Tag: Joe Sakic

  • Thin Air: Post-Draft, Pre-Free Agency Notes

    A few notes on a Tuesday –  – I feel bad for Rick DiPietro.  He was defined by a bad contract decision by the NY Islander, and his history of injuries that were beyond his control.  He never lived up to the billing, but much of that had nothing to do with his ability.  He’s…

  • Tip of The Hand: Avs Draft Talk

    My buddy Bill called me last week to ask why the Avs wouldn’t take Seth Jones with their first overall draft pick. Since I had just written about it, I pointed him to my blog post (thanks for being a loyal reader, Bill).  Which led to his next call, asking why the Avalanche would tip…