Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews to miss Game 4 because of an illness, team says - Monday, May. 13, 2024 Categories: Sports, Avalanche No rating Back to All News Real Views: 15 Rate this article: No rating The hits keep coming for the suddenly shorthanded Colorado Avalanche. Defenseman Devon Toews will not play in Game 4 against the Dallas Stars because of an illness, a team spokesman confirmed after he did not take part in warmups at Ball Arena. The Avalanche is also going to be without Valeri Nichushkin, who was suspended for a minimum of six months without pay and placed in Stage 3 of the NHL-NHLPA Player Assistance Program, the league and players association announced about an hour before Game 4. Toews is obviously a critical part of the Avalanche team. He’s one of the best No. 2 defensemen in the league, and has earned Norris Trophy votes in each of the past three seasons. He has a goal and six points in eight games, while averaging 23:46 of ice time per contest. Jonathan Drouin is returning to the lineup and making his Avalanche playoff debut after missing the first eight postseason contests with a skate cut on his leg. Caleb Jones will draw in for Toews on defense. Want more Avalanche news? Sign up for the Avalanche Insider to get all our NHL analysis. Link to original article Denver PostDenver Post Other posts by Sports, Avalanche Contact author Website Avs’ Valeri Nichushkin suspended six months, re-enters NHL Player Assistance Program Keeler: Avalanche gave Valeri Nichushkin a second chance. He blew it. It’s time to move on. View Articles tagged with: SportsColorado AvalanchenhlLatest HeadlinesBall ArenaAvalancheMore Avalanche NewsDevon ToewsJonathan DrouinValeri Nichushkin Related articles Denver Post Savannah Bananas coming to Coors Field as baseball phenomenon makes... NBC 9 News Raiders coach Antonio Pierce hit with show-cause penalty for violations... NBC 9 News 'Humbled and blessed': 9NEWS anchor leaving to join Spurs Denver Post NFL Picks: Biggest game of the AFC season so far on tap with Josh... NBC 9 News Famed Savannah Bananas are coming to Denver on 2025 world tour Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.blog comments powered by Disqus