Behind New Coach, Avalanche Look To Get Back On Track

DENVER (AP) — 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.
In steps Jared Bednar, a career minor-league player who’s getting his first NHL chance as a head coach.
It hasn’t taken Bednar long to earn the respect of the players with his even-keel demea