In 1995, the Denver Nuggets' owners purchased the NHL's Quebec Nordiques and relocated the team to Denver, renaming it the Colorado Avalanche. Despite winning the Stanley Cup in 1996, the team continued to lose $8 million annually.
Saving Sakic
The film chronicles the true story of Joe Sakic's 1997 near-departure from the Colorado Avalanche to the New York Rangers, with a surprising turn of events involving a meeting with Harrison Ford that ultimately influenced his decision to stay with the Avalanche.
