Adam Foote Announces His Retirement

After a 19-year NHL career, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote has decided to retire. The 39-year-old defenseman announced on April 8 that he will play his last game on April 10 against the Edmonton Oilers. He has been sidelined since mid-March with a leg injury, but has stated he will suit up for one last game on Sunday. In 46 games this season, he has eight assists and 33 penalty minutes. In 1153 career NHL games with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets, he has 66 goals and 242 assists for 308 points and 1534 penalty minutes. He won the Stanley Cup twice with Colorado, 1996 and 2001, and an Olympic Gold medal in 2002 as a member of Team Canada. Foote was always a very steady and physical defenseman throughout his NHL career and also had good leadership qualities. His services to the Avalanche on and off the ice and in the locker room will surely be missed by the team.

Avalanche Sign Defenseman Foote to One-Year Extension

The Colorado Avalanche have announced that they have signed veteran defenseman Adam Foote to a one-year contract extension. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been an unrestricted free agent on July 1. In 67 games this past season with the Avalanche, he scored nine assists and 64 penalty minutes. In 1107 career games with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets, he has 66 goals and 234 assists for 300 points and 1501 penalty minutes. He won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 1996 and 2001. This is a great signing for the Avalanche, as Foote is a very physical, defensive defenseman with lots of leadership qualities. He spent lots of time last season mentoring the younger players on the team and will take on that role again next season.