NHL & NHLPA announced Colorado's Valeri Nichushkin is now in Stage 3 of the Player Assistance Program.
As a result, Nichushkin will be suspended without pay for a minimum of six months, then can apply for reinstatement.
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Big news in the NHL.
We've just learned that Valeri Nichushkin has once again been placed on the assistance program. This time, he's been placed in what's known as Stage 3 of the program, which has the effect of suspending him (without pay) for six months.
If he wants to come back, he'll have to apply and be approved.
Details to follow…
