Former Quebec Remparts coach Patrick Roy answers a question during a news conference Wednesday May 29, 2013, at Quebec Colisee in Quebec City. Roy was named the new coach of the Colorado Avalanche NHL hockey club on Wednesday. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Clement Allard)
FILE - In this March 3, 2013 file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets' Artem Anisimov of Russia (42), Tim Erixon (20) and R.J. Umberger (18) celebrate Anisimov's goal against the Colorado Avalanche in an overtime period in an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio. In the wake of a stirring 2013 second-half playoff run that fell just short, the Blue Jackets are seeing an upsurge in interest from fans. Ticket sales have increased, both among longtime buyers and new ones. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Former Quebec Remparts coach Patrick Roy, left, looks on as Remparts president Claude Rousseau speaks during a news conference Wednesday May 29, 2013, at Quebec Colisee in Quebec City. Roy was named the new coach of the Colorado Avalanche NHL hockey club on Wednesday. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Clement Allard)
Patrick Roy listens to a question during an NHL hockey news conference where he was introduced the new head coach/vice president of hockey operations for the Colorado Avalanche, Tuesday May 28, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Former Quebec Remparts coach Patrick Roy smiles during a news conference Wednesday May 29, 2013, at Quebec Colisee in Quebec City. Roy was named the new coach of the Colorado Avalanche NHL hockey club on Wednesday. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Clement Allard)
FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2010, file photo, Patrick Roy attends the funeral of former NHL hockey coach Pat Burns in Montreal. The Colorado Avalanche announced Thursday, May 23, 2013, that they hired Roy as their new head coach. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes, File)
Former Quebec Remparts coach Patrick Roy, center, and Jacques Tanguay, left, listen as Remparts president Claude Rousseau speaks during a news conference Wednesday May 29, 2013, at Quebec Colisee in Quebec City. Roy was named the new coach of the Colorado Avalanche NHL hockey club on Wednesday. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Clement Allard)
Patrick Roy, left, the new head coach/vice president of hockey operations for the Colorado Avalanche, smiles as he stands for a photo opportunity with Joe Sakic, the team's executive vice president of hockey operations, following an NHL hockey news conference Tuesday May 28, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Patrick Roy, left, smiles at the start of an NHL hockey news conference where he was introduced as the new head coach/vice president of hockey operations for the Colorado Avalanche Tuesday May 28, 2013, in Denver. Also present are Avalanche president Josh Kroenke, center, and Joe Sakic, the team's executive vice president of hockey operations. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Patrick Roy, left, gestures while speaking during an NHL hockey news conference where he was introduced as the new head coach/vice president of hockey operations for the Colorado Avalanche Tuesday May 28, 2013, in Denver. Avalanche president Josh Kroenke, right, listens. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Patrick Roy, left, speaks during an NHL hockey news conference where he was introduced as the new head coach/vice president of hockey operations for the Colorado Avalanche Tuesday May 28, 2013, in Denver. Avalanche president Josh Kroenke, right, listens. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
FILE - In this June 6, 2012 file photo, Quebec Remparts head coach and co-owner Patrick Roy reacts as he talks about Michel Therrien being named head coach of the Montreal Canadiens NHL team, during a news conference in Quebec City. Avalanche fans are talking about the possibility of Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy becoming the next coach of the Colorado team. Roy's younger brother, Stephane Roy, posted a Facebook note late Monday night, May 20, 2013 saying his brother would be the new coach. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jacques Boissinot, File)
New Colorado Avalanche NHL hockey head coach Patrick Roy, left, smiles while speaking during a news conference in Denver, Tuesday May 28, 2013. Looking on are Avalanche President Josh Kroenke, center, and Joe Sakic, the team's Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
FILE- Inthis May 27, 2006, file photo, Quebec Remparts coach Patrick Roy puts his squad through hockey practice in Moncton, New Brunswick. The Colorado Avalanche announced Thursday, May 23, 2013, that they hired Patrick Roy as their new head coach. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Andrew Vaughan, File)
