The Avalanche is likely to name its new coach in the near future. Vice president Jean Martineau said the team concluded its interviews Monday and was "moving into the final phase of the process" Tuesday afternoon.
As many as six candidates had formal interviews, and NHL assistant coaches Kevin Dineen of the Chicago Blackhawks and Bob Boughner of the San Jose Sharks are likely to have been among them. Because some of the coaches might have agreements with other teams, the Avs declined to confirm those who interviewed.
The other candidates are likely to be American Hockey League head coaches Jared Bednar and Travis Green, Washington Capitals assistant coach Lane Lambert and New York Rangers associate head coach Scott Arniel.