What Happened
The Colorado Avalanche announced Wednesday that head coach Jared Bednar has agreed to a four-year contract extension. Bednar, 54, is entering his 11th season with the franchise. He owns a 445-262-75 regular-season record in 782 games and a 60-40-1 playoff mark in 101 games, leading Colorado to the 2021-22 Stanley Cup and Presidents' Trophies in 2021 and last season.
Key Details
- Bednar's extension is for four years, announced by the team on Wednesday.
- He is 54 and entering his 11th season as Colorado's head coach.
- Regular-season record: 445-262-75 (.617) in 782 games.
- Playoff record: 60-40-1 (.594) in 101 games, sixth-best in NHL history (minimum 50 games).
- He is the second-longest-tenured head coach in the NHL behind Jon Cooper.
- He has guided Colorado to nine straight playoff appearances.
What It Means
The extension keeps Bednar, the winningest coach in franchise history, in place while Colorado's core group remains intact. His regular-season and playoff success, including the 2022 Stanley Cup, gives the Avalanche continuity behind the bench as they pursue another title.