 He was named as Lake Erie's only contribution to the 2008 AHL All-Star Game, playing for PlanetUSA, Hensick led the team with 2 goals and 2 assists in a 9-8 shoot-out loss to the Canadian All-Stars.Hensick made the Avalanche opening roster to start the 2009–10 season.Reduced to a reserve forward, T.J. played in only 7 games before he was placed on waivers on November 25, 2009.