Avalanche Begin Camp Without Timeline for Landeskog, Lehkonen, or Nichushkin

With key players sidelined, the Colorado Avalanche face challenges as they start their training camp.

Valeri Nichushkin is suspended until mid-November and is in Stage 3 of the NHLPA’s player assistance program.
Coach Jared Bednar emphasized the importance of team support and forgiveness for Nichushkin upon his return.
Captain Gabriel Landeskog remains out with a knee injury and has no set timeline for his return.
Forward Artturi Lehkonen is recovering from shoulder surgery and will not participate fully in training camp or preseason.
The team is also addressing the absence of Andrew Cogliano, with Miles Wood stepping up for penalty kill duties.