Sakic Ceremony To Air On Altitude

The Avalanche roundtable is on its penultimate day and I'd first like to thank Mike for all the work he's done organizing us. With 20+ respondents & blogs, it never would have gotten done as smooth as it was without his work. Second, thanks to all the Avalanche bloggers for taking time to share their thoughts. You know how hard it is to pry an opinion out of us...And...

This is the poster that will be handed out to every fan who wants one, on Joe Sakic Night, Thursday night. It’s on the right here, part of the welcome page to coloradoavalanche.com. Nice looking poster. It’s going to be a fun night.

Quick note that the Avalanche roundtable will be stopping by here tomorrow for a question on the season as a whole for the Avalanche and their fans.But in news related to what I'll be saying in the windup of the roundtable on Wednesday...well, it's not good. I am predicting, once again, a 30-goal season for David Jones. Unfortunately he'll be sitting out an infinite, I mean indefinite...

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that it has reduced its 2009 preseason roster to 24 players. The following players have been reassigned to the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League: Pos.    ...

from Kevin Johnston at Cyberpresse (translated), Joe Sakic did not hesitate a second when asked whether he believed that the NHL could revive Quebec. “There is no doubt in my mind that the NHL should go back to their sources in Canada, he said. There are some markets that are struggling in the United States. A hockey player loves to play in an environment that is favorable...

from Adrian Dater of the Denver Post, He’s just a kid to some, but Stastny is the Avs’ highest-paid player and the one the Avs will most rely on in the 2009-10 season, which starts Thursday. That’s OK. Stastny is used to growing up fast. “It comes with the territory. I know what’s expected of me here, but I expect as much or more from myself,” he said. “We’ve...

We’ve partnered with On Goal Analysis to bring you a team-by-team preview of the upcoming NHL season. (Just scroll down on the OGA website and hit the calendar.) Here is the preview for the Colorado Avalanche… Team Play: ISSUE – Passing the torch. Over the summer, Avs’ team captain and icon Joe Sakic retired. Plagued by [...]

Paul Stastny is 23 years old. It only seems like he's been around forever.

from Pierre LeBrun of ESPN, Peter Forsberg is slated to play his third game for Modo in the Swedish League on Monday, but it may be his last one with them. That’s because any player who plays a game in Europe past the start of the NHL’s regular season must then clear waivers if he wishes to return to the NHL. Forsberg, who had yet another foot surgery in May, has no clue...

Rather than re-write a whole new blog entry, I’ll just cut and paste a story I just sent to the Post’s online people, where it will run on our regular site. More Foppa revelations, but it’s not all good. Former Avalanche star Peter Forsberg will be at the Pepsi Center Thursday night, but not to resume his [...]

The Avalanche today set its roster for the opening of the 2009-10 regular season, reassigning goalie Tyler Weiman, center Chris Durno and defenseman Derek Peltier to Lake Erie of the American

Former Avalanche star Peter Forsberg will be at the Pepsi Center Thursday night, but not to resume his NHL career with the Avs.

The Avs' offense will be hard to predict this coming season. New to the offense is Matt Duchene and Ryan O'Reilly- at least for a while that is while others like Galiardi, Jones (though injured now), and Stewart are still cementing their role on this team. Also hard to predict is Cody McLeod who pocketed 15 goals last year. Will he contue the trend or is it an abberition...

Per ESPN Rumor Central: http://insider.espn.go.com/nhl/features/rumors?date=20090928 Peter Forsberg wants to play for the Capitals, and the Capitals want him. That's according to Hockey30.com via Hendrick's Hockey. But to clear room for Forsberg, the Caps will have to get rid of Michael...

It’s the end of September, which means that we’re subjected to the annual Peter Forsberg comeback rumors. (Everyone collectively roll their eyes right now.) Been there. Done that. Excellent player when healthy. Still has great vision and hands. Fragile, capable of straining a groin while reaching in the cupboard for cereal. Has an alien-infested foot that can’t seem to...