How did the Avalanche give up a touchdown vs. the Blue Jackets?
Four losses in five road games. Twenty-three goals surrendered in those four defeats. The Avalanche’s inconsistency is becoming harder to dismiss—and Jared Bednar says it’s time to change his approach.
On The Drive, Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay react to Bednar’s postgame comments about adjusting ice time, managing the bench and deciding who’s in or out of the lineup. With the team a fifth of the way through the season, the coach says these performances are showing up too often to keep taking the same approach.
The guys discuss what those changes could look like, from lineup adjustments to potential benchings, while questioning how much responsibility belongs to the players. Phil makes the case that Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar need to help set the standard, hold teammates accountable and turn the team’s talent into more consistent results.
Bednar hasn’t named players who will sit, but his comments signal that opportunities will depend on who is delivering. With another team meeting on deck, the pressure is building for the Avs to respond.
Avs fans, what should Bednar change first—and how should Colorado’s leaders respond to this stretch of inconsistent play? Share your take in the comments, like the video and subscribe for more Colorado sports coverage from The Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay.
