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
It's a good feeling to be in this position, but we also know they have a great hockey team.
They're in first in our division. We're trying to catch them,
I expect him, he's going to bounce back, especially with the new rules, and in Nashville, already they have a fast-skating team, so he is definitely going to help that. So I expect him to have a rebound year.
It's kind of nice, but I don't think I'm passing anybody else for a while. I appreciate every moment that it happens.
I don't know how you explain it. It just didn't happen - whether the confidence wasn't there or what.
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.
As a hockey player, it's great to be a part of this race.
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.
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.
You never know with goalies until they're Number 1, but he plays a lot like Patrick.
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.
He works hard and just finds a way to get open.
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.
Penalty kills are huge. It comes down to special teams every game, and those guys have been great all year.