Bednar's Seat Gets Warm as Avalanche Tinker With Lines

The Colorado coaching staff is experimenting with line combinations in ways that suggest some underlying concerns about roster construction or chemistry. Questions about Jared Bednar's job security are starting to surface in Denver, a sign that patience may be wearing thin despite the team's recent history. When a coach starts tinkering with lineups this aggressively in July, it usually means the front office is looking for answers - or looking for a new coach to find them.