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Come Back Joe
by Paul on 05/02/08 at 10:42 AM ET
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from Pierre LeBrun of Sportsnet,
For the record, Sakic told reporters again this week in Denver that he wouldn’t be making that decision until this summer. It’s obviously the kind of decision that needs time and reflection.
I think the decision has never been tougher for him. Turning 39 on July 7, Sakic knows Father Time has his finger on the buzzer. Right now he just needs a timeout to make the hardest call in his career.
The Avalanche want him back, that’s a no-brainer. The only question is whether Sakic wants to come back.
I certainly hope so. He’s one of the classiest NHL players I have ever been around in my time around the game. It’s easy to show class when times are good, but what set Sakic apart is that he exhibited it all the time. I’m too young to have been around Jean Beliveau, but I think I have an idea what it’s like to be around a player that’s so well respected.
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After thinking about what I just wrote, I also want to say that there’s something to be said for bowing out gracefully before becoming an embarrassment (i.e. Floppa).
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 05/02/08 at 11:40 AM ET
I’d expect that Sakic comes back for one more year to see what the team can do healthy.
That being said, it’ll depend on who the Avs resign this offseason. If they botch it, I can’t see him coming back to be embarrassed again.
Posted by Primis on 05/02/08 at 12:23 PM ET
I’m a Wings fan and it’ll be a sad day for the NHL when a good man like Joe Sakic retires from the game. And unlike some other blue-eyed yo-yo (Forsberg), when Sakic retires, it’s for good.
Thanks for the competition, Joe.
Posted by SYF from Las Vegas, NV on 05/02/08 at 04:20 PM ET
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As much as I hate the Avs, I’ve always respected Joe Sakic. He’s been a humble quiet leader in the vein of Steve Yzerman, pushing himself harder than anyone else. As thrilled as I was about Detroit’s 8-2 win last night, it would be a shame to see him finish his career on that note. He deserved better from his teammates.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 05/02/08 at 11:37 AM ET