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Bednar Opens Up About Avalanche’s Inconsistent Play and Need for Urgency

As a team, the Colorado Avalanche have already seen through 12 games what they’re capable of when they’re engaged and […]

Bednar Opens Up About Avalanche’s Inconsistent Play and Need for Urgency

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar lamented his team's inconsistent play during an analysis of their recent struggles. Bednar expressed that the team has yet to find a middle ground between their best and worst performances, which have been strikingly contrasting. Following an impressive 6-3 win over Tampa Bay Lightning, the Avalanche experienced a shocking 6-2 loss to Nashville Predators in a back-to-back scenario.

Bednar highlighted urgency, work ethic, and competitiveness as key elements lacking in the team's performance. He emphasized that when they play well, they play exceptionally well, but when they fail to bring that intensity, their execution is subpar. Bednar believes this issue is not unique to this season but has manifested in previous years as well.

Despite their core players being available, the team has been unable to maintain consistency, raising concerns about whether it is a deeper-rooted problem or just a slow start. Bednar asserted that veteran players should instinctively know how to play at a high level, and placed responsibility on his players to demonstrate this on their own.

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