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Sakic returning to Avalanche

ERIC DUHATSCHEK

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Latest comment posted at 11:00 PM EST 27/08/08

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  1. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Good stuff.

    That leaves Sundin, Selanne and Shanahan...... decisions by Monday?

    Cheers
  2. Mac- GLG from Canada writes: Now that Sakic has paved the way maybe Mats can deliver his decision. I'm sure he's had it made for some time.
    Come on Mats - quit holding up production. It's getting very tired.

    I heard it commented that he might not show until January - Can't see that happening.
  3. Neil No more last name from Canada writes: Decisions by Monday, I'd say from Mats.
  4. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Good Lord!

    Leave it to the All Mats, All the Time Crowd to turn this story into something related to the Maple Leafs...

    Nice to see you back again, Joe...

    Cheers
  5. Metro Man from Toronto, Canada writes: Is anyone here still believing that Sundin is going to sign in Toronto?

    Damn this Hades place is getting cold!!!!!
  6. Dave The Rave from Ottawa, Canada writes: Does this mean that Sundin may now consider joining Joe and Foppa? Colorado is rumored to be on the list...and they do have the cap space.
  7. Howard Beale from Canada writes: Good news for hockey fans, bad news for Flames fans.
  8. John Smith from Canada writes: R Miller, we would gladly include Halifax in discussions...if you had an NHL hockey team ;-)

    Mats is now a national story since he could well locate in Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver....if he locates anywhere in Canada that is....if he locates anywhere in NHL that is. And given most seem to believe he will not return to Leafs, it is no longer a Toronto only story it is an NHL story.
  9. Mr. Habs are the best from Canada writes: Sundin is a loser and should not be part of this story.
    Sakic is a Canadian winner, has class and has also lead by example. Everything Sundin is not but wishing he did.
    Sakic 2 cups: Sundin 0
    nuff said
    Class dismissed.
  10. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Mr. Habs... at least you are consistent... two for two.... two threads and two stupid comments.. well done.

    Cheers
  11. Michael Sharp from Victorious, Canada writes:

    Sakic sucks.
  12. Mr. Habs are the best from Canada writes: Hey Scot, where am I wrong?
  13. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Mr. Habs writes: Hey Scot, where am I wrong?

    ------------------------------------

    Well Mr. Habs.... Based on your three comments so far I'd say you are wrong pretty much anywhere you decide to offer your opinions..

    of course that's just me.

    Cheers
  14. R E from Canada writes: No, Scot, it's not just you.
  15. Joe Sakic from Canada writes:

    Michael Sharp sucks.
  16. John Smith from Canada writes: Mr Habs, lets start with what you neglected to mention. For example, Avalanche line-up in 2001 included Rob Blake, Ray Bourque, Peter Forsberg, Patrick Roy to mention some of Sakic's mates. First message, no single player can lead a team to Cup. Second, there is a long list of great players who sit in the Hall of Fame yet do not have their name on a Cup and no one would be silly enough to question their ability and leadership. Second message, dumb comparisons are just that, dumb.

    So with your class in how to be dumb dismissed, more knowledgable can move forward on postings.
  17. Proud Canadian from Canada, Canada writes: Its labor day weekend. The temperatures are summerlike, the air show is on at the 'X', there are kids to get to university/college, there are weddings to attend, who in (h) gives a hoot about Mats Sundin? Other than Scot Loucks. Who in (h) cares. Get on with life all, attend events, enjoy family, do a bit of travelling, enjoy the good weather, forget about what might happen. If it didnt happen today, it didnt happen, who cares if it ever does. Mats, get married, move to New Yak, go to dinner with Bettman, play poker with Jagr, attend some fights with Avery, do whatcha gotta do.
  18. dc abrahamson from Japan writes: I'll piggy back on the sentiment of Bob Cole in the 2002 Olympic gold medal game: JEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SAKIC!

    Good to see him coming back for sure. The league would be lesser without him...

    However, I'm sure Sakic would agree the thinly veiled anti-European comments are pretty odious.
  19. Moose Lion from Canada writes: Proud Canadian:

    Those are funny words coming from a guy who just can't seem to get over his obsession with Phil Mickleson no matter what the occasion.
  20. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Hey PC... how has your summer been?

    Just to bring you up to speed Jagr is playing in Russia and Avery signed with Dallas..

    btw.... just got back from Muskoka .... played golf today and plan on golfing tomorrow.

    Cheers
  21. Dave The Rave from Ottawa, Canada writes: So does anybody want to consider Joe and Foppa persuading Mats to join them in the Mile High City? Colorado is, after all, one of 'The Six' rumored to be on the SuperSwede's list. They have the cap room. Hmm...a power play unit with Sakic, Forsberg and Sundin sounds pretty fearsome. Might put the Avs back in it. Big time.
  22. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: DTR.... Forsberg isn't signed.

    They can't afford both.

    Cheers
  23. George BrownIII from Christmas Island writes: Yeah and now let us wait for Edmonton to kick the Avalanche's a$$!
  24. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: George Brown....

    I am expecting the Oil and the Habs to be our Canadian teams this year.

    Cheers
  25. Captain Ontario from Canada writes: I've heard many players/trainers talking that Sakic juices.

    Nice 'oh I'm going to retire after the testing is done' move by ol BC Juicer Joey.
  26. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Captain Ontario....

    You and Mr. Habs should date.

    Cheers
  27. Captain Ontario from Canada writes: forget about sakic never being to win without a superior star taking the other teams attention....

    no HOF for sakic when the truth gets out about his juicing for years.
  28. george simko from Canada writes: I'm so excited you posted ! feel I am in the presence of greatness.
    All in all,we doubtless suffer from too much doubt.But we are likely
    to suffer much more because too many are too sure of themselves.
    Regards.
  29. Dave The Rave from Ottawa, Canada writes: Scot, Avs are currently 5M under the cap...Forsberg is not ready to play and probably not until after Christmas. Given our propensity to generate interesting scenarios, Joe and Mats would make quite an effective pair out in Denver (teamed with Ryan Smith) until Peter came aboard (assuming Avs' management made a clever trade or two to free up salary). Not an absurd thought.
  30. Moose Lion from Canada writes: Captain Ontario says 'forget about sakic never being to win without a superior star taking the other teams attention....'

    I guess winning the cup in 2000/2001 while leading the playoffs in points doesn't count as winning for you...I'm sure he'll be losing sleep over not living up to your lofty standards....
  31. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: I don't know DTR.... just looked at their numbers and with my GM's hat on.... I don't see how.

    They need goaltending..

    Cheers
  32. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Lard Geez By, the G&M should build the Toronto Maple Matts lovers a chat room where you can relate all world affairs to Matts...

    Kudos to Burnaby Joe...

    Thanks for staying in this game to keep the class level up.

    Two Stanley Cups and an Olympic Gold Medal for CANADA...

    BTW Is Captain Ontario meant to be a joke or just an idiot ?

    Cheers
  33. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Doesn't matter Miller... he is now dating Mr. Habs.

    Cheers
  34. Proud Canadian from Canada, Canada writes: Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: ''''Hey PC... how has your summer been?'''' Just great. The SW of this province provides for great summers. Off to Harperville tomorrow, wedding in Harpoland. Havent touched a club this year other than driving range with my 3 yr old grandson. 14 more months of the road and thats it. Otherwise, life's great. Beddy Beddy, whole day battling the wonderful 401 tomorrow.
  35. Proud Canadian from Canada writes: Moose Lion from Canada writes: ''''Those are funny words coming from a guy who just can't seem to get over his obsession with Phil Mickleson no matter what the occasion.'''' Who is Phil Mickelson may I ask? Oh FIGJAM, he's off the radar.. Back in Arizona working at a game he never mastered. And never will
  36. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Hey Loucks:

    Can you remind me of something ?

    I remember that Joe Sakic won the Tournament MVP for the Gold Medal in the 2002 Olmypics...

    But did he also score the winning goal in the 3-2 win over the USA ?

    I am trying to figure out if he is our generation's version of Paul Henderson...

    Cheers
  37. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Miller.... Mario let it go between his feet .....

    I have always been a Sakic fan.

    Cheers
  38. Moose Lion from Canada writes: Proud Canadian:

    Its labor day weekend. The temperatures are summerlike, the air show is on at the 'X', there are kids to get to university/college, there are weddings to attend, who in (h) gives a hoot about Phil Mickleson? Other than Proud Canadian. Who in (h) cares. Get on with life all, attend events, enjoy family, do a bit of travelling.....
  39. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Captain Ontario:

    You should try getting out too !

    Uncheers
  40. evelyn robinson from Canada writes: Joe Sakic from Canada writes:

    Michael Sharp sucks.

    I second that
  41. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Michael Sharp from Victoria, BC:

    Nice to see that you would eagerly line up to join the ranks of those who would malign your own Province's (and this country's ) sports heros like Joe Sakic ...

    Could I humbly suggest that you get a spine !

  42. Steve Church from Canada writes: Bit of a surprise. I'd honestly figured Joe would sit down and wait - maybe play the second half Teemermayer-style. Scott's comment about goal-tending looks right; the same econo-float as the Aebischer gamble. On 22nd thought, Colorado is probably trying to ice a product worth watching and Joe is a key attraction - his finale year. One of the classiest guys to ever play the Game, and it sure doesn't hurt to see he's in for one more round. The missing piece may be saving the leftover cap space for later in the season when Forsberg joins the Last Super.
  43. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Steve Church from Canada:

    Good post.

    However, I am sure hoping that Joe Sakic sticks it out for another year to play in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics in his home province.

    If he leads Canada to another Gold Medal, I'll be able to mock Michael Sharp mercilessly for all eternity.

    Keep that in mind, Joe Sakic.

    Cheers
  44. Scot Loucks from Pickering, Canada writes: Miller.... Church....

    I would love to see Sakic stick around long enough to lead Canada into the 2010 Olympics.

    Cheers
  45. Hap Stokes from Canada writes: Moose Lion from Canada writes: Captain Ontario says 'forget about sakic never being to win without a superior star taking the other teams attention....'

    I guess winning the cup in 2000/2001 while leading the playoffs in points doesn't count as winning for you...I'm sure he'll be losing sleep over not living up to your lofty standards.
    ---------------
    Damn he did have a series that year didn't he. Still see him blasting from the Right F/O circle. How many points did he get (seems it was over 20)
    -----------
    WAY OFF TOPIC (sorry) has anybody heard today's behind the scenes rumour about a 3 team blockbuster. May involve Schenider fm the Ducks and a 3 TEAM trade with NYC (don't know which NYR or NYI) and (I am guessing) the Canucks. The source is in Vanc and usually gets it right most of the time.--May also involve Sundin??? I'm probably all wrong but something BIG is in the works.--Anybody know more than me?
  46. Allan Martel from Canada writes: It is interesting to note the speculation about who will play with Joe in Colorado this season. Somewhere above reference is made to cap space and the comment is that there is no longer room to sign Forsberg.

    This is not news to me as anyone in the know (and that's very few of you) knows where Forsberg is headed. His house offer has been accepted so it's just a matter of time.

    As to the three team trade referred to by Hap Stokes, it includes swapping Al Arbour for Pat Quinn as former coaches and the creation of a Hockey Hall of Shame (in New York) with the first inductees being Al Eagleson, Gary Bettman, Todd Bertuzzi, Harold Ballard, and all current roster members management and coaches of the Newport Nightmares.
  47. Jake ---- from Canada writes: Mr. Habs are the best from Canada writes: Hey Scot, where am I wrong?

    So using your thought process, Koivu falls into the same catagory. The Habs will finish worse then last year. lets face it they over acheived.

    Koivu=Loser
  48. Dave The Rave from Ottawa, Canada writes: Allan, Hap, the blockbuster deal you mentioned involves Madonna and Britney Spears for Shania Twain and Celine Dion in a Rangers-Canucks-Flames-Kings swap. Madonna's got a wicked slap shot and Celine's solid between the pipes. Britney and Shania add grit.
  49. R Miller from Halifax, Canada writes: Gents:

    The topic at hand is this good news that our generation's equivalent of Paul Henderson who although never wore the mighty Leaf on his chest is planning to stay around the league for another year...

    And the NHL is a classier league because of it.

    'Nuff said.
  50. Neil No more last name from Canada writes: When Lemiuex dummied the puck in the 2002 gold medal game, wasn't it
    Kariya who finished the play-off.

    I thought Sakic scored goals 2, and 4. the 4th on a sweet break away.

    Anyway, first ballot HoF. no discussion there.

    Sakic on steriods??? nah...

    Why do people not like this guy
  51. Dave The Rave from Ottawa, Canada writes: For the rumor junkies, there's more. Schneider on his way to Montreal courtesy HockeyBuzz.com. Islanders in the mix for Sundin. Lots of moves yet to be made to get under the cap, esp. Chicago, Philly, as well as Washington, Calgary and Anaheim.
  52. max from edmonton from Canada writes: Good to see Joe back for another year. Agreed the NHL is less without him.

    Captain Ontario, you are a troll without a bridge to play under. May I suggest you go play on the 401?

    As for the discussion about whether or not a championship makes a difference as to an individual players legacy.....Absolutely. One might be a freak chance, but repeat winners are not by chance. You keep winners on your roster, and you keep winning.
  53. David Gehring from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada writes: I've always had a lot of respect for Sakic and it's great to see him back. I can still remember that one year playing for the Quebec Nordiques where he scored over 100 points and the next highest scorer was Michel Petit (a mediocre d-man) with around 36 points. Joe was all by himself on a really bad team but he still produced. It was the accumulation of high draft picks and some smart trades along with Sakic's maturation into a leader that turned the Avs into annual contenders. (Lindros for Ricci, Forsberg, Thibault, Thibault for Roy, Sundin for Clark then for Claude Lemieux, Nolan for Ozolnisch, etc.) Good times. Sakic may have been the number 2 centre after Forsberg during the Cup years, but he was still a special player that would have been the top liner almost anywhere else. He's old now but he'll be a great mentor for the up and coming youngsters in Colorado.
  54. Moose Lion from Canada writes: David Gehring:

    How was Sakic the number two centre during the cup years? I don't understand why this misconception exists:

    Here are the facts:

    In the fisrt cup win, 1995-96, Sakic had one of the all time great playoffs of any player ever (34 points in 22 games) compared to Forsberg's (22 points in 21 games) and was the third highest scorer in the league in the regular season (after Lemeuix and Jagr).

    In the second cup win, Forsberg didn't even play the last two rounds of the playoffs. Sakic again led the playoffs in scoring, and was second in regular season scoring (118 points compared to Forsbergs 89) and won the regular season MVP that year and should have won the conn smyth as well.

    I can maybe understand the argument that Forsberg had more pure talent than Sakic at thier peak. But Sakic was unquestionably the #1 centre in the two cup years.
  55. Jude Hannaford from Canada writes: Martel,

    How are the Nightmares doing? I have heard little talk in legal circles regarding Pro Hockey players doing any hard time. Perhaps we need a few more cementheads?

    Mr Habs

    Change your handle please, you are embarassing the rest of us.

    Vive Les Canadiens.
  56. Hap Stokes from Canada writes: Allan Martel
    DTR and others--I deserved the ridicule--I made a dumb A/Hole 'Off the Topic' comment.

    Besides (today) 'The Source' has TOTALLY clammed up (most unusual).
    Maybe I'm wrong again about that 3-Team swap, nothing new for me.
    But I still smell something BIG in the works!

    Moose thanks for those Sakic stats on the 1995/96 Stanley run.
    34 points damn ain't that something? Wha'cha say about that Capt?
  57. Dave The Rave from Ottawa, Canada writes: Hap--you are not off topic. Kevin Gillis really believes Madonna and Britney can help his team. Says K-Gil:'Madonna has shown she's a winner, and she'll be a tremendous motivator on the ice and in the dressing room. I mean, look what she did for Mark Messier.' He went to say how 'great Britney will be as a pivot for the Sedin twins'.
  58. Hap Stokes from Canada writes: DTR
    Too hilarious
    But suggest instead of the 2 Sedins, recommend I take the Centre Slot with Britney. Also willing to play both points with her too. And just like the Sedins do, I will start sucking myself.
  59. Allan Martel from Canada writes: Jude Hannaford Glad to see that you are watching the progress of the Nightmares. As you know, this is a fantasy team composed of the worst players (Yashin, Daigle,....); the worst management (JF Jr., Harold Ballard, Bruce MacNaill, Peter Pocklington, ....); and the worst commentators (Joe Bowen, Bob Cole, ....). So far, because the season hasn't yet started, we are tied for top spot with no losses and every player has a plus minus of zero - which about explains our chances at getting anyewhere once the season starts. I'm looking for help to try to put together the worst possible team from active players so as to finish dead last in the Globe and Mail Hockey Pool. I'm open to suggestions including simply submitting the entire Maple Leafs organisation! Cheers
  60. Allan Martel from Canada writes: Hap Stokes

    You might find it kinda crowded playing centre slot with Britanny - there are lots of players jostling to be in the best position to score.

    Rumour has it that a Zamboni has gone missing - Is that Italian for somethiing special?

    I believe the trade value for Celine measured on the sincerity index is close to zip - Funny how different Celine Dion is from Marcel Dionne.

    I think the series of you playing among the babes could be called Twin Peaks and i don't mean one of the Sundin brothers getting 20 goals.
  61. Dave The Rave from Ottawa, Canada writes: We musn't forget Shania Twain's arrival in Calgary as an 'impact player'. When asked about the deal, both Darryl Sutter and Mike Keenan displayed evident enthusiasm about how 'Shania will really light up the Flames' as Sutter put it. Added Keenan, 'I told Darryl we needed a grinder, and he came up with Shania. No arguments there.'
  62. Neil No more last name from Canada writes: Hap Stokes from Canada writes: DTR
    Too hilarious
    But suggest instead of the 2 Sedins, recommend I take the Centre Slot with Britney. Also willing to play both points with her too. And just like the Sedins do, I will start sucking myself.

    ahahhahahahaha - that's true wit.

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