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Paul Stastny comes from a [[List of family relations in the National Hockey League|famous hockey family]]. He is the son of [[Czechoslovakia|Czechoslovak]] [[defector]] and [[Hockey Hall of Fame]] inductee [[Peter Šťastný]], the first European-trained player to reach 1,000 points in the NHL,<ref>{{cite news |title =Spotlight - Peter Stastny|url =http://www.legendsofhockey.net/html/spot_pinnaclep199803.htm|author =Podnieks, Andrew|publisher =Legends of Hockey|accessdate =2007-01-04}}</ref> and the nephew of retired NHL players [[Anton Šťastný|Anton]] and [[Marián Šťastný]].<ref name="stastnychip">{{cite news |title =Paul Stastny a chip off the old block|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?articleid=289937&page=NewsPage&service=page|author =Grossman, Evan|publisher =[[NHL]]|date =[[2007-03-02]]|accessdate =2007-01-04}}</ref> All three played for the [[Quebec Nordiques]] from [[1981-82 NHL season|1981]] to [[1984-85 NHL season|1985]], only the second time that three brothers played for the same team in the NHL at the same time.<ref name="stastnychip"/> Peter and Paul Stastny currently rank fourth all-time in total scoring by a father-son combination in the NHL.<ref name="stastnychip"/> Paul's older brother [[Yan Stastny|Yan]] has played for the [[Boston Bruins]] and the [[Edmonton Oilers]] and his NHL rights currently belong to the [[St. Louis Blues (hockey)|St. Louis Blues]]. He plays for the [[Peoria Rivermen]], the Blues' [[American Hockey League]] affiliate.<ref>{{cite web |title =Yan Stastny profile|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8470223&tab=crst|publisher =[[NHL]]|accessdate =2007-01-04}}</ref> Despite Paul having a more successful career, Yan's work ethic is a source of admiration for him.<ref name="espngenes">{{cite news |title =Paul Stastny showing skills only genes can provide|url =http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=frei_terry&id=2796828|author =Frei, Terry|publisher =[[ESPN]]|date =[[2007-03-13]]|accessdate =2008-01-04}}</ref>
Paul Stastny comes from a [[List of family relations in the National Hockey League|famous hockey family]]. He is the son of [[Czechoslovakia|Czechoslovak]] [[defector]] and [[Hockey Hall of Fame]] inductee [[Peter Šťastný]], the first European-trained player to reach 1,000 points in the NHL,<ref>{{cite news |title =Spotlight - Peter Stastny|url =http://www.legendsofhockey.net/html/spot_pinnaclep199803.htm|author =Podnieks, Andrew|publisher =Legends of Hockey|accessdate =2007-01-04}}</ref> and the nephew of retired NHL players [[Anton Šťastný|Anton]] and [[Marián Šťastný]].<ref name="stastnychip">{{cite news |title =Paul Stastny a chip off the old block|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?articleid=289937&page=NewsPage&service=page|author =Grossman, Evan|publisher =[[NHL]]|date =[[2007-03-02]]|accessdate =2007-01-04}}</ref> All three played for the [[Quebec Nordiques]] from [[1981-82 NHL season|1981]] to [[1984-85 NHL season|1985]], only the second time that three brothers played for the same team in the NHL at the same time.<ref name="stastnychip"/> Peter and Paul Stastny currently rank fourth all-time in total scoring by a father-son combination in the NHL.<ref name="stastnychip"/> Paul's older brother [[Yan Stastny|Yan]] has played for the [[Boston Bruins]] and the [[Edmonton Oilers]] and his NHL rights currently belong to the [[St. Louis Blues (hockey)|St. Louis Blues]]. He plays for the [[Peoria Rivermen]], the Blues' [[American Hockey League]] affiliate.<ref>{{cite web |title =Yan Stastny profile|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8470223&tab=crst|publisher =[[NHL]]|accessdate =2007-01-04}}</ref> Despite Paul having a more successful career, Yan's work ethic is a source of admiration for him.<ref name="espngenes">{{cite news |title =Paul Stastny showing skills only genes can provide|url =http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=frei_terry&id=2796828|author =Frei, Terry|publisher =[[ESPN]]|date =[[2007-03-13]]|accessdate =2008-01-04}}</ref>


Paul Stastny was born in [[Quebec City]], [[Canada]], to Peter and Darina Šťastný, while Peter was playing for the Nordiques. He spent his early years in Quebec and in [[New Jersey]], following his father's career.<ref name="espngenes"/> Peter finished his playing career with the [[St. Louis Blues (hockey)|St. Louis Blues]] and settled there, working as a scout for the team.<ref name="espngenes"/> Paul has mentioned "religion, education and the importance of family" as important values in his upbringing.<ref name="ushl">{{cite news |title =Six pedigrees of separation|url =http://www.ushl.com/news/story.cfm?id=271|author =Mindenhall, Chuck|publisher =[[The Hockey News]]|date =[[2007-04-10]]|accessdate =2008-01-04}}</ref> He has also spoken about his father's help in making him a better player.<ref name="rookiepair">{{cite news |title =Rookie pair fitting in with Avs|url =http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/avalanche/2006-11-29-avs-rookies_x.htm|author =Allen, Kevin|publisher =[[USA Today]]|date =[[2006-11-30]]|accessdate =2009-01-28}}</ref>
Paul Stastny was born in [[Quebec City]], [[Canada]], to Peter and Darina Šťastný, while Peter was playing for the Nordiques. He spent his early years in Quebec and in [[New Jersey]], following his father's career.<ref name="espngenes"/> Peter moved to the [[St. Louis Blues (hockey)|St. Louis Blues]] in [[1993-94 NHL season|1993]] and settled there after finishing his player career, working as a scout for the team.<ref name="espngenes"/> Paul graduated from [[Millard North High School]] in [[Omaha, Nebraska|Omaha]], [[Nebraska]] while playing for the [[River City Lancers]] in [[Council Bluffs, Iowa|Council Bluffs]], [[Iowa]], just across the Missouri River.<ref>{{cite news |title =Carle, Stastny's paths cross on the ice again|url =http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/nhl/article/0,2777,DRMN_23920_5144806,00.html|author =Lopez, Aaron J.|publisher =[[Rocky Mountain News]]|date =[[2006-11-15]]|accessdate =2008-03-20}}</ref> He has mentioned "religion, education and the importance of family" as important values in his upbringing.<ref name="ushl">{{cite news |title =Six pedigrees of separation|url =http://www.ushl.com/news/story.cfm?id=271|author =Mindenhall, Chuck|publisher =[[The Hockey News]]|date =[[2007-04-10]]|accessdate =2008-01-04}}</ref> He has also spoken about his father's help in making him a better player.<ref name="rookiepair">{{cite news |title =Rookie pair fitting in with Avs|url =http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/avalanche/2006-11-29-avs-rookies_x.htm|author =Allen, Kevin|publisher =[[USA Today]]|date =[[2006-11-30]]|accessdate =2009-01-28}}</ref> Being born in Canada to an American mother, Stastny and his brother Yan have [[dual citizenship]].<ref name="dual">{{cite news |title =Richards' hefty deal can actually bring the people together|url =http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=buccigross_john&id=3158950|author =[[John Buccigross|Buccigross, John]]|publisher =[[ESPN]]|date =[[2007-12-27]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref>


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
===Pre-NHL===
===Pre-NHL===
Paul Stastny began his [[junior ice hockey|junior]] career in 2002 with the [[River City Lancers]] of the [[United States Hockey League]] (USHL), where he had [[Matt Carle]], now of the [[San Jose Sharks]], as a teammate.<ref name="ushl"/> He played there for two seasons, scoring 107 points in 113 games. In 2002-03, the Lancers finished the regular season fourth in the West Division and progressed to the playoffs.<ref>{{cite web |title =USHL Standings 2002/03|url =http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/standings.html?leagueid=49&seasonid=102|publisher =Pointstreak.com|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> After advancing two rounds, the Lancers lost in the [[Clark Cup]] final against the [[Lincoln Stars]].<ref>{{cite web |title =USHL 2003 Playoff bracket|url =http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playoffbracket.html?leagueid=49&seasonid=184|publisher =Pointstreak.com|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> In 2003-04, the Lancers finished third in the West Division and lost in the first round of the playoffs against the [[Sioux City Musketeers]].<ref>{{cite web |title =USHL Standings 2003/04|url =http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/standings.html?leagueid=49&seasonid=258|publisher =Pointstreak.com|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title =USHL 2004 Playoff bracket|url =http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playoffbracket.html?leagueid=49&seasonid=436|publisher =Pointstreak.com|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> Stastny's 77 points in 56 games ranked him second in the league behind teammate Mike Howe.<ref>{{cite web |title =USHL 2003/04 Scoring leaders|url =http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/scoringleaders.html?leagueid=49&seasonid=258|publisher =Pointstreak.com|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref>
Stastny began his [[junior ice hockey|junior]] career in 2002 with the [[River City Lancers]] of the [[United States Hockey League]] (USHL), where he had [[Matt Carle]], now of the [[San Jose Sharks]], as a teammate.<ref name="ushl"/> He played there for two seasons, scoring 107 points in 113 games. In 2002-03, the Lancers finished the regular season fourth in the West Division and progressed to the playoffs.<ref>{{cite web |title =USHL Standings 2002/03|url =http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/standings.html?leagueid=49&seasonid=102|publisher =Pointstreak.com|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> After advancing two rounds, the Lancers lost in the [[Clark Cup]] final against the [[Lincoln Stars]].<ref>{{cite web |title =USHL 2003 Playoff bracket|url =http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playoffbracket.html?leagueid=49&seasonid=184|publisher =Pointstreak.com|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> In 2003-04, the Lancers finished third in the West Division and lost in the first round of the playoffs against the [[Sioux City Musketeers]].<ref>{{cite web |title =USHL Standings 2003/04|url =http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/standings.html?leagueid=49&seasonid=258|publisher =Pointstreak.com|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title =USHL 2004 Playoff bracket|url =http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playoffbracket.html?leagueid=49&seasonid=436|publisher =Pointstreak.com|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> Stastny's 77 points in 56 games ranked him second in the league behind teammate Mike Howe.<ref>{{cite web |title =USHL 2003/04 Scoring leaders|url =http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/scoringleaders.html?leagueid=49&seasonid=258|publisher =Pointstreak.com|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref>


Carle, who had left the Lancers in 2003, recruited Stastny to join him in 2004 at the [[University of Denver]] to play for the [[Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey|Pioneers]] in the [[Western Collegiate Hockey Association]] (WCHA) of the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] (NCAA).<ref name="ushl"/> Despite entering college hockey younger than the usual USHL player,<ref name="espnftstps"/> Stastny scored 45 points in 42 games in his first season in Denver to help the Pioneers win the [[MacNaughton Cup|WCHA regular season]] and [[Broadmoor Trophy|playoffs]]. Stastny then helps the team win its second [[NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship]] in a row by scoring two power-play goals in the final game at the [[2005 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament|2005]] [[Frozen Four]] tournament against [[University of North Dakota|North Dakota]].<ref>{{cite web |title =Denver Pioneers Men's Hockey: Year-By-Year|url =http://www.uscho.com/stats/teamYxY.php/denver-pioneers/mens-college-hockey/team,du/gender,m.html|publisher =United States College Hockey Online|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title =Denver Wins Title Again, With Stastny Scoring 2 Goals|url =http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/10/sports/hockey/10puck.html|publisher=[[New York Times]]|author=Lapointe, Joe|date =[[2005-04-10]]|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> Stastny won the award for WCHA Rookie of the Year and was part of the WCHA All-Rookie Team and the NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team.<ref name="nhlcareerstats">{{cite web |title =Paul Stastny career stats|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8471669&tab=crst|publisher =[[NHL]]|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref>
Carle, who had left the Lancers in 2003, recruited Stastny to join him in 2004 at the [[University of Denver]] to play for the [[Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey|Pioneers]] in the [[Western Collegiate Hockey Association]] (WCHA) of the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] (NCAA).<ref name="ushl"/> Despite entering college hockey younger than the usual USHL player,<ref name="espnftstps"/> Stastny scored 45 points in 42 games in his first season in Denver to help the Pioneers win the [[MacNaughton Cup|WCHA regular season]] and [[Broadmoor Trophy|playoffs]]. Stastny then helped the team win its second [[NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship]] in a row by scoring two power-play goals in the final game at the [[2005 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament|2005]] [[Frozen Four]] tournament against [[University of North Dakota|North Dakota]].<ref>{{cite web |title =Denver Pioneers Men's Hockey: Year-By-Year|url =http://www.uscho.com/stats/teamYxY.php/denver-pioneers/mens-college-hockey/team,du/gender,m.html|publisher =United States College Hockey Online|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title =Denver Wins Title Again, With Stastny Scoring 2 Goals|url =http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/10/sports/hockey/10puck.html|publisher=[[New York Times]]|author=Lapointe, Joe|date =[[2005-04-10]]|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> Stastny won the award for WCHA Rookie of the Year and was part of the WCHA All-Rookie Team and the NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team.<ref name="nhlcareerstats">{{cite web |title =Paul Stastny career stats|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8471669&tab=crst|publisher =[[NHL]]|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref>


In 2005-06, Stastny scored 53 points in 39 games and finished 7th overall in the NCAA scoring list, tied with Carle for the Pioneers' scoring lead.<ref>{{cite web |title =2005-2006 NCAA Division I Men Statistical Leaders|url =http://www.uscho.com/stats/conf.php?season=20052006&conf=d1&gender=m |publisher =United States College Hockey Online|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> He scored 44 points in 28 conference games to win the WCHA scoring title.<ref>{{cite web |title =2005-2006 WCHA Men Statistical Leaders|url =http://www.uscho.com/stats/conf.php?season=20052006&conf=wc&gender=m|publisher =United States College Hockey Online|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title =Paul Stastny profile|url =http://www.uscho.com/stats/player.php?pid=10113&gender=m|publisher =United States College Hockey Online|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> He was part of the WCHA First All-Star Team and the NCAA West Second All-American Team, as the Pioneers finished the WCHA regular season in second place and lost in the first round of the playoffs against the [[University of Minnesota Duluth|Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs]].<ref>{{cite web |title =Denver Pioneers: 2005-2006 Men's Hockey Schedule/Results|url =http://www.uscho.com/schedules/team.php/-/-college-hockey/team,du/season,20052006/gender,m.html|publisher =United States College Hockey Online|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> At the end of the season, Stastny felt "two years was more than enough" and "it was time to move on."<ref name="rocky">{{cite news |title =Stastny's genes are advantage to rookie|url =http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/nhl/article/0,2777,DRMN_23920_4986170,00.html|author = Sadowski, Rick|publisher =[[Rocky Mountain News]]|date =[[2006-09-12]]|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> He left Denver University as a business [[Academic major|major]].<ref name="rocky"/>
In 2005-06, Stastny scored 53 points in 39 games and finished 7th overall in the NCAA scoring list, tied with Carle for the Pioneers' scoring lead.<ref>{{cite web |title =2005-2006 NCAA Division I Men Statistical Leaders|url =http://www.uscho.com/stats/conf.php?season=20052006&conf=d1&gender=m |publisher =United States College Hockey Online|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> He scored 44 points in 28 conference games to win the WCHA scoring title.<ref>{{cite web |title =2005-2006 WCHA Men Statistical Leaders|url =http://www.uscho.com/stats/conf.php?season=20052006&conf=wc&gender=m|publisher =United States College Hockey Online|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title =Paul Stastny profile|url =http://www.uscho.com/stats/player.php?pid=10113&gender=m|publisher =United States College Hockey Online|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> He was part of the WCHA First All-Star Team and the NCAA West Second All-American Team, as the Pioneers finished the WCHA regular season in second place and lost in the first round of the playoffs against the [[University of Minnesota Duluth|Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs]].<ref>{{cite web |title =Denver Pioneers: 2005-2006 Men's Hockey Schedule/Results|url =http://www.uscho.com/schedules/team.php/-/-college-hockey/team,du/season,20052006/gender,m.html|publisher =United States College Hockey Online|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> At the end of the season, Stastny felt "two years was more than enough" and "it was time to move on."<ref name="rocky">{{cite news |title =Stastny's genes are advantage to rookie|url =http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/nhl/article/0,2777,DRMN_23920_4986170,00.html|author = Sadowski, Rick|publisher =[[Rocky Mountain News]]|date =[[2006-09-12]]|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> He left Denver University as a business [[Academic major|major]].<ref name="rocky"/>


===Colorado Avalanche===
===Colorado Avalanche===
Paul Stastny was draft-eligible in the [[2004 NHL Entry Draft]], but opted out.<ref>{{cite news |title =NCAA 2004 draft preview|url =http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/7007/ncaa2004_draft_preview/|author =Powers, DJ|publisher =Hockey's Future|date =[[2004-06-14]]|accessdate =2008-01-25}}</ref> NHL's Central Scouting Service (CSS) had ranked him prior to the draft as the 49th best North-American skater available.<ref>{{cite web |title =2004 Final Ranking - North American Skaters|url =http://cdn.nhl.com/futures/cssrankings/2004final/naskaters.pdf|publisher =Central Scouting Service|accessdate =2007-01-04}}</ref> Ranked by CSS as the 74th best in the [[2005 NHL Entry Draft]],<ref>{{cite web |title =2005 Final Ranking - North American Skaters|url =http://cdn.nhl.com/futures/cssrankings/2005final/naskaters.pdf|publisher =Central Scouting Service|accessdate =2007-01-04}}</ref> he was drafted by the [[Colorado Avalanche]] in the second round, 44th overall. Before moving to [[Denver]] in [[1995-96 NHL season|1995]], the Colorado Avalanche were the [[Quebec Nordiques]], the team for which his father played from [[1980-81 NHL season|1980]] to [[1989-90 NHL season|1990]] and had his jersey number retired. Paul Stastny signed a multi-year contract with the Avalanche on [[July 24]], [[2006]], and began his professional career in the [[2006-07 NHL season]].<ref>{{cite news |title =Avalanche Signs Paul Stastny|url =http://avalanche.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=318782&page=NewsPage&service=page|author =[[Colorado Avalanche]]|publisher =[[Colorado Avalanche]]|date =[[2006-07-24]]|accessdate =2008-01-04}}</ref> Before training camp, it was not expected he would start the season with the Avalanche, but rather in the [[Minor league|minors]].<ref name="espngenes"/><ref name="espnftstps"/> However, [[Steve Konowalchuk]]'s career-ending heart problem opened a roster spot and Stastny's play impressed Avalanche coach [[Joel Quenneville]].<ref name="espnftstps"/><ref name="rockyleg">{{cite news |title =Stastny has a leg up|url =http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/nhl/article/0,2777,DRMN_23920_5029984,00.html|author =Sadowski, Rick|publisher =[[Rocky Mountain News]]|date =[[2006-09-29]]|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> Stastny started the season with the jersey number 62 until his teammate [[John-Michael Liles]] changed his to let Stastny use number 26, the same his father wore when he played for the franchise while it was in [[Quebec]].<ref>{{cite news |title =Avs defenceman Liles gives up No. 26 so Stastny can wear father's number|url =http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/1619-Avs-defenceman-Liles-gives-up-No-26-so-Stastny-can-wear-fathers-number.html|author =[[The Canadian Press]]|publisher =[[The Hockey News]]|date =[[2006-10-21]]|accessdate =2008-01-04}}</ref> [[Eric Duhatschek]] noted the symmetry in Paul's development as he is being mentored by Avalanche captain [[Joe Sakic]], who was mentored by Peter when he started his career in the Nordiques.<ref name="bloodline"/> Stastny had his first NHL assist on a goal by [[Wojtek Wolski]] in his third NHL game, on [[October 8]] against the [[Vancouver Canucks]].<ref>{{cite news |title =Avalanche 3, Canucks 2|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=Recap&gameNumber=33&season=20062007&gameType=2|author =[[Associated Press]]|publisher =[[NHL]]|date =[[2006-10-08]]|accessdate =2008-01-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title =Paul Stastny 2006-07 Regular Season Game-by-game log|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8471669&tab=gbgt&season=20062007|publisher =[[NHL]]|accessdate =2008-01-04}}</ref> On [[October 21]], in his eighth NHL game and first wearing number 26, Stastny scored his first NHL goal in [[Montreal]] against [[David Aebischer]] of the [[Montreal Canadiens|Canadiens]].<ref>{{cite news |title =Canadiens 8, Avalanche 5|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=Recap&gameNumber=107&season=20062007&gameType=2|author =[[Associated Press]]|publisher =[[NHL]]|date =[[2006-10-21]]|accessdate =2007-01-04}}</ref>
Stastny was draft-eligible in the [[2004 NHL Entry Draft]], but opted out.<ref>{{cite news |title =NCAA 2004 draft preview|url =http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/7007/ncaa2004_draft_preview/|author =Powers, DJ|publisher =Hockey's Future|date =[[2004-06-14]]|accessdate =2008-01-25}}</ref> NHL's Central Scouting Service (CSS) had ranked him prior to the draft as the 49th best North-American skater available.<ref>{{cite web |title =2004 Final Ranking - North American Skaters|url =http://cdn.nhl.com/futures/cssrankings/2004final/naskaters.pdf|publisher =Central Scouting Service|accessdate =2007-01-04}}</ref> Ranked by CSS as the 74th best in the [[2005 NHL Entry Draft]],<ref>{{cite web |title =2005 Final Ranking - North American Skaters|url =http://cdn.nhl.com/futures/cssrankings/2005final/naskaters.pdf|publisher =Central Scouting Service|accessdate =2007-01-04}}</ref> he was drafted by the [[Colorado Avalanche]] in the second round, 44th overall. Before moving to [[Denver]] in [[1995-96 NHL season|1995]], the Colorado Avalanche were the [[Quebec Nordiques]], the team for which his father played from [[1980-81 NHL season|1980]] to [[1989-90 NHL season|1990]] and had his jersey number retired. Paul Stastny signed a multi-year contract with the Avalanche on [[July 24]], [[2006]], and began his professional career in the [[2006-07 NHL season]].<ref>{{cite news |title =Avalanche Signs Paul Stastny|url =http://avalanche.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=318782&page=NewsPage&service=page|author =[[Colorado Avalanche]]|publisher =[[Colorado Avalanche]]|date =[[2006-07-24]]|accessdate =2008-01-04}}</ref> Before training camp, it was not expected he would start the season with the Avalanche, but rather in the [[Minor league|minors]].<ref name="espngenes"/><ref name="espnftstps"/> However, [[Steve Konowalchuk]]'s career-ending heart problem opened a roster spot and Stastny's play impressed Avalanche coach [[Joel Quenneville]].<ref name="espnftstps"/><ref name="rockyleg">{{cite news |title =Stastny has a leg up|url =http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/nhl/article/0,2777,DRMN_23920_5029984,00.html|author =Sadowski, Rick|publisher =[[Rocky Mountain News]]|date =[[2006-09-29]]|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> Stastny started the season with the jersey number 62 until his teammate [[John-Michael Liles]] changed his to let Stastny use number 26, the same his father wore when he played for the franchise while it was in [[Quebec]].<ref>{{cite news |title =Avs defenceman Liles gives up No. 26 so Stastny can wear father's number|url =http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/1619-Avs-defenceman-Liles-gives-up-No-26-so-Stastny-can-wear-fathers-number.html|author =[[The Canadian Press]]|publisher =[[The Hockey News]]|date =[[2006-10-21]]|accessdate =2008-01-04}}</ref> [[Eric Duhatschek]] noted the symmetry in Paul's development as he is being mentored by Avalanche captain [[Joe Sakic]], who was mentored by Peter when he started his career with the Nordiques.<ref name="bloodline"/> Stastny had his first NHL assist on a goal by [[Wojtek Wolski]] in his third NHL game, on [[October 8]] against the [[Vancouver Canucks]].<ref>{{cite news |title =Avalanche 3, Canucks 2|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=Recap&gameNumber=33&season=20062007&gameType=2|author =[[Associated Press]]|publisher =[[NHL]]|date =[[2006-10-08]]|accessdate =2008-01-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title =Paul Stastny 2006-07 Regular Season Game-by-game log|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8471669&tab=gbgt&season=20062007|publisher =[[NHL]]|accessdate =2008-01-04}}</ref> On [[October 21]], in his eighth NHL game and first wearing number 26, Stastny scored his first NHL goal in [[Montreal]] against [[David Aebischer]] of the [[Montreal Canadiens|Canadiens]].<ref>{{cite news |title =Canadiens 8, Avalanche 5|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=Recap&gameNumber=107&season=20062007&gameType=2|author =[[Associated Press]]|publisher =[[NHL]]|date =[[2006-10-21]]|accessdate =2007-01-04}}</ref>


Stastny adjusted quickly and well to the NHL game,<ref name="bloodline"/> exhibiting strong chemistry with [[Czech Republic|Czech]] [[Milan Hejduk]].<ref>{{cite news |title =Examining the Colorado Avalanche forwards|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=337573|author Meltzer, Bill|publisher =[[NHL]]|date =[[2007-09-17]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref> On [[February 21]], [[2007]], Stastny scored two goals and passed [[Alex Tanguay]]'s total of 51 points to set a new Colorado Avalanche record for points by a rookie.<ref name="tsnavrec">{{cite web|url=http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=197003&hubname=|title=Stastny scorches Flames for two goals|date=2007|accessdate=2007-03-26|publisher=[[The Sports Network|TSN]]}}</ref> His father holds the franchise record with 109.<ref name="tsnavrec"/> Between [[February 3]] and [[March 17]], he had a 20-game scoring streak, breaking not only his father's franchise rookie record of 16 games, but also the NHL rookie record of 17 games that belonged to [[Teemu Selänne]].<ref name="allrookie">{{cite news |title =Stastny Named To NHL All-Rookie Team|url =http://avalanche.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=319888&page=NewsPage&service=page|author =|publisher =Colorado Avalanche|date =[[2007-06-14]]|accessdate =2007-06-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title =Streak longest in NHL since Heatley's 22 in '05|url =http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2794806|author =[[Associated Press]]|publisher =[[ESPN]]|date =[[2007-03-11]]|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> He scored 11 goals and had 18 assists during that period and became the third youngest player in NHL history to record a 20-game scoring streak, following [[Mario Lemieux]] and [[Wayne Gretzky]].<ref name="allrookie"/><ref name="bannerseason">{{cite news |title =After Banner Rookie Season, Stastny Looking For More In Year 2|url =http://avalanche.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=323136|author =Kelly, Michael|publisher =[[Colorado Avalanche]]|date =[[2007-06-27]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref>
Stastny adjusted quickly and well to the NHL game,<ref name="bloodline"/> exhibiting strong chemistry with [[Czech Republic|Czech]] [[Milan Hejduk]].<ref>{{cite news |title =Examining the Colorado Avalanche forwards|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=337573|author Meltzer, Bill|publisher =[[NHL]]|date =[[2007-09-17]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref> On [[February 21]], [[2007]], Stastny scored two goals and passed [[Alex Tanguay]]'s total of 51 points to set a new Colorado Avalanche record for points by a rookie.<ref name="tsnavrec">{{cite web|url=http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=197003&hubname=|title=Stastny scorches Flames for two goals|date=2007|accessdate=2007-03-26|publisher=[[The Sports Network|TSN]]}}</ref> His father holds the franchise record with 109.<ref name="tsnavrec"/> Between [[February 3]] and [[March 17]], he had a 20-game scoring streak, breaking not only his father's franchise rookie record of 16 games, but also the NHL rookie record of 17 games that belonged to [[Teemu Selänne]].<ref name="allrookie">{{cite news |title =Stastny Named To NHL All-Rookie Team|url =http://avalanche.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=319888&page=NewsPage&service=page|author =|publisher =Colorado Avalanche|date =[[2007-06-14]]|accessdate =2007-06-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title =Streak longest in NHL since Heatley's 22 in '05|url =http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2794806|author =[[Associated Press]]|publisher =[[ESPN]]|date =[[2007-03-11]]|accessdate =2007-01-05}}</ref> He scored 11 goals and had 18 assists during that period and became the third youngest player in NHL history to record a 20-game scoring streak, following [[Mario Lemieux]] and [[Wayne Gretzky]].<ref name="allrookie"/><ref name="bannerseason">{{cite news |title =After Banner Rookie Season, Stastny Looking For More In Year 2|url =http://avalanche.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=323136|author =Kelly, Michael|publisher =[[Colorado Avalanche]]|date =[[2007-06-27]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref>
Although at the start of the season [[Wojtek Wolski]] was the Avalanche player seen as favorite to contend for the [[Calder Memorial Trophy]],<ref>{{cite news |title =For Avs' Wolski, at least more of a role is a given|url =http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Paul_Stastny&action=edit&section=4|author =Sadowski, Rick|publisher =[[Rocky Mountain News]]|date =[[2006-09-11]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref> the streak put Stastny into contention as well,<ref>{{cite news |title =Colorado Rookie Has Ice in Bloodlines|url =http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/18/sports/hockey/18hockey.html|author =Klein, Jeff Z. and Reif, Karl-Eric|publisher =[[New York Times]]|date =[[2007-03-18]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref> and his play was one of the reasons the Avalanche experienced their best run of the season towards the end,<ref>{{cite news |title =Colorado 2, Minnesota 3|url =http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/preview?gameId=270311030|publisher =[[ESPN]]|date =[[2007-03-11]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref> winning 15 of their last 19 games but missing the playoffs by one point. Stastny ended his rookie season with 78 points, finished second to [[Pittsburgh Penguins]]' [[Evgeni Malkin]] in the voting for the [[Calder Memorial Trophy]] and was named, together with former teammate Matt Carle, to the 2006-07 [[NHL All-Rookie Team]].<ref>{{cite news |title =Calder just eludes Stastny|url =http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_6144379|author =Dater, Adrian|publisher =[[Denver Post]]|date =[[2007-06-14]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref><ref name="allrookie"/>
Although at the start of the season [[Wojtek Wolski]] was the Avalanche player seen as favorite to contend for the [[Calder Memorial Trophy]],<ref>{{cite news |title =For Avs' Wolski, at least more of a role is a given|url =http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Paul_Stastny&action=edit&section=4|author =Sadowski, Rick|publisher =[[Rocky Mountain News]]|date =[[2006-09-11]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref> the streak put Stastny into contention as well,<ref>{{cite news |title =Colorado Rookie Has Ice in Bloodlines|url =http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/18/sports/hockey/18hockey.html|author =Klein, Jeff Z. and Reif, Karl-Eric|publisher =[[New York Times]]|date =[[2007-03-18]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref> and his play was one of the reasons the Avalanche experienced their best run of the season towards the end,<ref>{{cite news |title =Colorado 2, Minnesota 3|url =http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/preview?gameId=270311030|publisher =[[ESPN]]|date =[[2007-03-11]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref> winning 15 of their last 19 games but missing the playoffs by one point. Stastny ended his rookie season with 78 points, finished second to [[Pittsburgh Penguins]]' [[Evgeni Malkin]] in the voting for the [[Calder Memorial Trophy]] and was named, together with former teammate Matt Carle, to the 2006-07 [[NHL All-Rookie Team]].<ref>{{cite news |title =Calder just eludes Stastny|url =http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_6144379|author =Dater, Adrian|publisher =[[Denver Post]]|date =[[2007-06-14]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref><ref name="allrookie"/>


Coming into his second season, Stastny admitted the pressure would increase during his sophomore year.<ref name="bannerseason"/> He carried the strong finish of his rookie year,<ref>{{cite news |title =Stastny carries strong finish into second season|url =http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/avalanche/2007-10-09-stastny_N.htm|author =Allen, Kevin|publisher =[[USA Today]]|date =[[2007-10-11]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref> scoring his first career [[Hat-trick#Hockey|hat-trick]] against [[Marty Turco]] of the [[Dallas Stars]] in the season's first game and scoring five points for the first time four days later against the [[San Jose Sharks]].<ref>{{cite news |title =Avalanche 4, Stars 3|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=Recap&gameNumber=6&season=20072008&gameType=2|author =[[Associated Press]]|publisher =[[NHL]]|date =[[2007-10-03]]|accessdate =2007-01-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title =Avalanche 6, Sharks 2|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=Recap&gameNumber=35&season=20072008&gameType=2|author =[[Associated Press]]|publisher =[[NHL]]|date =[[2007-10-07]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref> He scored 15 goals and had 28 assists in his first 34 games of the season, and had his 100th NHL point on his 99th NHL game.<ref name="gamelog0708">{{cite news |title =Paul Stastny 2007-2008 Regular Season Game By Game Stats|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8471669&tab=gbgt|publisher =[[NHL]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title =Avalanche 4, Wild 2|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?gameNumber=246&gameType=2&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page|author =[[Associated Press]]|publisher =[[NHL]]|date =[[2007-11-11]]|accessdate =2008-03-01}}</ref> At the same time Stastny hit a slump, having only one point in eight games,<ref name="gamelog0708"/> and the Avalanche were losing top players [[Joe Sakic]] and [[Ryan Smyth]] to injuries, Ryan Kennedy of [[The Hockey News]] pointed to Stastny's inconsistency and wrote it was time for Stastny to step up and be a leader in all aspects.<ref name="time">{{cite news |title =Time for Wolski and Stastny to man up|url =http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/12403-THNcom-Blog-Time-for-Wolski-and-Stastny-to-man-up.html|author =Kennedy, Ryan|publisher =[[The Hockey News]]|date =[[2008-01-04]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref> Despite being on the longest scoreless streak of his career, which lasted 10 games, on [[January 11]], [[2008]], the NHL announced Paul Stastny would be playing at the [[56th National Hockey League All-Star Game]].<ref>{{cite news |title =Avalanche center Paul Stastny makes first All-Star team|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?articleid=349619&page=NewsPage&service=page|author =[[Associated Press]]|publisher =[[NHL]]|date =[[2008-01-11]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref> He scored two goals and three assists in three games before six days later the Colorado Avalanche announced Stastny would be missing approximately two to three weeks of games, including his first All-Star Game to have his appendix removed.<ref>{{cite news |title =Stastny Out Two to Three Weeks|url =http://avalanche.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=350351|publisher =[[Colorado Avalanche]]|date =[[2007-01-17]]|accessdate =2007-01-17}}</ref> After recovering from the surgery and returning to skating, he suffered a [[groin]] injury during a practice, delaying his return to NHL games.<ref>{{cite news |title =Revolving door for Avs . . . again|url =http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_8255314|author =Dater, Adrian|publisher =[[Denver Post]]|date =[[2008-02-14]]|accessdate =2008-02-15}}</ref> Stastny missed 15 games, but scored a goal on his comeback against the [[Phoenix Coyotes]] on [[February 22]].<ref name="gamelog0708"/>
Coming into his second season, Stastny admitted the pressure would increase during his sophomore year.<ref name="bannerseason"/> He carried the strong finish of his rookie year,<ref>{{cite news |title =Stastny carries strong finish into second season|url =http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/avalanche/2007-10-09-stastny_N.htm|author =Allen, Kevin|publisher =[[USA Today]]|date =[[2007-10-11]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref> scoring his first career [[Hat-trick#Hockey|hat-trick]] against [[Marty Turco]] of the [[Dallas Stars]] in the season's first game and scoring five points for the first time four days later against the [[San Jose Sharks]].<ref>{{cite news |title =Avalanche 4, Stars 3|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=Recap&gameNumber=6&season=20072008&gameType=2|author =[[Associated Press]]|publisher =[[NHL]]|date =[[2007-10-03]]|accessdate =2007-01-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title =Avalanche 6, Sharks 2|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=Recap&gameNumber=35&season=20072008&gameType=2|author =[[Associated Press]]|publisher =[[NHL]]|date =[[2007-10-07]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref> He scored 15 goals and had 28 assists in his first 34 games of the season, and had his 100th NHL point on his 99th NHL game.<ref name="gamelog0708">{{cite news |title =Paul Stastny 2007-2008 Regular Season Game By Game Stats|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8471669&tab=gbgt|publisher =[[NHL]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title =Avalanche 4, Wild 2|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?gameNumber=246&gameType=2&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page|author =[[Associated Press]]|publisher =[[NHL]]|date =[[2007-11-11]]|accessdate =2008-03-01}}</ref> At the same time Stastny hit a slump, having only one point in eight games,<ref name="gamelog0708"/> and with the Avalanche losing top players [[Joe Sakic]] and [[Ryan Smyth]] to injuries, Ryan Kennedy of [[The Hockey News]] pointed to Stastny's inconsistency and wrote it was time for Stastny to step up and be a leader in all aspects.<ref name="time">{{cite news |title =Time for Wolski and Stastny to man up|url =http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/12403-THNcom-Blog-Time-for-Wolski-and-Stastny-to-man-up.html|author =Kennedy, Ryan|publisher =[[The Hockey News]]|date =[[2008-01-04]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref> Despite being on the longest scoreless streak of his career, which lasted 10 games, on [[January 11]], [[2008]], the NHL announced Paul Stastny would be playing at the [[56th National Hockey League All-Star Game]].<ref>{{cite news |title =Avalanche center Paul Stastny makes first All-Star team|url =http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?articleid=349619&page=NewsPage&service=page|author =[[Associated Press]]|publisher =[[NHL]]|date =[[2008-01-11]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref> He scored two goals and three assists in three games before six days later the Colorado Avalanche announced Stastny would be missing approximately two to three weeks of games, including his first All-Star Game to have his appendix removed.<ref>{{cite news |title =Stastny Out Two to Three Weeks|url =http://avalanche.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=350351|publisher =[[Colorado Avalanche]]|date =[[2007-01-17]]|accessdate =2007-01-17}}</ref> After recovering from the surgery and returning to skating, he suffered a [[groin]] injury during a practice, delaying his return to NHL games.<ref>{{cite news |title =Revolving door for Avs . . . again|url =http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_8255314|author =Dater, Adrian|publisher =[[Denver Post]]|date =[[2008-02-14]]|accessdate =2008-02-15}}</ref> Stastny missed 15 games, but scored a goal on his comeback against the [[Phoenix Coyotes]] on [[February 22]].<ref name="gamelog0708"/>


===International play===
===International play===
Despite having been born in Canada, Paul Stastny is a [[dual citizen]], as his mother is American. He and his brother Yan both chose to play internationally for the United States.<ref>{{cite news |title =Richards' hefty deal can actually bring the people together|url =http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=buccigross_john&id=3158950|author =[[John Buccigross|Buccigross, John]]|publisher =[[ESPN]]|date =[[2007-12-27]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref> Stastny represented the United States for the first time in the 2004 [[Viking Cup]], where he won a [[silver medal]] playing for the junior team.<ref name="rockywc">{{cite news |title =Stastny, Arnason on U.S. team|url =http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/nhl/article/0,2777,DRMN_23920_5488617,00.html|author =Sadowski, Rick|publisher =[[Rocky Mountain News]]|date =[[2007-04-17]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref> According to ''Hockey's Future'', he was one of the most notable American talents in the tournament.<ref>{{cite news |title =USA represented well by Waterloo at Viking Cup|url =http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/6607/usa_represented_well_by_waterloo_at_viking_cup/|author =Shaner, Jason|publisher =Hockey's Future|date =[[2004-01-18]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref> Stastny played internationally for the [[United States national men's ice hockey team|United States national ice hockey team]] for the first time in the [[2007 IIHF World Championship]], together with his Colorado Avalanche teammate [[Tyler Arnason]].<ref name="rockywc"/><ref>{{cite news |title =USA Roster at IIHF World Championship 2007|url =
Despite having been born in Canada, Paul Stastny is a [[dual citizen]], as his mother is American. He and his brother Yan both chose to play internationally for the United States.<ref name="dual"/> Among the reasons that led him to choose to play for the United States was the possibility to play in an international competition with his brother, who had already chosen the American program.<ref name="conference">{{cite web |title =Paul Stastny's Conference Call with NHL Media Members|url =http://avalanche.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=339579&page=NewsPage&service=page|publisher =[[Colorado Avalanche]]|accessdate =2008-03-20}}</ref> Stastny represented the United States for the first time in the 2004 [[Viking Cup]], where he won a [[silver medal]] playing for the junior team.<ref name="rockywc">{{cite news |title =Stastny, Arnason on U.S. team|url =http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/nhl/article/0,2777,DRMN_23920_5488617,00.html|author =Sadowski, Rick|publisher =[[Rocky Mountain News]]|date =[[2007-04-17]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref> According to ''Hockey's Future'', he was one of the most notable American talents in the tournament.<ref>{{cite news |title =USA represented well by Waterloo at Viking Cup|url =http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/6607/usa_represented_well_by_waterloo_at_viking_cup/|author =Shaner, Jason|publisher =Hockey's Future|date =[[2004-01-18]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref> Stastny played internationally for the [[United States national men's ice hockey team|United States national ice hockey team]] for the first time in the [[2007 IIHF World Championship]], together with his Colorado Avalanche teammate [[Tyler Arnason]].<ref name="rockywc"/><ref>{{cite news |title =USA Roster at IIHF World Championship 2007|url =
http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments_07/output/WS/hydra.iihf.com/113/IHM1130USA_33_6_0.pdf|publisher =[[IIHF]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref> He played seven games, scored four goals and four assists, had two [[penalty minutes]] and finished even in [[plus/minus]].<ref>{{cite web |title =IIHF World Championship 2007 Scoring Leaders|url =http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments_07/output/WS/hydra.iihf.com/113/IHM113Z17_85B_1_0.pdf|publisher =[[IIHF]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref> The United States lost in the quarterfinals against [[Finland national men's ice hockey team|Finland]]. Stastny was named the best American player in the 3-0 win against [[Germany national ice hockey team|Germany]], when he scored two goals and had one assist.<ref>{{cite web |title =IIHF World Championship 2007 - USA - GER - Game Summary|url =http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments_07/output/WS/hydra.iihf.com/113/IHM113F34_74_4_0.pdf|publisher =[[IIHF]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title =IIHF World Championship 2007 - Best players per game|url =http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments_07/output/WS/hydra.iihf.com/113/IHM113000_85K_31_0.pdf|publisher =[[IIHF]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref> He was chosen as one of the three best United States players at the tournament, together with [[Lee Stempniak]] and [[Toby Petersen]].<ref>{{cite web |title =IIHF World Championship 2007 - Three best players of each team selected by coaches|url =http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments_07/output/WS/hydra.iihf.com/113/IHM113000_85J_1_0.pdf|publisher =[[IIHF]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref>
http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments_07/output/WS/hydra.iihf.com/113/IHM1130USA_33_6_0.pdf|publisher =[[IIHF]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref> He played seven games, scored four goals and four assists, had two [[penalty minutes]] and finished even in [[plus/minus]].<ref>{{cite web |title =IIHF World Championship 2007 Scoring Leaders|url =http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments_07/output/WS/hydra.iihf.com/113/IHM113Z17_85B_1_0.pdf|publisher =[[IIHF]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref> The United States lost in the quarterfinals against [[Finland national men's ice hockey team|Finland]]. Stastny was named the best American player in the 3-0 win against [[Germany national ice hockey team|Germany]], when he scored two goals and had one assist.<ref>{{cite web |title =IIHF World Championship 2007 - USA - GER - Game Summary|url =http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments_07/output/WS/hydra.iihf.com/113/IHM113F34_74_4_0.pdf|publisher =[[IIHF]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title =IIHF World Championship 2007 - Best players per game|url =http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments_07/output/WS/hydra.iihf.com/113/IHM113000_85K_31_0.pdf|publisher =[[IIHF]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref> He was chosen as one of the three best United States players at the tournament, together with [[Lee Stempniak]] and [[Toby Petersen]].<ref>{{cite web |title =IIHF World Championship 2007 - Three best players of each team selected by coaches|url =http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments_07/output/WS/hydra.iihf.com/113/IHM113000_85J_1_0.pdf|publisher =[[IIHF]]|accessdate =2008-01-28}}</ref>


==Style of play==
==Style of play==
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Paul Stastny is a left-handed [[centre (ice hockey)|center]] and one of the few ice hockey players who still use a wooden [[hockey stick|stick]].<ref name="espnftstps"/><ref>{{cite news |title =Q&A: Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny|url =http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/checking/2008-01-14-stastny-qna_N.htm|author =Perez, A.J.|publisher =[[USA Today]]|date =[[2008-01-15]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref> He considers himself as a play-maker, a characteristic he inherited from his father.<ref name="espnftstps">{{cite news |title =Stastny following father's footsteps in more ways than one|url =http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=frei_terry&id=3058440|author =Frei, Terry|publisher =[[ESPN]]|date =[[2007-10-11]]|accessdate =2007-01-04}}</ref> Colorado Avalanche captain [[Joe Sakic]], who played with Peter Stastny, sees similarities between the two, namely their strong skating and ability to see the game.<ref name="espnftstps"/> Avalanche coach [[Joel Quenneville]], who faced Peter during his playing career, has said Paul plays in a similar way and complimented his hockey sense.<ref name="bloodline">{{cite news |title =The Stastny bloodline is clear to see|url =http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20061128.wsptduha28/TPStory/Sports/columnists|author =[[Eric Duhatschek|Duhatschek, Eric]]|publisher =[[The Globe and Mail]]|date =[[2006-11-28]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref> [[George Gwozdecky]], his coach at Denver University, has complimented his intelligence, ability to pass and see the ice.<ref name="rocky"/> Although it has been said that Stastny is a slow skater,<ref name="ushl"/><ref name="rocky"/> Gwozdecky too feels he is a strong skater.<ref name="rocky"/> [[Matt Carle]], who played with him in junior and college hockey, has praised his positioning and smartness.<ref name="ushl"/> Terry Frei of [[ESPN]] has said "his game isn't flashy and eye-popping as much as it is heady, intuitive and efficient".<ref name="espngenes"/> A scouting report at [[The Sports Network]] website praises his two-way and play-making skills and compares them to his father's. The report also says Stastny is "mature beyond his years and plays bigger than his 6-0 frame".<ref name="tsnprofile">{{cite web |title =Paul Stastny profile|url =http://tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=4812&hubname=nhl-avalanche|publisher =[[The Sports Network|TSN.ca]]|accessdate =2007-01-04}}</ref> Despite having to deal with comparisons with his father and not being a natural goal-scorer, Paul Stastny is projected to be a first-line center.<ref name="tsnprofile"/>
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Paul Stastny is a left-handed [[centre (ice hockey)|center]] and one of the few ice hockey players who still use a wooden [[hockey stick|stick]].<ref name="espnftstps"/><ref>{{cite news |title =Q&A: Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny|url =http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/checking/2008-01-14-stastny-qna_N.htm|author =Perez, A.J.|publisher =[[USA Today]]|date =[[2008-01-15]]|accessdate =2008-01-29}}</ref> He considers himself as a play-maker, a characteristic he inherited from his father.<ref name="espnftstps">{{cite news |title =Stastny following father's footsteps in more ways than one|url =http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=frei_terry&id=3058440|author =Frei, Terry|publisher =[[ESPN]]|date =[[2007-10-11]]|accessdate =2007-01-04}}</ref> Colorado Avalanche captain [[Joe Sakic]], who played with Peter Stastny, sees similarities between the two, namely their strong skating and ability to see the game.<ref name="espnftstps"/> Avalanche coach [[Joel Quenneville]], who faced Peter during his playing career, has said Paul plays in a similar way and complimented his hockey sense.<ref name="bloodline"/> [[George Gwozdecky]], his coach at Denver University, has complimented his intelligence, ability to pass and see the ice.<ref name="rocky"/> Although it has been said that Stastny is a slow skater,<ref name="ushl"/><ref name="rocky"/> Gwozdecky too feels he is a strong skater.<ref name="rocky"/> [[Matt Carle]], who played with him in junior and college hockey, has praised his positioning and smartness.<ref name="ushl"/> Terry Frei of [[ESPN]] has said "his game isn't flashy and eye-popping as much as it is heady, intuitive and efficient".<ref name="espngenes"/> A scouting report at [[The Sports Network]] website praises his two-way and play-making skills and compares them to his father's. The report also says Stastny is "mature beyond his years and plays bigger than his 6-0 frame".<ref name="tsnprofile">{{cite web |title =Paul Stastny profile|url =http://tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=4812&hubname=nhl-avalanche|publisher =[[The Sports Network|TSN.ca]]|accessdate =2007-01-04}}</ref> Despite having to deal with comparisons with his father and not being a natural goal-scorer, Paul Stastny is projected to be a first-line center.<ref name="tsnprofile"/>


==Career Statistics==
==Career Statistics==
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Paul Stastny
Born (1985-12-27) December 27, 1985 (age 38)
Quebec City, QC
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Left
NHL team Colorado Avalanche
NHL draft 44th overall, 2005
Colorado Avalanche
Playing career 2006–present

Paul Stastny (born December 27, 1985 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey center of Slovak descent who plays for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Stastny began his junior career with the River City Lancers of the United States Hockey League before moving to the University of Denver Pioneers in 2004. He stayed there for two seasons, winning the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship in the first. He signed a contract with the Avalanche before the 2006-07 NHL season, scored 78 points in 82 games in his rookie season and was nominated for the Calder Memorial Trophy. In 2007-08 he was named to his first NHL All-Star Game, but did not play because of an appendicectomy.

Stastny is the son of Hockey Hall of Famer Peter Šťastný, who played for the Avalanche franchise when it was still the Quebec Nordiques.

Early years

Paul Stastny comes from a famous hockey family. He is the son of Czechoslovak defector and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Peter Šťastný, the first European-trained player to reach 1,000 points in the NHL,[1] and the nephew of retired NHL players Anton and Marián Šťastný.[2] All three played for the Quebec Nordiques from 1981 to 1985, only the second time that three brothers played for the same team in the NHL at the same time.[2] Peter and Paul Stastny currently rank fourth all-time in total scoring by a father-son combination in the NHL.[2] Paul's older brother Yan has played for the Boston Bruins and the Edmonton Oilers and his NHL rights currently belong to the St. Louis Blues. He plays for the Peoria Rivermen, the Blues' American Hockey League affiliate.[3] Despite Paul having a more successful career, Yan's work ethic is a source of admiration for him.[4]

Paul Stastny was born in Quebec City, Canada, to Peter and Darina Šťastný, while Peter was playing for the Nordiques. He spent his early years in Quebec and in New Jersey, following his father's career.[4] Peter moved to the St. Louis Blues in 1993 and settled there after finishing his player career, working as a scout for the team.[4] Paul graduated from Millard North High School in Omaha, Nebraska while playing for the River City Lancers in Council Bluffs, Iowa, just across the Missouri River.[5] He has mentioned "religion, education and the importance of family" as important values in his upbringing.[6] He has also spoken about his father's help in making him a better player.[7] Being born in Canada to an American mother, Stastny and his brother Yan have dual citizenship.[8]

Playing career

Pre-NHL

Stastny began his junior career in 2002 with the River City Lancers of the United States Hockey League (USHL), where he had Matt Carle, now of the San Jose Sharks, as a teammate.[6] He played there for two seasons, scoring 107 points in 113 games. In 2002-03, the Lancers finished the regular season fourth in the West Division and progressed to the playoffs.[9] After advancing two rounds, the Lancers lost in the Clark Cup final against the Lincoln Stars.[10] In 2003-04, the Lancers finished third in the West Division and lost in the first round of the playoffs against the Sioux City Musketeers.[11][12] Stastny's 77 points in 56 games ranked him second in the league behind teammate Mike Howe.[13]

Carle, who had left the Lancers in 2003, recruited Stastny to join him in 2004 at the University of Denver to play for the Pioneers in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).[6] Despite entering college hockey younger than the usual USHL player,[14] Stastny scored 45 points in 42 games in his first season in Denver to help the Pioneers win the WCHA regular season and playoffs. Stastny then helped the team win its second NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship in a row by scoring two power-play goals in the final game at the 2005 Frozen Four tournament against North Dakota.[15][16] Stastny won the award for WCHA Rookie of the Year and was part of the WCHA All-Rookie Team and the NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team.[17]

In 2005-06, Stastny scored 53 points in 39 games and finished 7th overall in the NCAA scoring list, tied with Carle for the Pioneers' scoring lead.[18] He scored 44 points in 28 conference games to win the WCHA scoring title.[19][20] He was part of the WCHA First All-Star Team and the NCAA West Second All-American Team, as the Pioneers finished the WCHA regular season in second place and lost in the first round of the playoffs against the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs.[21] At the end of the season, Stastny felt "two years was more than enough" and "it was time to move on."[22] He left Denver University as a business major.[22]

Colorado Avalanche

Stastny was draft-eligible in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, but opted out.[23] NHL's Central Scouting Service (CSS) had ranked him prior to the draft as the 49th best North-American skater available.[24] Ranked by CSS as the 74th best in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft,[25] he was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the second round, 44th overall. Before moving to Denver in 1995, the Colorado Avalanche were the Quebec Nordiques, the team for which his father played from 1980 to 1990 and had his jersey number retired. Paul Stastny signed a multi-year contract with the Avalanche on July 24, 2006, and began his professional career in the 2006-07 NHL season.[26] Before training camp, it was not expected he would start the season with the Avalanche, but rather in the minors.[4][14] However, Steve Konowalchuk's career-ending heart problem opened a roster spot and Stastny's play impressed Avalanche coach Joel Quenneville.[14][27] Stastny started the season with the jersey number 62 until his teammate John-Michael Liles changed his to let Stastny use number 26, the same his father wore when he played for the franchise while it was in Quebec.[28] Eric Duhatschek noted the symmetry in Paul's development as he is being mentored by Avalanche captain Joe Sakic, who was mentored by Peter when he started his career with the Nordiques.[29] Stastny had his first NHL assist on a goal by Wojtek Wolski in his third NHL game, on October 8 against the Vancouver Canucks.[30][31] On October 21, in his eighth NHL game and first wearing number 26, Stastny scored his first NHL goal in Montreal against David Aebischer of the Canadiens.[32]

Stastny adjusted quickly and well to the NHL game,[29] exhibiting strong chemistry with Czech Milan Hejduk.[33] On February 21, 2007, Stastny scored two goals and passed Alex Tanguay's total of 51 points to set a new Colorado Avalanche record for points by a rookie.[34] His father holds the franchise record with 109.[34] Between February 3 and March 17, he had a 20-game scoring streak, breaking not only his father's franchise rookie record of 16 games, but also the NHL rookie record of 17 games that belonged to Teemu Selänne.[35][36] He scored 11 goals and had 18 assists during that period and became the third youngest player in NHL history to record a 20-game scoring streak, following Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky.[35][37] Although at the start of the season Wojtek Wolski was the Avalanche player seen as favorite to contend for the Calder Memorial Trophy,[38] the streak put Stastny into contention as well,[39] and his play was one of the reasons the Avalanche experienced their best run of the season towards the end,[40] winning 15 of their last 19 games but missing the playoffs by one point. Stastny ended his rookie season with 78 points, finished second to Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin in the voting for the Calder Memorial Trophy and was named, together with former teammate Matt Carle, to the 2006-07 NHL All-Rookie Team.[41][35]

Coming into his second season, Stastny admitted the pressure would increase during his sophomore year.[37] He carried the strong finish of his rookie year,[42] scoring his first career hat-trick against Marty Turco of the Dallas Stars in the season's first game and scoring five points for the first time four days later against the San Jose Sharks.[43][44] He scored 15 goals and had 28 assists in his first 34 games of the season, and had his 100th NHL point on his 99th NHL game.[45][46] At the same time Stastny hit a slump, having only one point in eight games,[45] and with the Avalanche losing top players Joe Sakic and Ryan Smyth to injuries, Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News pointed to Stastny's inconsistency and wrote it was time for Stastny to step up and be a leader in all aspects.[47] Despite being on the longest scoreless streak of his career, which lasted 10 games, on January 11, 2008, the NHL announced Paul Stastny would be playing at the 56th National Hockey League All-Star Game.[48] He scored two goals and three assists in three games before six days later the Colorado Avalanche announced Stastny would be missing approximately two to three weeks of games, including his first All-Star Game to have his appendix removed.[49] After recovering from the surgery and returning to skating, he suffered a groin injury during a practice, delaying his return to NHL games.[50] Stastny missed 15 games, but scored a goal on his comeback against the Phoenix Coyotes on February 22.[45]

International play

Despite having been born in Canada, Paul Stastny is a dual citizen, as his mother is American. He and his brother Yan both chose to play internationally for the United States.[8] Among the reasons that led him to choose to play for the United States was the possibility to play in an international competition with his brother, who had already chosen the American program.[51] Stastny represented the United States for the first time in the 2004 Viking Cup, where he won a silver medal playing for the junior team.[52] According to Hockey's Future, he was one of the most notable American talents in the tournament.[53] Stastny played internationally for the United States national ice hockey team for the first time in the 2007 IIHF World Championship, together with his Colorado Avalanche teammate Tyler Arnason.[52][54] He played seven games, scored four goals and four assists, had two penalty minutes and finished even in plus/minus.[55] The United States lost in the quarterfinals against Finland. Stastny was named the best American player in the 3-0 win against Germany, when he scored two goals and had one assist.[56][57] He was chosen as one of the three best United States players at the tournament, together with Lee Stempniak and Toby Petersen.[58]

Style of play

Paul reminds me a lot of his dad. (...) His play-making ability, his vision on the ice, the ability to come up with loose pucks - the puck just seems to follow him around. But his play without the puck is the part that we enjoy. For a young kid, to have that hockey sense, is unusual.

Joel Quenneville, The Globe and Mail, "The Stastny bloodline is clear to see"[29]

Paul Stastny is a left-handed center and one of the few ice hockey players who still use a wooden stick.[14][59] He considers himself as a play-maker, a characteristic he inherited from his father.[14] Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic, who played with Peter Stastny, sees similarities between the two, namely their strong skating and ability to see the game.[14] Avalanche coach Joel Quenneville, who faced Peter during his playing career, has said Paul plays in a similar way and complimented his hockey sense.[29] George Gwozdecky, his coach at Denver University, has complimented his intelligence, ability to pass and see the ice.[22] Although it has been said that Stastny is a slow skater,[6][22] Gwozdecky too feels he is a strong skater.[22] Matt Carle, who played with him in junior and college hockey, has praised his positioning and smartness.[6] Terry Frei of ESPN has said "his game isn't flashy and eye-popping as much as it is heady, intuitive and efficient".[4] A scouting report at The Sports Network website praises his two-way and play-making skills and compares them to his father's. The report also says Stastny is "mature beyond his years and plays bigger than his 6-0 frame".[60] Despite having to deal with comparisons with his father and not being a natural goal-scorer, Paul Stastny is projected to be a first-line center.[60]

Career Statistics

As of the end of the 2006-07 NHL season.[17][61]

    Regular Season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2002–03 River City Lancers USHL 57 10 20 30 39 8 0 1 1 2
2003–04 River City Lancers USHL 56 30 47 77 46 3 1 2 3 0
2004–05 University of Denver WCHA 42 17 28 45 30 - - - - -
2005–06 University of Denver WCHA 39 19 34 53 79 - - - - -
2006–07 Colorado Avalanche NHL 82 28 50 78 44 - - - - -
NHL Totals 82 28 50 78 44 - - - - -
NCAA Totals 81 36 62 98 109 - - - - -
USHL Totals 113 40 67 107 85 11 1 3 4 2

See also

Notes and references

  1. ^ Podnieks, Andrew. "Spotlight - Peter Stastny". Legends of Hockey. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
  2. ^ a b c Grossman, Evan (2007-03-02). "Paul Stastny a chip off the old block". NHL. Retrieved 2007-01-04. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ "Yan Stastny profile". NHL. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
  4. ^ a b c d e Frei, Terry (2007-03-13). "Paul Stastny showing skills only genes can provide". ESPN. Retrieved 2008-01-04. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ Lopez, Aaron J. (2006-11-15). "Carle, Stastny's paths cross on the ice again". Rocky Mountain News. Retrieved 2008-03-20. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ a b c d e Mindenhall, Chuck (2007-04-10). "Six pedigrees of separation". The Hockey News. Retrieved 2008-01-04. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ Allen, Kevin (2006-11-30). "Rookie pair fitting in with Avs". USA Today. Retrieved 2009-01-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ a b Buccigross, John (2007-12-27). "Richards' hefty deal can actually bring the people together". ESPN. Retrieved 2008-01-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ "USHL Standings 2002/03". Pointstreak.com. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
  10. ^ "USHL 2003 Playoff bracket". Pointstreak.com. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
  11. ^ "USHL Standings 2003/04". Pointstreak.com. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
  12. ^ "USHL 2004 Playoff bracket". Pointstreak.com. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
  13. ^ "USHL 2003/04 Scoring leaders". Pointstreak.com. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
  14. ^ a b c d e f Frei, Terry (2007-10-11). "Stastny following father's footsteps in more ways than one". ESPN. Retrieved 2007-01-04. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  15. ^ "Denver Pioneers Men's Hockey: Year-By-Year". United States College Hockey Online. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
  16. ^ Lapointe, Joe (2005-04-10). "Denver Wins Title Again, With Stastny Scoring 2 Goals". New York Times. Retrieved 2007-01-05. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  17. ^ a b "Paul Stastny career stats". NHL. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
  18. ^ "2005-2006 NCAA Division I Men Statistical Leaders". United States College Hockey Online. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
  19. ^ "2005-2006 WCHA Men Statistical Leaders". United States College Hockey Online. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
  20. ^ "Paul Stastny profile". United States College Hockey Online. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
  21. ^ "Denver Pioneers: 2005-2006 Men's Hockey Schedule/Results". United States College Hockey Online. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
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  23. ^ Powers, DJ (2004-06-14). "NCAA 2004 draft preview". Hockey's Future. Retrieved 2008-01-25. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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