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Avalanche Week in Review: August 20-21

The news this week revolves around the Avs quest for a head coach for the 2016-17 season and beyond but there’s always more. Let’s take a look back.

  • The Avs signed RW-C Ben Smith to a 1-year $675k NHL/$150k AHL contract. More than likely he will be NHL depth and a target for youngsters in San Antonio like Rocco Grimaldi and JT Compher to beat out if they can.
  • The preliminary short list for head coaching candidates was leaked Thursday, including Caps Asst Coach Lane Lambert, Rags Asst Coach Scott Arniel, Lake Erie Head Coach Jared Bednar and Utica Head Coach Travis Green.