 After he retired , Sakic decided to take time off from hockey and spent time with his family . In 2011 , two years after his retirement , Sakic returned to the Avalanche to work in their front office . He was named an executive advisor and alternate governor for the team , effective at the end of the 2010 – 11 season . In his role as an advisor , Sakic would advise the team in hockey @-@ related matters , and as an alternate governor , would represent the team at Board of Governors meetings . 
