The Colorado Avalanche went 55-16-11 in 2025-26, winning the Presidents' Trophy as the best team in the regular season in the NHL. Still, the team fell short, losing in the Western Conference Finals to the Vegas Golden Knights. This led to rumors that Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar could be fired.

Now, the Avalanche have put any thoughts of Bednar being fired to rest.

10 YEARS AND COUNTING ✍️ pic.twitter.com/CWnQaSipQ2

— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) September 30, 2026

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The Avalanche have given Bednar a four-year extension. He was on an expiring contract this year, and is now under contract through the 2030-31 campaign.

This is a developing story with more to come.