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The Colorado Avalanche is thirsty, and only a really big cup can quench that thirst. After an all-time low end to their 2006-2007 season — they fell just short of the playoffs for the first time in their eleven years as the Avs — the boys in burgundy and white have a brand-new bag. Make that three brand-new bags. Three newly recruited free agents — Jaroslav Hlinka, Ryan Smyth and Scott Hannan — have come to Colorado to rally behind an Avalanche victory. "With a guy like Joe Sakic leading the charge, we have every opportunity to win," said Smyth in his first press conference. It's clear the Avs are giving it their all.

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