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Sakic retires

While he never played a minute in a Pens sweater, I'd like to take a moment to give a round of applause to Joe Sakic, who's announcing his retirement from hockey this week. He's one of the classiest guys in the game, and for a long, long time was one of its best centers. Pens fans may remember him best as Mario Lemieux's linemate in the 2002 Olympics and the 2004 World Championships, a playmaker-sniper combination that was so deadly it was almost unsportsmanlike. You will be missed, Joe.


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I thought he’d put in one more season, especially considering how bad last season turned out for him. But I guess he’ll try and go out on top with Team Canada, if he makes the team.

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by FrankD on Jul 8, 2009 11:52 AM EDT reply actions  

I agree with Mirtle over at his place, I don’t think Sakic is on the 2010 Canada team. That’s really not his style.

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by Mike @ MHH on Jul 8, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m with you guys….I think if Sakic wanted to play Olympics he would have come back to the NHL

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by Hooks Orpik on Jul 8, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

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