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
You never know with goalies until they're NumberÊ1, but he plays a lot like Patrick.
You never know with goalies until they're Number 1, but he plays a lot like Patrick.
This is where he belongs. He assembled the team. When you think of Canada, you think of hockey and you think of Wayne Gretzky. This is where he should be.
This late in the season, with the standings the way they are, it's going to be a roller coaster. You win, you feel real good; when you lose, it's tough.
This late in the season with the standings, it's going to be a roller coaster. You win and you feel real good, and you lose, obviously it's tough. But we've just got to focus on the next game.
As a hockey player, it's great to be a part of this race.
This is nothing. I'm going to be fine. They told me I'd be all healed up in three weeks.
The most important thing is that we put a good product out there,
Defensively, we have to shore things up, and that's what we're trying to do.
Definitely four years ago, you had the names and you went with them. Now some of those guys got older and a lot of young guys are coming in, and it is tougher for sure. But I'd like to think that's a good thing for Canada, you can't really go wrong. There's going to be great players left off the team.
Normally, it would come too quick. But it's been a long year and we're very excited. I can't wait to get on the ice for real.
I think we're going to be a very competitive, very exciting team.
Penalty kills are huge. It comes down to special teams every game, and those guys have been great all year.
It always helps to get off to a good start.