team was heading to the arena. Police reports state the caller told them there was a heavily intoxicated woman in the room who was awake, but on the verge of slipping into unconsciousness. Nichushkin was whisked away from the hotel by a security detail, and no one would say where he went or when he was returning. The woman told police she was Russian, but born in Ukraine and that someone had stolen her passport. She added she regretted ever coming to the US in the first place.
Source: Sport-Express.ru
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Should Nichushkin have to answer questions publicly about the incident when he returns? | ||
| Yes, people deserve to know | 259 | 36.6 % |
| No, it's a private situation | 388 | 54.8 % |
| I don't know | 61 | 8.6 % |
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