Colorado Avalanche
History on Hold? Sakic Wants a Forward, Not Defenseman Seth Jones, With 1st Pick
The Colorado Avalanche are not going to draft homegrown defenseman Seth Jones with the 1st overall pick. At least, that’s what Avs Executive Vice President Joe Sakic stated recently to the Denver Post when asked what he intends to do with the 1st overall pick. “If we do pick first, we’re leaning more toward one of those top three ...Full Article
Roy Named 6th Coach in Avalanche History
MAY 23, 2013 — DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the organization has reached an agreement in principle with Patrick Roy to become the franchise’s ...Full Article
Sacco Tossed
APRIL 28, 2013 — DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that head coach Joe Sacco has been relieved of his duties. “The organization believes a change ...Full Article
J-S Giguere’s ‘Chaotic Week’
APRIL 12, 2013 — LOS ANGELES – “It’s been a bit of a chaotic week,” said Jean-Sebastian Giguere in the understatement of the month. His Avalanche had just lost in ...Full Article
Good for Jiggy: Veteran Netminder Rips Underachieving Teammates
The fact that NHLers are the most gentlemanly of interviewees is a blessing and a curse. A bit spicier commentary, a bit more frankness about the “pro-cess” as they ...Full Article
Avs Trade D Ryan O’Byrne to Leafs
APRIL 3, 2013 — TORONTO — Dave Nonis, Senior Vice-President and General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Wednesday that the hockey club has acquired defenceman Ryan O’Byrne ...Full Article
Avalanche Topple Blackhawks, End Streak at 24
MARCH 8, 2013 — DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche, entering the night’s action 8-10-4 and mired deep in the Western Conference, stunned the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 at Pepsi Center ...Full Article
Downie To Undergo Season Ending Knee Surgery
DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that forward Steve Downie will undergo season-ending knee surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Downie, 25, suffered ...Full Article
