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Former Colorado Avalanche Reporter

Adrian Dater

Adrian Dater was the Colorado Avalanche writer for The Denver Post from 1995 until December 2014.

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Avalanche zone defense paying dividends

April 26, 2016 at 9:05 a.m.

Avalanche zone defense paying dividends

Peter Forsberg, left, enjoys a laugh with a fellow floor ball player.

Peter Forsberg’s competitive spirit continues off the ice

April 26, 2016 at 8:46 a.m.

Peter Forsberg's competitive spirit continues off the ice

Colorado Avalanche center John Mitchell, left, celebrates after scoring a goal as New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider, center, and left wing Patrik Elias, of the Czech Republic, watch from the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, in Newark, N.J.

Colorado Avs rally late in third to defeat New Jersey Devils

April 26, 2016 at 8:31 a.m.

Colorado Avs rally late in third to defeat New Jersey Devils

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WATCH: Peter Forsberg’s top 10 career moments

April 26, 2016 at 8:06 a.m.

WATCH: Peter Forsberg's top 10 career moments

TORONTO, CANADA- NOVEMBER 26: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to media after announcing a 12-year national Canadian broadcast and multimedia agreement with Rogers Communications on November 26, 2013 in Toronto, Canada.

Dater: Gary Bettman has the NHL popular again

April 26, 2016 at 7:52 a.m.

Dater: Gary Bettman has the NHL popular again

Peter Forsberg recorded six points in a 2003 victory over the Predators in Nashville.

Peter Forsberg fuels rout with six-point effort vs. Predators

April 26, 2016 at 7:25 a.m.

Peter Forsberg fuels rout with six-point effort vs. Predators

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Avalanche lines against New Jersey Devils

November 15, 2014 at 2:16 a.m.

Avalanche lines against New Jersey Devils

VANCOUVER, CANADA - APRIL 1: Peter Forsberg #21 of the Colorado Avalanche looks on from the bench during their game against the Vancouver Canucks at General Motors Place April 1, 2008 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Avalanche defeated the Canucks 4-2.

Peter the great

April 26, 2016 at 6:18 p.m.

Peter the great

Peter Forsberg (21) of the Colorado Avalanche watches the puck rebound after Richard Park (18) of the Minnesota Wild lays down to block the shot in the first period during game six of the first round of the NHL playoffs on April 21, 2003 at the Xcel Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Denver Post file)

Peter Forsberg: Swede sensation

April 26, 2016 at 6:17 p.m.

Peter Forsberg: Swede sensation

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson #6 moves the puck down ice against Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk #21 in the third period a the Pepsi Center on Nov. 6, 2014.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson getting groove on ice

April 26, 2016 at 6:16 p.m.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson getting groove on ice