Theodore, Colorado crash back to earth

From: The Gazette | Date: April 30, 2008| Author: DAVID RAMSEY Sports columnist | Copyright information

DENVER - At least he made it to the third period.

Jose Theodore's heart-warming comeback has crashed, along with the Colorado Avalanche's season.

A week ago, Theodore was riding high. After spending most of last season on the bench, he carried his teammates to a playoff series victory over the Minnesota Wild.

It was a great hockey moment -- so great it was impossible to see that the hammer would soon crash down on Theodore. The Detroit Red Wings ripped Theodore for four...

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