Jared Bednar was hired as Avalanche coach in part because general manager Joe Sakic liked what he heard as Bednar outlined his push-the-pace system.
But with Colorado likely to finish the calendar year with the fewest points in the 30-team NHL, it seems fair to say it isn’t working with this team. The Avalanche also went into Thursday night’s game against Toronto with the fewest goals in the league and has been plagued by errors leading to odd-man rushes the other way.
Bednar isn’t backing off.
“There’s only one way to really play the game,” Bednar said after the morning skate.