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Jared Bednar Issues Blunt Warning After Avalanche Lose 7-2 to Blue Jackets

The Colorado Avalanche suffered a crushing 7-2 defeat to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, November 3.After the game, head coach Jared Bednar was blunt, saying it might be time to change his approach to ice-time distribution.Unsurprisingly, the comments caught…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:29 AM
Jared Bednar Issues Blunt Warning After Avalanche Lose 7-2 to Blue Jackets
Key Things to Know
  • Jared Bednar warned that his patience is wearing thin after the Avalanche lost 7-2 to the Blue Jackets.
  • Bednar stated he plans to adjust ice-time distribution when players or defensive pairings struggle during games.
  • The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Colorado Avalanche 7-2 on Tuesday, November 3.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar warned that his patience is wearing thin regarding ice-time distribution following a 7-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, November 3. Speaking on Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 the following day, Bednar explained that he will no longer wait for underperforming players to find their form during games.

Bednar voiced frustration with the team's ongoing inconsistency, characterizing the Avalanche's performances as a "Jekyll and Hyde" pattern. He emphasized that the coaching staff can no longer remain patient with struggling lines or defensive pairings when the team fails to get positive results.

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