David Zalubowski - AP

The jersey number of Joe Sakic, far right, is hoisted into place in the rafters of Pepsi Center next to other jerseys retired by the team during a ceremony to mark Sakic's retirement from the Colorado Avalanche before the team's home opener of the NHL season against the San Jose Sharks in Denver on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)