From the AP Wire "DENVER – Joe Sakic, the Colorado Avalanche's longtime captain who led the team to two Stanley Cup titles, is retiring after a 20-year NHL career, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday. " AP source: Sakic will retire after 20 NHL seasons - Yahoo! News-
They're already sculpting his likeness on a local mountain just outside Denver next to John Elway. Todd Helton and Chauncey will be there someday as well. As much as I hate the Aves, I've always had respect for Sakic.
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