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37. Valeri Nichuskin

37. Valeri Nichuskin

Valeri Nichuskin was a bust with the Dallas Stars, who bought out his contract after the 2018-19 Season.  The Colorado Avalanche signed the Russian Right Wing, who became a solid two-way NHL player.

Nichuskin’s offense would finally kick in, with his first 20-Goal year in 2021/22, and the former Stars’ castoff helped the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup.  Thus far, with Colorado, Nichuskin has scored 234 Points in six seasons, and he is still in his prime.

What a pick-up he became!

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Right Wing
  • Acquired: Signed as a Free Agent 8/19/19.
  • Games Played: 332
  • Notable Statistics:

    114 Goals
    120 Assists
    234 Points
    64 PIM
    0.70 PPG
    +87 Plus/Minus
    159 Blocked Shots
    421 Hits
    166 Takeaways
    138 Giveaways
    26.6 Point Shares

    63 Playoff Games
    25 Goals
    11 Assists
    36 Points
    22 PIM
    .58 PPG
    +3 Plus/Minus
    39 Blocked Shots
    178 Hits
    35 Takeaways
    25 Giveaways

  • Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Champion (2022)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Frank J. Selke Trophy Finishes:
    8th in 2020

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