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Is Sakic near a decision?

By Rick Sadowski, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)

Published August 25, 2008 at 5:46 p.m.

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Is Joe Sakic close to making an announcement concerning his future?

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 at Sanctuary in Sedalia before his annual Celebrity Classic charity golf tournament.

Sakic, who turned 39 last month, is an unrestricted free agent but isn't expected to field offers from any other team.

The tournament benefits children's programs within the Food Bank of the Rockies nutrition network.

While Sakic has been pondering whether to resume his playing career, there has been some speculation in NHL circles that the Avalanche is interested in pursuing Toronto Maple Leafs free agent center Mats Sundin, who also is unsure about his future.

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  • August 25, 2008

    9:09 p.m.

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    aragornzxl writes:

    uh oh....
    Here comes the hammer!!!

  • August 27, 2008

    10:06 a.m.

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    Mike1969 writes:

    He's NOT going to make a teary eyed retirement speech before his golf tournament. This is either "No News" or "Good News"

    Maybe it will be great news and the announcement will be that he is playing at least one more season and bringing Mats and Peter with him.