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He played his entire 21-year NHL career with the same franchise.
15 Interesting Facts About Joe Sakic
A legendary center, he captained the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise to two Stanley Cup championships and earned numerous individual accolades throughout his 21-year Hall of Fame career.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#19
Status
Retired
Teams
2
Facts
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012.
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He led his team to Stanley Cup titles in 1996 and 2001.
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He was named the MVP of the 1996 playoffs, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy.
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In 2001, he won both the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Lester B. Pearson Award as the NHL's MVP.
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He helped lead Team Canada to an Olympic ice hockey gold medal in 2002 and was voted the tournament's MVP.
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His jersey number 19 was retired by the Colorado Avalanche.
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He holds the franchise record for most all-time goals, assists, and points.
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He became the third person to win the Stanley Cup with the same franchise as both a player and a general manager.
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He scored at least 100 points in six different seasons.
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He was the eighth all-time points leader in the NHL at the conclusion of the 2008–09 season.
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He is one of only four players to captain his team to a Stanley Cup championship and win the Hart Memorial Trophy in the same year.
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He is a member of the Triple Gold Club, having won an Olympic gold, World Championship gold, and the Stanley Cup.
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He holds the NHL record for most playoff overtime goals with eight.
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He famously passed the Stanley Cup directly to Ray Bourque in 2001, defying tradition.
About Joe Sakic
Joe Sakic played his entire 21-year NHL career with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise, serving as captain for many years. He led the Avalanche to two Stanley Cup titles, earning Conn Smythe, Hart, and Lester B. Pearson Trophies, and is recognized as one of the greatest team leaders in league history. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, he also achieved significant success as the Avalanche's general manager, winning another Stanley Cup.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1996
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Conn Smythe Trophy
1996
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Stanley Cup Champion
2001
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Hart Memorial Trophy
2001
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Olympic Gold Medal
2002
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Hockey Hall of Fame
2012
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Joe Sakic.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 19
Status: Retired
Age: 56 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
Born: Burnaby, British Columbia
Career Stats
Seasons: 21
Goals: 625
Assists: 1016
Points: 1641
Teams: 2
Drafted: 1987
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Quebec Nordiques Colorado Avalanche
Joe Sakic played for 2 different teams during his 21 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Quebec Nordiques in 1987.