Andrew Raycroft News

Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said that he and Luongo's camp have suspended talks because the team was focused on the more pressing matter of free agency.

Avalanche winger David Jones will return to the Colorado lineup in 2009-10. Last season he scored eight goals in 40 games before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in January.

The Vancouver Canucks added depth at the goaltender position by signing free agent Andrew Raycroft on Monday.

The Colorado Avalanche met an objective on the first day of the NHL free agent signing period by signing goaltender Craig Anderson to a two-year deal Wednesday.

Peter Budaj reportedly reached terms Monday with Colorado. Colorado Avalanche goaltender Peter Budaj reportedly reached contract terms Monday on a one-year, $1.25-million US contract.

The 24-year-old was also Sweden's national goalie at the world hockey championship.

Joe Sacco is on the move again, which is not only a testament to his desire to stay in hockey, but also a reflection of his family genes.

Today: We've got an eerie feeling about today's gallery. Avs replace Granato with Sacco Thursday, June 4, 2009 Joe Sacco played for five NHL clubs including the Washington Capitals.

The Colorado Avalanche promoted Greg Sherman to general manager and fired coach Tony Granato and five others in a sweeping shakeup Wednesday.

Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy won't be returning to Colorado to try to lead the Avalanche back to respectability.

Five weeks after the conclusion of the Avalanche's season, Tony Granato officially still is the head coach.

No one knows for certain with 16-year-old hockey players. It's the sporting equivalent of trying to parallel park with pizza dough over your eyes.

Chris Mason made 28 saves for his sixth shutout of the season, helping the St. Louis Blues take the sixth playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 1-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday in the regular-season finale.

Ahh draft day, after trade deadline day, quite possibly the most exciting day in hockey.

Peter Budaj, 26, is looking at an uncertain future after his contract expires after this season.

Injured Avalanche captain Joe Sakic denies he knows for certain he will retire after this season concludes.

Phoenix Coyotes right winger Peter Mueller, left, has his shot blocked by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Mike Vernace in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Wednesday, April 1, 2009.

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Andrew Raycroft blocks a penalty shot from Vancouver Canucks' Pavol Demitra during the second period.

The Avalanche has made an awful lot of call-ups from its AHL affiliate this season.

Colorado Avalanche netminder Andrew Raycroft blocks a penalty shot from Vancouver Canucks' Pavol Demitra during the second period in Denver on Friday.