Sakic's distinguished NHL career began when was selected by the Quebec Nordiques as the 15th pick in the 1987 Entry Draft. He made his League debut on Oct. 6, 1988 and remained with the franchise through its relocation to Colorado in 1995. Sakic went on to become the face of the franchise, leading the Avalanche to Stanley Cup titles in 1996 and 2001. The 13-time All-Star, who turned 40 on Tuesday, also won an Olympic gold medal in 2002 with Team Canada, the Hart Trophy, Lady Byng Memorial Trophy and Lester B. Pearson Award in 2001 and the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1996.
The full schedule of NHL Network Presents: A Sakic Salute is as follows, all times Eastern and subject to change:
Saturday, July 11
Noon ET | Vintage Games: Nordiques at Bruins from March 21, 1991 |
2:00 pm ET | Frozen in Time: 1995-96 Avalanche |
2:30 pm ET | 1996 Avalanche Stanley Cup Video |
3:30 pm ET | Captains Driven By Bridgestone: Joe Sakic |
4:00 pm ET | Joe Sakic Retirement Press Conference |
Sunday, July 12
Noon ET | Classic Series: 2001 Avalanche vs. Kings |
1:00 pm ET | Classic Series: 2001 Avalanche vs. Blues |
2:00 pm ET | Classic Series: 2001 Avalanche vs. Devils |
3:00 pm ET | Defining Moments: 2001 Stanley Cup Final, Game 6 |
5:00 pm ET | 2001 Avalanche Stanley Cup Video |