AVALANCHE RUMORS & GOSSIP
Avs mum on Patrick Roy report
Patrick Roy and Joe Sakic formed a productive partnership on the ice during their playing days, leading the Colorado Avalanche to two Stanley Cup titles.
Now, Avalanche fans are hoping they're reunited again to steer the foundering franchise back to the glory days. According to reports, the Hall of Fame goaltender could possibly be in line to become the next coach.
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Has the Avalanche Found Their Coach?
Reports are circulating around the Denver Post today that legendary goaltender Patrick Roy will be Joe Sacco’s replacement as the Colorado Avalanche’s head coach. This could just be what the doctor order to help the crippling Avalanche. But the Avalanche are emphasizing that talk of the Roy deal is premature as it’s not done, according to the Denver Post’s Adrian Dater....
The Avalanche Effect in Colorado Continues
The Colorado Avalanche continued their personal own avalanche by continuing to dismantle their coaching staff on last Monday, severing ties with goalie coach Kirk McLean.
McLean, who spent 15 years in the NHL playing for New Jersey, Vancouver, Carolina, Florida and the New York Rangers, was hired as Colorado’s goaltending consultant in 2010.
According to the Denver Post’s...
Patrick Roy will be named new Avalanche coach, brother says
Former NHL goalie Patrick Roy will be named the Colorado Avalanche’s next coach, according to the Denver Post citing his brother, Stephane. “They’re discussing the final details of an arrangement. Colorado is going to be very happy. Patrick is looking for
Report: Patrick Roy to Coach Colorado Avalanche
DENVER — The Denver Post is reporting that the brother of Patrick Roy says the Hall of Fame goalie is close to returning to the Colorado Avalanche as the team’s coach.
Roy’s brother, Stephane, told the paper late Monday night, “They’re discussing the final details of an arrangement.” Stephane Roy also reportedly announced the news on his Facebook page.
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Report: Patrick Roy may coach Avalanche
The Denver Post is reporting the brother of Patrick Roy says the Hall of Fame goalie is close to returning to the Colorado Avalanche as the team's coach.
Roy's brother, Stephane, told the paper late Monday night: ''They're discussing the final details of an arrangement.'' Stephane Roy also reportedly announced the news on his Facebook page.
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Dater: Colorado Avalanche will name Patrick Roy their next coach
Mon dieu! Per the Denver Post's Adrian Dater:
Patrick Roy will be the next coach of the Avalanche, according to Roy's brother, Stephane.
"They're discussing the final details of an arrangement. Colorado is going to be very happy. Patrick is looking for a new challenge," said Stephane Roy, the younger brother of his famous sibling.
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Mike Augello: Is Stastny The Solution To Leafs Center Situation?
Anyone who has followed the Maple Leafs over the years has grown accustomed to certain names becoming fixtures in Toronto trade rumors. As with Eric Lindros in the late 1990âs and more recently Roberto Luongo, the name of Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny has been frequently mentioned as a possible solution for the organizationâs lack of a top line center.
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Avalanche of speculation: Will Patrick Roy be the next coach in Colorado?
It's almost a tradition: the Avalanche fire a coach, the Avalanche's media and fans wonder if Patrick Roy will take that guy's place. Roy, you may remember, won two Stanley Cups with the Avs after leaving the Montreal Canadiens. He's a beloved, if slightly revered character around the team, much like St. Pat is with the Montreal Canadiens. The Avalanche just brought...
Giguere gives Make-A-Wish teen a day to remember
Teenager Logan Piz had a chance to hang out with the Stanley Cup trophy and Colorado Avalanche goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The 13-year-old Piz was completely surprised when the trophy was brought into his room Wednesday just as nurses finished drawing blood. Later, he had a surprise of his own: Joining his youth hockey team on the ice for his...
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Colorado Avalanche Make Changes At The Top
from the Colorado Avalanche,
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that Josh Kroenke has been named President and Joe Sakic has been named Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. Pierre Lacroix will remain with the organization as an advisor.
“Beginning today, I will be assuming the responsibilities as Avalanche team President,” said Kroenke. “Having...
Avalanche win 2013 NHL Draft Lottery: Important or not?
Just how important is the 2013 NHL Draft Lottery? It can be argued, not so much. The Edmonton Oilers of the Western Conference have owned the first draft pick overall for the last three seasons. They selected Nail Yakupov, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Taylor Hall respectively with those selections. they were still unable to make the NHL playoffs.
The first choice overall at this summer’s...
Colorado Avalanche face obvious choice in draft
Not even the Colorado Avalanche could screw up the top pick in the 2013 NHL Draft.After winning the draft lottery Monday night, the Avalanche appeared set to draft stellar all-purpose defenseman Seth Jones, who currently plays for the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League.
Jones, the son of former NBA player and assistant coach Popeye Jones, is the top-rated prospect...
Colorado Avalanche should trade Paul Stastny
After sinking to the bottom of the Western Conference this season, the Colorado Avalanche franchise appears headed for big changes.One obvious option this summer is moving forward Paul Stastny, who has one year and $6.6 million left on his contract. Cashiering Stastny would allow the team to extend the contract of its true No. 1 center, Matt Duchene – who has one year and $3.75...
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