The Colorado Avalanche signed head coach Jared Bednar to a four-year extension, the team announced Wednesday.
Bednar is entering the final season of his current contract. The extension will begin in 2027-28.
The 54-year-old is set for his 11th season behind the Avalanche bench. He guided the team to a Presidents' Trophy last season with 121 points and led Colorado to a Stanley Cup in 2021-22.
"Jared has done an outstanding job over the last decade, and there's no doubt in my mind he's the best coach for this group," president of hockey operations and general manager Joe Sakic said in a statement. "He commands the room and has complete confidence of the players. We're excited to continue to have him in charge, and we believe that his presence maximizes the team's potential while this core group is intact."
Bednar's 445 regular-season wins and 60 playoff victories are the most in franchise history.
Among coaches with at least 100 regular-season games behind the bench, Bednar's .617 points percentage ranks 17th all time. His .594 winning percentage in the postseason ranks sixth all time among coaches with at least 50 playoff games.
"I'm extremely happy and grateful to continue leading this group," Bednar said. "My family and I have loved being a part of this organization from the beginning, and I can't thank the Kroenke family and Joe Sakic enough for their support. I look forward to working hard each day this season and beyond to accomplish our goal of winning another Stanley Cup."
