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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.

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.

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.

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Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 20

Jared Bednar sets impressive Avalanche record with Game 1 win over Stars

The Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in their first-round series. This is Colorado’s eighth trip to the playoffs in Jared Bednar’s nine years as the head coach.

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.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Avs' Nathan MacKinnon Gets Unclear Injury Update: 'He's Dealing With...'

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon missed his first game of the season on Thursday and it's not clear when he will return to the ice. MacKinnon, in fact, may not return to the Avs lineup until the start of the playoffs, according to head coach Jared Bednar.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 9

Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek nearing return for Wild

Wes Crosby: Chicago Blackhawks forward Philipp Kurashev left towards the end of the third period after taking a puck to the face. Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now: Gabriel Landeskog continues to practice with the Colorado Avalanche but he won’t be ready to return this week.

Colorado Avalanche News / Dose.ca / March 23

Jared Bednar has so much trust in Drouin that he can entrust him with any task

Jonathan Drouin has found a way to revive his career in Colorado. He is one of the important players in the Avalanche lineup and he has started to produce offensively again.

Colorado Avalanche News / TheLeafsnation / March 19

Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar expands on his revamped roster, how to defend Mitch Marner

There are few constants in the NHL, but the Colorado Avalanche have operated as a barometer of success under head coach Jared Bardner and president of hockey operations Joe Sakic.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / March 15

Avalanche Coach Calls This Roster Best Since 2022 Cup Winners

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar believes his current team is as strong as it has been since their Stanley Cup-winning roster in 2022. Following an aggressive trade deadline approach by general manager Chris MacFarland, Bednar now has what he considers the best group he’s worked with in years.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 7

Avalanche’s Brock Nelson trade draws ‘trusted’ Jared Bednar take

The Colorado Avalanche made another big trade late Thursday night, picking up Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders. After trading away Mikko Rantanen and picking up Ryan Lindgren, they made this big splash.

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NHL News / Colorado Hockey Now / March 3

Column: Bednar’s Deployment of Lindgren Will Bring Best Value

Ryan Lindgren was a staple of the New York Rangers’ top defensive pair last year. They went on to win the President’s Trophy and got two wins away from the Stanley Cup Final.

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 / February 27

Good & bad: Avalanche play exceptional hockey, stomp New Jersey

DENVER — If head coach Jared Bednar could show an example of one single game that best describes how he’d like his team to play, it would be this one. The Avalanche came out strong, controlled play, checked hard, and were the hungrier team for 60 minutes on Wednesday.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / February 25

What Issues Plague the Avalanche Right Now?

Something is out of whack for the Colorado Avalanche lately. They lost back-to-back games on the road, but they weren’t blowouts so it’s not full-on panic mode, yet.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / February 24

10 Observations: Avs Need Production Outside of the Top Line

The Avalanche lost back-to-back games against lower-seeded Central Division rivals and only scored one goal in each matchup. It was expected for teams to return a bit rusty after the long 4 Nations break, but Colorado’s losses were not because of too much rest.

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 3

Avalanche's Jared Bednar confirms news about their goaltender

The Ontario native, now with his fifth NHL franchise, has a 4-2-0 record with a .917 SV%, 2.35 GAA and one shutout in seven appearances so far as an Av.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / December 11

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