Former Avalanche Player Marek Svatos Died Of Overdose

LONE TREE, Colo. (AP) – Authorities say former Colorado Avalanche player Marek Svatos died of a drug overdose.
According to an autopsy report released Monday, the 34-year-old had several drugs in his system at the time of his death on Nov. 5, including anti-anxiety medication and painkillers. It also said that drug paraphernalia was found near him at his home in the suburban Denver city of Lone Tree.
Marek Svatos #40 of the Colorado Avalanche skates during the game against the Nashville Pr