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Sakic's coming back to Avs
After three months of pondering and procrastinating about whether to continue his NHL career or retire, Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic finally had an answer late Tuesday afternoon for his agent, Don Baizley. The hockey player, 39, told Baizley that he had decided to play again and that it was time to cut a deal with Colorado general manager Francois Giguere. By Wednesday morning, Baizley and Colorado had agreed on a one-year, $6-million contract, and the Avalanche made the announcement in the afternoon. From his Winnipeg, Manitoba, office Wednesday, Baizley said that although Sakic was an unrestricted free agent, signing with another team never was a possibility. As Sakic delayed making his decision in the wake of the Avalanche's second-round playoff elimination against Detroit on May 1, rumors began to circulate that he also would consider leaving Colorado. Baizley previously had been reluctant to comment on them because even acknowledging them would add fuel, but he was more adamant after the fact.
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He's one of the top NHL leaders of all-time. If he wanted a spot on Team Canada for the 2010 Olympics, I'd give it to him. I don't care that he'll be 57 by then, it would still inspire the hell out of the other guys on the team.
YODA
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This is big news?? He would have been better off retiring. His team was humiliated by the Wings last playoffs and the team hasn't gotten any better. Sakic and Sundin should just go away.
BIOHAZARD
Unknown, MI
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Great guy, great player, great leader and nothing but class.
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Six Burgh, PA
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Great day for Hockey. This is a leader, a role model in the true sense of the word.
joefordnproud
Romulus, MI
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Glad to see he came back for another season. He's still got what it takes to play at that level. Good luck next season Joe.
darkstorm
Rimersburg , PA
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Who cares. What we really need is some Matt sundin Threads.
700 Level Lifer
Philadelphia , PA
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Outstanding. What about Sundin. Isnt he supposed to decide Wheaties or Grape nuts this weekend?
solorunner
Cincinnati , OH
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This is big news?? He would have been better off retiring. His team was humiliated by the Wings last playoffs and the team hasn't gotten any better. Sakic and Sundin should just go away.
BIOHAZARD | 08/28/08, 06:49 AM
HAHAHAHA....LOL...ROFLMAO.....clueless
Tribe13
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Clueless? I think not Tribe13. A hockey player is only as good as his surrounding cast and obviously he doesn't have any.
BIOHAZARD
Unknown, MI
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I mean dont get me wrong, he is still a big player, and very much respected, but the league is only getting younger and he's obviously getting older. Look at Yzerman, Hull etc. Still great players, but it was time to go, the game is getting to fast for them. He just wont be "effective" with "today's" game.
BIOHAZARD
Unknown, MI
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BIOHAZARD- Yeah the league is getting younger, your right! however, he is still above average, adn can put more points on the board than most and i mean 75-80 percent of the NHLERS right now! Sakic is still, adn will still be a dominating force this year adn next if he decides to play!
Remember the only reason why he was entertaining the idea of retirement! not cause he wasnt physically able, he just wanted to make sure his heart was in it 100%!
THIS IS WHAT WE NEEDED! 2001 coming back all over again!
LETS GO BOYS!!!!!
NixonFire
High Level, AB
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I agree with Biohazard except the part where he implied Sakic is like Sundin and needs to go away. I say congrats to Joe and I hope he has an extremely successful year. I also hope the Avs dont make the playoffs :P
Dumps Cleanly
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Nice.
My wife will be happy, too. She saw that pic and said "whoooooo's that"!!!
I couldn't convince her it was me from my slightly younger days but it will make it easier for me to watch hockey this year all the same.
Seabird 56
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PLACED AN OILERSFAN UPDATE ON YESTERDAY'S SUNDIN (WHAT ELSE) /EXECS WANT AN ANSWER THREAD.
Thanks,
Seabird
Seabird 56
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Ancient Chinese Proverb
Somebody that calls himself BIOHAZARD should look in the mirror before he tries to get rid of someone else.
Thanks for giving us at least one more, Joe!
wtnelson = Big Chief
Fort Collins , CO
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Hey guys, check out the throwdown. Now complete.
http://fannation.com/throwdowns/show/214317
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Six Burgh, PA
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This is no longer news. I wrote about this yesterday.
Roberts#1: ROLL…
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Best news of the week.
Good point Yoda, I'd want hime on nay team even if he was 57. Look for him to end up in the Avs organization when it all coems down.
cmh_phx
Tempe , AZ
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Happy to hear that! I didn't think Sakic would let this deteriorate into a Sundin or Forsberb saga! He has too much class to let that happen!
DCruiser
Barrington , IL
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I think Sakic will do what Barnes did in Dallas today..., retire after the season and head either behind the bench or in the front office. Just glad to see Sakic back with the only team he's ever been with..., you don't see that at a lot anymore.
Kev316
Peterborough, ON
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