Originally published on EuroReport.com in 1999 By Lucas Aykroyd Who needs Joe Sakic? Well, actually, there would be plenty of takers around the National Hockey League if the Colorado Avalanche put their longtime captain on the market. But the point is, right winger Milan Hejduk is doing his best to make up for the scoring […]

Originally published in the 2004 NHL Yearbook By Lucas Aykroyd In biology, it’s known as a symbiotic relationship. Two organisms feeding off each other for mutual benefit, like the bee and the flower. In today’s National Hockey League, the equivalent is a dynamic duo whose offensive production stings opponents but sweetens their team’s success. Look […]

Originally published in Eishockey News in 2007 By Lucas Aykroyd The Colorado Avalanche franchise has never missed the playoffs since relocating from Quebec City to Denver in 1995, but it looks like that streak will end in 2007. Colorado allowed a whopping 35 goals in its first eight games in February, and found itself battling […]

Originally published on EuroReport.com in 2000 By Lucas Aykroyd David Aebischer’s first job was installing heating units. But the 22-year-old rookie Swiss netminder will have to cool his heels for a while with the Colorado Avalanche. That’s life when you’re the backup to an all-star workhorse like Patrick Roy. Aebischer realizes he’s already surprised a […]