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Kiszla: Patrick Roy's coaching grade is TBD

Patrick Roy laughs at the gray hairs sprouting in his beard. Hey, it beats going middle-aged crazy. Happy 50th birthday, St. Patrick.

"I guess when you hit that number 50, you know you're on the back nine," Roy said Tuesday, employing a golf metaphor that any man with an AARP card in the wallet can appreciate.

No. 33 has hit the big 5-0? How could that be possible? Time flies.

While his status as a legendary goalie is forever, the honeymoon period for Roy as the Avalanche's coach is over.

Another NHL season is here.