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Open Ice: Replacing Sakic

By Sean Allen
Special to ESPN.com

Friday, December 28, 2007

I hope the holidays have been good to you. They've been horrific for me, but I'd rather not bum you out, too, so let's just get to the pickups. Pickups this Week Jaroslav Hlinka, C/LW, Avalanche: With news that captain Joe Sakic needs to go under the knife, Hlinka's December renaissance should be extended for about the same amount of time Joe needs to heal (8-12 weeks). Through 13 games this month, the 31-year-old rookie has nine points and is plus-9. In the 20 games prior to December he had f ...

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