Reinvigorated Sakic to remain Avalanche GM indefinitely, team sources say
Colorado Avalanche legend Joe Sakic will continue as the team’s full-time general manager, with no GM search planned as he resumes day-to-day duties and aims to build toward another title, following his reinvigorated commitment after last season’s playoff setback. He already secured a historic eight-year, $163.2 million contract for star defenseman Cale Makar and will guide the front office for the 2026-27 season and beyond, with the organization expressing strong confidence in his leadership.
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About Joe Sakic
Joseph Steven Sakic is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player who currently serves as president of hockey operations and general manager of the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). He spent his entire 21-year NHL career, which lasted from 1988 to 2009, with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise. Named captain of the team in 1992.
Everything about Joe Sakic →- Occupation
- ice hockey player, sports executive
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Born
- July 7, 1969