Avalanche Wrap-Up: Nichushkin Speaks, Johansen and Drouin Ready For Challenge

Colorado Avalanche hockey is officially back. With the preseason starting on Sunday afternoon, the team will return to game action for the first time since losing in the first round to the Seattle Kraken.

Speaking of that, Valeri Nichushkin spoke to the media for the first time since leaving the team abruptly back in April, and some of the new acquisitions are ready for a new challenge.

Here’s a look back at what you might have missed the previous week at CHN, and a peak at what’s coming.

Monday

Ross Colton and Tomas Tatar spoke to the media for the first time, and are ready to do whatever they need to do to help the Avalanche.

In Vegas, the team went undefeated in the prospect tournament, with Oskar Olausson finally breaking out in the last game.

Wednesday

One question for each Avalanche player heading into the new season.

The camp roster was released, and one PTO didn’t end up making it because they failed their physical.

At media day, we were given a roundup of all the injuries Colorado is still dealing with, and Gabriel Landeskog spoke about his rehab.

Thursday

Finally Healthy, Jonathan Drouin Ready To Find His Game Again

For the first time since leaving the team in Seattle, Valeri Nichushkin spoke, although he didn’t say a whole lot.

A wrap-up of day one of training camp, where the new look third line caught my eye.

Friday

Jussi Parkkila is getting a well deserved extension from the Avalanche.

A wrap-up of day two, where Riley Tufte got a big promotion.

Ryan Johansen is “super confident” that he can be the 2C the Avalanche need.

Armed With New Perspectives, Brandon Kozun Is Back In North America, Trying To Make The Avalanche (+)

Saturday

Nathan MacKinnon had his jersey retired in Halifax, and the tribute video was pretty sweet.

A wrap of day three, where Kurtis MacDermid seems like he’s in a real battle for his roster spot.

A Look Ahead to Next Week

• Two home preseason games
• Post-game coverage, including the return of The Turning Point (+)
• The Dallas trio tries to crack the Avalanche roster
• More updates from practice, including roster cuts
• Makar should return to the ice

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