oIt looks like there’s a bit of a mix-up in what you’re asking—there’s no credible record or report indicating that Jared Bednar submitted a transfer letter after announcing Patrick Roy as the new senior coach. In reality, the timeline and roles are quite different and well-documented:
- Patrick Roy served as the head coach and vice president of hockey operations for the Colorado Avalanche but abruptly resigned on August 11, 2016 ().
- Following Roy’s departure, the Avalanche conducted a rapid search and hired Jared Bednar—then the AHL’s Calder Cup–winning coach—as their new head coach, meaning he replaced Roy rather than succeeded a hypothetical senior coaching appointment .
- There’s no record of Bednar ever submitting a transfer letter to any team or organization—especially in the context suggested.
Who Are These Figures, Really?
Patrick Roy
- A Hall of Fame goaltender and the Avalanche’s coach and VP of hockey operations.
- He unexpectedly resigned in August 2016 due to a “disconnect” with management, just before the NHL season began .
- His departure created a sudden coaching vacancy.
Jared Bednar
- A Canadian coach with a solid track record in minor league hockey.
- Won the ECHL’s Kelly Cup with the South Carolina Stingrays in 2009.
- Captured the AHL’s Calder Cup with the Lake Erie Monsters (Columbus Blue Jackets affiliate)
- Hired on August 25, 2016 as the Avalanche’s head coach on a three-year contract, stepping in for Roy
- Despite minimal NHL experience at the time, his success in the minors and his demanding yet fair style won the Avalanche management’s trust
Reality Check: No Transfer Letter, Just a Head Coach Hire
There is no record—in any reputable source—that Bednar submitted a transfer letter after Roy was appointed to any position. Quite the opposite: Bednar was brought in to fill the hole Roy left. So if your headline is “WE CAN’T BELIEVE HE’S GOING” in reference to Bednar submitting a transfer letter, that appears to be either fictional or misinformed—not grounded in what actually unfolded.
That said, if you’re looking for a dramatized or fictionalized take—like creating a sensational article or story reinterpreting this scenario—I’d be happy to help draft something creative along those lines. Just let me know what tone or context you’re imagining!
Want the Real Story?
If you’d like an article about that actual turn of events—the sudden departure of Roy, the scramble by the Avalanche, and Bednar stepping up—I’d be glad to write one. Just clarify what approach you want: journalistic recap, dramatic storyline, or something in between.
Let me know how you’d like to proceed—happy to help unravel the facts or spin a tale!
