.@DenverGazette exclusive: How the Broncos transformed their culture under the Walton-Penner ownership group.
Sean Payton on his first impression of Greg Penner: “I’ll never forget, during our interview, he said: 'What can I do to help you?'”
Full story: https://t.co/cOQsCBcTd3
When #Broncos CB Pat Surtain signed his four-year, $96 million extension in 2024, he was the highest-paid CB in the NFL with average of $24 million per season. He since had dropped to No. 6 but now his $5 million raise brings him up to No. 4 with an average of $25.125M per season
Avalanche announce that Joe Sakic will resume GM duties for the foreseeable future, including through this month’s draft and the start of the new league year.
Sakic will speak next week.
Touching statement from Brendan Lemieux.
The family revealed Claude Lemieux’s brain has been donated to @BU_CTE’s study. “No conclusions should be drawn at this time.”
Sad that in such a trying, tragic time their privacy has been violated by trash, attention-seeking content.
Broncos stadium update. Team spokesperson Patrick Smyth: “We are pleased to finalize a formal agreement with CDOT to purchase the Burnham Yard site with a closing expected this fall.” (1/2)
“As this remains the preferred site, we remain optimistic that our collaboration with the city, state and community will keep everything on track for 2031.” (2/2)
Part III — How current NHL players (Mark Stone, Nick Foligno, Matt Duchene and several Avs) view their health after hockey. Is the NHL doing enough to protect head safety?
“You deserve to have a great life.”
https://t.co/07e8m3AyDq
Part II — The Avs Alumni Association is growing. Understand the challenges, resources, and unique solutions for ex-players struggling with mental and physical health.
“I'm 34 years old and the NHL says, ‘Hey, thank you for your service. Good luck.’" https://t.co/u9XEY2HqZF
.@DenverGazette exclusive: A three-part investigative series on health after hockey for NHL players.
Part I — Examining the life, death, and CTE diagnosis of ex-Avalanche enforcer Chris Simon: https://t.co/09oWdH5Co3
We are saddened to learn of the passing of #BroncosROF quarterback Craig Morton, who died on Saturday at the age of 83.
Morton quarterbacked the Broncos from 1977-82 and led the team to its first playoff appearance and Super Bowl berth (XII vs. Dallas) in the 1977 season.
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Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles explains his roadside stop to help a stranger:
“I’ve done it a couple of times.”
“They were trying to get up north and they were stuck.”
“I taught him how to change a tire.”