BREAKING NEWS: Patrick Roy Former Head coach of Colorado Avalanche who is now with New York Islanders sent a stunning message to Jared Bednar current Head coach concerning….. view more

BREAKING NEWS: Patrick Roy Sends Stunning Message to Avalanche’s Jared Bednar — “You’ve Completed What I Started”

In a jaw-dropping moment that has stunned the hockey world, Patrick Roy, the legendary former head coach of the Colorado Avalanche and current bench boss for the New York Islanders, sent a powerful message to his successor, Jared Bednar.

Roy, known for his fiery passion and storied history with the Avalanche as both a Hall of Fame goaltender and former head coach, delivered the message during a surprise press conference held at UBS Arena following the Islanders’ off-season training camp.

“Jared, you’ve completed what I started,” Roy said. “I may have laid the foundation, but you brought the house down — and built a castle in its place.”

The message comes on the heels of the Avalanche’s second Stanley Cup Final appearance under Bednar, solidifying him as one of the most successful coaches in franchise history. While Roy never managed to bring the Cup back to Denver as head coach, his admiration for Bednar’s consistency and development of young stars like Cale Makar and Mikko Rantanen was evident.

In a moment of humility that caught reporters off-guard, Roy added:

“There’s no rivalry here. Only respect. I’m proud of what I built in Colorado, but even more proud of what it’s become. If we meet in the Finals — may the best team win.”

Social media immediately erupted, with Avalanche fans praising Roy’s candor and Islanders fans speculating whether a future coaching duel between Roy and Bednar could define a new era in NHL history.

While some insiders suggest Roy’s comments hint at unfinished business with the Avalanche organization, others believe it’s a genuine olive branch from a coach who has found peace — and perhaps a new mission — in Long Island.