Roy introduced as coach of Avalanche
Associated PressDENVER — Patrick Roy carefully contemplated the Colorado Avalanche’s sales pitch as he sank putts on a golf course in Florida. “I’m extremely proud Joe and Josh gave me the opportunity to be part of that new era,” said Roy, who wouldn’t reveal the winner of their golf match. But we’re going to have a Stanley Cup attitude.” Some of Roy’s players showed up for the festivities, with captain Gabriel Landeskog, forward Paul Stastny and goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere sitting in the front row. “Fair enough to hear that,” said Roy, who’s won four Stanley Cups, including two with Montreal. As a player, the passionate goaltender always stood his ground — even challenging other goalies to fights — and once uttered one of the best quips when Chicago forward Jeremy Roenick said something about him during the 1996 playoffs, only to have Roy retort: “I can’t hear what Jeremy says, because I’ve got my two Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears.” Roy unintentionally played off that phrase Tuesday, when he was asked about the golf outing/meeting with Sakic and Kroenke a few weeks ago.
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