There was arguably nothing to be excited about for the Avalanche coming out of the lengthy 4 Nations Face-Off break. And it was unfortunate because they worked so hard last month after the Mikko Rantanen bombshell to get the locker room back in order and go on a 4-1-0 run.

In this week's NHL Insider, the Colorado Avalanche and Jared Bednar have found their new face-off ace in Jack Drury.

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar () in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/)

Jared Bednar and Nathan MacKinnon both said the team had no passengers. That’s not a new concept, nor is it the first time we’ve heard the coach and star center use that phrase. But this season? It very well just might be.

After practice on Tuesday, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was coy, not wanting to spill the beans to media. As it turns out he was saving the news for the folks on Altitude Sports Radio, as he let them know Wednesday morning that,

If head coach Jared Bednar could show an example of one single game that best describes how he’d like his team to play, it would be this one. The Avalanche came out strong, controlled play, checked hard,

The Avalanche are getting Valeri Nichushkin back on Wednesday, head coach Jared Bednar announced during his weekly radio segment. The 29-year-old forward has missed every game since the calendar turned to 2025.

Gabriel Landeskog’s potential return remains uncertain, and the Colorado Avalanche are bracing for the impact it could have on their trade deadline plans. Head coach Jared Bednar provided an update on Landeskog’s status Thursday.

Head coach Jared Bednar wouldn't confirm Nichushkin's return to the lineup but it appears the winger is trending in the right direction. For now, Nichushkin remains on injured reserve and will need to be activated before he can hit the ice.

If we can get another score, the Avs can go the distance and win the Stanley Cup. Kiz: With Cale Makar, Devon Toews and Sam Girard as the lone truly reliable defensemen at the disposal of coach Jared Bednar,

When it comes to Gabe Landeskog, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar didn’t shake many nerves Wednesday. But he might have rattled a few brains.

There is no breaking news on Gabriel Landeskog, let’s start there. We have all been waiting for it, but head coach Jared Bednar had nothing new to report. He did touch upon some other things for a bit more clarity surrounding the captain.