Posts About "Joe Sakic"
Quebec Nordiques - A History of Beer, Brawls, and Van Halen
March 23rd, 2018 The Quebec Nordiques almost didn't exist. And depending on who you ask, maybe they shouldn't have existed at all. In fact, their story begins on the other side of the continent, under the considerably warmer skies of San Francisco, California. The Nordiques (roughly translated as the "Northerners" or "Northmen") were originally...
Top Lines in Colorado Avalanche History
February 2nd, 2018 The Colorado Avalanche have played host to some of the best hockey players in the league. During their run of multiple championships, and even beyond, the Avalanche have frequently had a combination of skills that made them one of the most exciting teams to watch. From top to bottom, the Avs lines have always provided fans with great...
Avalanche's Elite Trade Strategies
January 30th, 2018 When Joe Sakic became the general manager of the Colorado Avalanche in 2014-15, he was heading into a good situation. In the season prior to his arrival as GM, he served as the Vice President of Hockey Operations and helped the club climb to a third-place ranking in the overall standings. But, over the next three years, they plummeted...
Reassessing the Colorado Avalanche
November 3rd, 2017 At the beginning of this season, few gave serious consideration to the Colorado Avalanche's hopes of success. The overwhelming consensus was that the Avalanche were destined for the NHL's cellar. Oddsmakers didn't give them much of a chance. But the team has a winning record of 7-5-0, exceeding early expectations. With this surprise...
A Look Back at RFAs and Offer Sheets
October 27th, 2017 This article was originally written in July 2012. The history of offer sheets in the NHL is a long one. While there hasn't been a successful offer sheet since the Edmonton Oilers signed Dustin Penner to one in 2007, there is still some significant history that has come from the offer sheet both prior to and following the 2007 season....
Questions the Avalanche Must Answer
September 10th, 2017 The Colorado Avalanche have had an interesting offseason filled with turnover and turmoil. Most of last season's roster has been sent packing, many younger players have been brought in to fight for roster spots, and two of the most prominent names on the team remain in limbo. Though Joe Sakic has done a decent job answering most of the...
