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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 16
The $21 Million Avalanche Decision That Changed Everything
Imagine the Avalanche's 2001 Stanley Cup without Joe Sakic. No Hart Trophy from their captain. No Sakic leading Colorado through the playoffs. And perhaps most famously, no moment when Sakic took the Stanley Cup from commissioner Gary Bettman and immediately handed it to Ray Bourque.
Joe Sakic News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 14
Joe Sakic Set To Return As Avalanche Full-Time GM
The Colorado Avalanche will not conduct an external search for a general manager after Chris MacFarland left for the Nashville Predators earlier this summer.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Joe Sakic News / Daily Faceoff / September 14
Report: Joe Sakic to remain Avalanche GM; no search happening
It looks like the big man is staying at the helm. According to multiple reports, Joe Sakic is set to remain as general manager of the Colorado Avalanche.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 11
Joe Sakic's History with Avalanche Helped in Cale Makar's Record-Setting Extension
Joe Sakic deserves more credit; his endeavors as the Colorado Avalanche President of Hockey Operations/General Manager set the tone for Cale Makar's record-setting contract extension to occur.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / September 2
Avalanche’s Joe Sakic Has Much Smaller Margin for Error Thanks to Big Contracts
Building a winning team in the NHL might be fun and games, but when it comes time to keep that team together, business becomes much more difficult. Just ask the Colorado Avalanche, who handed out a record contract extension to superstar defenseman Cale Makar last week.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 2
Can Nathan MacKinnon Catch Joe Sakic Atop the Avalanche Record Book?
On October 7, 2025, Nathan MacKinnon entered the season tied with Joe Sakic for the most points in Colorado Avalanche team history. With a second-period assist on a Martin Necas goal against the Los Angeles Kings, MacKinnon became the all-time point leader in Avalanche franchise history.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 31
Joe Sakic’s ‘superstars’ message after historic Cale Makar contract
The Colorado Avalanche paid Cale Makar big bucks when they signed him to a new eight-year contract extension. In fact, they paid their franchise defenseman more than any player in league history.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 25
Avalanche 'confident' Cale Makar will have new contract before 2026-27 season
The Colorado Avalanche expect to get a deal done with Cale Makar fairly soon.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24
Sakic Not Worried About Cale Makar’s Ticking Contract Clock
Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic spoke with the media in Denver this weekend about the status of Cale Makar‘s contract. The defenseman needs a new deal, one which many analysts could see becoming the biggest contract in NHL history.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 24
Avalanche GM Joe Sakic delivers confident Cale Makar contract update
Colorado Avalanche president and general manager Joe Sakic provided another positive indication Sunday that the team expects to secure a long-term contract extension with defenseman Cale Makar before the start of the 2026-27 season.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / August 14
Avalanche Legend Joe Sakic Is Putting the Skates Back On
Joe Sakic is fully immersed in Colorado hockey. He has spent the offseason making decisions about who is going to be wearing the burgundy and blue during the 2026-27 Colorado Avalanche season.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / July 27
Joe Sakic Deserves More Credit for Masterful Handling of the Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche may have had a disappointing end to their 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff run, but the situation is far from doom and gloom. Despite several changes, they remain the team to beat in the Western Conference.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / July 24
1 Avalanche Prospect Could Force Joe Sakic's Hand This Season
Truly, there aren’t many questions surrounding the roster for the Colorado Avalanche as they enter training camp for the 2026-27 season. Nathan MacKinnon will anchor the top line.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 24
Robitaille, Sakic, Selanne to lead USHL’s West Coast expansion
One of the biggest junior hockey leagues in North America is getting a little bit bigger. On Wednesday, it was announced that Hockey Hall of Famers Joe Sakic and Teemu Selanne are partnering with the United States Hockey League, the nation’s Tier I Junior A league, to become part owners of two of the league’s newest franchises in California.
Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / June 13
Joe Sakic Sends Clear Message on Avalanche's Future After Postseason Collapse
The Colorado Avalanche entered the postseason as one of the NHL's most dominant teams and favorites to win the Stanley Cup, but their campaign ended abruptly with a sweep in the Western Conference Final.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12
Avalanche will have fully healthy roster for training camp, says Joe Sakic
It was not the ending they wanted as the Colorado Avalanche fell to the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals. Significantly, injuries hurt them.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11
Avalanche’s Joe Sakic gets real on how past trade deadlines impact 2026-27 team
Despite an outstanding regular season and strong playoff run, the 2025-26 campaign still ended in disappointment for the Colorado Avalanche. A four-game sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final led to yet another early exit for the Avalanche.
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / December 12
Nathan MacKinnon passes Joe Sakic for most goals in Avalanche history
Having already accomplished so much, Nathan MacKinnon can now add sitting at the top of a major career list to his resume.
Nordiques at the Bell Centre: Joe Sakic and Geoff Molson await the NHL’s green light
Ten days ago, the Habs were in Colorado to take on the Avalanche. And for the occasion, the Avalanche players took to the ice in their blue Nordiques jerseys.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 10, 2025
Former NHL GM Gord Stellick reveals Joe Sakic was almost drafted by Maple Leafs
It’s important not to get too worked up over players your team could have drafted. Unless you’re in a situation like the Dallas Stars were in 1999, taking Patrik Stefan first overall as the Sedin twins went second and third, respectively, missing out on draft gems is usually something that affects a lot of teams in hindsight.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 8, 2025
Avalanche’s End-of-Season Media Availability: What Sakic & McFarland Had to Say
With the Colorado Avalanche eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Dallas Stars in Round 1, the team has another early summer despite how well-rounded this roster was.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / July 6, 2024
What if the Capitals Drafted Joe Sakic?
During the NHL Draft on June 13, 1987, a trade was completed between the Washington Capitals and the Quebec Nordiques. The Capitals received forward Dale
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / July 7, 2022
Avalanches' Joe Sakic named GM of the Year
Joe Sakic, the architect of the 2021-22 Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche, was named GM of the Year.
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / September 11, 2020
Joe Sakic reveals Avalanche won't be making change in goal next season
Both Grubauer and Francouz suffered injuries during the Stanley Cup Playoffs this summer, and their injuries ultimately played a role in the club's second-round loss to the Dallas Stars.
The NHL's top 25 forwards of all time
We know the names at the top. Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Gordie Howe are probably in just about everyone's top three. It is after those three, though, that things get a little more complicated...
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