Report: Avalanche to name head coach this week, as early as Wednesday

The Colorado Avalanche are on the verge of naming Patrick Roy's successor, and they might do it in the next 24 hours.

The Avalanche wrapped up interviews Monday and will name their new head coach this week, possibly as early as Wednesday, the club told Mike Chambers of The Denver Post.

Chambers and colleague Terry Frei reported Monday that Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach Kevin Dineen and San Jose Sharks assistant coach Bob Boughner have emerged as major candidates for the vacant Colorado job.

Other candidates reportedly include New York Rangers associate coach Scott Arniel, Washington Capitals assistant Lane Lambert, and a pair of AHL bench bosses - Jared Bednar of the Cleveland Monsters and Travis Green of the Utica Comets.

Roy announced his resignation from his dual role as Avalanche head coach and vice-president of hockey operations earlier this month after three seasons with the team.