He was named an executive advisor and alternate governor for the team , effective at the end of the 2010 -- 11 season .
In 2011 , two years after his retirement , Sakic returned to the Avalanche to work in their front office .
Sakic was named an executive advisor and alternate governor for the team , effective at the end of the 2010 -- 11 season .
In 2011 , two years after his retirement , Sakic returned to the Avalanche to work in their front office .