Joe Sakic Quebec Nordiques Jersey

Joe Sakic is one of the most respected names in all of hockey history. For me, he's one of those guys who played with one franchise for his entire career (even though the franchise moved from Quebec City to Colorado). Not too many players in the modern era can boast an accomplishment like that (maybe Martin Brodeur). In his 20-year tenure, Sakic won the Stanley Cup twice, captured numerous NHL trophies, and was voted into 13 NHL All-Star Games. Named captain of the team in 1992 (after serving as a co-captain in 1990–91), Sakic is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and one of the strongest team leaders in the league's history as he was able to motivate his team throughout his career to play at a winning level.

Over the course of his career, Sakic was one of the most productive forwards in the game, having twice scored 50 goals and earning at least 100 points in six different seasons. His wrist shot, considered one of the best in the NHL, was the source of much of his production as goalies around the league feared this shot. At the conclusion of the 2008–09 NHL season, he was the eighth all-time points leader in the NHL, as well as 14th in all-time goals and 11th in all-time assists. During the 2002 Winter Olympics, Sakic helped lead Team Canada to its first ice hockey gold medal in 50 years, and was voted as the tournament's most valuable player. He represented the team in six other international competitions, including the 1998 and 2006 Winter Olympics. After the 2000–01 NHL season, Sakic was named the MVP of the NHL by the hockey writers and his fellow players. He retired from the NHL on July 9, 2009 and had his jersey number retired prior to Avalanche's 2009–10 season opener on October 1, 2009 at the Pepsi Center. He is currently an Executive Advisor and Alternate Governor of the Avalanche.

Joe Sakic
Center
Born Jul 7 1969  -- Burnaby, BC
Height 5.11 -- Weight 185
Selected by Quebec Nordiques round 1 #15 overall 1987 NHL Entry Draft

                                    --- Regular Season ---
Season   Team                        Lge    GP    G    A  Pts  PIM
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1988-89  Quebec Nordiques            NHL    70   23   39   62   24
1989-90  Quebec Nordiques            NHL    80   39   63  102   27
1990-91  Quebec Nordiques            NHL    80   48   61  109   24
1991-92  Quebec Nordiques            NHL    69   29   65   94   20
1992-93  Quebec Nordiques            NHL    78   48   57  105   40
1993-94  Quebec Nordiques            NHL    84   28   64   92   18
1994-95  Quebec Nordiques            NHL    47   19   43   62   30
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Totals (With Nordiques)                    508  234  392  626  183

Joe Sakic Quebec Nordiques Jersey