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Patrick Roy - G - Avalanche

Patrick Roy has been named the new head coach and vice president of hockey operations of the Colorado Avalanche.

The club tweeted on Thursday that the two sides have "reached an agreement in principle" and it's expected that the official news conference will be next week because of the holiday weekend. "This is an unbelievable day for me," said Roy, who has spent the last eight seasons serving as the coach and GM of the Quebec Remparts in the QMJHL. "It's a new and exciting challenge that I am really looking forward to. I would like to thank Stan and Josh Kroenke for this opportunity as well as Joe Sakic for the trust they are putting in me. Almost 10 years to the day that I announced my retirement as a player I am back in Denver and hope the fans are as excited as I am."
Source: Denver Post
May 23 - 5:05 PM
Patrick Roy - G - Avalanche

The Vancouver Canucks' decision to fire Alain Vigneault could impact the Colorado Avalanche's search for a new coach.

It looked like Patrick Roy would probably become the Avalanche's head coach, but the availability of Vigneault gives the team another viable option. If nothing else, it gives the Avalanche more leverage when negotiating the terms of Roy's potential contract.
Source: Denver Post
May 23 - 9:39 AM
Patrick Roy - G - Avalanche

Patrick Roy is still a strong candidate for the Colorado Avalanche's coaching job, even if it's not a done deal.

The Avalanche tried to bring Roy in as the team coach in 2009, but those efforts ultimately fell through. However, back then it appeared that Roy was the one that turned down Colorado, while this time around there's reportedly mutual interest. Roy's former teammate, Milan Hejduk, thinks Roy is ready to coach an NHL team after his years as the Quebec Remparts' bench boss. "He was just a fiery guy. He tried to fire up his troops," Hejduk said. "There were a number of times after a bad first period he would stand in front of the locker room and raise his voice and try to get things going. He's done a really good job coaching his junior team, and paid his dues. It should really serve him well in the future."
Source: Denver Post
May 22 - 9:35 AM
Patrick Roy - G - Avalanche

Patrick Roy's brother told L.A. Lariviere of TVA Sports in Montreal that he was misquoted by the Denver Post and he does not know if a deal has been reached for his brother to be head coach of the Colorado Avalanche.

Mathieu Roy first posted on his Facebook page Monday night that his brother Patrick would be named the Avs' next head coach. Roy then reportedly affirmed those comments in a conversation with Adrian Dater of the Denver Post. Multiple media outlets called the report premature Tuesday morning and Mathieu Roy officially backtracked in the afternoon. Meanwhile, the Avs and Patrick Roy have remained quiet the entire time, which makes us think the two parties are in the midst of negotiations. Either way, we should know in the next few days whether Roy will be behind the Colorado bench next season.
Related: Avalanche
Source: L.A. Lariviere on Twitter
May 21 - 6:32 PM
Patrick Roy - G - Avalanche

Patrick Roy is not yet the new head coach of the Colorado Avalanche and talk of a deal being done is "premature," according to RDS' Renaud Lavoie.

The Denver Post quoted Roy's brother, Stephane, early Monday morning as saying Patrick Roy would be named the Avs' next head coach. Stephane Matteau said the Avs and his brother were discussing the "final details" of a contract. Patrick Roy has been considered a frontrunner, but we'll wait until we see something a little more official before jumping to any conclusions.
Source: Renaud Lavoie on Twitter
May 21 - 8:26 AM
Patrick Roy - G - Avalanche

The Denver Post is reporting that the brother of Patrick Roy said that Roy will be named the new head coach of the Colorado Avalanche.

Stephane Roy, the younger brother of Patrick, said: "They're discussing the final details of an arrangement. Colorado is going to be very happy. Patrick is looking for a new challenge." Roy was considered a front runner for the job as soon as Joe Sacco was relieved of his coaching duties after the end of the season. All sides would not comment but do not be surprised if there is an announcement in the next couple of days. Stay tuned.
Source: Denver Post
May 21 - 3:00 AM
Paul Stastny - C - Avalanche

Paul Stastny notched seven goals and a team-high 15 points in 10 games for Team USA at the IIHF World Championship.

He served as the Americans' captain for the tournament and his efforts helped the squad win the bronze medal. It was the United States' first medal since 2004 and their third overall since 1963. He has one year left on his current contract with the Avalanche and has been the subject of trade rumors before. Perhaps he increased his value if a team is looking to deal with the NHL draft on the horizon.
Source: Denver Post
May 20 - 5:21 PM
Patrick Roy - G - Avalanche

An NHL source has told the Denver Post that Patrick Roy is one of the top candidates for the head coaching job with the Colorado Avalanche.

This is no surprise as Roy was the leading choice in 2009 but family concerns kept him in the province of Quebec and the job was given to Joe Sacco. Sacco was relieved of his coaching duties less than a month ago and now Roy's name is popping up yet again. Avalanche vice president of hockey operations Joe Sakic and Roy himself would not comment on the rumors at this time but where there is smoke, there is fire. Stay tuned.
Source: Denver Post
May 20 - 7:26 AM
Joe Sakic - C - Avalanche

Joe Sakic is not in a rush to name a new head coach for the Avalanche.

Sakic may not have his new head coach in place in time for the June 30th Draft so it's obvious that Sakic is not going to be rushed into a decision. Some names being tossed around as possible candidates by Adrian Dater of the Denver Post are: Dave Tippett, Patrick Roy, Lindy Ruff and Dallas Eakins. Stay tuned.
Source: Denver Post
May 19 - 6:48 AM
Paul Stastny - C - Avalanche

Paul Stastny notched two goals and two assists in a dominating 8-3 win over Russia to send the United States into the semifinals of the World Hockey Championship.

Craig Smith picked up five helpers in the contest, while Ryan Carter had a goal and an assist. David Moss, Alex Galchenyuk, Nate Thompson, T.J. Oshie and Jacob Trouba also scored for Team USA in the rout.
Related: Ryan Carter, Craig Smith
May 16 - 9:50 AM
Gabriel Landeskog - W - Avalanche

Don't expect the Avalanche's coaching search to end anytime soon.

This according to the Denver Post's Adrian Dater, who says sources tell him nothing will be happening "in the near future." Dater infers this to mean the Avs want to see if Dave Tippett becomes available as his contract with the Coyotes expires June 30. Colorado could also look at Lindy Ruff, too. It's unclear whether Patrick Roy is still a candidate for the gig.
Source: Denver Post
May 15 - 11:12 PM
Joe Sacco - W - Avalanche

Goalie coach Kirk McLean is no longer with the Colorado Avalanche, according to Adrian Dater of the Denver Post.

McLean had been with the Avs since 2010 but apparently was never a full-time employee. The Avs are clearly undergoing a franchise makeover with Joe Sakic being promoted to executive vice president of hockey operations and Patrick Roy's name being circulated in head coach rumblings. It's unlikely there will be any assistants or consultants hired until Sakic and team president Josh Kroenke pick a new head coach.
Source: Denver Post
May 14 - 1:15 PM
Joe Sakic - C - Avalanche

Joe Sakic has been promoted to executive vice president of hockey operations of the Colorado Avalanche.

Josh Kroenke announced Friday he will take over as team president of the Avalanche, replacing Pierre Lacroix. Sakic has served as an executive adviser with the organization for the past two seasons. "Joe will be in charge of all hockey-related decisions moving forward," Kroenke said. "With his credentials, presence and knowledge of the game, Joe will be a key ingredient in making sure that together we reach our future goals." Greg Sherman will stay on as the team's general manager.
Source: Denver Post
May 10 - 3:56 PM
Joe Sakic - C - Avalanche

Joe Sakic is likely to start taking on more responsibility with the Colorado Avalanche.

Sakic was an executive adviser this season and his next title is unknown. The team might also recruit former Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote to serve as an assistant coach, although Foote won't comment on the matter.
Source: Denver Post
May 8 - 7:11 PM
Paul Stastny - C - Avalanche

Paul Stastny scored a pair of goals in Team USA's 5-3 loss to Russia at the IIHF World Championships on Tuesday.

Stastny was named captain of the team prior to the tournament and is one of several players on the roster trying to impress USA Hockey's brass ahead of the selection process for the Sochi Olympics. Unfortunately for Stastny, his two goals weren't enough on Tuesday as Ilya Kovalchuk and Yevgeni Medvedev helped Russia rally in the third period. The U.S. is back in action Wednesday against Finland.
Related: Ilya Kovalchuk
Source: NHL.com
May 7 - 5:19 PM

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