According to
russian media, Nichushkin is currently in Russia, training in the facilities of his hometown KHL club Traktor. They say, Nichushkin asked his old club to provide him with the ice and facilities to train, however it is unclear whether he is training with the club or just using the same facilities. Traktor vice-president, former Flames 1989 draft pick Sergei Gomolyako said, that Traktor is "interested" in taking Nichushkin back and they are closely monitoring Nichushkin's contract negotiations with Dallas.