Truth & Rumors > NHL

Promo_BaseballChallenge_638x30

Roy: Avs president contacted me

Views
2447
Comments
16

Avalanche president Pierre Lacroix first reached out to Patrick Roy in the middle of last season to gauge his interest in a future with the team, Roy said Wednesday in an interview with a Toronto radio station. "I received a phone call from Pierre Lacroix during the season, I think it was January, and he asked if I had some interest in talking with him at the end of the season," the former Avalanche goaltender and Hall of Famer said. "I said, 'Yeah, I'd be open to talk.' " Roy, the co-owner, general manager and coach of major-junior hockey's Quebec Remparts, met with Lacroix in Denver this month. "He called me the day after we got beat by Shawinigan (in the QMJHL playoffs) and said, 'Would you like to come in town and talk to me and see what's going on in your future?' I said, 'Fine, it would be a pleasure for me to go there.' " The question of whether Roy will take a job with the Avs as their next head coach, and possibly with an additional management position, has become one of the hot topics in hockey. While Roy maintains he does not have a "formal" offer from the Avalanche, he seemed to indicate a job with the team is his if he wants it.

Denver Post

Patrick Roy, Getty Images Patrick Roy, Getty Images

Comments (16) Add A Comment

May 21, 2009  08:31 AM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

I am a Pens fan, but it would be fun to see how Roy does as a coach. This has to be a lot of fun for Tony Granato...he must feel like he's walking the green mile right now.

May 21, 2009  08:43 AM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

I am so annoyed with the Patrick Roy/Avs "hot topic."

May 21, 2009  08:51 AM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

"I received a phone call from Pierre Lacroix during the season while I was on the can..."

Yippee!!!!

May 21, 2009  09:50 AM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

Hire him so I can see DETROITS goalie kick his butt.

May 21, 2009  10:14 AM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

Next...

May 21, 2009  10:44 AM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

ZZZZZZZZ...just let us know when something ACTUALLY HAPPENS!

May 21, 2009  12:15 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE
QUOTE(#6):
Originally posted 10:44 AM ET  05.21 by LGP: Stanley Cup Champs

ZZZZZZZZ...just let us know when something ACTUALLY HAPPENS!

Speaking of which... what's Mats Sundin doing these days? T&R is slipping.

May 21, 2009  01:36 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE
QUOTE(#7):
Originally posted 12:15 PM ET  05.21 by rhmf93

Speaking of which... what's Mats Sundin doing these days?

Oh, you have just invoked the curse.

May 21, 2009  03:24 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

He loves me, he loves me not which one is it?

May 21, 2009  03:26 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE
QUOTE:
Originally posted by

They need a legit puckstopper more than they need a new coach.

you never know Andrew Raycroft might make a comeback............ummm prob not

May 21, 2009  04:40 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE
QUOTE(#7):
Originally posted 12:15 PM ET  05.21 by rhmf93

Speaking of which... what's Mats Sundin doing these days? T&R is slipping.

Shame on you for 6 weeks for mentioning the bald Swede.

May 21, 2009  04:58 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE
QUOTE(#13):
Originally posted 04:40 PM ET  05.21 by LGP: Stanley Cup Champs

Shame on you for 6 weeks for mentioning the bald Swede.

Well someone had to LGP... T&R isn't keeping up.

May 21, 2009  05:25 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE
QUOTE(#6):
Originally posted 10:44 AM ET  05.21 by LGP: Stanley Cup Champs

ZZZZZZZZ...just let us know when something ACTUALLY HAPPENS!

Its getting into summer, things get slow. They have to come up with SOMETHING.
I also agree with you on your #13 comment. I too am tired of Sundin, he says (yet again) that he will decide his future later.

May 21, 2009  08:24 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE
QUOTE:
Originally posted by

Wherever Raycrap goes,management gets fired.1st it was O'Connell2nd it was JFJ3rd it was the Colorado GMThats not a coincidence.

wow hes like the angel of death for gm's

May 22, 2009  09:45 AM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

How good of a coach would Roy be for the Avs? Is he doing well with his Quebec team? Avs have more issues than just coaching.

 
May 22, 2009  10:36 AM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

maybe he can get the avalanche to adopt montreal canadien sweaters as their 3rd jersey

Comment

Remember to keep your posts clean. Profanity will get filtered, and offensive comments will be removed.


The Si.com Cover Hub Go to the Cover Hub

Stub Hub

The 2009 schedule has been released. Search for tickets!

Truth & Rumors

MOST POPULAR

  1. 1
    Meeting with fans backfires on Browns owner
    Views
    19558
    Comments
    847
  2. 2
    Canseco wants to fight A-Rod
    Views
    31549
    Comments
    189
  3. 3
    Yankees ace recruiting LeBron to Knicks
    Views
    15912
    Comments
    75
  4. 4
    Can Red Sox re-sign Bay?
    Views
    5401
    Comments
    67
  5. 5
    Brady denies influencing officials
    Views
    4958
    Comments
    61

Most Active Users

Comments + Blog Posts + Throwdowns

  1. 1
    Porkins: F U to Hell, BCS
  2. 2
    RobertMenn: You stole my rake
  3. 3
    Perfectpats
  4. 4
    sign here
  5. 5
    Oso: Yankees win again?

Message Boards

  1. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    CFB Game Day 11/7/2009
    Views
    263
    Replies
    105

  2. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    Rivalries/hated teams
    Views
    209
    Replies
    24

  3. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    I am dying....
    Views
    147
    Replies
    31

Blogs

SI.com

Swimsuit

Chelsey BuhlerChelsey Buhler
Ashley AllenAshley Allen

SI Photos

Yankees' World ChampionshipsYankees' World Championships
Back in Time: November 6Back in Time: November 6