Best Avalanche Today Podcasts (2024)

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Andrew Cogliano Hangs 'Em Up. Val Nichushkin Season Grade. 37:25

8h ago37:25

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Andrew Cogliano knows what it takes to put in a full season in the NHL, and he decided 17 years of blood, sweat and tears was enough to call it quits. An iron man, workhorse of a player decided to retire on his own terms and accept a position in the front office with the Colorado Avalanche. So while he will be missed on the ice, he begins a new rol…

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Is Ross Colton on the Trading Block? Josh Manson Season Grade. ESPN Still Won't Talk Hockey 36:46

5d ago36:46

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We know the Colorado Avalanche will have to play some cap gymnastics this off-season and possibly move a player they don't want to move. We have discussed a couple of them on prior episodes. One name we haven't brought up was Ross Colton. Frank Seravalli did in a recent article and it has us wondering and concerned it could happen.We also give Josh…

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Draft Special! Hadi Kalakeche Joins With Info on Potential Avalanche 2024 Draft Picks 37:46

8h ago37:46

37:46

On todays episode of Locked on Avalanche, we welcome in Hadi Kalakeche from Locked on NHL Prospects. Hadi has his finger on the pulse of this draft class and we dive into several potential Avalanche picks in this years draft.We also reveal the Locked on Avalanche selection in our network mock draft and take a look at the Avs selections from last ye…

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Manson or Girard. Who Would the Avs Move If they HAD to Move One? Is Barclay Goodrow an Option? 37:21

7d ago37:21

37:21

The full no trade clause in Josh Manson's contract is up and it is now a limited no move clause where he will provide his list of teams he can refuse to be traded to. The same goes for Samuel Girard. The Colorado Avalanche likely don't wish to part with either defensemen, but if their hand was forced and they had to, which one would they move? We d…

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Early Look at the Central Division. What Arena's Do We Want to Watch a Game? Cale Makar Season Grade 36:05

8d ago36:05

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A draft pick hasn't been made, a free agent hasn't been signed and a trade hasn't been facilitated. But we can still take some guesses at how we think the Central Division will fall for next year. Will it look similar to last year's standings or will some of the bottom teams make those moves that lifts them up to make some waves?We also discuss the…

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Patrik Laine to the Avs? Don't Get Your Hopes Up. Which "Avs Dad" Would Be the Best Skating Teacher? 36:56

9d ago36:56

36:56

If an NHL star player is available, he's of course coming to the Colorado Avalanche, right?Many in Avs nation have asked us the possibility of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine coming to Colorado. And it's almost always followed up by "for Val Nichushkin". A fun discussion, but we talk about why that won't happen.We also get into which "Av…

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Avs Sign Player, Lose Director of Scouting Right Before Draft. Mack Season Grade. New Utah Uniforms. 36:38

12d ago36:38

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The Colorado Avalanche crossed the ocean and made a signing Thursday when they inked Jere Innala from Finland. Innala is likely headed to play with the Colorado Eagles and if nothing else gives the Avalanche a player if / when he is needed.The Avs also parted ways with their director of amateur scouting, Wade Klippenstein. A little odd with the dra…

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Does MacKinnon Top the Rankings if McDavid Loses in the Cup Final? 34:50

7d ago34:50

34:50

For almost as long as he has been in the league, Connor McDavid has been at the top of literally every player power ranking. That changed a little this season as outlets started to place Nathan MacKinnon there instead. How this season finishes up could shake up the rankings even more. We discuss.We also talk about the NHL's 4 Nations Tournament com…

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A Lot to Choose From in the D-Man UFA Market. Lehkonen Season Grade. Good & Bad NHL Logos 38:36

14d ago38:36

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The forward position doesn't have the biggest list of names to choose from this off-season. That isn't the case with defensemen. And with the Colorado Avalanche needing to fill spots for their 3rd pairing, they have a laundry list of guys they could bring in. But like with any signing, it needs to be the right guy and right fit.We also give Artturi…

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Val Nichushkin Playing in a Summer League? Capitals Will Prevent You From Using Cap Friendly 34:27

10d ago34:27

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It was reported last week that suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Val Nichushkin would be taking part in a Russian summer league during July and August. We have a lot of questions about that.We also have a lot of questions about the shocking news that the Washington Capitals have reportedly purchased the very popular salary cap website Cap Friend…

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Landeskog Goes Behind the Scenes. Left Wing UFAs. Jack Johnson Season Grade 37:45

13d ago37:45

37:45

We knew the NHL was going to have a new documentary series on Amazon that followed a number of players off the ice. We knew a camera crew was following around Gabriel Landeskog as he started to make his return to practice. We now know those two things were one in the same.Landeskog will be part of the behind the scenes series on Amazon starting in …

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Sammy G Season Grade. Right Wing UFA's. Draft Prospect Dean Letourneau. 37:52

18d ago37:52

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We continue to make our way through the Colorado Avalanche roster and hand out seasons grades, and today we give defenseman Samuel Girard his grade.Sammy found his way into and out of the players assistance program and looked like a new man upon his release from it. How much did that influence his grade?We also take a look at the UFA right wingers.…

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Jonathan Drouin's Agent and the Avs to Talk This Week. Avalanche An Early Favorite For Next Year 37:07

22d ago37:07

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Negotiations can sometimes take time. Days, weeks, even months. Or they can take one meeting where everyone is happy and the deal is done.The latter likely won't happen this week when the Colorado Avalanche and the agent for Jonathan Drouin meet, but it is good to know that the ball is in motion for potentially signing the forward before anyone in …

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Mailbag Monday: Should Utah Stay Away From the Yeti? Alexandar Georgiev Season Grade 38:38

23d ago38:38

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Its Monday and that means another Mailbag Monday!Today we answer questions about the Utah hockey team potentially taking the Yeti name. Why the Avs won't recklessly spend Gabriel Landeskog or Val Nichushkin's money, and what one game would we want to go back and change?We also give goalie Alexandar Georgiev his season grade!Tune in, subscribe and e…

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The Athletic Projects Avs UFA's Contracts. Jonathan Drouin Season Grade. Are Avs Fans Aggressive? 36:16

27d ago36:16

36:16

The Athletic took a look at 50 pending free agents across the league and projected their next contract. They did not predict which team these players would sign with, just what their contract could look like in terms of term and AAV. For the Avalanche they had three players on the list. Sean Walker, Jonathan Drouin and Yakov Trenin. Do we agree wit…

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Which Avalanche Free Agents Do We Want to Keep / Let Walk? 37:46

22d ago37:46

37:46

Every offseason brings it's share of challenges and this one for the Colorado Avalanche is no different.Like most teams, the Avs are up against the cap but with the added unknown of the contracts that belong to Gabriel Landeskog and Val Nichushkin. So which of their UFA's do we want to bring back, and which ones do we let walk.Of course, it's not j…

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Our Favorite Moments From the 2023-2024 Season. Ross Colton's Season Grade 40:56

23d ago40:56

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Winning the Stanley Cup is the moment every fan base wants to have from the season. While the Avalanche didn't reach the top of the mountain this year, they still had some great moments during the regular season and we share some of our favorites.We also hand Ross Colton his season grade and discuss if other sports are catching the NHL in popularit…

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Landeskog Still Plans to Play. "Plausible" Nichushkin Returns to Avalanche After Suspension. 38:12

1M ago38:12

38:12

Colorado Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog and GM Chris MacFarland met the media Thursday morning to discuss a number of things involving the team, with getting the biggest concern out of the way right off the bat. Gabe Landeskog is not retiring.His plan is to play next year. Exactly when still remains a mystery however. What also is a mystery is…

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MacFarland Set to Talk to Media...With Landeskog. Reason to Worry? Andrew Cogliano Season Grade. 33:09

1M ago33:09

33:09

It was announced that Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland will meet the media for the first time since the Avs season ended. Which is customary for front office members. However, it was also announced that Gabriel Landeskog will also take part in the press conference. Is that a cause for concern?We also begin our season grades and like usual sta…

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Did Georgiev Save His Avs Career With His Playoff Performance? Would Any Team Trade For Nichushkin? 43:13

1M ago43:13

43:13

Alexandar Georgiev turned things around pretty quickly in the playoffs and not a moment too soon. He had a year filled with ups and downs, but did ending the year on the up swing save his career with the Avalanche?We also dive into listener questions on if there would be a team out there that would be willing to take on the risk and contract of Val…

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Have We Come to Terms With Avs Season Ending? A Very Interesting Offseason Awaits. 35:17

1M ago35:17

35:17

We are a few days removed from the Colorado Avalanche season coming to an end by the hands of the Dallas Stars. Have we come to terms with that yet, or do we feel like this years Avs team went as far as expected? Maybe the bigger question is, was this season a failure? For a team that has championship aspirations every year, you could say it was.So…

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Avalanche Season Ends in Double OT 41:18

1M ago41:18

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The Colorado Avalanche had their chances, but couldn't break through against the Dallas Stars, who an old nemesis in Matt Duchene found the back of the net to end the series in six games.The Avs seemed to find their game over the past two games, but it was too little too late as they needed so many things to go right for them for three consecutive …

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Avalanche Keep Their Season Alive With Impressive Game 5 Win Over Stars in Dallas 34:26

1M ago34:26

34:26

Just about everything was going against the Colorado Avalanche. Just about nobody expected them to be able to continue their season especially when the Dallas Stars were looking to end the series on their home ice.But this is why there is nothing like playoff hockey. The Avs come out of Dallas with a 5-3 win and now will go back to Denver for Game …

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It's Win or Go Home For the Colorado Avalanche 34:14

1M ago34:14

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The Colorado Avalanche have their backs against the wall and we will see how they respond when the go into Texas to take on the Dallas Stars for Game 5 of their second round series.Obviously, they won't have the services of Val Nichushkin as he has begun serving his six month suspension. Some Avs players shared their thoughts on the matter after Ga…

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Val Nichushkin Suspended For 6 Months. Avs Go On To Lose Game 4. Is Their Season Over? 39:18

1M ago39:18

39:18

The Colorado Avalanche learned shortly before puck drop that Val Nichushkin, their best player in these playoffs, was suspended for six months due to going back into the players assistance program for a third time. What the future holds for Nichushkin off the ice is obviously not known right now. But on the ice, it is a massive loss.It showed in Ga…

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Avalanche Drop Game 3 to Dallas. A Must Win Game 4 Looms. 34:57

1M ago34:57

34:57

The Colorado Avalanche needed to come out and set the tone for Game 3 vs the Dallas Stars. They were pretty successful in doing that. But hockey is a funny game, and it was the Stars who had a 1-0 lead after the first.Normally, that wouldn't be a problem for the Avs. They have the talent and offensive ability to overcome deficits. They have done it…

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Avs Comeback Falls Short, Drop Game 2. Series Tied 1-1. The Good, Bad, Ugly and Jamie Benn 32:57

2M ago32:57

32:57

The Colorado Avalanche found themselves down again to the Dallas Stars. This time by a score of 4-0, which proved to be too much this time. The Avs comeback was successful is Game 1, in Game 2 the had to put all their comeback eggs in the 3rd period basket, and they just ran out of time.That is the good part of the game, but there are also some asp…

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Avalanche Mount a Comeback and Take Game 1 Against Dallas in OT! 34:17

1M ago34:17

34:17

Three goals in the first period for the Dallas Stars left too much time left for the Colorado Avalanche to mount a come back, and that is exactly what they did.Miles Wood potted the game winner in overtime and Alexandar Georgiev came up huge in the the OT session to give the Avs a 4-3 win and a 1-0 series lead.We break it all down! Tune in, subscri…

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Crossover Preview: Joey Erikson from Locked on Stars Joins! 35:51

1M ago35:51

35:51

Round 2 is upon us! And what better way to get prepped for the series between the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars than with a crossover with Locked on Stars host Joey Erikson!Joey and Chris talk about everything from the biggest story lines, who are each teams key players and what x-factors are there between the two teams.And of course, pre…

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Avalanche Finally Know Their 2nd Round Opponent as the Dallas Stars Defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 29:56

2M ago29:56

29:56

It's back to business for the Colorado Avalanche. The rest period is over and Tuesday night they will be back on the ice for Game 1 of Round 2 to face another division rival in the Dallas Stars.Dallas sent the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights packing Sunday night in a Game 7 thriller. Now the two division rivals will meet up in the playoffs,…

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Who's Our Preference for the Avalanche 2nd Round Opponent? Makar With Another Norris Nomination 35:58

2M ago35:58

35:58

The Colorado Avalanche are in wait and see mode at the moment, waiting for the Dallas Stars or Vegas Golden Knights to be their next opponent. The fan base seems to be divided on who they would prefer for the Avs to play. We discuss our thoughts.Cale Makar was nominated again for the Norris Trophy as the leagues best defensemen. We don't think he'l…

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Avalanche Finish Off the Winnipeg Jets in Five Games and Move On To the 2nd Round 34:46

2M ago34:46

34:46

Not many people expected this. The Colorado Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets in their first round series in five games, winning four in a row after dropping game one. In a series many thought was a dead ringer for seven games, the Avalanche played almost perfect hockey in all aspects of the game. Now they get some rest and await their round two opp…

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Do the Avalanche Finish off the Winnipeg Jets in Game 5? 37:41

2M ago37:41

37:41

The Colorado Avalanche head to Winnipeg to try and end their first round matchup against the Jets Tuesday night. What can we expect from both teams and will this end with the Avs ending the series? Or will it head back to Denver for Game 6?Captain Gabriel Landeskog continues to make slight progress in a possible return. Do we feel like anything has…

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Avalanche Grab 3-1 Series Lead Behind Nichushkin's Hat Trick 39:42

2M ago39:42

39:42

The Colorado Avalanche have picked the best time to start playing their best hockey. Another game where the Avs put up at least 5 goals, this time leading to the Winnipeg Jets pulling Connor Hellebuyck. The Avs will look to finish the series off in Winnipeg on Tuesday.We break it all down! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy!Subscribe to our Subtext to ta…

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Avalanche Put Up a 5-Spot in the 3rd to Take Game 3 and a 2-1 Series Lead Over Winnipeg 38:17

2M ago38:17

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The Colorado Avalanche used a five goal 3rd period to run away from the Winnipeg Jets in Game 3 of their first round series, 6-2. The Avs now hold a 2-1 series lead and look to take a commanding 3-1 lead on Sunday in Denver.The Avalanche have continued to beat Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck and their lead leading defense has yet to find a way to sto…

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Avalanche Ready to Play For the Home Crowd in Game 3. What Can We Expect? 32:04

2M ago32:04

32:04

The chess match will continue in Denver on Friday as the Colorado Avalanche will get their first game of the series with the Winnipeg Jets on home ice.What can we expect from Game 3? More of the same or will enough adjustments be made by both teams that this game will be played differently?Tune in, subscribe and enjoy!Subscribe to our Subtext to ta…

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Avalanche Take Game 2 and Head Back to Colorado With the Series Tied Up 35:01

2M ago35:01

35:01

The Colorado Avalanche did pretty much everything the same as Game 1 against the Winnipeg Jets, but added much better goaltending to the equation, and the result was a convincing 5-2 win over the Jets. The series now heads back to Colorado tied up at 1.The Avs used four 2nd period goals, then lock down defense in the 3rd that prevented any Winnipeg…

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Locked On Avalanche Trailer 0:32

2M ago0:32

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Locked On Avalanche podcast is your daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Colorado Avalanche and the National Hockey League.By chris micieli, kyle sullivan

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Avs Look To Pull Series Even. Do They Really Need To Change Much? 36:22

2M ago36:22

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Game 1 is in the books, Game 2 looms large for the Colorado Avalanche.The Avs liked how they played in Game1, and they feel like if they can duplicate that play they have a great chance of take home ice advantage away and head back to Denver tied at one.It looks like Justus Annunen is still under the weather and might not be available for Game 2, s…

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Avs Score Six on Hellebuyck and Lose Game 1. Where Do They Go With Georgiev Now? 39:34

2M ago39:34

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From a casual hockey fan perspective, that was probably an entertaining game. From a Colorado Avalanche point of view it was as frustrating as you could be.The Colorado Avalanche did a lot of good, even great, things in their Game 1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. But once again, goaltending let them down in the 7-6 loss.One has to wonder if the Avalanc…

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PLAYOFF CROSSOVER SPECIAL: Harrison Lee from Locked on Jets! 30:22

2M ago30:22

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Harrison Lee from Locked on Jets and our very own Shaggy Von Doom get together to talk about the first round series between the Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets!Tune in, subscribe and enjoy!Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly!https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalancheFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.c…

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Avalanche End Regular Season With An Easy Win Over a Resting Edmonton Oilers Team. 40:45

2M ago40:45

40:45

The Colorado Avalanche would have loved to be in the position the Edmonton Oilers were in, where they rested the majority of their top players. But the Avs have not been playing well as of late and they all wanted to get back on track, no matter who their opponent put out on the ice.The Avalanche did just that in a 5-1 win, which could have been a …

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How Do the Avalanche Handle The Final Game of the Regular Season? Saving Sakic Documentary Airs 39:01

2M ago39:01

39:01

One more to go until the big games begin! The Edmonton Oilers come to town to faceoff against the Colorado Avalanche that, in the end, won't have much meaning in the standings, but could have a lot of meaning for other reasons.The Avs haven't been playing all that well lately. So how will they handle this game? Will they treat it like any other, go…

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Where Do the Avalanche Have Advantages Against the Winnipeg Jets? 36:50

2M ago36:50

36:50

We can all agree this is going to be a very challenging series for the Colorado Avalanche in facing the Winnipeg Jets. Not only did the Jets sweep the season series against the Avs, they likely will have the home ice for the series.Does this mean the Avs don't have a chance? Of course not. But where do they need to exploit the Jets?We discuss!Tune …

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A Disaster of a Weekend for the Colorado Avalanche Raises Serious Doubts About a Deep Playoff Run 40:47

2M ago40:47

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The Colorado Avalanche cannot get out of their own way, and this weekend was just about as low as they can get.A huge game on Saturday with seeding on the line vs their first round opponent, the Winnipeg Jets, ended in a 7-0 thumping.A bounce back game on Sunday would have had everyone feeling better. And for two periods we all did. But hockey game…

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Is MacKinnon Disrupting the Colorado Avalanche Mt. Rushmore? 36:10

2M ago36:10

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Nathan MacKinnon is having a season for the Colorado Avalanche ages, and it brings up a question fans love asking about their teams. Which players are on the Avalanche Mt. Rushmore?Not only is Nathan MacKinnon pushing to get placed next to Avalanche greatness, but Cale Makar is obviously in the mix as well. But if we have two guys possibly entering…

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Nathan MacKinnon Goes Wild. Avs Well Represented in NHLPA Players Poll 36:19

3M ago36:19

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The Colorado Avalanche needed to get back on track. And Nathan MacKinnon was just the guy for the job.A four point night, including his 3rd hat trick of the season, lifted the Avs to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild which eliminated the Wild from playoff contention in the process.We break it all down and get into the NHLPA players poll.Tune in sub…

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Defensive and Penalty Kill Woes Sink Avs in Loss to Stars. Division Likely Gone 39:30

3M ago39:30

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On yesterday's episode, we discussed the never-ending goalie situation with the Colorado Avalanche. After the 7-4 loss to the Dallas Stars Sunday night we can add defensive and penalty kill problems to that list.It's odd to do that with the penalty kill at least. It has been excellent as of late. But it looked dreadful against Dallas. Was it just a…

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An Ugly Performance in Edmonton Has the Goalie Debate Front and Center Again in Colorado 32:23

3M ago32:23

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No bones about it. The Colorado Avalanche game against the Edmonton Oilers Friday night was one of their worst of the season. We can throw out all the excuses, but none would stick. It was bad. Maybe none worse for goalie Alexandar Georgiev. And because of that people are asking again who should be the starter in net for the post season.The host of…

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Annunen Stands Tall, Drouin Hits 50 Points, Rantanen Gets 40th Goal as Avs Down Wild 42:03

3M ago42:03

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The Colorado Avalanche got past the Minnesota Wild 5-2 Thursday night in St. Paul. Justus Annunen came up huge again and saved 44 shots while Jonathan Drouin got beyond the 50 point mark. Mikko Rantanen added not only an empty netter that sealed the game, but it was also his 40th goal of the season.Now the Avs have to turn around and do it all agai…

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