Farewell Faithful Friends

As I sit here waiting for a Michael Jackson disc to burn before my roadtrip (what, you don't dance while driving?), I remembered one thing I wanted to do and that's bid farewell to some of our departed Avalanche players.In a shocking development, it appears that the following players will be walking away from the Avs and - hopefully - to another team some time before October:Marek SvatosBrett ClarkRuslan SaleiStephane YelleChris DurnoDarcy TuckerMarek SvatosIt was all over for him once Pierre Turgeon was out of town. After a shocking 32 goal rookie season, Svatos ended up with just 62 goals over the next four seasons, including a dismal seven goal effort last season.I have a soft spot for the little players in the game and will always miss seeing the solid checks Svatos could throw when necessary. It was rare to see Svatos get knocked down without seeing him get back up and lay a shoulder into somebody.I hope he lands somewhere where he can find a similar fit as he had with ...