Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Behind new coach, Avalanche look to get back on track (Yahoo Sports)

Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon celebrates a goal with teammates on the bench during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against Los Angeles Kings, Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Patrick Roy's time and tirades on the Colorado Avalanche bench are simply a memory. There was no choice for the team but to turn the page on the Hall of Fame goaltender turned coach who surprisingly stepped away two months ago over disagreements within the organization. It hasn't taken Bednar long to earn the respect of the players with his even-keel demeanor and firm belief in a system that focuses on speed, organization, defense and more speed, which seems ideal for a crew that includes Nathan MacKinnon, Matt Duchene and captain Gabriel Landeskog.


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