Chris MacFarland departs Avalanche; Sakic named interim GM
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Chris MacFarland has left the Colorado Avalanche to join a Central Division rival. Joe Sakic has been appointed as the interim general manager, while Jared Bednar is expected to remain as head coach. The Avalanche struggled in the Western Conference Final last season. Meanwhile, the Stanley Cup Final is currently underway, with the Vegas Golden Knights leading 1-0 against the Carolina Hurricanes after a thrilling Game 1.
- •Joe Sakic replaces Chris MacFarland as interim general manager.
- •MacFarland moves to a rival team after a challenging season.
- •Jared Bednar is likely to stay as head coach.
- •Vegas Golden Knights lead the Stanley Cup Final 1-0 over Carolina Hurricanes.
- •Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final is scheduled for June 4.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Deen’s Daily: MacFarland Leaves Avs; Sakic is Interim GM; Bednar Stays
"The Colorado Avalanche are going to need a new GM soon, but not currently. Chris MacFarland is off to a […] The post Deen’s Daily: MacFarland Leaves Avs; Sakic is Interim GM; Bednar Stays appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
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