A couple quick hits today ....
It's been as quiet as a mouse over the last several weeks for the Colorado Avalanche. As has been the case for much of the league. New month. New-season. New Business. With NHL camps just weeks away the league and the Avs are back at work.
A little news:
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) September 1, 2021
Veteran defenseman Jack Johnson has agreed to a PTO to attend training camp with the Avalanche.#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/NPdR1KMUF2
Jack Johnson agreed to join the Avs for the upcoming training camp. The vet D played 13 games and scored one goal with the Rangers last season.
The Jack Johnson jokes are endless and he hasn't looked much like a serviceable defenseman since 2016-17. But, a new environment in a reduced role may not be such a bad thing.
The vet is approaching a major NHL milestone and he could do it as an Av - if he makes the team.
Did you know Johnson is approaching 1,000 NHL games? Same.
The 34-year-old and former 3rd overall pick (2005) has 303 career points (71g 232a) in 950 games over 15 seasons with four different organizations (LAK, CBJ, PIT, NYR). I would have never guessed he was that close to a big NHL milestone.
Wonders never cease.
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One more thing. Is Colorado hinting at another throwback-type uniform of historical value?
Remember who you are.#WallpaperWednesday #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/6LJ9qMiN8B
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) September 1, 2021
Personally, I love the idea and we know how great the Rockies uniforms were. It would be a great mash-up and one that would be another sure-fire money maker.
What do you think? Are you okay with paying homage to the defunct Rockies?
Thanks for reading, Steve
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