DENVER — What a privilege it has been to watch Joe Sakic, who during his 13 seasons with the Colorado Avalanche proved that nice guys really can finish first.

The 40-year-old center, who Thursday officially announced his retirement, ac…Original post by Rick Sadowski | NHL.com Correspondent

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