Joe Sakic is set to indefinitely continue as the Colorado Avalanche's general manager, a role he took on in June, effectively combining it with his existing president of hockey operations title. His leadership was crucial in building the 2022 Stanley Cup-winning team, and he's made significant moves this offseason, including signing Cale Makar to a record-breaking contract.
Joe Sakic will indefinitely remain in his dual role as general manager and president of hockey operations for the Colorado Avalanche, with no plans for a GM search. Sakic assumed the general manager title in June after Chris MacFarland departed to lead the Nashville Predators' front office. Sakic is credited as the architect behind the Avalanche's 2022 Stanley Cup victory, having briefly handed GM responsibilities to MacFarland after that championship season. A Hockey Hall of Famer, Sakic uniquely holds the distinction of winning Stanley Cups as both a captain and a general manager for the same franchise (1996, 2001 as player; 2022 as GM). This offseason has been active for Sakic, involving trades, including sending Ross Colton and later Jack Drury to Nashville, and a significant deal with Columbus for Valeri Nichushkin. He generated considerable buzz by signing defenseman Cale Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, to an eight-year, $163.2 million extension, making him the highest-paid player in NHL history. The Avalanche, who won the Presidents' Trophy last season before being swept by Vegas in the Western Conference Final, also added forward Jaden Schwartz. The team is currently assembling for a charity golf tournament, with training camp scheduled to begin later this week.
