2009–10 Colorado Avalanche season


The 2009–10 Colorado Avalanche season was the franchise's 38th season, 31st in the National Hockey League and 15th as the Colorado Avalanche.

Off-season

On June 3, 2009, the Avalanche began a complete overhaul of the coaching staff by firing head coach Tony Granato, along with assistants coaches Jacques Cloutier and Dave Barr, goaltending coach Jeff Hackett, assistant to the general manager Michel Goulet and video coordinator PJ DeLuca. Also on June 3, the Avalanche hired Greg Sherman as their new general manager, replacing Francois Giguere, who had been fired in April. On June 4, Joe Sacco was hired to be the new head coach. Before Sacco's hiring, an offer had been made to former Avalanche goaltender Patrick Roy to become head coach, which Roy declined.
Defenceman Adam Foote was named team captain following the retirement of long-time captain Joe Sakic.

Preseason

Regular season

On July 9, 2009, Avalanche captain Joe Sakic announced his retirement from the NHL after 20 seasons. The Avalanche retired Sakic's jersey #19 in a ceremony before the October 1, 2009 home opener of the 2009-10 season. On November 12, 2009, the Avalanche unveiled a new third jersey.
On February 10, 2010, Kyle Cumiskey scored just 9 seconds into the overtime period to give the Avalanche a 4-3 home win over the Atlanta Thrashers. It would prove to be the fastest overtime goal scored during the 2009-10 NHL regular season.

Divisional standings

Conference standings

Game log

Playoffs

Key: Win Loss

Player statistics

Skaters

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes
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Goaltenders

Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice ; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts; G= Goals; A= Assists; PIM= Penalties in Minutes
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†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Avalanche. Stats reflect time with the Avalanche only.

‡Traded mid-season

Awards and records

Records

Milestones

Awards

Transactions

The Avalanche were involved in the following transactions during the 2009–10 season.

Trades

Free agents acquired

PlayerFormer teamContract terms
Craig AndersonFlorida Panthers2 years, $3.6 million
David KociTampa Bay Lightning1 year, $575,000
Darren HaydarGrand Rapids Griffinsundisclosed
Brett SkinnerChicago Wolvesundisclosed
Zach CohenBoston Universityentry-level contract

Free agents lost

PlayerNew teamContract terms
Ian LaperrierePhiladelphia Flyers3 years, $3.5 million
Lawrence NycholatVancouver Canucks1 year, $500,000
Tyler ArnasonNew York Rangers2-way contract
Andrew RaycroftVancouver Canucks1 year, $500,000
Ben GuiteNashville Predators1 year, $550,000
Michael VernaceAtlanta Thrashersundisclosed
Cody McCormickBuffalo Sabres1 year, $522,500

Lost via retirement

Player signings

PlayerContract terms
Cameron Gaunceundisclosed
Trevor Cannundisclosed
Cody McLeod3 years, $3.1 million
Peter Budaj1 year, $1.25 million
David Jonesundisclosed
Chris Durnoundisclosed
Matt Hendricksundisclosed
Brian Willsieundisclosed
Tyler Weimanundisclosed
Philippe Dupuisundisclosed
Kyle Cumiskeyundisclosed
Justin Mercierundisclosed
Matt Duchene3 year entry-level contract
Brandon Yipentry-level contract
Ryan O'Reilly3 year entry-level contract
Milan Hejduk1-year contract extension
Mike Carmanentry-level contract
Mark Olverentry-level contract
Kevin Shattenkirkentry-level contract
Colby Cohenentry-level contract

Final roster

Updated April 21, 2010.

Draft picks

Colorado had 7 picks at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, Quebec.
Round#PlayerPositionNationalityCollege/Junior/Club Team
13Matt DucheneCenterBrampton Battalion
233Ryan O'ReillyCenterErie Otters
249 Stefan ElliottDefenseSaskatoon Blades
364Tyson BarrieDefenseKelowna Rockets
5124Kieran MillanGoaltenderBoston University
6154Brandon MaxwellGoaltenderU.S. National Team Development Program
7184Gus YoungDefenseNoble and Greenough School

Farm teams

Lake Erie Monsters

The Avalanche's American Hockey League affiliate was the Lake Erie Monsters, based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Johnstown Chiefs

The Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL were the Avalanche's second-tier affiliate.
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