Sakic Returns as Avalanche GM Steps Down

The Colorado Avalanche just made a surprising move: longtime GM Chris MacFarland is out, despite the team still being championship contenders. MacFarland, who spent 11 years with the organization—including the last four as GM—departed after Nashville made a compelling offer, and Vice Chairman Josh Kroenke praised the Predators for handling the transition professionally. MacFarland inherited a depleted roster post-2022 Cup and built a deeper, more talented team—even if it’s aging—though at a steep cost: many future draft picks were sacrificed. Now, Joe Sakic, who once served as MacFarland’s trusted lieutenant, is stepping back into the GM role to steer the Avalanche back to the top. Kroenke says he’s confident Sakic can lead the charge, signaling a bold but necessary organizational reset. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dae2292526e05e4f