Avalanche GM Joe Sakic Says Coach Patrick Roy Will Return

DENVER (AP) – Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic says coach Patrick Roy will be back next season despite missing the playoffs for a second straight year.
Sakic is “very disappointed” by a season marred with shaky performances at home and blown third-period opportunities. The Avs were in contention for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference before hitting a late skid.
“It is frustrating. It’s disappointing,” Sakic said before Colo