Posts About "Milan Hejduk"
Top 10 Hockey Celebrations of All Time
May 20th, 2017 Originally published in July of 2015, this post has stood the test of time. We feel many of our new fans will enjoy it. The NHL has seen its fair share of evolution when it comes to celebrating goals. If you watch video of Jean Beliveau or Gordie Howe scoring back in the 1960s, you'll see a very tame couple of glove taps with their...
The Best Shootout Team in NHL History
February 3rd, 2016 Here's a little fan fact, the best shootout team in NHL history is the Colorado Avalanche. We're talking all-time here, surprised? If you are then shame on you, and pay more attention! The Avs have been a consistent threat since the shootout was introduced in 2005. They have always(for the most part) had at least two or three players...
Should #23 be #6 for the Avalanche?
April 26th, 2015 Milan Hejduk first joined the Colorado Avalanche in the 1998-1999 season after being a fourth round draft pick of the then Quebec Nordiques. Hejduk would play his entire NHL career without ever wearing another NHL uniform. Over 1000 games, more then 800 points, a 50 goal season and a Stanley Cup championship suggests the Avalanche...
Colorado Avalanche Make Right Move Not Signing Milan Hejduk
July 9th, 2013 It is a painful thought to think that one of the best players ever to wear your favorite team's sweater won't be there next season. It's even more painful to think that that same player, who has played for one team his entire career, could also come back and play for another team. It just feels wrong. This is the reality that Colorado...
Milan Hejduk: An Avalanche Great That Deserves Better
April 25th, 2013 Milan Hejduk has worn only one jersey his entire NHL career. He has never known another NHL home crowd than those that have crowded the Pepsi Center and the old McNichols Arena. He has had so many wonderful memories as a member of the Colorado Avalanche, and he now comes into what may be the final games of his NHL career. As we count...
Matt Duchene: It's All About the "A"
February 21st, 2013 When Colorado Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog missed his first game of the season on January 28th, coach Joe Sacco could have named a third alternate captain in place of the injured captain. It is standard for a team to have one captain and two alternates, but they may have a third alternate if the captain is injured or...
