 On May 10 , 2013 , the Avalanche promoted Sakic Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations . In this expanded role , Sakic has the final say on all matters regarding hockey personnel . He now shares most of the duties normally held by a general manager with head coach Patrick Roy , who also doubles as vice president of hockey operations . General Manager Greg Sherman remained in his post , but now serves mainly in an advisory role to Roy and Sakic . 
