Joe Sakic has decided to return to the Colorado Avalanche for one more year. The press conference scheduled for Thursday before his charity golf tournament gave me a feeling that he was coming back. It is hard to make the emotional announcement of retirement and then invite everyone for a round of 18.
Sakic's return helps bolster the Avs, who find themselves amongst a rank of depleted or declining rivals in the Northwest. With the Canucks looking at only 4 or 5 20 goal scorers, the Flames moving sideways and the Avs headed for a long season of goaltending questions, the Wild and rebuilding Oilers look like the best bets. Sakic's scoring and leadership will help the Avs get the divisional point they need to stay in the race through the winter.
The next question is where will Sundin land? Bob Gainey feels the Habs are not in that race and the Rangers keep being mentioned. Stay tuned.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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