Joe Sakic
Joe Sakic
Joseph Steven Sakicis a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player. He played his entire 21-year National Hockey Leaguecareer with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise. Named captain of the team in 1992, Sakic is regarded as one of the most capable team leaders in league history and was able to motivate his team to play at a winning level. Sakic led the Avalanche to Stanley Cup titles in 1996 and 2001, being named the most valuable player of the...
NationalityCanadian
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth7 July 1969
CountryCanada
He was in a checking role in L.A.. I've always known he has skill, but it's really coming together for him this year. It's nice to see. He's a great guy and it's good to see him put the puck in the net.
He was impressive early in the year, but coming in that way in his first playoff game was really something.
We're pretty excited about winning. That's a great hockey team over there. I thought they were flat. It was a bad day for them.
We took a penalty, and that's it. I thought we should have had more than one point, but the guys worked hard. If we keep working like this, we're going to get our points.
Any time you play them it's a great hockey game. There's a great history there and it's exciting.
I just thought we looked tired and flat.
I remember one year in the Adams, Boston had 109 points,Quebec 104, Montreal 102 and Buffalo was pretty close. The Northwest could be like that this year. If you're a fan, you're going to love watching our division.
They have the young kids and they have a lot to prove and they are trying to earn spots for next year. They are loose and they are dangerous.
It was his decision. Really, we just talked about the options and what it would be like. He liked the fact that that team has so much speed. His first choice was Nashville. It's a good fit for him with the skills they have up front and with their speed. Paul's speed is perfect for them and he's going to do well.
It was great to get on the ice and play a meaningful game. We still have some work to do. I think right now it was a pretty good game, but I think everybody has got to get used to how you are going to play with the new rules.
It was great to get on the ice and play a meaningful game.
It was great, because there had been so much pressure on us to win. It's something you'll always remember, getting the medals and hearing the anthem.
It was just a great treat every time you played Pittsburgh and watched Mario play.
He's really solid. He's a good player, quick and has a good eye. I'm sure the game gave him a ton of confidence.