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No-go for Joe on road trip - The Denver Post
No-go for Joe on road trip - The Denver Post
CALGARY, Alberta It was always an iffy proposition whether Avalanche captain Joe Sakic would be able to play on the team's current road trip. Now, there is no more uncertainty he won't. Sakic skated over the weekend in Denver, and the team says his ailing back is improving. But Sakic will not ...
Worst game ever?
Worst game ever?
blogs.denverpost.com — I was talking it over with some reporter brethren after the Avs’ sulfurous effort against the Flames, and the question crossed my head - was this the worst game I’d ever seen the Avs play? Quite possibly, it was. I know there have been ... (more) Worst game ever?
Avs wrap up Stastny - The Denver Post
Avs wrap up Stastny - The Denver Post
denverpost.com — CALGARY, Alberta Peter Stastny made some pretty good money in his Hall of Fame career. But not as good as what his son will make for the next five years. Paul Stastny, the 22-year-old Avalanche center, signed a five-year, $33 million contract ... (more) Avs wrap up Stastny - The Denver Post
Flames eked out a 4-1 win over the Avalanche
nhl.com — Flames eked out a 4-1 win over the Avalanche (more) Flames eked out a 4-1 win over the Avalanche
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Sakic To Miss Entire Road Trip
Mile High HockeySakic To Miss Entire Road Trip Joe Sakic won't travel to play in Calgary tomorrow, the team opting instead to rest him until Thursday's rematch against the Flames.

The Morning Skate: Visitors from Canada Invade New York Wearing Sweaters
Slap Shot — ... are all currently out of the lineup. Rookie center Patrik Berglund will be asked to pick up the slack for McDonald. “Anytime you have a guy that’s a key component of your team, when you hear that he’s got a pretty serious issue, it’s tough to just put that aside and just go play,” defenseman Jay McKee told . “We’re certainly going to miss him, but we’ve got to find ways for guys to step up and be strong.” Other injuries are keeping other key players out of the lineup — Colorado’s Joe Sakic (back), Buffalo’s ...

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