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Colorado Avalanche left wing Andre Burakovsky, left, congratulates goaltender Philipp Grubauer after an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Monday, April 12, 2021, in Denver. The Avalanche won 4-2. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Sakic embraces win-now mode with contract decisions looming

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic, right, looks on during a news conference to introduce Jared Bednar as the NHL hockey club's new coach in Denver, in this Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, file photo. Sakic announced on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, that a ceremony is planned before the start of the team's regular-season opener against St. Louis on Wednesday to honor Pierre Lacroix, the team's retired president, who died from COVID-19 complications last month in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Sakic credits late Lacroix for assist in GM success with Avs

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2018, file photo, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie, left, knocks the puck away from Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. Saad is part of the new-look Avalanche squad after being acquired in a trade from Chicago. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Sakic walking fine line in free agency as big deals loom

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2016, file photo, Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic, right, look on during a news conference to introduce Jared Bednar as the NHL hockey club's new coach in Denver. After a week for reflection following a Game 7 loss in the second-round of the NHL Playoffs, Sakic has headed back to work to prepare for the upcoming NHL Draft. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Sakic has Avs trending up after 2 straight playoff seasons

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson (51) slips past Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) during the second period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Young, speedy Avalanche show promise before playoff exit

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nikita Zadorov, left, races to pick up the loose puck with Vancouver Canucks right wing Jake Virtanen in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

MacKinnon has 2 goals and assist, Avalanche beat Canucks 3-1

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Steve Mason, left, catches a shot as Colorado Avalanche's Matt Duchene looks for the rebound during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 4-0. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Avs GM Joe Sakic on lack of major moves: ‘I like my players’

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during a news conference Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Denver to announce that Coors Field will host the 2016 NHL Stadium Series hockey game. The game between the Red Wings and Avalanche is set for Saturday, Feb. 27 and will be proceeded by alumni games and a college hockey game as well between the University of Denver and Colorado College. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Sakic, Avs look forward to hosting Red Wings in outdoor game

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis and president Dick Patrick introduce new general manager Brian MacLellan, left, and head coach Barry Trotz, right, to the media at a press conference at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, May 27, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Is Caps GM Brian MacLellan ready to make first big trade?

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

Nashville Predators center Craig Smith (15) scores on Minnesota Wild goalie Ilya Bryzgalov (30), of Russia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., Sunday, April 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Roy, Avs anxious to open playoffs against Wild

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Varlamov ready to put Olympic bummer behind him

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 24, 2013, file photo, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Chris Tanev, left, defends Colorado Avalanche right wing Milan Hejduk, right, of Czech Republic, in an NHL hockey game in Denver. Hejduk, 38, is retiring from the NHL after 14 seasons, all with the Avalanche. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider, File)

Former Avs star Milan Hejduk announces retirement

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Avs take MacKinnon No. 1, Devils snare Schneider

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Avalanche take MacKinnon, Devils snare Schneider

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Avalanche make MacKinnon 1st pick of NHL draft

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press