Paul Stastny

Paul Stastny is a professional hockey player born in Canada. He was raised in St. Louis, Missouri, and currently plays with the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League.

Stastny fractured his foot during a March 17, 2009, game and is expected to miss up to four weeks, essentially the remainder of the 2008-2009 regular season.CBSSports.com: Stastny's Season Likely Over with Broken Foot He previously missed two months of the season with a broken arm.CBSSports.com: Avalanche Activate P. Stastny After 26-game Absence

Prior to playing in the NHL, Stanstny attended and played for the University of Denver, starting in 2004. Also in 2004, Stastny played internationally with the United States in the Viking Cup, taking home a silver medal. He was drafted 44th overall in the 2005 NHL draft by the Colorado Avalanche. He made his NHL debut that same year, playing all 82 regular season games. He also earned a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team and was nominated for the Calder Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year.

On November 17, 2008, Stastny signed a five-year contract extension with the Avalanche worth a reported $33 million.ESPN.com: Avs Sign Center Stastny to Five-year Extension Through 2013-14 Season

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  • Height: 6' 0"
  • Weight: 205
  • Rookie Year: 2005

• December 27, 1985: Born

• 2004: Viking Cup

• 2005: Drafted 44th overall in the 2nd round of the NHL Draft by the Colorado Avalanche

• 2006: Named to the NHL All-Rookie Team

• 2007: IIHF World Championships Team USA

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