Birdnerd

To Landy, for coming back for your first full season as captain after three years of limbo and reminding the guys what it means to be a leader: Thank you.

To Nate, for pushing through a tough field to get that Rocket Richard trophy & channeling your heart and soul into every moment you spent on the ice: Thank you.

To Cale, for creating magic up and down the ice and always being three steps ahead while keeping a level head to be the calm after Nate’s storm: Thank you.

To Marty, for having a career-defining season and proving exactly what Colorado saw in you: Thank you.

To Brock, for being recognizable as the Team Grandpa & completing the second line: Thank you.

To Lehky, for bringing a perfect balance of ferocity and whimsy to Ball Arena and on the road: Thank you.

To Val, for showing up and showing out when it counts: Thank you.

To Naz, for carrying yourself with dignity on the ice and being the flame that kept the fire under our asses until last night: Thank you.

To Rosco, for having your team’s back on and off the ice: Thank you.

To PK, LOC, and Drury, for being a tight-knit brotherhood and fourth line: Thank you.

To Kivi, Nic, and Bardakhov, for making the team just that much better: Thank you.

To Ahcan and Blanky, for redefining what it means to be a short king when staring down (sometimes literal) giants fearlessly: Thank you.

To Burnzie & Kulak, for showing what resilience means in the world of professional hockey: Thank you.

To Sam, for being a rock for the defensive core: Thank you.

To Manimal, for being able to find a home away from home in the penalty box (said with much affection): Thank you.

To Devon, for reminding everyone that the heart of the team is all about how you work together, to the point it made your Olympic profile: Thank you.

And lastly, to our Lumberyard, who showed us what it means to love, trust, and show up for one another even when people don’t understand that the competition can sometimes be the basis of a beautiful friendship: Thank you.