Milan Hejduk News: Pro Sports Daily

Avalanche's Hejduk might return tonight vs. Blackhawks

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November 11

Denver Post

"Milan Hejduk, a late scratch against Edmonton on Sunday with a back problem, didn't practice Tuesday with the Avalanche at the Family Sports Center. But coach Joe Sacco said that primarily was precautionary and he was "hopeful" Hejduk would be able to play against the Blackhawks tonight in Chicago. "He came in this morning, and he was feeling much better than before the game against Edmonton," Sacco said after practice, which followed Monday's day off for the team. "We decided to keep him off (Tuesday)." Also, winger Darcy Tucker and defenseman Tom Preissing went through the full practice and are at least possibilities to play against the Blackhawks. Tucker immediately lost consciousness, ..."

Avalanche's Hejduk misses Oilers game with back injury

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November 9

Denver Post

"Avalanche winger Milan Hejduk missed his first game of the season Sunday with a back injury. His absence was a surprise, given that he practiced Saturday and participated in Sunday's pregame skate. Hejduk, who on Friday played in his 800th career game, entered Sunday tied as Colorado's second-leading scorer with 14 points (seven goals). He was replaced by T.J. Hensick, who played for just the fifth time this season and scored a power-play goal. Coach Joe Sacco said he doesn't know how or when Hejduk was injured, or when he is expected back. "He took warm-up but wasn't able to play," Sacco said. Also scratched were Avs defensemen John-Michael Liles (shoulder) and Tom Preissing (knee)."

Avs add a year to Hejduk's deal

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September 25

Denver Post

"The Avalanche on Thursday lessened the chances of Milan Hejduk's pending unrestricted free agency becoming a major topic this season when it announced the signing of the Czech right wing to a one-year extension. Hejduk will make $3.9 million this season, but accepted a cut to $3 million in 2010-11, while retaining his no-trade clause. If Hejduk, 33, hadn't been locked up, there might have been considerable speculation about his availability as the season progressed. "I didn't want to deal with this thing during the season," Hejduk said Thursday after he didn't suit up for the Avalanche's 3-2 exhibition loss to Dallas. "I don't like that stuff. It's better that you can concentrate on ..."

Hejduk gets extension from Avs

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September 25

Denver Post

"The Avalanche today signed veteran right wing Milan Hejduk to a one-year contract extension, through the 2010-11 season. Hejduk is making $4 million this season on the last year of his current contract and will make $3 million next season. "It was important for me and my family to continue my career with the Avalanche organization," Hejduk said in a team release. "I'm excited about the direction of this franchise and look forward to being a part of it." Hejduk, 33, has spent his entire career with Colorado and is entering his 11th season. He ranks fourth in franchise history in games played and goals. He ranks fifth in points. Hejduk led Colorado with 27 goals in 2008-09. "Milan has been ..."