Joe Sakic joining Avs' front office

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    Joe Sakic is launching his second hockey career with the franchise he helped turn into a Stanley Cup champion.

    The longtime Colorado Avalanche captain will serve as an executive adviser, involved in all facets of hockey operations. He will also represent the team at the board of governors meetings as an alternate governor.

    He assumes his new position at the end of the regular season.

    The 41-year-old Sakic retired nearly two years ago after a 20-year playing career with the franchise for which he set virtually every offensive mark.

    Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=6259093
     

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