So long, Sakic
Joe Sakic started his career in 1988 making passes to Peter Stastny in Quebec. He's finishing it Thursday by leaving the Colorado Avalanche to Paul Stastny, Peter's son, whom Sakic has been making passes to for the past three seasons.
Others came and went through Sakic's run with the Nordiques/Avs -- Patrick Roy was more outspoken, Peter Forsberg was able to dominate a single game better -- but Sakic was always there. He was the one constant for the franchise, but now he's retiring after 20 years, according to the Denver Post and the Associated Press.
The Avs are definitely in a rebuilding mode after finishing last in the Western Conference, and it seems like an ideal time for the 40-year-old to move on.
---John Vogl
Its rare in today's NHL to see a player spend his entire career with one organization. Joe Sakic is a classy guy on and off the ice. He had a great career. Keep the Hall of Fame doors open, here comes Sakic!
Posted by: SabresFan in DC | July 08, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Not many players get to have 2 Stanley Cup rings, some league MVP awards, and an Olympic gold medal, and get to play this game at a high level for most of a 20 year career. Best of luck to you, Joe.
Posted by: jan | July 08, 2009 at 11:47 AM