Guest Low Roller Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 In a move to save some money under the cap, the Colorado Avalanche have declined to pick up the 2006-07 season options on forward Joe Sakic and defenseman Rob Blake.The Denver Post reports that the team will save roughly $700,000 in cap space this season because team payroll is based on the combined average of a player’s total contract. Sakic and Blake signed five year deals with Colorado in 2001 with a team option for a sixth year. They would have each earned close to $7 million had the options been picked up.Both will become unrestricted free agents on July 1, unless they sign contract extensions with the club before then.Sakic, who was drafted 15th overall in the 1987 Entry Draft has previously stated his desire to finish his career with the Avalanche.[credit: TSN.ca] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Not suprising with Blake, especially the way he's been killing me in the pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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