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
We'll have to make sure we don't leave the puck in the neutral zone. We've got a fast team with big forwards and we have to get the puck in deep and not turn it over.
We didn't find a way to score. We had a couple of chances but it didn't go in. The difference in the game was their power play.
Todd has served his suspension and it was lengthy. He served that and you move on. The most important thing is Steve Moore is doing better.
We were fortunate to get a couple of goals early. We have gotten off to some bad starts and that's why we wanted to start strong tonight.
We were worried at the end. We made it interesting,
With a rolling puck, no one knows where it's going. Usually, a rolling puck gets away a little quicker.
It's too bad. He was hurt all year. He worked his butt off in the gym to get back. He's a great guy and he was great in the dressing room. Then he comes back (from the wrist injury) and there goes the ankle in the last game. He had injuries all year.
It's one day in first, so we'll take it. It's great to be a part of this race.
It's obviously nice. You don't have to move your family, ... We're comfortable here. It's nice to be a part of it for the whole tenure.
It's part of the cap thing. It's no big deal.
It's my charity tournament, we're helping to feed hungry kids so that takes precedent over everything.
You think of Canada, you think of hockey, you think of Wayne Gretzky. This is where he should be. I couldn't imagine it any other way. You saw what he meant to us in 2002. For most of us, he was our idol growing up. When he says something, you're going to listen.
It was a big point. We'll see next game where we will finish up.
It's not going to mean anything for Edmonton, so you won't have that huge intense battle. Everyone is going to want to get out of there healthy and get ready for the playoffs.