Found August 24, 2009 on Bleacher Report:
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As we work our way out of the Southeast division and across the NHL to the Northwest, we get to a team who was once ranked among the NHL's elite. Some injury-ravaged key players, free agency and a starting goalie void that's been growing larger ever since Patrick Roy's retirement, the Colorado Avalanche have fallen on hard times as of late. With their recent draft standing and some savvy work with their prospects, the Avs hope to be back to their winning ways and challenging for the Northwest division crown once again in just a few years.   Colorado Avalanche 2008/09 Record: 32-45-5, 69 points, 15th in West Additions: Craig Anderson—G (2 years/FA), David Koci—F (1 year/FA), Kyle Quincey—D (Trade w/Los Angeles), Tom Preissing—D (Trade w/Los Angeles), Matt Duchene—F (NHL Entry Draft 2009) Subtractions: Joe Sakic—F (Retirement), Ryan Smyth—F (Trade w/Los Angeles), Ian Laperriere—F (F/A), Andrew Raycroft—G (F/A), ...
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