"Had nervous beginning as a rookie pro after development flattened out in fourth junior year. (Jim Benton, The Hockey News Future Watch 2001)

"Had a solid rookie season in the AHL. Needs to continue to become more consistent and work on his mental game. Could be a future backup for Aebischer if Roy retires in the next few years." (The Sports Forecaster 2001-02, p. 178)

"He plays with high energy and makes solid second efforts for loose pucks. (Jim Benton, The Hockey News Future Watch 2002)

"Sauve had another strong year in Hershey but his role in the organization is in doubt with Roy and Aebischer holding down the fort in Colorado, and Budaj hanging around as a top prospect. He could be an NHL backup but it might not happen with Colorado." (The Sports Forecaster 2002-03, p. 172)

"The son of former NHL backstop Bob Sauve is proving to be a chip off the old block. Sauve is in the middle of an outstanding season with the Hershey Bears and was chosen to play in the AHL All-Star Game. Bears' coach Mike Foligno says he has been the team's best player. When Patrick Roy retires, Sauve should get his chance to stick for good with the Avalanche. That could come as soon as next season." (Adrian Dater, The Hockey News Future Watch 2003, p. 24)

"The Flames hope they struck gold by acquiring Sauve in similar fashion as the 2003 acquisition of Miikka Kiprusoff. However, Sauve struggled as an NHL rookie in 2003-04 and was considered expendable in Colorado because of the emergence of Peter Budaj. Sauve should be plenty motivated to prove the Avalanche wrong." (The Sports Forecaster 2005-06, p. 104)

• Selected by Colorado Avalanche in second round (sixth Avalanche pick, 38th overall) of National Hockey League entry draft, June 27, 1998.
• Signed to two-year contract with Avalanche, June 27, 2003.
• Signed with Mississippi Sea Wolves (ECHL), January 27, 2005.
• Traded by Avalanche to Calgary Flames for conditional 2006 draft selection, August 9, 2005.
• Traded by Flames (with C Steve Reinprecht) to Phoenix Coyotes for G Brian Boucher and LW Mike LeClerc, February 1, 2006.
• Placed on waivers by Coyotes, March 8, 2006.
• Resigned as restricted free agent to one-year contract with Coyotes, July 16, 2006.
• Traded by Coyotes to Boston Bruins in exchange for C Tyler Redenbach, November 14, 2006.
• Signed as free agent to one year contract with Iowa Stars (AHL), August 29, 2007.

• Winner, Canadian Hockey League's Wittnauer Humanitarian Award, 1998-99.
• Named American Hockey League Player of the Week, February 4, 2002.
• Named American Hockey League Player of the Week, December 16, 2002.
• Named Most Valuable Player, NHL YoungStars Game, February 7, 2004.

• Phil made his National Hockey League debut on October 18, 2003, at Edmonton's Skyreach Center as his Avalanche faced off against the Oilers. In a penalty-filled contest, Sauve made nineteen saves as Colorado lost, 6-3 (with the final goal being scored into an empty net).
• On November 6, 2003, Phil earned his first National Hockey League victory. After relieving #1 goaltender David Aebischer two nights earlier, Phil was given the start against Phoenix by Colorado coach Tony Granato. Phil stopped twenty-seven of twenty-eight Coyotes shots as the Avalanche won, 2-1. "It feels real good," Sauve said. "After those first two starts, it was a real weight lifted off my shoulders."

• Growing up, Philippe's hockey hero was Mark Messier.
• On March 21, 2004, Phil fought with Wilkes-Barre's Andy Chiodo.
• On January 24, 2006, Phil was ejected for fighting with Colorado's David Aebischer.