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With his Colorado Avalanche set to take on the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night, it slipped coach Patrick Roys mind that his number hangs from the rafters at the Bell Centre. "I forgot," said Roy. "See how focused I am for the game?" Of course, the legendary Habs netminder was kidding. "I made sure it was there with no dust on it," Roy joked about his banner that was raised in 2008. Roy, with his Avalanche firmly in possession of a playoff spot, returns to Montreal as a coach for the first time with plenty of Jack Adams buzz surrounding him. The first-year coach has his Avalanche sitting in second place in the Central Division, six points behind the St. Louis Blues, with a shot at the Presidents Trophy. It was in Quebec with the QMJHLs Remparts that Roy got his coaching start and credits his time there with getting him ready for the rigours of an NHL job and how to relate to his players. "The days with the Remparts prepared me really well and helped me a lot," said Roy. "I think that this is a group that needs positivity and its easy for me to be positive because they work so hard." Known for never blowing up at his team during intermissions, Roy doesnt see the need for post-period tirades. "Theres nothing you can do about the first or second, its what you can do in the third," he said. The first year for a coach in the NHL is always a major learning experience and rookie bench bosses tend to fail a lot more than they succeed. Roy credits an understanding with his players as to why he is thriving. "We based our relationships in trust and respect and a partnership," explained. The 48-year-old Sainte-Foy, Quebec says hes made sure that his return to Montreal will be focused on getting two points for his Avalanche and that Tuesdays game isnt about him. "I was trying to not think too much about it," said Roy. "I tried to have a simple approach to this game. I dont try to put myself ahead of the team. Its not about me, its about them. They deserve the credit for our success and theyre reason for why we are where we are." Any enmity that lingered after Roys acrimonious exit from the Canadiens in 1995 is long gone, says the four-time Stanley Cup-winner. "It didnt really last very long for me," said Roy. "Its been behind me for a long time, but it takes two to dance sometimes." With his number retired in 2008 and his participation in the teams centennial ceremony the following year, Roy credits Canadiens fans for welcoming him back with open arms, citing calls for him to coach the team in 2012 prior to the re-hiring of Michel Therrien. "It was nice to see that the past was behind us and we could move on," said Roy. "For the ego, it feels good." The Habs host the Avalanche on Tuesday at 7:30pm et. Catch all of the action live on TSN Canadiens or listen on TSN Radio 690. Brandon Parker Raiders Jersey . American Lindsey Jacobellis was third, while Japans Yuka Fujimori finished just off the podium. 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He had only five rounds in the 60s in his previous eight trips.CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Panthers receiver Kelvin Benjamin says he has no plans on slowing down after needing just 11 games to establish new franchise rookie records for receptions, yards receiving and touchdowns in a season.So pardon the big man if he scoffs at the idea of hitting the so-called rookie wall.Benjamin laughs and says it better be a pretty tall wall.The physically imposing 6-foot-5, 240-pound Benjamin has developed into Cam Newtons favourite target this season and has proven Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman hit a home run with the 25th pick in this years NFL draft.Benjamin ranks second among a strong rookie receiving class in catches (54) and yards receiving (768) and first in touchdown receptions (8), putting himself in contention for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honours.And yet, he seems capable of so much more.Benjamin can be aggravatingly brilliant. On one play hell drop an easy pass or cut off his route to cause an interception. On the next, hell make a spectacular one-handed leaping grab in the end zone that reminds you of his incredible potential.Coach Ron Rivera said that inconsistency comes down to inexperience.Benjamin spent only two years at Florida State, including one as a starter. He turned pro after catching the winning touchdown pass in last years national championship game against Auburn.He has shown a lot of growth and is starting to understand what it takes to be a pro at this level, Rivera said. At Florida State it was evident that he was by far the better player. Here there are guys who challenge him.Veteran wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery said Benjamin wants to be great.He listens, Cotchery said. You hear the stories about guys of this generation and they dont really listen to people. But hes a guy that takes in everything that Coach teaches him, and even listens to me.The Panthers drafted Benjamiin as a replacement for Steve Smith with visions of him becoming the teams No.dddddddddddd 1 receiver down the road.They didnt know he would take to that role so quickly.Benjamin emerged as the teams top receiver in training camp. He opened the season as the starter and now leads the Panthers in yards receiving and touchdowns.Since Day 1, we never thought about him as a rookie, Newton said. And sometimes I have to remind myself that this is just his first year. Over time, he gets it. And when he gets it, its fun to watch and hes fun to throw to.Newton said Benjamin has even been there for him off the field.He has been one of the people calling me and tell me to keep my head up, said Newton, who has struggled at times during the teams current five-game losing streak.Benjamins numbers sometimes get overlooked as part of a rookie receiving class that includes Sammy Watkins, Odell Beckham, Mike Evans, Jarvis Landry and Brandin Cooks.But the Seahawks Richard Sherman praised the big rookie after he made a highlight-reel catch on a long pass between the cornerback and safety Earl Thomas during an October game.Hes huge, and he has a huge catching radius, Sherman said. You have to be aware of all that. He has speed. He made some fantastic plays.Cotchery said Benjamin has a chance to become one of the leagues best receivers if he continues to listen to Panthers wide receivers coach Ricky Proehl, a former NFL player.He can be as great as he wants to be, Cotchery said. Right now hes around a great coach who will continue to identify things he needs to work on. Coach Proehl is so detailed that he will find the smallest things you need to correct — and that will be a huge benefit to Kelvin. 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