Jean-Sebastien Giguere is the only active player to have ever worn a Hartford Whalers' jersey. Giguere played eight games with the Whalers in 1996-97 after being selected by them in the first round of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft. The Whalers moved to Carolina the following season, but Giguere was traded to Calgary. "My first team. I didn't spend a lot of time there, but it'll always be special to me, the team and the organization," said Giguere. "It was too bad the team had to move, because they had a lot of great fans, but those things happen sometimes." Now 35, Giguere is serving as Semyon Varlamov's understudy.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere agreed to a one-year extension with the Avalanche that will cover the 2013-14 season. Capgeek says the deal is worth $1.5 million, which would be a $250,000 raise over what he'll make this coming season. In 32 games last year, Giguere had a 15-11-3 record with a 2.28 goals-against average and .919 save percentage. The 35-year-old is a solid backup behind youngster Semyon Varlamov. "J.S. provided leadership, stability and a veteran presence to our team last season," said Avs general manager and executive vice president Greg Sherman. "He helped solidify our goaltending position and we are pleased to have J.S. under contract for the next two seasons."

J.S. Giguere had a miserable game Sunday night. Although there was plenty of blame to spread around after Colorado's 6-1 drubbing at the hands of the Predators, Giguere will have to take some of the heat for the loss. The veteran goalie will have all summer to ponder his future.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere will get the start in goal for Colorado Saturday. It will be his first start in goal for Giguere since March 15 as he lost 1-0 in a shootout to the Devils. He has been outstanding this season for the Avs with a 15-10-3 mark, a 2.15 GAA and a .923 save percentage, in addition to being an great mentor to first stringer Semyon Varlaomov. Adjust your lineup accordingly.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere made 33 saves in the Avalanche's 1-0 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils Thursday night. The former Conn Smythe Trophy winner started the season as a veteran backup, capable of filling in as a starter for a short period of time for Semyon Varlamov but tonight was his 31st game of the season. The Avalanche have been splitting the netminding duties between Giguere and Varlamov this season. Giguere battled through injuries and struggled between the pipes during his tenure with the Leafs, but he's found the fountain of youth in his first season with the Avalanche. Giguere has been a superb "backup" so far this season and gives the Avalanche much-added stability and veteran experience in both the regular season and playoffs. He should be owned in 14-team leagues.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere was battered for four goals against in the Colorado Avalanche's 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. Giguere made only 23 saves. He fell to 15-10-2 on the year, with a 2.23 goals-against average and .920 save percentage. The Avs are currently three points out of a playoff spot and really need their goaltending to be their backbone during the next month.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere will play between the pipes on Saturday. Giguere stopped 28 of 31 shots in a 4-3 victory over Detroit in his return from a groin injury on Feb. 25. He has a 2.16 GAA and .922 save percentage in 29 games this season.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere is 100 percent as he has recovered from his groin injury. Giguere played Saturday and gave up three goals in a 4-3 win over Detroit, stopping 28 shots. He has been relatively healthy this season, save for the groin injury a couple of weeks ago. "I wasn't too worried when it happened. I knew it wasn't that bad," he said. "I do think I fixed my major problem last summer, when I got my (sports hernia) surgery." Giguere will likely split the net with Varlamov down the stretch as the Avalanche have been blessed of late with two very good netminders.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere kicked out 28 of 31 shots in a 4-3 victory Saturday night. Giguere allowed three goals on 14 shots in the third period, but he still held onto earn the win. It was Giguere's first start since returning from a groin injury.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere will start in Saturday's game. It will be Giguere's first start since returning from a groin injury. Semyon Varlamov has been great lately, but he played between the pipes on Friday and apparently the Avalanche don't want him starting on back-to-back nights.