Avs Players on Finding Out The Val Nichushkin Suspension Before Game 4
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
- Cale Makar, Andrew Cogliano, & Alexandar Georgiev Press Conference after Colorado Avalanche Lose 5-1 in game 4 vs Dallas Stars to go down 3-1 in Round 2 of NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Cale Makar
2:22 - Andrew Cogliano
4:57 - Alexandar Georgiev
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It’s not just that Nichushkin was out, but the reason he’s gone and the timing of the announcement.
Years ago, a colleague was fired in the middle of the day for misconduct. It affected everyone in the department for a couple days. Events affects people, and that can’t be ignored readily, not when the opponent is as elite as you.
Nichushkin is a liability at this point. Past couple years he’s in and out, and at the worst times during playoffs!!!! Literally is the (strong, clutch, goal scorer, top player) rug that gets pulled out from underneath. Trade his for a worst player or something but someone who doesn’t consistently throw monkey wrenches into the team during playoffs!!!!!!!
Hes already been kind of a liability and now this definitely makes it official
Agreed.
Bro he’s having a personal issue how dare you blame him for that
You shut yo mouth!!
Is that all you care about winning in the playoffs.
Val is dealing with some personal issues right now. He is still a human being. You have never done anything you regret in your life.
To think, it came down to keeping him or Kadri. Wish the Av's could do that one over. But who would have thought that this would happen...let alone twice!
Miss Kadri 🥲
We shoulda found a way to keep him regardless
It did not. The Avs weren’t going to pay Kadri 9 million Nuke or no Nuke.
@@whatthehellisgoingon5789 "Nichushkin was a huge part of Colorado's championship run in 2022, having scored nine goals and 15 points in 20 games. It was that performance that led the Avalanche to extend Nichushkin for another eight years - a decision that forced Nazem Kadri out the door as a free agent." - _The Hockey News_
@@arkwill14 Curious to see who wrote that article because it was plainly obvious even before the cup was won that year that we were not keeping Kadri no matter what happened to anyone else. He had a career season and we had MacKinnon's contract coming up. There was no scenario where we were going to pay Naz the cash he got in Calgary. This situation with Nuke sucks and it does make one reflect on what could have been with Naz, but this narrative that it was a choice between Kadri and Nuke is just not true.
I get it, he's obviously going through some stuff, but the fact of the matter is he let himself and the team down AGAIN. Being an addict does not absolve you from taking responsibility for your actions. He needs help, I hope he gets it, but he should not be part of this team anymore. It's sad but he's proven he can't be relied on.
Love me some Cale but my God! He had a rough game.
Yeah that first goal on the PP was rough to watch
So unlike him. He's usually so solid with the puck.
Pretty confident he's playing with a bum hip and we will probably see him have surgery after the season. Hope im wrong though but his hip does not look good.
It’s not an excuse in a loss but it’s a Factor, he’s leading the playoffs in goals, however if Percocets and Hookers are more of a priority for you as an NHL player than you can be replaced.
Im sure Dallas saw the signs and let Nichushkin go for a reason. Im a long time Stars fan (20+ years) and I saw so many flashes of brilliance from him during his time here. I find it hard to believe that he just "found" his game in Colorado. Dallas gave him plenty of time but he just stayed in the shadows, never looking confident and sometimes just downright not wanting to be there. I was excited for his initial success in Colorado, but then the issues started to surface. Well, at least hes a Stanley Cup champion, but I don't feel bad for him, he chose his vice over his teammates
I hope he can get over his demons, but as a Jets fan I wish those tests would have happened before the playoffs. That guy wrecked us
AG played well and completely agree with Cogs. Tough stuff but go Avs!
Cale beating himself, but then again, that is how he is built and he carries reaponsibility like he should. It wouldnt be him if he didnt.
Val and Tazer being out, however good they are for the team, is no excuse for the absolute beer league level hockey I saw from these guys tonight. I felt that there was still a chance we win this game, before puck drop that is, but man no compete from the guys tonight, in front of the home crowd nonetheless. 3-1 is not impossible, but every team in the nhl could have beaten us soundly tonight. We have so see an insane turnaround like never before or this series is as good as over.
Val will always have special place in my heart for 2022 Cup run. And he will get at least 1 more NHL chance cuz how good he is-but it can't be here.Far more important than hockey-fix your life bro-you are flushing your life,& incredibly promising career down the drain.No way you can expect anybody in this organization to count on him-no matter how long he goes to rehab. He needs to fix his life-then you'll probably be lucky to get $.60 on the dollar of his value but he has to go-you cant send that message to the rest of the team. But none of that is remotely excusable for what we witnessed at Ball tonight.
Im a recovered addict/alcoholic & have great sympathy for Val-but he cant be counted on here ever again. Just make sure ya send him somewhere out East.But while I knew our Cup hopes ended when I heard the news-that doesn't excuse tonight's soft as Charmin effort. Makar on that 1st goal-shorthanded-this team in a microcosm tonight. Props to Giorgiev though-you couldve put DU out there,& competed better-but he kept it 1-0 when it should've been 4 or 5-0. I expect this series is over but just hope any player laying down or not showing pride,effort,& fight-dont bother to get on that plane,& embarrass yourself, organization,& the city.
But while a few guys showed great effort-Giorgiev exhibit A-our top guys have embarrassed themselves.Mac showed anger at least. Makar looking soft as charmin on that shorty was the beginning of the end...IT WAS ONLY 1-0! Between tonight,& game 2 Nugs-Wolves...wow...neither team has to win their series. But these damn teams have lost 4 straight home playoff games-Nugs PLEASE spare us tomorrow!
But whatever the result-is it asking too much for effort,pride,& fight from millionaires with Championship DNA? Nugs responded with all those things-whether they win their series or not. Win or lose we will find out a lot about this Avs team Wednesday night. Right now they look like soft,pretty frontrunners. We've been spoiled by both teams but some level of effort,& pride should be a given-no matter whos missing.
Ken Holland is probably rubbing his hands right now knowing, that in fall there is a huge chance to get Val for free
I don't know if the Avs can trade Val while he's suspended, but if he's clean by the end of it, the Avs have to honor his contract.
I doubt we could get anything back for him, might even pay a 2nd to get rid of him. Might as well keep him at that point, hoping he is better.
If he fails a test a fourth time though, the Avs are allowed to cut him.
@@chriz9959lmao
Ya I'm sure they can't while he's suspended
@@Drakenlot not a chance.Hes too valuable-they aren't gonna just cut him. They won't get near what he's worth-similar if Toronto trades Marner.But they'll get something after his suspension assuming he's cleared to come back.
But they aren't dumb enough to trade him to an elite Western contender. If he goes to a West team-itll be a bad,rebuilding team. But far more likely-theyll ship him somewhere East. ZERO chance they'd trade him to Edmonton,Vancouver,Dallas,Vegas,or probably even St Louis or Minny.
Nichushkin is one of my favorite players but........ it's going to be tough to want him back.
I used to like him too, but he has now ruined two promising season in a row for the Avs, so fuck him. I hope I'll never have to see that moron back in an Avs jersey again.
We should've kept Kadri instead. Fuck Val!
First, my thoughts go out to Val. Hope he can beat his demons. Lastly, this is rough. It's like going into war with a small troupe, only to have one of your guys show up under the influence, and unable to battle. I have compassion for Val, but it's just too bad it impacts the team, and the fans, at the very worst moment possible...not that there's a good time for it. Ugh...
Yeah, the series is over, they need to trade Georgiev and cut Nichushkin, they can't rely on either.
I don’t understand how government drugs are ok but anything else in the world is not. End days I guess
Everything is not ok if you don't pay us the taxes!!
Kind regards, The Government
I really hope Val can get on the right track but it's time to move on.
Avs gave him plenty of chances. Hockey is his job. He failed to show up to his job and follow the rules. If he was in any other career he would be fired. Avs should do the same. Fire him/aka trade him and be done with it.
cola is hell of a drug
This guy went for the full send Winnipeg ‘Whiteout’ experience?
I just can not wait until Landeskog is back on the ice. Out of all the players we need back at this point, this is the guy. Val is a very good sound player, but my lord 2 years in a row you disappear when you're our crucial guy on the team. Gets a ton of trash goals and that's what we need in the playoffs to save us. Still have high faiths in the team to bring it back around. But its going to be a ton harder. Hope Toews is back in the lineup for the next game or else I feel we will watch a similar game.
My bet is he retires.
Landescog is about as likely to return at this point as Joe Sakic.
Landeskog is done. He is just soaking up salary cap and will likely never play again. Too many injuries.
@@JonFTCAre you Landy's doctor? Have you had the same surgery, do you play professional sports. That decision will come from Landy and his doctors if he plays in the NHL again. Not from you.
@@marie2274 No one has ever come back from the "experimental " surgery/ cartridge replacement Landy had. 1 basketball player had it lasted 4 games. Landy is done knee gone.
Keep going Avs you’re strong and confident. Val is going through stuff but sending positive thoughts for him. Love all of you for being there and doing what you do. 😊🏒
What’s being lost in all of this is how high schoolers with half a brain cell can fake a drug test but the thought never occurred to Big Val even though there was a Stanley cup on the line. Is there not a sober Avs fan in the world who would’ve donated some piss?? Damn.
It’s a terrible thought to have, but I literally thought the same thing 🤦🏻♀️
stand up guys
Google says Val’s contract is 49 million?! Anyone know if that’s legit?
The real shame is how Georgiev has kept us close and our team lets him down. Don't understand what is going wrong with the team.
Dallas is really good. They are playing a playoff style game with contributions up and down their lineup. They have been all over the Avs top guys
Dallas is what's going on... there is a reason the avs look the way they do its called the other team across the ice.
@@BrendonWest-cc9di Don't need you to mansplain it to me, it was a rhetorical question
Lol don't be salty always next year
@@rhyta5042 if you dont like the heat stay outta the kitchen. Well.. you sound like the kitchen is RIGHT where you belong
Enough of the...it is what it is...man up boys and play some friggin hard nosed hockey! Win for Val and Towes for gods sake!!!
Val definitely is not coming back after the 6 months. If the Avs are smart cut your losses now. He is not worth the money or headache anymore.
Colorado is losing because they didn't "call out" Jamie Benn for that hit earlier in the series. That was the Y in the road, Dallas isn't scared of us, we have no back bone just a lot of flash
Josh Manson literally punched Jamie Benns face into the ice last night my guy
Can you say 24 hr bodyguard for the playoffs? I woukd of done it for $20 an hour and he'd still be playing. What Avs can't afford it? F**k Nichuskin
They need to release what choo choo is doing or cut him.
We already know he has a substance problem, that's why he entered the NHLPA Assistance program earlier this year. He failed a drug test so he's suspended 6 months. No guarantee he is coming back.
Re: speculation about what substance may be involved..saw some pictures from 2022 finals. Nichuskin's foot was really damaged and had trouble walking. He came back to help win the Cup and played on that bad foot. Bet he was getting some strong painkillers. Wonder if that contributed to his substance issues?
no facts will be released unless he wants to reveal it himself..
Need to just cut nichuskin from the team at this point he is a big letdown.
so why is he suspended
he did his own private avalanche
He's using cocaine
fire Val, I have no interest, in his future as it should have nothing to do with this organization’s future going forward…
It is a giant liability for any team going forward. Let him go home and do drugs in the KHL.
Right away boss! What would the league do without your words of wisdom. 🤔
I dont like reporters. Leave the Avs players alone. They dont want to talk to you. Its obvious the Avalanche are having a hard time. Leave them alone!!!!
He likes white powder
I was shocked the Avs fired their team doc and covered up Nichloser leaving in 23’. Not as shocked this time in 24’.
Think how much value Nichloser had on the trading block… now will they even be able to deal him? Or will they give him a third chance?
He’s good for 50 games and about 50 points a year. His personal conflicts are more important to him than his team in the playoffs. Send him back to Russia.
He failed a drug test and is being forced into treatment, he’s not actually seeking help (this time).
Think of how many other players put up 50 point seasons and are good playoff players as well…
Looked like the Avs partied too hard on Sunday for Girards birthday, Toews was too hung over to play, Nichloser relapsed, and the rest of the team was awful.
Hard to be a fan of a team that clearly doesn’t care about the fans. I question Nate Dogs leadership capabilities too.
Toews also took a head shot less than a week ago so there’s also that
🤡🤡🤡
no team i know and ive been in does care about fans. they pretend to, but secretly theydont give a fck
Looking at him as a human and not a athlete
I hope he gets
Help.
So glad that we got rid of Val, he was a cancer in dallas lol. Looks like he hasn't changed in Colorado.
Won us a cup in 22 but since has not been the same
@joelmorley5038 I guess short term it paid off one year, still doesn't change the fact that he is a cancer and a major liability for the organization.
What did he do, take steroids?
Coke.
@@EnyartTheologysource?
vodka + fenta + meth = Russian breakfast
Cocaine
Toews and Val went on vacation already
Let's go Dallas @DallasStars
Dallas is just better.
For now!! It may not always be this way you know!
Stars are dog walking the avs would be a sweep if Dallas didn’t give away the first game
But it isn't a sweep because your team blew a commanding lead and lost in overtime.
A lot of things could've happened if not for something else happening.
Your comment makes no sense, what's the point? Just to reiterate that you DIDN'T sweep?
Yes, you could've swept, but you weren't good enough in game 1. .. so here we are.
🤣🤣😂😂 Colorado WEAK!!!!! YAA!!! GO STARS GO!!!
as a die-hard Stars ONLY fan since day 1 in 1993, when our Stars came to Dallas via Minnesota....can not LOVE this enough seeing that chump Val Nichushkin being suspended for 6 months for being Val Nichushkin. He was a high draft pick for us, that could care less about playing hockey, or at least NHL-caliber hockey for our Stars, and wasted year after year here in Dallas until we finally had enough of his BS and shipped him out of Dallas and now this???? POETIC JUSTICE baby....suck Val Nichushkin and suck it hav nots aka avs....GO STARS
Jesus - feel better getting that off your chest?
Seems like he's been holding it in for quite a while 😄
Since '93! If the Stars get to the Finals and lose, dude's head is bound to explode.
@@maha8854 well I'm NOT Jesus but thanks for the ultimate compliment...and it is AWESOME seeing this chump get his come up ins yes....
Okie dokie. Nice talking to you. ...