Colorado’s new general manager Joe Sakic confirmed that head coach Jared Bednar and his staff will stay on for 2026‑27. Sakic said the team has no plans to shuffle the coaching lineup. “We feel he’s the best coach for our team,” he added, underscoring confidence in Bednar’s approach, following a season that saw them sweep and then lose.

The Avalanche finished 55‑16‑11, clinching the President’s Trophy with 121 points. They opened the playoffs by sweeping the Los Angeles Kings and dispatching the Minnesota Wild in five games. Yet Vegas Golden Knights swept Colorado in the Western Conference Finals, exposing gaps that raised doubts about Bednar’s future after injuries to key players and a shaky finish.

Sakic’s contract with Colorado ends next season, but he said Bednar’s final year need not worry. The coach’s deal expires in 2027, and the general manager believes the roster is built for a multi‑year run. He noted the team’s resilience over the year and urged a fresh attempt to reclaim their playoff stature and prove.

Before stepping into the GM role last month, Sakic guided Colorado to a Stanley Cup in 2022 and served as president of hockey operations. He said business remains routine as the organization aims to rebuild a championship‑ready squad. The Avalanche’s decision to keep Bednar signals a commitment to continuity amid a competitive Western Conference in.