| Height: 5-11
Weight: 190
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Born: July 07, 1969, Burnaby, British Columbia | |
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November 29, 2008
Joe Sakic will be out indefinitely with a back injury after only lasting 28 seconds in Colorado's game on Friday, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:Sakic could be nearing the end of his career due to nagging injuries, as he only managed to play in 44 games last season.
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November 28, 2008
Joe Sakic lasted just one shift on Friday before he was forced to leave the game due to his injured back, according to the Associated Press. “We thought we were going to have him in there,” HC Tony Granato said. “To have him just a shift changes your whole dynamic of what you’re going to do.”
Our View:Sakic has 12 points in 15 games on the year, but his back injury continues to hobble him to the point where you'll just need to sit him on your bench until you are certain that he is close to 100%.
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November 26, 2008
Joe Sakic is probable for tonight's outing with St. Louis, according to the Denver Post. Sakic has been dealing with a back ailment.
Our View:Sakic would be worth employing in fantasy lineups, as he contributed two goals and 10 assists over 13 games. The Avalanche should start playing better as well.
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November 24, 2008
Joe Sakic is expected to return to the ice Monday after missing time due to his ailing back, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Our View:He practiced Sunday without any issues, and should be good to go for tonight's game against the Ducks. He is worth penciling back into lineups as he chipped in two goals and 10 assists over 13 games this season.
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November 23, 2008
Joe Sakic missed his fifth straight game Saturday due to his ailing back, but there is belief he may be able to return to the ice Monday against Anaheim, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Our View:Sakic has been productive with two goals and 10 assists over 13 games this season, and fantasy owners should get him back in the new fantasy week, if not right away on Monday.
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November 18, 2008
Joe Sakic will miss Tuesday's game at Calgary due to his ailing back, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:Sakic is considered day-to-day, and shall remain on your roto-bench. He has been productive with two goals and 10 assists over 13 games.
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November 16, 2008
Joe Sakic (back) will miss the team's game on Tuesday, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Our View:Sakic won't make the trip to Canada with the team, and will instead stay in Denver to get treatment on his back.
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November 14, 2008
Joe Sakic and his injured back continue to sit on the sidelines, and though the condition is improving, don't look for him to be active in Colorado's next game, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Our View:Sakic is hopeful of a return at some point next week, and the club certainly misses his scoring touch (12 points in 13 games). Sakic has become somewhat injury prone the past few years, but when on the ice, he continues to produce points.
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November 11, 2008
Joe Sakic will miss Wednesday's game at Vancouver due to his ailing back, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Our View:He will stay behind to see if his sore back improves. He has not been ruled out for Saturday at Edmonton.
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November 10, 2008
The Rocky Mountain News reports that Joe Sakic's MRI revealed no structural damage to his back.
Our View:He has been dealing with a sore back since November 5 and left the last game in the first period because of it. He did not practice Monday and his status for the Avalanche's next game is uncertain.
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November 10, 2008
Joe Sakic was slated to undergo an MRI today on his ailing back, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Our View:He initially injured his back during practice November 5, and was unable to play against Minnesota the following night. He tried to play against the Predators on Saturday but left the game during the first period. The 39-year-old considered retirement in the off-season but felt he was healthy enough for another NHL campaign. We will keep you posted on Sakic's status, who scored two goals with 10 assists over 13 games.
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November 8, 2008
Avalanche center Joe Sakic left after the first period with a back injury, according to the AP. Sakic missed Thursday's game due to the injury that was sustained in practice the previous day.
Our View:Sakic is having a nice season, but as we all know, he is terribly injury prone in his final years. No word if the injury will cause him to miss any more action.
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November 7, 2008
Joe Sakic could play in Saturday's game, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:Sakic sat out Thursday's game, but has been very productive so far this season. We'll keep you posted on his status for tomorrow night.
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November 6, 2008
Contrary to earlier reports, it now appears that Joe Sakic will not suit up on Thursday night because of a strained back, according to the Denver Post. "He skated this morning and felt OK at the start, but said that it tightened up again and he came off early," Granato said. "If this was the playoffs, it would probably be a totally different story, but we want to be careful with him."
Our View:T.J. Hensick was recalled from the AHL to take Sakic's spot in the lineup, and he will likely skate with Marek Svatos and Cody McLeod. Sakic should be back soon, so just plan on reserving him for a couple of days.
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November 6, 2008
Joe Sakic left Wednesday's practice with a strained back, but he is expected to play in Thursday's game against the Wild, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Coach Tony Granato said, "He strained his back a bit. I think he got off quick enough. I think he'll be fine."
Our View:This is good news, as the 39-year-old currently leads the club with 10 assists.
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November 5, 2008
Joe Sakic was forced out of Wednesday's practice due to a strained back, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:Coach Tony Granato noted that his early exit was a precautionary move and he believes Sakic if fine. Colorado's next game is Thursday against the Wild.
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November 2, 2008
Center Joe Sakic assisted on two of Colorado's three goals as the Avalanche fell 3-5 to San Jose.
Our View:Sakic is a proven fantasy producer, but as is the case in the latter stage of his career, his season-long health remains a concern. He has 12 points through 11 games.
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October 16, 2008
Joe Sakic accumulated three assists for the Avalanche in their 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Our View:Sakic doubled his point total on the year, and not has one goal and five assists. He remains a solid fantasy option.
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October 12, 2008
Joe Sakic scored his first goal of the season as the Avalanche fell 3-2 to Edmonton.
Our View:He's still getting it done. He now has two points and two games. As long as Joe stays healthy, he is a productive fantasy player.
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October 3, 2008
Colorado captain Joe Sakic was given the night off in Friday's 7-4 loss to Chicago.
Our View: He has three assists in the preseason as he prepares for his 20th NHL season. Sakic enters the regular season needing 28 assists to pass Mario Lemieux (1,033) for 10th place on the career list. Sakic is still good for 60-70 points over 82 games, the big question is, how many more games does he have left?
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September 19, 2008
Joe Sakic avoided the strenous workouts of early training camp according to the AP. He supposedly filed for the "old-man rule" which kept him out of some of the rigorous drills his teammates endured.
Our View:Sakic managed just 44 games last season and his return calmed an otherwise turbulent offseason for the Avalanche. The team underwent dramatic changes after being swept by Detroit in the second round of the playoffs. "I see a lot of good possibilities for this team," the 39-year-old center said. Sakic is still good for ne60-70 points over 82 games, the big question is, how many more games does he have left?
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August 27, 2008
Joe Sakic will be back for one more season with the Colorado Avalanche after signing a one-year, $6 million deal with the team today, according to the Rocky Mountain News. “Ultimately it came down to the fact that I still enjoy playing and competing,” Sakic said.
Our View:Sakic, if healthy, is still a player that fantasy owners can count on to produce points. In 44 games last season, he tallied 40 points.
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August 25, 2008
Avalanche center Joe Sakic may be nearing a decision on his playing future and will hold a press conference on Thursday before his charity golf tournament, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Our View:Sakic still has not made up his mind whether he wants to play or not, but with training camp on it's way, he will have to decide soon. Sakic will be a decent fantasy option if healthy, as he put up 40 points in 44 games last season.
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August 11, 2008
Joe Sakic said he will decide soon regarding his decision to play or retire, according to SI.com. He commented, "I needed some extra time this year. It's been a very, very difficult decision to make. I'm hoping to have something here in the next couple of weeks, make my final decision and go forward with it. I should make my final decision pretty soon. Whatever that is, I want to make sure it's 100 percent sure."
Our View:The 39-year veteran still has a little bit left in the tank, as he contributed 13 goals and 27 assists (40 points) over 44 games with Colorado in 2007-08.
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July 11, 2008
Joe Sakic likely won't make a decision on his playing status until closer to September's training camp, according to the Denver Post. Sakic said, "I've got some time. I want to make sure I'm 100 percent whichever way I choose. I've played the game my whole life. Just mentally, right now, I'm still in a state of still deciding. When I know for sure, I can't tell you when that is going to be, but it will be before camp."
Our View:The 39-year veteran still has a little bit left in the tank, as he contributed 13 goals and 27 assists (40 points) over 44 games with Colorado in 2007-08.
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June 24, 2008
Joe Sakic won't make a decision regarding his playing status before July 1, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:Sakic made $6.75 million in 2007-08 and likely would continue to make something in that range in a new deal. If Sakic decided to retire before July 1, Colorado GM Francois Giguere would have that much more money freed up under the salary cap. If Sakic retired well after July 1, the top NHL free agents could be gone. While he could compromise the team's free agency spending plans, VP Jean Martineau stated that Sakic has earned the right to take his time with his decision.
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June 21, 2008
Joe Sakic has told GM Francois Giguere that he still isn’t ready to make a decision regarding his playing future, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Team VP Jean Martineau stated, "Francois told him to take the time that he needs to take. Don’t expect a decision soon or in the coming days. We told him that we would wait for when he would be ready to let us know."
Our View:Sakic, who turns 39 in July, is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, but will either re-sign with Colorado or retire. He can still get the job done, as he scored 40 points over 44 games in 2007-08.
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June 16, 2008
Joe Sakic still hasn't decided if he will return for a 20th NHL season, according to the Denver Post. "Joe has not told me of any decision yet, and I assume that means he hasn't told the team anything yet," Don Baizley, his agent, said.
Our View:Sakic is coming off a rough season abbreviated by injury, but he was his normal high scoring self when on the ice with 40 points in 44 games. Sakic can still play, so it would be a shame to see him end his HOF career when he still has gas left in the tank.
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June 10, 2008
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired forward Marty Sertich from the Dallas Stars in exchange for a conditional draft pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, according to TSN.ca.
Our View:Sertich, 25, has spent the past two seasons with the Iowa Stars of the American Hockey League. He led Iowa in scoring last season with 52 points in 79 games. The 5'9'', 165-pound centre also led the Stars in goals and power-play goals.
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June 10, 2008
Joe Sakic is likely to announce his plans for next season by the end of the week, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:He is pondering whether to come back for a 20th NHL campaign. He battled a groin injury and sports hernia surgery that reduced him to 44 games, but he proved he can still be effective as he scored 40 points (13 goals).
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May 1, 2008
Joe Sakic may or may not return for another season, but if this was his final game he acquitted himself well with two assists in a Game 4 loss to the Red Wings.
Our View:Sakic produced 10 points in 10 playoff games clearly signifying that he has plenty left in the tank if he wished to continue his remarkable career.
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April 30, 2008
Joe Sakic chipped in a pair of assists in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Detroit in Game 3. Those were his first points of the series.
Our View:Sakic scored eight points over nine games in the playoffs so far.
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April 15, 2008
Joe Sakic had another strong game on Monday night, scoring a goal and adding an assist in a loss to the Wild.
Our View:Sakic has four points through three games in the series, which shouldn't surprise anyone.
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April 9, 2008
Joe Sakic showed why the Hall of Fame has a place set for his name, scoring the game-winning goal and adding an assist to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 OT victory over the Minnesota Wild to take a one-game lead in the first round of the NHL Playoffs. It was a great overall team effort for the Avs, but as has happened so many times in the past, it was Sakic getting it done when it mattered most.
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March 22, 2008
Joe Sakic took another step towards the hockey Hall of Fame today, recording the 1,000th assist of his career in Colorado's 5-7 loss to Edmonton. Sakic leads all active players in assists and is one of just 11 players to achieve the feat.
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March 17, 2008
Joe Sakic scored the lone goal for Colorado in their 3-1 loss to Minnesota. He has now scored a point in four straight games.
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February 28, 2008
Joe Sakic scored the game-tying goal with under 15 seconds left on Wednesday, and then he went on to convert in the shootout as well in the Av's 3-2 victory over the Canucks. Sakic now has two points in three games since returning to the ice, and clutch performances like this are just why the captain is so valuable to the team. On the year the ageless Sakic has 24 points in 27 games
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February 24, 2008
The Avalanche activated Joe Sakic from the injured reserve list Sunday. The center has been out since Nov. 30 while recovering from hernia surgery. Put the future Hall of Famer back in your lineup immediately.
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February 24, 2008
Joe Sakic got in a full practice on Saturday but wasn't sure he'd be ready to play on Sunday, according to the Denver Post. "I think there's a chance, but we still have to wait to see how everything feels (overnight) and go from there in the morning," Sakic said. "Every day has felt a little better, and things felt pretty good today, so we'll see. I want to play, for sure, but it'll be up to the trainers before I get the full go-ahead." Consider Sakic, who is recovering from heria surgery, to be a game-time call Sunday.
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February 22, 2008
Joe Sakic practiced again on Thursday, but he won't return to game action on Friday, according to the Denver Post. Hang in there, as Sakic should return from his hernia surgery within the next week.
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February 20, 2008
Joe Sakic took part in his first full practice Tuesday since late December, according to the Denver Post. He won't be ready to return from his hernia surgery on Wednesday, but we could see him back in the mix at some point during the Avs' five-game road swing.
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February 18, 2008
Joe Sakic, and Paul Stastny, will accompany the team on its 5-game road trip that starts on Wednesday. Stastny is trying to overcome a groin injury, Sakic a hernia operation, and the fact that they will both be with the team would seem to signal that they are getting very close to finding themselves back in the lineup.
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February 15, 2008
Joe Sakic skated hard at practice again Thursday and appears close to returning to the Avs lineup. Coach Joel Quenneville said Sakic "is doing very well" in his rehab from hernia surgery, according to the Denver Post.
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February 14, 2008
Joe Sakic, on injured reserve after hernia surgery, did some skating on his own before practice yesterday and is making progress in his recovery, according to the Rocky Mountain News. "In the back of everybody's mind it's encouraging knowing that he's getting closer and that he'll be helping to inject some experience and leadership, a top hockey player, to our group," Avalanche head coach Joel Quenneville said. "It's encouraging to see the progress he's making, and that he's not so far away." Even though he's pushing 40, Sakic is still an elite offensive player.
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February 11, 2008
Joe Sakic returned to the ice on Monday as he skated prior to the Avalanche's practice according to the AP. Sakic, attempting to comeback from hernia surgery, still has a few hurdles to clear before being cleared for game action. Always a point-per-game performer, Sakic should once again return to that level once he is healthy enough to skate.
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February 7, 2008
Coach Joel Quenneville said that Joe Sakic is "chomping at the bit" to resume skating, but that the team will know more after this road trip, according to the Denver Post. Sakic is coming back from hernia surgery.
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