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Jared Bednar might someday have a future in real estate. That is, if this whole coaching thing doesn't work out.
Barely two days in Denver and fresh off a 19-hour drive from Cleveland, the new Colorado Avalanche head coach was back in his truck, exploring the neighborhoods of the Mile High City.
Bednar Laying The Foundation
The new head coach looks to build a winner in Colorado

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