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Colorado Avalanche Joe Sakic

Avs' Sakic aims to be back this season

Avs' Sakic aims to be back this season

February 19, 2009

Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic has started rehabilitation on his injured back and hopes to be playing by the end of the season.

Avalanche report: Back surgery to sideline Sakic another 10 weeks

Avalanche report: Back surgery to sideline Sakic another 10 weeks

January 7, 2009

Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic underwent surgery Wednesday for a herniated disk in his back. The team said he is expected to be out about 10 weeks.

Avs' Sakic undergoes back surgery

January 7, 2009

Avalanche captain Joe Sakic underwent surgery Wednesday for a herniated disc and is expected to be out about 10 weeks

Avalanche report: Salei, Sakic on the mend

December 27, 2008

Defenseman Ruslan Salei and right wing Marek Svatos are expected to return to the lineup Saturday.

Avs promote Arnason to first line with Sakic, Stastny out

December 26, 2008

Tyler Arnason has been elevated to No. 1 center for the Avalanche in the wake of injuries to Joe Sakic and Paul Stastny.

KRIEGER: Sakic did what? Say it ain't so, Joe

KRIEGER: Sakic did what? Say it ain't so, Joe

December 10, 2008

Household accidents among professional athletes have reached epidemic proportions. It's past time that something was done. The latest victim is our beloved Joe Sakic.

Sakic's season snowed under by snowblower

Sakic's season snowed under by snowblower

December 10, 2008

Could Joe Sakic's run-in with a snowblower cause him to reconsider retirement? The Avalanche captain broke three fingers and damaged a tendon in his left hand after reaching into the snowblower.

Ailing back to sideline Avalanche's Sakic up to six weeks

Ailing back to sideline Avalanche's Sakic up to six weeks

December 3, 2008

The prognosis for Joe Sakic's return to the ice is at least six weeks. Whenever the Avalanche captain returns from a herniated disk, it could be the start of his farewell tour.

Sakic's outing short-lived in loss

Sakic's outing short-lived in loss

November 28, 2008

Joe Sakic's on-again, off-again back problem resurfaced Friday as he lasted only one 28-second shift before heading to the dressing room at Jobing.com Arena. Without their leader, the Avs put up a fight against Phoenix but were done in by missed opportunities and a hot goaltender during a 2-1 loss to the Coyotes. Photo gallery

Avalanche wins in Sakic's return

Avalanche wins in Sakic's return

November 26, 2008

Joe Sakic's teammates gave Avalanche fans more reason to cheer at the Pepsi Center in a 3-1 win against the St. Louis Blues, with Ian Laperriere and Daniel Tjarnqvist each collecting a goal and an assist and Ryan Smyth delivering a power-play goal. Photo gallery

Anaheim bares fangs as root canal delays Sakic return

Anaheim bares fangs as root canal delays Sakic return

November 24, 2008

The Avalanche eagerly awaited the return of Joe Sakic for Monday night's game at the Honda Center, but the plan had to be scrapped when the 39-year-old captain needed an emergency root canal. Photo gallery

Tooth postpones return of Avs' Sakic

November 24, 2008

Avalanche captain Joe Sakic's back is healthy, but he still will miss Monday night's game against the Ducks. Sakic underwent a root canal and will miss his sixth straight game after being sidelined because of back pain.

Sakic likely to return; Foote, Wolski hurting

November 23, 2008

The 39-year-old center, who has missed five games in a row because of a back ailment, practiced again Sunday and is expected to play tonight against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center.

Sakic's return to Avalanche coming soon

Sakic's return to Avalanche coming soon

November 19, 2008

Avalanche captain Joe Sakic skated with his teammates during a light practice Wednesday and hopes to take the ice Saturday at Los Angeles or Monday at Anaheim. He is out for tonight's home game against Calgary.

Sakic, Guite to miss rest of Avalanche trip

Sakic, Guite to miss rest of Avalanche trip

November 16, 2008

Avalanche centers Joe Sakic and Ben Guite won't join the team for its trip-concluding game Tuesday in Calgary, Alberta, remaining in Denver to continue treatment for their injuries.

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