28-9-2007 Mike York interviewed in paper
Mike York was interviewed in today's paper about the recent trade that sent him from Phoenix Coyotes to Colorado Avalanche. This is a great hockey town, and I'm gonna' miss it here. In some ways this will always feel like a home to me, he choked before breaking down and being helped out.
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28-9-2007 Colorado Avalanche trade
Colorado Avalanche traded Marek Svatos and
's round 1 pick in 2008 to Phoenix Coyotes for Mike York and Shane Doan
A native of USA, Mike York was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Rangers in the 6th round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 456 NHL games during his career, notching 114 goals and adding 179 assists along with 88 penalty minutes. The 29 year old center has played 7 games with the Phoenix Coyotes this season, totalling 3+3=6 with 6 PIM.
A native of Canada, Shane Doan was originally drafted to the NHL by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1st round of the 1995 entry draft. He has appeared in 738 NHL games during his career, notching 174 goals and adding 247 assists along with 722 penalty minutes. The 30 year old right wing has played 8 games with the Phoenix Coyotes this season, totalling 2+2=4 with 11 PIM.
A native of Slovakia, Marek Svatos was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 7th round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 73 NHL games during his career, notching 35 goals and adding 21 assists along with 62 penalty minutes. The 25 year old right wing has played 8 games with the Colorado Avalanche this season, totalling 1+3=4 with 2 PIM.
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25-9-2007 Mike Leclerc agrees on a contract.
Mike Leclerc has signed a $2 000 000 per year, 3 year deal with the Colorado Avalanche. Detailed terms of the deal were not announced.
A native of Canada, Mike Leclerc was originally drafted to the NHL by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in the 3rd round of the 1995 entry draft. He has appeared in 341 NHL games during his career, notching 64 goals and adding 94 assists along with 288 penalty minutes. The 30 year old left wing has not yet played for the Colorado Avalanche this season.
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24-9-2007 Brent Sopel agrees on a contract.
Brent Sopel has signed a $2 000 000 per year, 2 year deal with the Colorado Avalanche. Detailed terms of the deal were not announced.
A native of Canada, Brent Sopel was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 6th round of the 1995 entry draft. He has appeared in 370 NHL games during his career, notching 34 goals and adding 119 assists along with 199 penalty minutes. The 30 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Colorado Avalanche this season.
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23-9-2007 Weekly team report
Who's hot
John-Michael Liles is looking good with 4 points in 2 games last week.
Who's cold
Ian Laperriere has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Vitaly Kolesnik hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Jaroslav Hlinka has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Peter Budaj hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Paul Stastny has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Marek Svatos has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Wojtek Wolski has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal.
Trainer's room
No injuries at the moment.
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21-9-2007 John-Michael Liles frustrated
Colorado Avalanche defenseman John-Michael Liles feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, John-Michael Liles was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 5th round of the 2000 entry draft. He has appeared in 166 NHL games during his career, notching 25 goals and adding 63 assists along with 72 penalty minutes. The 26 year old defenseman has played 5 games with the Colorado Avalanche this season, totalling 1+4=5 with 0 PIM.
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21-9-2007 Curtis Joseph rejects contract offer.
Curtis Joseph rejected the $850 000 per year, 1 year offer from Colorado Avalanche
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18-9-2007 Tyler Arnason frustrated
Colorado Avalanche center Tyler Arnason feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Tyler Arnason was originally drafted to the NHL by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 7th round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 268 NHL games during his career, notching 58 goals and adding 87 assists along with 88 penalty minutes. The 28 year old center has played 4 games with the Colorado Avalanche this season, totalling 1+1=2 with 4 PIM.
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16-9-2007 Weekly team report
Who's hot
Ryan Smyth is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week.
Who's cold
No-one is especially cold at the moment.
Trainer's room
No injuries at the moment.
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13-9-2007 Team captain meets with Eric Healey
Team captain Joe Sakic called a short meeting with Eric Healey after practice today to discuss some issues that have affected his play. I guess they needed someone to take the blame..., said Eric Healey as he left the ice, ...but I'll take it like a man
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11-9-2007 Jordan Leopold frustrated
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jordan Leopold feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Jordan Leopold was originally drafted to the NHL by the Calgary Flames in the 2nd round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 214 NHL games during his career, notching 15 goals and adding 52 assists along with 104 penalty minutes. The 27 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Colorado Avalanche this season.
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10-9-2007 Chris Heisten agrees on a contract.
Chris Heisten has signed a one year deal with the Hershey Bears. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
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10-9-2007 Gino Guyer agrees on a contract.
Gino Guyer has signed a one year deal with the Hershey Bears. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
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10-9-2007 Mathieu Roy agrees on a contract.
Mathieu Roy has signed a one year deal with the Hershey Bears. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
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10-9-2007 Louis-Philippe Martin agrees on a contract.
Louis-Philippe Martin has signed a one year deal with the Hershey Bears. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
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10-9-2007 Robin Big Snake agrees on a contract.
Robin Big Snake has signed a one year deal with the Hershey Bears. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
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10-9-2007 Dusty Jamieson agrees on a contract.
Dusty Jamieson has signed a one year deal with the Hershey Bears. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.
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9-9-2007 Weekly team report
Who's hot
Andrew Brunette is looking good with 3 points in 1 games last week. Brett Clark is looking good with 3 points in 1 games last week.
Who's cold
No-one is especially cold at the moment.
Trainer's room
No injuries at the moment.
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7-9-2007 Peter Budaj frustrated
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Peter Budaj feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Slovakia, Peter Budaj was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2nd round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 34 NHL games during his career, booking 2 career shutouts and allowing 86 goals. The 24 year old goaltender has not yet played for the Colorado Avalanche this season.
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4-9-2007 Vitaly Kolesnik frustrated
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Vitaly Kolesnik feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of La-la-land, Vitaly Kolesnik, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 8 NHL games during his career, booking 0 career shutouts and allowing 20 goals. The 28 year old goaltender is waiting for a good start this season.
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2-9-2007 Weekly team report
Who's hot
No-one is especially hot at the moment.
Who's cold
No-one is especially cold at the moment.
Trainer's room
No injuries at the moment.
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30-8-2007 Peter Budaj frustrated
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Peter Budaj feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Slovakia, Peter Budaj was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2nd round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 34 NHL games during his career, booking 2 career shutouts and allowing 86 goals. The 24 year old goaltender is waiting for a good start this season.
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27-8-2007 Tyler Arnason frustrated
Colorado Avalanche center Tyler Arnason feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Tyler Arnason was originally drafted to the NHL by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 7th round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 264 NHL games during his career, notching 57 goals and adding 86 assists along with 84 penalty minutes. The 28 year old center is looking forward for the start of the season.
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25-8-2007 Peter Budaj frustrated
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Peter Budaj feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Slovakia, Peter Budaj was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2nd round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 34 NHL games during his career, booking 2 career shutouts and allowing 86 goals. The 24 year old goaltender is looking forward for the start of the season.
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