Jared Bednar emphasizes the importance of his core players—MacKinnon, Makar, Rantanen, and Landeskog—in establishing a winning culture for the Avalanche. He acknowledges their professionalism, leadership, and desire to win, which are crucial for the team's success. Bednar's role is to keep these superstars aligned and focused, showcasing his reliance on them during critical moments.

Jared Bednar highlighted the importance of a balanced offensive attack, noting the contributions from power plays, shorthanded goals, and five-on-five play. He emphasized the improvement of the penalty kill since the goaltending switch, attributing the recent success to the sharpness of Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood, who have been in tune with the team's defensive strategies.

Jared Bednar praised Blackwood's performance since joining the Avalanche, highlighting his and Scott Wedgewood's veteran presence as a positive influence on the team's locker room dynamics. He noted that both goalies are more outgoing than their predecessors, contributing to a renewed sense of confidence within the team.

Bednar emphasized the importance of depth scoring for the Avalanche's consistency and success throughout the season. He praised the team's power play for showing competitiveness and a sense of urgency, which contributed to their victory against the Sharks. Bednar acknowledged that the team has been struggling recently and highlighted the need for a collective effort to improve.

Jared Bednar expressed optimism about Kovalenko's potential in San Jose, viewing the trade as a great opportunity for him to grow alongside young, skilled players. He noted Kovalenko's ability to contribute offensively and emphasized his positive character and teamwork.