the joe sakic rule

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Sakic done for Season

posted by Theodore, Apr 10, 2009

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This hurts my heart

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Super Joe May Be A No-Go

posted by David Driscoll-Carignan, Apr 01, 2009

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"Citing a loss of strength in his left leg — aftereffects of back surgery to repair a herniated disc and sciatic nerve damage to the leg — Sakic said it may not be possible to fulfill his goal. " however: "Sakic dismissed speculation the only reason he is trying to play in any of the Avs' final six games is because he knows he will retire when the season is over. "

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David Driscoll-Carignan Nov 29 2008, 8:44a

Even with a sore back limiting his playing time and raising the question of retirement, Joe Sakic has earned the right to retire on his own terms, without rampant speculation or hype. This is the Joe Sakic Rule.

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