Sakic back with Avs for $6 million

August 28, 2008 @ 11:40 am · Filed under Colorado Avalanche

via Denver Post:

After three months of pondering and procrastinating about whether to continue his NHL career or retire, Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic finally had an answer late Tuesday afternoon for his agent, Don Baizley.

The hockey player, 39, told Baizley that he had decided to play again and that it was time to cut a deal with Colorado general manager Francois Giguere.

By Wednesday morning, Baizley and Colorado had agreed on a one-year, $6-million contract, and the Avalanche made the announcement in the afternoon.

"Ultimately it came down to the fact that I still enjoy playing and competing," Sakic said in the team's news release. "I'm comfortable with my conditioning and my overall health. I'm ready for the start of camp and looking forward to the upcoming season."

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