The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that it has acquired forward Scott Parker from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a sixth round choice in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Parker, 29, was one of four first round picks (20th overall) by the Avalanche in the 1998 Entry Draft. He spent his first four NHL seasons with Colorado and was a member of the Avalanche?s 2001 Stanley Cup Championship team. He was traded to San Jose for a fifth round pick in the 2003 Entry Draft on June 21, 2003.