The Sheriff stays in town; Boychuk also; Keenan to Calgary
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It isn't exactly the most surprising move of the offseason. Colorado has re-signed free agent tough guy Scott Parker to a one-year, $475,000 contract. Parker, of course, was the catalyst for the Avs oh-so-close playoff run this spring. At least that's how the joke normally goes.
At any rate, Parker adds some muscle and locker room presence to the team. He won't play 82 games (I hope?), but should get some 4th line playing time as needed. He does need to step it up a bit - he probably won't have Mark Rycroft around to fight his battles for him this ...