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
Yeah, I could believe it. You almost could see it coming.
I know there's been a little bit of backlash from certain people, but you've just got to give him a chance, ... He obviously said something that after the fact he regrets saying, but he's not the one who did anything wrong. It was one person (Bertuzzi), and he paid a price for it (with an NHL suspension).
I knew he wasn't going to give me high.
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.
Everybody on our team supports Ted Saskin and Trevor Linden, there's no issue whatsoever. All the guys I talk to are happy with Ted. I can't believe this is even an issue. It's crazy. Here in Colorado, the focus is on training camp, where it should be.
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.
I'm especially impressed by what Earl does. He's not the tallest guy in the world and to go and do what he does against those guys . . . I have a lot of appreciation for what they do.
I just capitalized on being in the right spot.
I want to be the guy who either puts it away or tries to keep it alive. It didn't get there. Obviously, it wasn't meant to be.