Comments on: Former Avalanche Forward Retires from Professional Hockey

By: Robyn

Robyn — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 02:30:29 +0000

In reply to Jeremy. I'll never forget it. He dropped strait down like he was already unconscious. I didn't care about Blake after that and thought any chance he might have for the ring of honor was toast.

By: Harvey Danger

Harvey Danger — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:42:03 +0000

In reply to Jeremy. He was a dirty player that particular night. Right after the hit he was chuckling and acting amused on the sharks bench. Also of course that was another one of those Avs squads that had no toughness so no accountability was given/enforced.

By: Ari Sachter-Smith

Ari Sachter-Smith — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:51:51 +0000

Mueller could shoot the puck like Sakic, an absolute treat to watch him snipe. I remember seeing him at the practice facility after the hit and he looked like he didn’t know where he was so good to see he was able to still make a career out of pro hockey.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:11:19 +0000

In reply to MonGoalian. I don't recall the hit. But Blake was never a dirty player. Things happen, it's a physical game. I wonder if Mueller could've caught on with another NHL team? Or chose to remain in Europe? The European leagues are typically much less physical. So maybe he thought it better for his longevity.

By: Jared Williss

Jared Williss — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 23:54:58 +0000

It’s a shame what happened to him because he could have been a great player and could have had an amazing career. It just goes to show how much of a factor injury luck can play in a guy’s career.

By: MonGoalian

MonGoalian — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 21:18:04 +0000

Lost all respect for Rob Blake after the dirty hit on Mueller who had been magical to watch with a seemingly great future ahead of him.

By: 831

*831* — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 21:13:59 +0000

I clearly remember when he was acquired, & how electric he instantly was. I felt he made the Avs unstoppable at that time. What could’ve been …