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Avalanche agree to terms with coach Jared Bednar on a 4-year extension through 2030-31

PUBLISHED Sep 30, 2026, 2:28 PM ET

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Avalanche agree to terms with coach Jared Bednar on a 4-year extension through 2030-31

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The Colorado Avalanche agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with head coach Jared Bednar through the 2030–31 NHL season. Announced on September 30, 2026, ahead of Colorado's season opener against the Los Angeles Kings, the extension secures the winningest head coach in franchise history. Bednar, who was hired in August 2016 following Patrick Roy's resignation, has compiled a 445–262–75 regular-season record and led Colorado to a Stanley Cup championship in 2022. He trails only Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning as the second-longest tenured active head coach in the NHL. The coaching extension follows a major offseason transaction where defenseman Cale Makar signed an eight-year, $163.2 million extension. Team captain Gabriel Landeskog and core players publicly voiced support for the decision, confirming organizational alignment around Bednar following a Western Conference Final playoff exit.

By Noormahi M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On August 25 2016 Jared Bednar was hired by the Avalanche as head coach.
On June 26 2022 Bednar coached Colorado Avalanche to win the Stanley Cup title.
On September 29 2026 Cale Makar signed an eight year contract extension with Avalanche.
On September 30 2026 (10:00 AM) Colorado Avalanche announced Jared Bednar four year contract extension.
On September 30 2026 (11:00 AM) Gabriel Landeskog expressed public team support for coach Bednar.
On September 30 2026 (7:00 PM) Colorado Avalanche opened regular season against Los Angeles Kings.
On June 30 2027 Bednar enters first year of original remaining contract commitment.
On July 01 2027 Bednar four year extension officially begins through 2030-31 season.
On April 15 2031 Bednar completes fourth year of contract extension with Avalanche.
On June 30 2031 Contract extension officially expires following the 2030-31 NHL season.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Secures long term leadership stability for Colorado Avalanche core roster.
Possible long-term US impact: Positions Avalanche as stable championship contender through decade end.
Most affected groups: Colorado Avalanche players fans team management sports media and executive leadership.
Reader priority: Prioritize official NHL team statements player quotes and contract details.

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Left: Evidence was insufficient. Center: Focuses on Bednar record, contract extension terms, and player support. Right: Evidence was insufficient.