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Given time, Avs' Sakic regains desire
Given time, Avs' Sakic regains desire

Turns out, Francois Giguere's patience really did pay off in the end. Had the Avalanche general manager demanded a quick response from Joe Sakic regarding his playing future when last season ended, he probably wouldn't have gotten the positive answer he was seeking.
Sakic wielded deciding vote not to retire

In the end, Joe Sakic held the deciding vote in his household when he chose to return to the Avalanche for another season rather than hang up his skates for good.

Forsberg remains at mercy of his foot

Peter Forsberg, the Avalanche's only remaining unsigned free agent, still is attempting to solve the foot problem that has been the root of his health troubles in recent seasons.

Bazooka Joe: Sakic off the bubble

The suspense ended Wednesday, when the Avalanche announced Joe Sakic, the franchise's all-time leading scorer, would be back for another season.
Is Sakic near a decision?

The Avalanche captain, who has been pondering whether to return for a 20th NHL season or retire, is scheduled to hold a news conference Thursday morning before his annual Celebrity Classic charity golf tournament.
Avalanche begins camp Sept. 19

The Colorado Avalanche will begin its training camp Sept. 19, when veterans report for medical and physical tests.

Avs continue affiliation with ECHL Chiefs

The Avalanche will continue its affiliation this season with the Johnstown Chiefs of the East Coast Hockey League, the minor league franchise announced.
Surgery puts Pens' Whitney out 3-5 months

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Whitney will be out for three to five months after having surgery to correct a chronic foot problem
Versus to air five Avalanche games

Five Colorado Avalanche games are scheduled to be broadcast by the Versus cable channel during the 2008-09 season, two of them as the network's Game of the Week
AFA to host Avs' intrasquad game again

Faceoff for the Avs' annual intrasquad game is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22
New Hockey Hall of Fame class named

The 2008 class for the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in Eveleth includes former Minnesota Duluth winger and NHL star Brett Hull.
Islanders hire AHL coach of year Gordon

The New York Islanders hired Scott Gordon, the AHL coach of the year, on Tuesday night to replace dismissed head coach Ted Nolan.
Avs sign former second-round picks Williams, Fritsche

The Colorado Avalanche signed former second-round draft picks Tom Fritsche and Nigel Williams to entry-level contracts.
Avalanche's Sakic hopes to decide soon

Avalanche captain Joe Sakic hopes to have a decision "in the next couple of weeks" about whether he will play in 2008-09 or retire.

Ex-Avs coach Crawford hired as TV analyst

Marc Crawford is going from the bench to the broadcast booth. The former Colorado Avalanche coach has joined the Canadian Broadcasting Corporations' Hockey Night in Canada for the upcoming season.

Roy’s son faces assault charge

The son of Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy has been charged with assaulting a rival during a Major Junior Hockey League playoff game last March.

Red Wings re-sign Filppula to 5-year deal

The Detroit Red Wings made a subtle move Wednesday that could prove to be a spectacular one if Valtteri Filppula lives up to his potential.
Avs tweak schedule

Colorado's home game with the Los Angeles Kings was originally scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 20, but now will be played on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Faceoff will remain 7 p.m.
Svatos deal might entice Sakic

As Joe Sakic ponders his future, the Avalanche has put itself in position to accommodate its captain for another encore.

Sabres able to lock up goalie Miller with five-year extension

After watching Chris Drury, Daniel Briere and Brian Campbell leave during the past year, the Sabres were determined to keep Ryan Miller off the list of high- profile departures.

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