SAKIC LIKELY TO RETIRE THURSDAY [TSN, Denver Post]

Thursday could be the day that a true hockey legend calls it a career.

Denver Post

The news that Avalanche fans had hoped never to hear is nevertheless official: Joe Sakic has decided to retire from the Avalanche.

The Denver Post has confirmed that the Avalanche captain will retire Thursday at a 1 p.m. press conference at Inverness Hotel.

TSN

After 20 NHL seasons, Colorado Avalanche forward Joe Sakic may be ready to hang up his skates.

The Avalanche have called a news conference for Thursday at 3pm et/12pm pt, where according to local reports they will announce Sakic's retirement.

Obviously, more comment on Thursday.