Report: Foote departs coaching job with Avalanche

Adam Foote has walked away from his role as defensive coach with the Colorado Avalanche, according to BSN Denver's Adrian Dater.

Dater reports the 46-year-old has left the organization in order to spend more time with his family.

Foote's son, Callan, was a first-round draft pick by the Tampa Bay Lightning in June's entry draft. His other son, Nolan, currently plays for the WHL's Kelowna Rockets.

Foote spent 17 years with Nordiques/Avalanche as a player, logging 967 games as one of the league's best stay-at-home defensemen. He was an integral part of both of the franchise's Stanley Cup victories.