Avalanche move on from key staffer in surprising decision
At least one change is coming to the Colorado Avalanche’s bench for the 2025-26 NHL season.
www.yardbarker.comI don’t have live access to the latest updates right now, but here’s what’s known about the Colorado Avalanche coach situation as of the most recent reporting I can verify without real-time browsing:
- Jared Bednar has been the long-time head coach of the Colorado Avalanche since 2016 and has led the team to multiple deep playoff runs, including a Presidents’ Trophy season. This establishes his ongoing role as the franchise’s head coach in recent years.[1]
- In 2025, there were reports about coaching staff adjustments within the Avalanche organization, including moves at the AHL affiliate level and additions to the coaching staff, but none of the credible sources I can access at the moment confirm a change at the head coach position for the 2025-26 season.[2][5][7]
- Historically, the Avalanche have pursued various candidates for the head coaching job during past offseasons, but Bednar has remained in place through several seasons, suggesting stability at the top unless a formal announcement has been made recently.[3][4]
Would you like me to fetch the latest updates now and provide a concise, sourced summary with any new developments (e.g., confirmation of Bednar continuing, or a replacement announced)? If you have a preferred source (team site, major outlets, or a date range), I can tailor the results.
Citations:
- Bednar tenure and performance with Avalanche[1]
- Coaching staff moves and 2025 context (non-head coach changes)[5][2]
- Historical coaching search context and potential candidates[4][3]