The Colorado Avalanche limped into the All-Star Break amid swirling trade rumors, owning the worst record in the NHL.
THE GOOD
1. Veteran defenseman Francois Beauchemin played in his 800th NHL game when the Avalanche played the Vancouver Canucks right before the All-Star Break. Both Beauchemin and the Minnesota Wild’s Zach Parise reached the career milestone before the break. Considering he spent his first five years playing in the minors and the American Hockey League, reaching 800 games represents quite an accomplishment. Congratulations!
Of course, Jarome Iginla has appeared in 1,520 games, trailing only miracle man Jaromir Jagr among active players for most games played.