Evan’s Daily: Nichushkin Skates Again, Mark Stone Out Indefinitely

Valeri Nichushkin is skating again for the Colorado Avalanche, and Mark Stone is out indefinitely due to back surgery.

That, and the latest NHL news and NHL trade rumors in your Colorado Hockey Now Evan’s Daily.

Colorado Hockey Now

Valeri Nichushkin is skating again during the All-Star Break. Plus, Nathan MacKinnon will participate in the Splash Shot Challenge with Sidney Crosby.

National Hockey Now

Vegas: Mark Stone has been out for a while, and the news got even worse Wednesday: He’s out indefinitely now due to back surgery.

Boston: Brad Marchand trolled the media on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh: It’s time for the leadership gruop of the Penguins to show the way for the team.

Florida: Keith Yandle was back in a Panthers uniform.

New York Islanders: They may not want too, but Islanders fans may have to wait a while before we hear about a Bo Horvat extension.

San Jose: It’s been a huge bounce back year for Erik Karlsson. He talks about how he stayed confident during the bad times.

Washington: Crosby isn’t only teaming up with MacKinnon at the All-Star game, but also Alexander Ovechkin.

Montreal: The timing of the Bo Horvat could prove to be very beneficial for the Canadiens.