Colorado Avalanche
May 28 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Patrick Roy speaks to the media during a press conference held at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
OUT: Joe Sacco
IN: Patrick Roy
The new regime in Denver, led by Joe Sakic went to the past and brought former Avalanche superstar Patrick Roy to be the team’s new coach. Without a day of professional hockey coaching experience, the Avalanche are taking a risk to put him behind the bench of such a young team. Roy has been the coach of the Quebec Remparts of the QMJHL (the team he also co-owns). He has a Memorial Cup victory under his belt as a rookie coach in 2006, so the Avs are likely hoping his early success in the Q will translate to the NHL.