Is this Joe Sakic's last season? - The Denver Post

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Goodbye Joe?
Published 4/9/2008 by Paul at KK Hockey
... Avalanche fans see of him in a Colorado uniform before he stands at a podium, likely wipes away a tear or two, and says it was fun while it lasted? Sakic has always had that knack of avoiding crushing contact — not running from it, but minimizing it with deft and instinctive maneuvering. That’s one of the secrets of his longevity, resilience and long-term effectiveness. He has the same sense of anticipation for oncoming questions. read on

NHL Playoff Preview: The Threes Meet the Sixes [NHL Playoff Preview]
Published 4/9/2008 by Leitch at Deadspin
... Of course, this series isn't a video game and, more to the point, this isn't 1997. The Avalanche are going to attempt to win this series and the Stanley Cup with a roster anchored by a potentially-retiring Joe Sakic (39 in July) and the Porcelain Puck Messiah himself, Peter Forsberg. It's one of the most oft-quotes stats on the NHL Closer, so once more with feeling: ...