Milan Hejduk News

Hejduk was selected 87th overall by the Quebec Nordiques in 1994. He did not play in the NHL until the 1998-99 season. He spent his entire 14-year NHL career with the Colorado Avalanche, totalling 375 goals and 430 assists (805 points) in 1020 career regular season games. He was a three-time All-Star and was the 2002-03 Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy winner for most regular season goals with 50. He had 76 career playoff points (34G / 42A) and won one Stanley Cup in 2000-01.

Hejduk has been out since March 30 because of a shoulder injury. Whom he will replace in the Avs lineup hasn't been decided yet by coach Joe Sacco.

Hejduk last played Mar. 30 in a victory over Nashville and the Avs dropped five consecutive games as he recovered from a shoulder injury.

Hejduk will be replaced by either David Jones or Jamie McGinn, who were healthy scratches for the first time this season on Wednesday. One of them won't play again.

Hejduk has only three goals and six assists this season. He is only fantasy relevant in the deepest of leagues at best.

Hejduk moves down to the fourth line for tonight's game. He scored 13 goals and 36 points in 77 games.

Expect Hejduk to draw back in on the top line. The team's captain scored 13 goals and 33 points in 62 games before getting hurt.

No word on the extent of the injury. Hejduk scored 13 goals and 33 points in 62 games before getting hurt.

Sounds like Hejduk will move back onto a line with Paul Stastny. Through 54 games, the captain has 12 goals and 30 points. It will be interesting to see what he does with his former linemate.

Hejduk moves down to the second line where he will flank two youngsters. The new captain is second on the team in goals and points and should have no drop off playing with the same forwards he frequently plays with on the power play.

Likely just maintenance days. Should there be any injuries, we will fill you in.