The wait for the real version of the Colorado Avalanche might be coming to an end.
Colorado’s six best forwards were all on the ice together Monday for the first time since May. Arturri Lehkonen will make his season debut Tuesday night against Seattle after offseason shoulder surgery.
Not only did Valeri Nichushkin participate in a team practice for the first time since being suspended for at least six months and placed in Stage 3 of the NHL-NHLPA Player Assistance program, but the Avs believe they know his return date as well — Nov.