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[ADHB]

Kariya tells TSN he's ready to play

It looks like the Colorado Avalanche might get more ammunition in their bid to erase a 3-0 series deficit against the San Jose Sharks. Star winger Paul Kariya, who has missed the entire postseason due to an ankle injury, says he's ready to play in Game 6 Tuesday.

After taking part in his first full practice on Monday, Kariya told TSN he felt "terrific" and declared himself fit for Game 6. The final decision, however, rests with head coach Tony Granato.

Granato told TSN he was impressed with Kariya on Monday, but would wait until after Tuesday's skate to make his decision.

The Avalanche have other major injury concerns. Forward Alex Tanguay did not skate with the team Monday, but Granato is hopeful he will be able to play. Defenceman Rob Blake will be a game day decision. Blake missed all of Game 4 and most of Game 5 after suffering an upper body injury in Game 3.

The Avalanche have won two straight in overtime since dropping the first three games of the Western Conference Semifinal, but they could use the extra firepower. In the two wins, Colorado has managed just three goals - all courtesy of captain Joe Sakic.

The return of Kariya could be the spark the team needs. He scored only 11 goals and 36 points in an injury-plagued season, the lowest toals of his ten year career, but Kariya is still an impact player.

Kariya has been travelling with the team since Game 3 of the series, but remained on crutched and seemed unlikely to play.

A 3-0 series deficit has only been erased twice in league history. The Toronto Maple Leafs did it to the Detroit Red Wings in the 1942 Stanley Cup final. The last team to pull it off was the 1975 New York Islanders, who won four straight after falling behind the Pittsburgh Penguins in the quarterfinals.

[Francaise]

Ha, you beat me to it. I choked on my diet coke when I read that.

Go Sharks Go!

[Dark Knight]

Here are a few things for Mr. Loyalty:

:rant: :fu: :td: :jason: :fu: :sn: :**: :bb:

Oh, and don't break a nail.

[Reb]

:lolsg:

[QuacksMeUp]

If he comes back for Game 6 that's an easy win for the Sharks!!! Come on back Paul, would love to see you lose ON THE ICE!!

[Just Duckie]

Don't take anything for granted or you'll give the Sharks bad karma.

[BornToLose]

Kariya is an "impact player"? I remember his outsanding performance in last years playoffs. No worries, he'll be invisible as usual.

[Hockey_Crazy]

Yay, let's watch Paulina get pushed around. :tu:

[Reb]

Crap! You don't think PK read my comments about Blake trying to come back and IF it wasn't more than a sprained ankle he could just lace 'em up extra tight do you?

http://nhl.com/onthefly/news/2004/05/212530.html

[DropThePuck]

Ron Wilson knows the Rat as well as any other coach (probably even more so than Granato at this point) so the Sharks will be ready if he shows up to play.

[Stumpedos]

The return of Kariya could be the spark the team needs. He scored only 11 goals and 36 points in an injury-plagued season, the lowest toals of his ten year career, but Kariya is still an impact player.

Sorry but Kariya ain't gonna save any team. Not going to happen bye bye Avs!

[lvsprt]

Please Sharks win this one, I'm begging.

[Francaise]

Crap! You don't think PK read my comments about Blake trying to come back and IF it wasn't more than a sprained ankle he could just lace 'em up extra tight do you?

http://nhl.com/onthefly/news/2004/05/212530.html

Yes Reb, PK reads your posts. YOU spurred him on! Now we will blame you if he scores and they win! heheheheheheheeheh
wink wink

[Kilted Duck]

:fu: Mr Loyalty

[PortBeach13]

:lolsg: