Joe Sakic

Joe Sakic was the heart and soul of the Quebec Nordiques and Colorado Avalanche franchise. A model of consistency, class, and clutch performance, Sakic tallied over 1,600 career points during his 20-season NHL career.

Known for his deadly wrist shot and calm leadership, he captained the Avalanche to two Stanley Cup championships (1996, 2001). Sakic ranks among the NHL’s all-time leaders in points, assists, and playoff success, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1996 as playoff MVP.

He also excelled internationally, winning gold with Team Canada at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Sakic’s quiet leadership and elite production earned him universal respect across the league.

He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012 and later built another Cup-winning Avalanche team as general manager in 2022.

Sakic's Awards and Records

• Inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame (2012)
• 2× Stanley Cup Champion (1996, 2001 – Colorado Avalanche)
• Conn Smythe Trophy (1996 – Playoff MVP)
• Hart Memorial Trophy (2001 – League MVP)
• Lady Byng Trophy (2001)
• 13× NHL All-Star
• Olympic Gold Medalist (2002 – Team Canada)
• World Championship Gold Medalist (1994)
• World Cup Champion (2004)
• Member of Triple Gold Club (Olympics, World Championship, Stanley Cup)
• Named one of NHL’s 100 Greatest Players (2017)
• President of Hockey Operations/GM – Colorado Avalanche (2022 Stanley Cup win)

NHL Teams

Quebec Nordiques (1989-95)
Colorado Avalanche (1995-2009)