Overview
- The Avalanche announced Tuesday that former forward Andrew Cogliano has been promoted from special assistant to assistant general manager.
- Cogliano was hired to the front office in 2024 by Chris MacFarland and remained on staff after MacFarland’s departure and Joe Sakic’s return to the GM post.
- Team statements say Cogliano will build on work he has done in professional and amateur scouting, player development, and collaboration with AHL affiliate the Colorado Eagles.
- Joe Sakic called the move a “well-deserved promotion” and highlighted Cogliano’s communication skills as an asset for the organization.
- A 17-season NHL veteran and member of Colorado’s 2022 Stanley Cup team, Cogliano’s promotion formalizes a clear internal career path and positions him as a potential future GM while shifting more day-to-day roster evaluation duties into his portfolio.