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Blueshirts bring in Naslund, Kalinin Thu Jul  3 18:23:20 2008 EST
L following the 1996-97 campaign, while Naslund emerged into one of Vancouver's most prominent players in franchise history. The former Canucks captain is a five-time All-Star and was the runner-up to fellow countryman Peter Forsberg of the Colorado Avalanche for the Hart Trophy as league MVP in 2002-03 after finishing second in league scoring with 104 points, including 48 goals. However, Naslund did capture the Lester B. Pearson Award, which is presented annually to the most outstanding player
Avs add Tjarnqvist to defensive mix Thu Jul  3 16:39:07 2008 EST
Denver, CO (Sports Network) - The Colorado Avalanche signed free-agent defenseman Daniel Tjarnqvist to a one-year contract, the club announced Thursday. Tjarnqvist, 31, returns to the NHL after playing last season in the Russian hockey league. "Daniel Tjarnqvist is an experienced defenseman who provides us greater depth on our blueline," Avalanche executive vice president and general manager Francois Giguere said. The Umea, Sweden native has 16 goals and 70 assists in 315 career games with Atla
Avs re-sign Wolski Wed Jul  2 19:25:22 2008 EST
Denver, CO (Sports Network) - The Colorado Avalanche signed restricted free- agent forward Wojtek Wolski to a two-year contract, the club announced Wednesday. The 22-year-old native of Zabrze, Poland registered 18 goals and 48 points in 77 games last season, his second full NHL season. "Wojtek is definitely part of the elite young group of players establishing themselves in the league," said Avalanche executive vice president and general manager Francois Giguere. "Therefore, we feel very strong
Wild welcome Brunette back to fold Tue Jul  1 16:48:12 2008 EST
St. Paul, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Wild signed forward Andrew Brunette to a multi-year contract on Tuesday. The 34-year-old picked up 19 goals and 59 points in 82 games for the rival Colorado Avalanche last season. "Andrew is a consistent offensive performer and an excellent teammate who helped create the culture of our team," said team general manager Doug Risebrough. "We are better on the ice and in the dressing room with him back. Not often do you get a chance to correct a mistake
Capitals ink Theodore to two-year deal Tue Jul  1 15:56:56 2008 EST
Arlington, VA (Sports Network) - The Washington Capitals have signed goaltender Jose Theodore to a two-year contract, the team announced on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Theodore, 31, appeared in 53 games for the Colorado Avalanche last season, compiling a 28-21-3 record with three shutouts, a 2.44 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage. He also started all 10 playoff games for the Avs, going 4-6 with a 3.15 GAA as Colorado was bounced in the Western Conference semifi
Sauer heads to Phoenix Tue Jul  1 15:15:11 2008 EST
eneral manager Don Maloney. "We see him as someone who can match up against top forwards and handle a lot of ice time." Sauer, who is a stay-at-home defender, notched six points (1G, 5A) and a career-best plus-17 rating in 54 games with the Colorado Avalanche last season. He added one goal in 10 playoff contests as the Avs were eliminated by the eventual Stanley Cup champion Red Wings in the second round. The 27-year-old Minnesota native has collected four goals and 26 points in 288 games with A
Colorado re-signs defensemen Liles, Foote Mon Jun 30 13:01:40 2008 EST
Denver, CO (Sports Network) - The Colorado Avalanche shored up their backline on Monday, re-signing defensemen John-Michael Liles and Adam Foote. Liles was inked to a four-year deal and Foote was retained on a two-year contract. The 27-year-old Liles led all Avs defenseman last season with 32 points, despite a career-low six goals, over 81 games. He ranked second on the team in power-play points with 20, one behind Paul Stastny, and was third in blocked shots with 121. A native of Indiana and M
Report: Colorado re-signs Liles, Foote Mon Jun 30 01:21:48 2008 EST
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Colorado Avalanche have reportedly re- signed defensemen John-Michael Liles and Adam Foote. TSN of Canada reports Liles came to terms on a four-year deal worth just over $4 million per season. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent Tuesday. Liles had six goals and 26 assists in 81 games last season, his fourth with the Avalanche since being drafted by Colorado in the fifth round in 2000. Foote's deal is reportedly for $6 million. He had a goal and 15
Sakic to delay decision on retirement Tue Jun 24 19:14:28 2008 EST
Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Colorado Avalanche veteran center Joe Sakic revealed that he will delay his decision on retirement until after the NHL's free-agency period. According to a Denver newspaper, club vice president Jean Martineau said Sakic will definitely not make a decision before the July 1 deadline. Sakic, 38, made $6.75 million on a one-year deal for last season. In his 19th with the franchise, he posted career-lows with 13 goals and 40 points in only 44 games while being slowed b
Colorado acquires Sertich Tue Jun 10 21:07:00 2008 EST

DENVER (AP) -The Colorado Avalanche acquired forward Marty Sertich from the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, giving up a conditional pick in the 2009 NHL draft.

The 25-year-old Sertich was with the Iowa Stars of the American Hockey League for the past two seasons. He had 27 goals and 25 assists last season to lead Iowa in scoring.

The 5-foot-9, 165-pound center played four seasons at Colorado College, winning the Hobey Baker Memorial Award - the Heisman of college hockey - in 2004-05. He led the

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