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Rick Sadowski

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Rick Sadowski covers the NHL for the Rocky. He has a degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati and has previously worked at the Newark Star-Ledger, the Los Angeles Herald Examiner and the Los Angeles Daily News. He's covered hockey since 1981 and wrote two books about the Los Angeles Kings, most recently Hockeywood in 1993. He's covered the Avalanche since its arrival in Denver. Read Rick Sadowski's Colorado Avalanche 24/7 blog here

Recent stories

Avalanche report: Aches and pains

January 15, 2009

Right wing David Jones was experiencing some stiffness and soreness in his back Thursday, so the Colorado Avalanche decided it would be best for him not to skate in the morning or play against the Blues. His place in the lineup was taken by Ben Guite.

SADOWSKI: Is Lecavalier an untouchable?

SADOWSKI: Is Lecavalier an untouchable?

January 15, 2009

Joe Sakic and Steve Yzerman immediately come to mind - there is no such animal in the NHL as an untouchable. Even Wayne Gretzky was traded twice.

Blues' Legace shuts down Avalanche

Blues' Legace shuts down Avalanche

January 15, 2009

Put Manny Legace on a peewee team and he might find a way to hand the Avalanche a defeat. Small in stature at 5-foot-9, the St. Louis Blues goalie almost always comes up big against the Avalanche, as he did Thursday in a 5-2 Blues win.

Avalanche report: Budaj returns in goal

January 14, 2009

Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj will make his first start Thursday night since Jan. 4, a 2-0 loss to Minnesota. He allowed a total of 11 goals in his past three starts, all defeats.

Avs' Smyth, Hejduk closing in on 300-goal careers

Avs' Smyth, Hejduk closing in on 300-goal careers

January 14, 2009

The race is on for the Avalanche. The Western Conference playoff race? Sure, but this one involves linemates Ryan Smyth and Milan Hejduk, who are closing in on an impressive milestone: 300 career goals.

Avalanche report: Jones hurt

January 13, 2009

As if the Colorado Avalanche didn't already have enough injured players, right wing David Jones suffered a back injury in the second period and didn't return.

Defeat costs Avalanche four spots

Defeat costs Avalanche four spots

January 13, 2009

The Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night had a chance to move into seventh place but dropped from eighth to 11th thanks to a wild 4-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena before an announced crowd of 15,343.

Avalanche midseason report card

January 9, 2009

Assessing how the Colorado Avalanche has fared in the first half of the season.

Avalanche having second thoughts

Avalanche having second thoughts

January 9, 2009

Expectations have changed considerably for the Avalanche since general manager Francois Giguere told the Rocky in September that he believed the team was capable of making a run at a Stanley Cup championship this season.

Avalanche report: Deal drought

January 9, 2009

Colorado Avalanche general manager Francois Giguere said he's always seeking ways to improve the team, regardless of its record.


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