Opinionated Sportscasters

Stan Kroenke may not be the owner of the Avalanche. Instead, the Dallas Stars seem to be the team's current proprietors.

Whiny Pete DeBoer, the coach, is still steering the ship - despite seemingly endless trades, draft picks, and battles. Fans back home were celebrating as the Avs led 2-0 in the third period on Saturday, only for things to unravel.

After being taunted by DeBoer in Game 3, the Avs stumbled and lost. This situation has lasted for years, and fans want a change.

The Avs went into Dallas with improved depth, new goaltenders, and the miraculous return of Gabe Landeskog. In contrast, the Stars were limping after a so-so April and were missing their top scorer, Jason Robertson, and top defenseman, Miro Heiskanen.

Yet, Dallas managed to secure victory.

The coach, Jared Bednar, has been a loyal servant to the Avs, known for his stand-up character. However, the "Whiny Pete" label persists, refusing to fade unless there's a significant change.

Bednar's record against DeBoer in playoff series is abysmal, with a 0-4 record for the Avs and 0-2 in Game 7s. The Avs' power-play percentage during the first round was dismal, ranking alongside Tampa Bay Lightning and New Jersey Devils for the worst conversion rate.

Nathan MacKinnon admitted the team needs better adjustments but felt they had good opportunities that didn't convert. The Kroenkes need to ask themselves if sticking with Bednar and hoping for DeBoer to miss the postseason is a reasonable strategy.

The Dallas Stars' youth – Wyatt Johnston, Big Lian Bichsel, Thomas Harley, and Jake Oettinger – could pose a significant challenge for the Avs in the coming seasons.

David Carle, the head coach of the University of Denver and an acclaimed coach, might be an attractive option for the Kroenkes. His successful track record with the World Juniors and the winning culture he fostered are well-documented.

Bednar's record in playoff overtime games with the Avs is impressive, but his recent performance has been lackluster. The team has struggled with fine margins, often falling through the cracks.

The Avs' management should consider making a move, as hopes for another title seem tantalizingly out of reach. The team faces a cap crunch with Landeskog's return, Makar's upcoming contract, and the lack of first-round draft picks until 2027.

In response to questions about his relationship with the Kroenkes and any potential concerns about their decision to let go of another championship coach, Michael Malone, Bednar expressed support from the Kroenkes and saw no extra pressure from them or the team.

The Avs' inability to hold on to their leads has raised concerns about the coaching staff. If the team doesn't make significant changes, they risk being overtaken by other teams in the league.

Sources:[1] https://www.denverpost.com/2022/09/15/avalanche-lineup-dallas-stars/[2] https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/news/avalanche-3-stars-dallas/c-331820886[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Avalanche[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Bednar[5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Stars_(1967)[6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Dallas_Stars_head_coaches[7] http://www.denverpost.com/avalanche/ci_34886423/denver-university-coach-david-carle-women-nhl-jim

Despite the Dallas Stars seeming to be the Avalanche's current proprietors, Jared Bednar, the coach, remains at the helm, steering the ship through endless trades, draft picks, and battles.
The Avs experienced a loss after being taunted by DeBoer in Game 3, a situation that has been ongoing for years, prompting fans to call for a change.
In contrast to the Avs' improved depth, new goaltenders, and the miraculous return of Gabe Landeskog, the Stars were missing their top scorer, Jason Robertson, and top defenseman, Miro Heiskanen, yet managed to secure victory.
Despite Bednar's record against DeBoer in playoff series being poor, with a 0-4 record for the Avs and 0-2 in Game 7s, he is known for his stand-up character within the sports culture.
As the team faces a cap crunch with Landeskog's return, Makar's upcoming contract, and the lack of first-round draft picks until 2027, the Avalanche's management may consider David Carle, the head coach of the University of Denver, as an attractive option, given his successful track record and winning culture.