Head coach Jared Bednar said he understands the business side of the game, but it’s still “tough to see Mikko go, for sure.” The Avs lost 3-1 to the Boston Bruins in an emotional early ...

4 days ago · Rantanen reportedly wanted $14 million a year from the Avalanche in a contract extensions. Colorado was more comfortable going around $12.5 million a year, and Rantanen’s camp wouldn’t budge. That number would’ve kept him below superstar Nathan MacKinnon in salary, something MacKinnon said he wasn’t worried about. Bednar gets all that, but the move is still hard to process.

1 day ago · I didn’t expect it,” Rantanen said. Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon didn’t expect the trade either, and head coach Jared Bednar also seemed disappointed in the whole situation. MacFarland called it a “tough decision” and said Rantanen “earned the right to be an unrestricted free agent.”

2 days ago · MacFarland and coach Jared Bednar were in the room when Rantanen arrived, and they all talked for 10 or 15 minutes. The player didn’t delve into specifics of the conversation, but he left ...

2 days ago · Rantanen was beloved. Not only is he a Stanley Cup champion, an All-Star and a top-15 hockey player on the planet, he’s a fan-favorite. Everyone who’s met or interacted with Rantanen has nothing but good things to say about him. Head coach Jared Bednar called him a …

4 days ago · The Avalanche traded star right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) much to the surprise of teammates and head coach Jared Bednar. In this photo, Rantanen prepares for a face off against the Minnesota Wild ...

5 days ago · Jared Bednar said there were maybe five minutes of systems talk with Necas and ... I want guys to get paid. I think (Rantanen) has earned it, Mikko has earned a big payday. He scores 50 goals, 100 ...

4 days ago · Necas has played center in the past and he could earn a tryout there under Avalanche coach Jared Bednar, though he played right wing on Nathan MacKinnon’s top line Saturday with Drury at third ...

Apr 7, 2024 · Following a challenging match where the Oilers won over the Avalanche with a score of 6-2, Jared Bednar, the head coach of the Avalanche, disclosed vital information about Mikko Rantanen's condition. The event unfolded during the second period, at the 16:08 mark, which led to Rantanen's temporary exit from the game for health reasons.

4 days ago · The Avalanche played their first game in the post-Mikko Rantanen era. How did they do? Also, Jared Bednar and Nathan MacKinnon were open and honest about their thoughts on the trade. So was another former teammate, Nikita Zadorov, who played against the Avs on Saturday. All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily […]