Joe Sakic Plans to Indefinitely Stay in GM Role for Avs with No Search Scheduled, AP Source Says
Team sources said Sakic will stay in the general manager job full time, and Colorado has no plans for a replacement search.
- On Monday, Colorado Avalanche President of Hockey Operations Joe Sakic committed to the general manager role full-time, with team sources confirming no plans to conduct a search for a replacement.
- The Nashville Predators hired former general manager Chris MacFarland this summer, offering him a promotion to president of hockey operations and a multi-year contract that prompted his departure from Colorado.
- During the offseason, Sakic signed defenseman Cale Makar to a $163.2 million, eight-year extension in late August and added forward Jaden Schwartz on a three-year contract.
- As the Avalanche prepare for training camp later this week, head coach Jared Bednar's contract status remains uncertain, though Sakic has expressed little concern about negotiating a new deal.
- Sakic, who led Colorado to the 2022 Stanley Cup title, reportedly feels "reinvigorated" resuming the GM role, with the front office positioned to pursue another championship with its vision intact.
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Joe Sakic plans to indefinitely stay in GM role for Avs with no search scheduled, AP source says
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — Joe Sakic will remain in the role of general manager for the Colorado Avalanche indefinitely with no search scheduled, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.
Joe Sakic to Remain Avalanche General Manager
Before training camp arrives, the Colorado Avalanche have made it clear that their General Manager is Joe Sakic. At least for now.On Monday, Avalanche Beat Writer for the Denver Gazette, Evan Rawal, learned that Sakic will be the GM full-time moving forward; team sources confirmed.For the time being, there will not be a GM search […]
Report: Joe Sakic to remain Avalanche GM; no search happening
It looks like the big man is staying at the helm. According to multiple reports, Joe Sakic is set to remain as general manager of the Colorado Avalanche. Sakic took over as interim GM after Chris MacFarland left the franchise, having held the GM position for four years earlier this offseason. The Nashville Predators hired MacFarland as GM and president of hockey operations, taking over for Barry Trotz. Per reports, a search was planned for a new…
Joe Sakic plans to indefinitely stay in GM role for Avs with no search
FILE - Joe Sakic, current general manager of the Colorado Avalanche as well as a member of the 1996 Stanley Cup Championship team, waves as he is introduced during a ceremony to mark the 30th anniversary of the win before an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, on Dec. 11, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
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Denver Gazette reporter Evan Rawal reports in X that Joe Sakic will continue as the Colorado Avalanche's GM.
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