Deen’s Daily: Bednar Won’t Be on Team Canada’s Olympics Staff; Former Avs Forward Hopes for Opportunity in San Jose

Hockey Canada finalized the rest of its coaching staff on Monday. Also, a former NHL coach is off to the KHL and a once notable Avs prospect is hoping to get an opportunity in San Jose.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — July 21.

Colorado Hockey Now

Jared Bednar is again not going to represent Team Canada at the upcoming best-on-best 2026 Winter Olympics. It’s a head scratcher of a decision for me, and it makes me wonder what Bednar needs to do to get on Hockey Canada’s radar.

Canada is rolling with the same staff as what they had at 4 Nations, which includes a now fired Pete DeBoer.

READ MORE: Bednar Snubbed: Team Canada Names Olympic Assistant Coaches

Here’s a quick reminder to check out my story on Mackenzie Blackwood’s contract, and how it compares to literally every single standard goalie contract signed since then. I put a lot of work into this one, so I hope you get a chance to read it!

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READ MORE: How Does Mackenzie Blackwood’s Contract Stack Up Against the Goalie Deals That Followed? (+)

Around The NHL

San Jose Hockey Now: Shane Bowers was a big piece of the whopper Matt Duchene three-way trade almost eight years ago (can you believe it’s been that long?) The now 25-year-old was recently dealt to the San Jos Sharks, where he’s hoping to get a better NHL opportunity.

Detroit Hockey Now: Once a highly touted NHL coach, Gerard Gallant is on his way to the KHL for a head coaching job, and he’s adding another former Red Wing to his staff.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: One Timers: Karlsson Trade Talk and Parallel; the Race for Sid

Philly Hockey Now: The No. 6 overall draft pick in June has reportedly made his decision on where he’ll play next.

New Jersey Hockey Now: There are some pretty notable right-shot defensemen available on the trade market. And one of them, in New Jersey, will likely attract a lot more attention once the others are moved.