1.   But a midseason injury gave rookie Jake Plummer the chance to win the starting job.

2.   Midseason injuries claimed wide receiver Robert Brooks and tight end Mark Chmura.

3.   The running game has suffered since the midseason injury to Robert Smith.

4.   They have dealt with midseason injuries to key players.

5.   Sakic was the star of the playoffs for the Avalanche last year, but he has slumped since a serious midseason injury.