Tag: Patrick Roy
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Greatest need for Joe Sakic to address with the Colorado Avalanche | NHL Insider
Regardless of how long Joe Sakic stays in the general manager seat for the Avalanche, he’ll be responsible for steering the franchise through the most important part of the offseason. Sakic is set to be the GM through at least July 1, the start of the league year. Historically, all of the Avalanche’s significant offseason…
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Mark Kiszla: Why this Avalanche mess in NHL playoffs is of Joe Sakic’s making
LAS VEGAS – With the Avalanche having a complete meltdown on the ice, Joe Sakic stood in an arena suite and stared into space, with no answer to a hockey mess 10 years in the making. For a full decade, ever since Patrick Roy quit on him in a huff, Sakic has seemed hellbent on…
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Reminiscing about the 1996 Avalanche Stanley Cup team as members return for reunion | NHL Insider
It’s not a race, but Avalanche fans will always have one thing to brag about. Joe Sakic, Patrick Roy and Peter Forsberg beat John Elway to the punch. The 1995-96 Colorado Avalanche brought the state its first major professional sports championship when they took down the Florida Panthers in four games. This week, members of…
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Friday Faceoff: Can Avalanche win Stanley Cup without big contribution from Valeri Nichushkin?
We hear the Choo Choo a-comin’, it’s rolling ’round the bend. The return of Valeri Nichushkin will be a dose of sunshine for the Avalanche.
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Paul Klee: Avs win! Avs win! Do the Avalanche still have a serious case of FOMO?
“Every year we don’t have our (full) team. It’s really annoying, to be honest,” said Nathan MacKinnon, who wears his emotions next to the No. 29 on his sleeve
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Where were you when the Avs won the Stanley Cup? Here are some favorite reader memories
Over its 27-year history, the Colorado Avalanche have created countless memories for NHL fans in Colorado. From the rivalry years against the Detroit Red Wings to Nathan MacKinnon’s blistering speed as a rookie, the team is a sight to see. One memory from a former player stands out from the 1995-96 season. After winning the…
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Colorado Avalanche take wild one at Chicago Blackhawks, their 9th straight victory
J.T. Compher had a “Gordie Howe hat trick” – a goal, an assist and a fight – in his home state. Alex Newhook had his 21st birthday goal overturned, but made sure the next one was beyond reproach. The Colorado Avalanche then held on during an eight-goal third period and won their ninth straight game,…
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Colorado Avalanche: 25 of the team’s most memorable moments in Denver
The Colorado Avalanche are celebrating their 25th anniversary season in Denver. With direction from Colorado fans, The Gazette gathered 25 of the most memorable moments from a quarter century of Avs hockey. 1 – The first Cup On June 10, 1996, the Colorado Avalanche became the first NHL team to win the Stanley Cup in…