Denver Post (Free subscription) | 02/27/2008
One day after the Avs got Peter Forsberg back, they re-acquired another longtime player and fan favorite, Adam Foote, from the Columbus Blue Jackets. They also traded for defenseman Ruslan Salei from Florida in exchange for Karlis Skrastins.
Panthers Daily Puck (Free subscription) | 02/27/2008
The Panthers added some toughness to their lineup Tuesday, acquiring Wade Belak from Toronto in exchange for a fifth round pick in the upcoming draft. Later Tuesday afternoon, the Panthers sent defenseman Ruslan Salei to Colorado for defenseman Karlis Skrastins and a third round draft pick. Florida later sent that draft pick to Toronto for left wing Chad Kilger (10 goals, seven assists). Salei, 33,...
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 10/08/2007
Karlis Skrastins did not play Sunday night for the Avalanche, which would lead fans to naturally suspect he was hurt.
SportsBlogs Nation (Free subscription) | 08/30/2007
The Colorado Avalanche web site posted a really good interview with Ian Laperriere on Monday in which he discusses his excitement about the upcoming season and the inspiring influence of Super Joe. And in my previous post's video clip, he totally beats Karlis Skrastins one-on-one and then scores on Peter Budaj in a practice drill. To honor Lappy and his many positive contributions to the Avalanche,...
