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Opinion: Ray Bennett Was A Scapegoat For Colorado’s Shortcomings

Ray Bennett deserved to be fired, but the team continues the trend of blaming one individual for an entire year of disappointment.

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Ray Bennett deserved to be let go — years ago.

The Colorado Avalanche are still mourning Saturday’s loss to the Dallas Stars as they coughed up a two goal lead in the third period of Game 7 while former Avs superstar Mikko Rantanen almost single-handedly dealt his former team all of the misery they could handle as he and the Stars advanced to the second round of the playoffs.