((HT: TSN))After 20 NHL seasons, Colorado Avalanche forward Joe Sakic ((pictured, thanks Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty)) may be ready to hang up his skates.The Avalanche have called a news conference for Thursday at 3pm et/12pm pt, where according to local reports they will announce Sakic's retirement.Adrian Dater of the Denver Post confirms a Thursday meeting here...KUSA-TV/9News is calling it a retirement here...The Burnaby, B.C. native would leave the game as one of the most decorated athletes to ever take to the ice. Sakic hoisted two Stanley Cups, participated in 13 NHL All-Star games, and was named tournament MVP for Canada's gold medal winning team in the 2002 Olympics.Sakic played his entire career for the Quebec/Colorado franchise, and served as their captain since 1992, after being drafted 15th overall by the Nordiques in the 1987 NHL Entry draft.Heading into last off-season the Avalanche were unsure if Sakic was going to continue his career or opt to retire. In la...
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