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Adam Foote, too

The same tipster who let me know about Peter Forsberg's return to the Colorado Avalanche just told me the Avs have acquired Adam Foote, too. I am officially excited about hockey again.

Foote was pretty awesome in the glory days, though he never had Forsberg's MVP candidate profile. I do remember he was tough, and that he always seemed to be at least the equal of our flashier pickups on the back line (Rob Blake, Ray Borque). We lost him about the same time as Forsberg, so I guess it's fitting we're getting them back together now. I don't have any good stories about Foote, but I'm pretty sure John does, and if we're lucky he'll share it in the comments...

P.S. The Avalanche schedule can be found on ESPN.com. They have games tonight and tomorrow in Canada, and I don't know yet whether Forsberg and/or Foote will play in either one. Also, thank you, ESPN, for not putting a gigantic, schedule-blocking ad across the screen the way the NHL's website does.

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John said…
One of my favorite things about Adam Foote is that he used to live next door to this guy I knew in college (or, more accurately, the guy's family). He was by all reports a very cool guy who invited my friend over to see the Stanley Cup up close and personal.

But Foote was always a great player to have on the Avs - he is one of those players who it is just fun to cheer for. I am glad he is back, too.
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