9. Paul Stastny
Center (2006-14)
• No. 9 franchise goals (160), assists (298) and points (458)
• No. 9 franchise even strength goals (112) and power play goals (47)
• NHL All-Star (2011)
• NHL All-Rookie Team (2006-07)
• Calder Memorial Trophy runner-up (2006-07)
“‘Pauly Walnuts’ was the Rodney Dangerfield of the Avalanche during his tenure with the club – ‘He gets no Respect!’ – at least not as much as he deserved. He was Mr. Avalanche during his time with the team, a quiet leader and a glue guy, which became very evident this last season, as he was sorely missed. Stastny, to me, was a phenomenal Avalanche player, complete with his missing teeth, hockey accent and willingness to give life and limb to the game. He epitomized what a hockey player is and did most of it in Burgundy and Blue.” – Marcello Romano, co-host of Morning Mayhem with Danny and Cello, Mile High Sports AM 1340
