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Avalanche tab Jared Bednar to replace Patrick Roy as coach

The Avalanche have hired Jared Bednar as the seventh coach in the team's history in Denver, replacing Patrick Roy.

Kevin Dineen, head coach of the Panthers from 2011-13, and Bob Boughner were among the other reported finalists. Bednar, who coached the 2015-16 AHL champs, was the choice.

“After profiling the type of coach I wanted for our team and going through an interview process with several good candidates, I believe that Jared Bednar is the best person to lead this team behind the bench,” executive VP and GM Joe Sakic said in a statement. “Jared’s track record of success as a head coach in the American Hockey League speaks for itself, and he is considered to be one of the top up-and-coming coaches in our business.