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Joe Sakic out Six Weeks with Herniated Disc
Joe Sakic out Six Weeks with Herniated Disc
Joe Sakic will be out for six weeks with a herniated disc and my first thought was: "At least now we know." My second thought was: "Didn't that show up the first time?" I'm obviously not a doctor but it seems to me that this should have been spotted when he got his initial MRI done. It's ...
Sakic breaks 3 fingers in snow blower accident
Sakic breaks 3 fingers in snow blower accident
usatoday.com — Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic, already sidelined by back problems, has broken three fingers in a snow... blower accident ... (more) Sakic breaks 3 fingers in snow blower accident
Sakic out indefinitely, Foote on IR, MacKenzie recalled
Sakic out indefinitely, Foote on IR, MacKenzie recalled
blogs.denverpost.com — The news isn’t good from the Avalanche’s morning skate: Sakic won’t play tonight against Tampa Bay, and... his status is now listed as “indefinite.” We could be in the throes of a sad end to No. 19’s brilliant career. ... (more) Sakic out indefinitely, Foote on IR, MacKenzie recalled
Snowblower Takes Out Sakic for Three Months
Snowblower Takes Out Sakic for Three Months
nhl.fanhouse.com — According to HockeyBuzz, Joe Sakic is making $6 million this year. Perhaps he'll now use some of... that hard-earned cash to hire someone to snowblow his driveway. (more) Snowblower Takes Out Sakic for Three Months
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IllegalCurve.com — ... Joe Sakic will be out of the Avalanche line-up for six weeks with a herniated disc.  Obviously the Avs, who have been having trouble consistently creating offense, will miss his scoring and leadership skills.  ...

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tsn.ca 12/12/2008 — The Colorado Avalanche will be without captain Joe Sakic for longer than they originally expected. The team announced Wednesday, that Sakic will miss approximately three months after undergoing surgery on Tuesday night to repair three broken fingers ...
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Avalanche captain Sakic out at least 6 weeksThe Seattle Times: Sports 12/3/2008
Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic will be sidelined at least six weeks while receiving treatment for a herniated disc.
Avalanche's Sakic out 6 weeks with herniated discESPN.com - NHL 12/3/2008
Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic will be sidelined at least six weeks while receiving treatment for a herniated disc.
Avs' Sakic out at least 6 weeks with herniated discFOXSports.com News for NHL 12/3/2008
Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic will be sidelined at least six weeks while receiving treatment for a herniated disc. The center's back has bothered him all season and he hasn't played since hurting it during his first shift in a game at Phoenix ...
Avs captain Sakic out at least six weeks with back injuryUSATODAY.com NHL - Top Stories 12/3/2008
Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic will be sidelined at least six weeks while receiving treatment for a herniated disc. The ...
Avalanche captain Sakic out at least 6 weeksBoston.com -- Hockey news 12/3/2008
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