Friday FRAY: Patrick Roy is back
In this week’s edition of Facts, Rumors, Anecdotes and Yards, Gil Whiteley examines the hiring of Patrick Roy and the roster moves made by Walt Weiss.
Patrick Roy hired as new coach of Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche have hired hall of fame goaltender Patrick Roy as their new head coach, replacing the fired Joe Sacco.
Boulding: Hiring Roy is a win-win for Avs
Only time will tell if Patrick Roy can succeed as an NHL coach, but if hired by the Avalanche, both sides have little to lose.
Ottewill: Hiring Roy is all about winning
Yes, it’ll make headlines and cause a stir. But bringing in a former great as their head coach wasn’t a PR move for the Avs; it’s about wanting to win again.
Patrick Roy in the mix for Avalanche coaching job
After turning down the job in 2009, Patrick Roy appears to be the lead candidate in the head coaching search for the Colorado Avalanche.
Merilatt: Sakic needs same tools as Elway to succeed
The situations inherited by the two Hall of Fame players are eerily similar. But Joe Sakic also needs a commitment from his owner to find success.
Avs players advancing in World Championships
Nine Avalanche players have participated in the 2013 IIHF Men’s World Championships and five remain headed into the semi-finals.
Several names surfacing in Avs coaching search
With the Avalanche front office taking shape, the focus now turns to the search for a new head coach. Several names are surfacing as possible coaching candidates.
Avs sever ties with goalie coach Kirk McLean
The shake-up is far from over for the Colorado Avalanche who parted ways with goalie coach Kirk McLean on Tuesday.
