“*Denver Gazette beat writer Kyle Fredrickson takes you around the NHL and inside the Colorado Avalanche:*
#### WHAT THEY SAID
“He’s a highly dedicated player. When it comes to his habits, they’re elite, a lot like (Andrew) Cogliano. An older guy that’s been around (with) great leadership. I think you take his reliability. He’s played 82 games the last couple of years. It’s because he takes care of himself off the ice. We’ll get him in here, see what he looks like with our group and we’ll make a decision.”
—Coach **Jared Bednar** on newcomer **Zach Parise** joining the team.”
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This article by Kyle Fredrickson is not paywalled for those who would like to read more.
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“*Denver Gazette beat writer Kyle Fredrickson takes you around the NHL and inside the Colorado Avalanche:*
#### WHAT THEY SAID
“He’s a highly dedicated player. When it comes to his habits, they’re elite, a lot like (Andrew) Cogliano. An older guy that’s been around (with) great leadership. I think you take his reliability. He’s played 82 games the last couple of years. It’s because he takes care of himself off the ice. We’ll get him in here, see what he looks like with our group and we’ll make a decision.”
—Coach **Jared Bednar** on newcomer **Zach Parise** joining the team.”
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This article by Kyle Fredrickson is not paywalled for those who would like to read more.