Sakic coming back for 20th season

The Colorado Avalanche and captain Joe Sakic came to terms Wednesday on a one-year contract. Sakic will suit up for his 20th NHL season during the 2008-09 campaign. Pair of Colorado prospects hopes to make strides

Leafs in no hurry

Though the Toronto Maple Leafs have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in each of the past three seasons, they are determined not to rush their prospects to the big stage. Maple Leafs' pick Hayes putting past behind him

Islanders have brothers in arms

Having a successful older brother in the NHL can be a burden or a blessing. For the Islanders' David Toews and Blake Kessel, the support they received from their older siblings has been invaluable.

That's using your head

St. Louis prospect Cade Fairchild has never been among the bigger, stronger players. That's why he's hoping his heady game can earn him a spot on Team USA for the 2009 World Junior Championship.

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