The relocation of the Quebec Nordiques to Denver in 1995 allowed the Denver Nuggets owners to make the construction of a new arena financially viable. However, despite the Colorado Avalanche's Stanley Cup win in 1996, the team continued to lose $8 million annually. The New York Rangers capitalized on this situation by signing the Avalanche's star player Joe Sakic as a free agent.
Saving Sakic
The film tells the true story of Joe Sakic's near departure from the Colorado Avalanche to the New York Rangers in 1997. A series of unexpected events, including a chance encounter with Harrison Ford, played a crucial role in Sakic's decision to remain with the Avalanche.
