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The Colorado Avalanche came into Thursday night's matchup against the New York Islanders riding one of the most impressive runs in recent NHL history. They had lost just once in regulation through 26 games and were rolling through opponents with the kind of dominance that makes you wonder if anyone can stop them.

Jared Bednar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 5

Avalanche HC Jared Bednar goes off on refs for missed call during Islanders loss

The Colorado Avalanche suffered a surprising defeat on Thursday, losing 6-3 to the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, only their second regulation loss in 27 games.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / December 1

Avalanche on Pace to Break Bruins Record Under Jared Bednar

The Colorado Avalanche aren't just winning games. They're winning at a historic pace. If the current trajectory holds, Jared Bednar's squad is on track to finish with 138 points, which would obliterate the Boston Bruins' record-setting 2022-23 campaign.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / November 29

Avalanche's Jared Bednar Gets Honest About NHL Standings

The Colorado Avalanche are rolling despite their overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. They had ten consecutive wins going into that game alongside one of the best records in the NHL and a roster that looks like it's finally hitting its stride after a few years of postseason disappointment.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27

Avalanche's next 10-game segment starts with NHL-best Devils

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar dissects the season into 10-game segments, and his team completed the first segment near the top of the Western Conference.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 23

Avalanche HC Jared Bednar provides notable injury update on goalie Mackenzie Blackwood

Blackwood is firmly entrenched as the Avalanche starter.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 18

NHL injury notes including Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak

Puck Pedia: The Calgary Flames signed Mikael Backlund to a two-year contract extension with a $3.25 million salary cap hit. He’ll have a full no-movement clause through December 31st, 2027, and then a 10-team no-trade clause kicking in on January 1st, 2028.

Colorado Avalanche News / Blade of Steel / August 14

Insider warns Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar is going to get fired soon

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar on thin ice? Bold prediction raises eyebrows Social media analyst Mike Bartner, known as "mbonhockey" on Instagram, made a startling prediction: he believes Jared Bednar could be fired during or immediately after the 2025-26 season.

Colorado Avalanche News / House of Hockey / August 14

Analyst Believes Colorado Avalanche Head Coach Jared Bednar's Days With the Team May Be Numbered

Jared Bednar and the Avalanche have fallen short of expectations in recent years, and now, one analyst believes this upcoming season could be his last.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 12

Could Canadiens make move on RFA Ducks center Mason McTavish?

Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette: (mailbag) Firing head coach Jared Bednar might have crossed management’s minds, but don’t believe that it was seriously considered.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / May 7

Avalanche Make Right Call with HC

After a disappointing playoff exit, the Colorado Avalanche affirmed their commitment to head coach Jared Bednar. It's been three years of disappointing exits since the team's 2022 Stanley Cup championship, which had posed the question of Bednar's status with the team.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Avalanche Make Final Decision on Coach Jared Bednar After First-Round Exit

Since their Stanley Cup run in 2022, the Colorado Avalanche have struggled to make another deep playoff run despite the high-end talent they have. They were eliminated in the first round in 2023 and the second round in 2024.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / May 1

Rick Tocchet Didn’t Want to be One of the Highest-Paid Coaches With Canucks

Rick Dhaliwal: Steve Moutain, Rick Tocchet’s agent on the Vancouver Canucks offer to Tocchet: “They stepped up, made the decision hard, you can not say the Canucks did not extend themselves.” Rick Dhaliwal: Have been told that the Canucks made Rick Tocchet a solid contract offer before he decided to move on.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar says ‘good chance’ Gabriel Landeskog plays Game 3

We are one step closer to a Gabriel Landeskog return to the NHL. Just earlier this week, the Colorado Avalanche announced that Landeskog was activated off long-term injured reserve and would take the pre-game skate.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18

Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog could play vs Dallas, per Jared Bednar

The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars are set for another matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Mikko Rantanen has flipped sides after a wild set of trades, but these rivals are ready for a follow-up to last year’s series.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

Colorado Avalanche Playoffs Lineup Predictions for Game 1

The Colorado Avalanche will face the Dallas Stars in Round 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and head coach Jared Bednar has a lot to consider when finalizing the lineup.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14

Avalanche’s Jared Bednar sends stern warning to Stars ahead of playoff matchup

The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars are locked into a Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup. The two teams have played incredible games and series over the years.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 11

Avalanche HC Jared Bednar clears up Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar status for rest of regular season

The Colorado Avalanche have two games left in the regular season, and they won’t risk the health of their two best players ahead of a hopeful Stanley Cup run.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / February 27

One Win Makes a Difference: Bednar’s Message to Avs

There was arguably nothing to be excited about for the Avalanche coming out of the lengthy 4 Nations Face-Off break. And it was unfortunate because they worked so hard last month after the Mikko Rantanen bombshell to get the locker room back in order and go on a 4-1-0 run.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 20

Notebook: How Will Head Coach Jared Bednar Spend His Time off During 4 Nations?

Jared Bednar got hired to coach the Avalanche just as the NHL entered its last best-on-best tournament in the 2016 World Cup. So in a sense, the 4 Nations Faceoff is uncharted territory for him.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 15

10 Observations: Jared Bednar Says Avalanche Had ‘Too Many Passengers’

DENVER — Jared Bednar’s postgame press conferences have been must-watch television this season. Following the Avalanche’s 3-2 overtime victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday, the head coach courted questions as if his team had lost.

Colorado Avalanche News / Blade of Steel / January 3

Colorado Avalanche Coach Jared Bednar Rips Officiating After Blown Call Leads To Goal

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was fuming during his post-game press conference, where he put major blame on horrible officiating that cost his team a goal.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / December 11, 2024

Jared Bednar Provides Avalanche Injury Updates: ‘Still a Ways Away’

Jared Bednar and the Avalanche are riding a high entering Thursday’s return to Ball Arena. Not only have they won four of five games on a season-long road trip — the last three of which were dominant, but they’re also welcoming new starting goalie Mackenzie Blackwood.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 19, 2024

Avalanche’s Jared Bednar drops truth bomb after 1st win of season

Despite entering the 2024-25 NHL season with Stanley Cup aspirations, the Colorado Avalanche have looked like anything but contenders in the early going.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / September 18, 2024

Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar says Val Nichushkin will be 'Welcomed back with open arms'

During media availabilities today, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar was questioned on the return of forward Val Nichushkin and stated Nichushkin