The Colorado Avalanche are going to have a stranger-than-most preseason and training camp as new head coach Jared Bednar attempts to make his presence felt while losing some of his best players to the World Cup of Hockey.
Fortunately, the departure of this top tier talent — particularly at center — will allow the coaching staff a chance to analyze some of the depth talent, and up-and-coming talent with more focus.
Indeed, Jared Bednar made it very clear that even though the World Cup is not the most “ideal” situation, he is still positive for what the departure of his best players will mean for other players on the roster, according to the Denver Post.