Sakic, Avs Look Forward To Hosting Red Wings In Outdoor Game

DENVER (AP) – Joe Sakic was close enough to hip check one of his fiercest rivals off the stage and into the stands.
Of course, that wouldn’t be very polite. Not while wearing a sports jacket at an event Monday to promote the Colorado Avalanche hosting their first NHL outdoor game. The Avalanche great turned general manager resisted any sort of temptation even with longtime Detroit adversary Kris Draper sitting a row in front of him.
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