The 2022 Stanley Cup champions were one of the best hockey teams of the 21st century, which sets a lofty standard.
Jared Bednar hasn’t shied away from comparing his recent Colorado Avalanche clubs to the title-winning Terminator that steamrolled through the playoffs. He did it again on Wednesday at media day ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, but this time with a twist.
“Probably the deepest team we’ve had since 2022 to start the season,” Bednar said.
The phrase at the end of the sentence was key. Colorado’s coach said the same thing about the Avs after the trade deadline in both 2024 and 2025.