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Colorado’s bench boss Jared Bednar is entering the final year of his contract after guiding the Avalanche to a Presidents’ Trophy and a Stanley Cup championship just two seasons ago. The team’s recent sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final has added a layer of uncertainty to his future.
Despite a hamstring setback, Alphonso Davies earns a spot on the Canadian roster, while coach Jesse Marsch weighs options in goal and assesses the fitness of several key figures ahead of the tournament.
The Canadian Soccer Association announced the lineup that will compete on home turf against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland, with captain Alphonso Davies sidelined early and Promise David returning from injury.
Alphonso Davies makes the Canadian World Cup squad despite a hamstring injury, as coach Jesse Marsch finalizes a 26‑player roster ahead of home‑soil group‑stage matches.
The Canadian federation announced its complete World Cup roster, confirming the participation of veteran Alphonso Davies and top scorer Jonathan David, while outlining tactical choices and injury management strategies.
A hamstring injury sustained in Germany has cast doubt on the defender’s availability for Canada’s opening match, but the coaching staff see a clear path to recovery.
The Colorado Avalanche practice ahead of the conference finals, the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres are set for a decisive Game 7, and the Edmonton Oilers search for a new head coach while Boston ponders Jeremy Swayman's future.