Best AV Nation Podcasts (2024)

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Will the West Realign their Divisions, How concerned should the Avs be and the Western Conference Playoff Picture As of Now! 32:22

10d ago32:22

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On today's Western Conference Tuesday edition of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and Nick Morgan start by getting up to speed on the Arizona Coyotes relocation to Utah. Seth and Nick discuss a couple of loose ends for the relocation and whether or not the Western Conference will need to shuffle their alignment. Seth and Nick discuss the Colorado Avalanc…

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The Stanley Cup Playoffs Intensify and We Look Back at Bob Cole's Life and Career 30:59

5h ago30:59

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The Stanley Cup Playoffs are intensifying and there are several tight series under way. The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes have been dominant and hold large leads but the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche are having an epic battle as are the Los Angeles Kings and the Edmonton Oilers. We break down all eight series and which teams look …

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

12h ago32:04

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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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Locked On Power Rankings: Who's in trouble in round 1? | What team improved their cup odds most this week? 31:59

18h ago31:59

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The NHL is a week into the postseason and there are so many teams in unique positions. Can the Dallas Stars come back from a 2-0 deficit against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights? Will the Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets have anything left for the second round? Can the Edmonton Oilers heavy metal style of hockey translate …

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NHL Eastern Conference Playoff Talk + Buffalo Sabres Hire Lindy Ruff 38:39

1d ago38:39

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Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed …

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

2d ago35:01

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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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Marc-Andre Fleury Returns and Western Conference Playoff Surprises So Far! 36:51

3d ago36:51

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On today's Western Conference Tuesday edition of the Locked on NHL Podcast, Seth Toupal and Nick Morgan start by discussing the recent extension given to Marc-Andre Fleury to return to the Minnesota Wild for one more year. Seth and Nick discuss the goalie situation as a whole and why this is a message for Filip Gustavsson that he needs to pick up h…

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Locked On Avalanche Trailer 0:32

3d 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

4d ago36:22

36:22

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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The Oilers Prepare to Meet the Kings Again While the Bruins and Rangers Start Quickly 33:05

4d ago33:05

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Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are set to face the Los Angeles Kings in the playoffs for the third straight season. Can the Oilers find a way to win again and what are the keys for them doing so? Nick Zararis of Locked On Oilers joins us to discuss what it will take for the Oilers to advance in the playoffs from depth scoring to goaltending…

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

5d ago39:34

39:34

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

5d ago30:22

30:22

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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NHL Playoffs Set, We Have our Stanley Cup Playoff Preview 34:03

7d ago34:03

34:03

The NHL regular season is over and the final seconds of the season actually impacted the playoff seeding. We discuss the exciting finish to the season plus the finality of the Arizona Coyotes move to Salt Lake City which was approved yesterday by the NHL Board of Governors. Erica L. Ayala joins us for our bi-weekly Women's Hockey Spotlight as we di…

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

7d ago40:45

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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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Locked On Power Rankings: Setting the table for the NHL Playoffs | Series Picks | Storylines to Follow 32:59

8d ago32:59

32:59

The NHL playoffs begin Saturday afternoon and it's time to preview all 8 series. Who will prevail from the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals? The Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs? The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning? The Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche? The Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks? The Los Angeles Kings o…

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

9d ago39:01

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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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NHL Eastern Conference Playoff Series Are Set 32:37

9d ago32:37

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Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO! Get in the game and join your friends. Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Pay. The mobile hit twist on classic MONOPOLY. eBay Motors F…

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

11d ago36:50

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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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The Coyotes Will Be Moving to Utah, the Hurricanes Battle for Positioning while the Penguins Fight for the Playoffs 33:53

12d ago33:53

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The end of an era is upon us as the Arizona Coyotes announce they are moving to Salt Lake City. Robyn Leano of Locked On Coyotes joins us to discuss the how we got here and what the move means for hockey fans in Arizona and in Utah. Plus, why there is still a glimmer of hope for the NHL to return to the desert. The Carolina Hurricanes are still ali…

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Streamlining Staffing: Angela's Quick Cash Flow Fixes 15:01

12d ago15:01

15:01

This is a “minisode” of "Corralling the Chaos", focused on providing guidance for event staffing companies to improve their bottom line. Angela discusses several strategies such as speeding up invoicing, managing overtime, reducing the no-call, no-show rate, and managing state unemployment rates.By Angela Alea

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

12d 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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Last Week of the NHL Season Is Upon Us, How Are the Playoff Races Shaping Up? Plus Is Arizona on the Move? 31:32

14d ago31:32

31:32

The NHL enters the final week of the 2023-24 season with some playoff spot and seeding still up for grabs. We break down the playoff races on today's show. Plus, Sidney Crosby recorded his 1,000th career NHL assist on Thursday, congrats to Sid on reaching that milestone. And the Arizona Coyotes may be on the move to Salt Lake City, we discuss the m…

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

15d 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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Locked On Power Rankings: Who wants to make the playoffs? | Why this format stinks 31:30

15d ago31:30

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With a week to go in the NHL regular season, there are five teams vying for the final two playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. Of the New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, Detroit Red Wings, and Philadelphia Flyers, only two will make the playoffs. Which two will rise above this uninspired group and make the playoffs? Th…

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

16d 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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NHL Eastern Conference Round-Up: Wild Card Battle Heats Up, Philadelphia Flyers Lose Eighth In A Row 36:32

16d ago36:32

36:32

Ross Levitan (Locked On Senators) and Mike DiStefano (Locked On Maple Leafs) cover all the biggest stories from the NHLs Eastern Conference. Indeed Today's episode is brought to you by Indeed. Indeed knows when you’re growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. That’s why with Indeed, you only pay for quality applications that m…

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The Dallas Stars ARE a Wagon, Mikko Rantanen is Eyeing a Return and Kirill Kaprizov needs some help! 32:16

17d ago32:16

32:16

On today's Western Conference Tuesday edition of the Locked on NHL Podcast, Seth Toupal and Nick Morgan discuss whether or not the Dallas Stars are indeed a wagon as Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar called them after the Stars won their most recent head to head matchup. We look at the depth scoring the Stars boast, with 9 players having reached th…

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

18d ago39:30

39:30

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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The Leafs Reach New Milestones, the Kings Fight for Position and the Blue Jackets See Hope for the Future 34:51

19d ago34:51

34:51

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting hot down the stretch and star players like Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner are reaching new milestones along the way. Michael DiStefano of Locked On Leafs joins us to discuss that, the strong play of Ilya Samsonov and what it will take for Toronto to go on a long playoff run this season and maybe end their 57-ye…

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Putting AV in Focus: How to Start at Level 1 in the Events Industry Feat. Stephen Jensen 31:47

19d ago31:47

31:47

This podcast episode of Corralling the Chaos features a conversation with Stephen Jensen from SJP in Vegas, focusing on the importance of training, motivating, and investing in people in the AV space.By Angela Alea

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

19d ago32:23

32:23

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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Big Weekend Ahead that Could Determine Remaining NHL Playoff Spots and Scenarios 35:35

21d ago35:35

35:35

There are less than two weeks left in the 2023-24 NHL season. Half the playoff berths have been clinched but the other half are wide open as is seeding. The Winnipeg Jets became the latest team to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We break down the playoff races and discuss which teams are more likely to finish strong. Plus, Erica L. Ayala…

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

22d 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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Locked On Power Rankings: Why every playoff team can make a deep playoff run | Yes every single team 35:05

22d ago35:05

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With a little over two weeks remaining in the NHL regular season, the playoff teams, aside from the second wild card in the Eastern Conference are locked in. Every single team that makes the postseason, especially in the East, is capable of making a deep playoff run because of how little space there is between each team. Support Us By Supporting Ou…

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Playoff races heating up in East, Lightning finding stride at right time? 31:26

23d ago31:26

31:26

Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONHL?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors - For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit …

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Tomas Hertl is Nearing a Return for Vegas and what will fix the Winnipeg Jets? 32:53

24d ago32:53

32:53

On today's episode of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and Nick Morgan start by looking at the impending return of Thatcher Demko for the Vancouver Canucks. They look at how Casey DeSmith has filled in since he was injured and how the Canucks have maintained their place at the top of the Pacific Division. Seth and Nick also discuss the Winnipeg Jets, in …

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Avalanche Drop One to the Blue Jackets. Inexcusable or No Big Deal? 40:41

25d ago40:41

40:41

The Colorado Avalanche started and ended their matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets the way you would want the Avs to play against any team, let alone the Blue Jackets. It was the in-between where Columbus cashed in, which was enough to put the Avalanche away, 4-1.Bottom line is the Avs can't lose to a team like Columbus at this stage in the s…

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The Boston Bruins are battling for first place, the Philadelphia Flyers are fighting for a playoff spot and Connor Bedard gives hope to the Blackhawks 30:49

26d ago30:49

30:49

The Boston Bruins are battling for first place in the Atlantic Division and first place overall in the league. Ian McLaren of Locked On Boston Bruins joins us to discuss the race, how important it is and what the team needs to do to finish strong and get ready for the playoffs. Plus, David Pastrnak and his chances of reaching 50 goals this season. …

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Classifying Employees vs. Independent Contractors: Navigating Compliance in the Event Industry 18:48

26d ago18:48

18:48

Join Angela and Jennifer Watson, VP of HR at LASSO as they discuss the recent ruling by the Department of Labor on employee classification. Delving into the implications for the event staffing industry, they provide an educational overview of the law change and its potential impact. From the shift to the economics realities test to effective commun…

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Team Are Clinching Stanley Cup Playoff Spots, What Do the Matchups Look Like? 29:08

28d ago29:08

29:08

Teams are starting to clinch spots in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Four teams accomplished that Thursday in the NHL. We discuss the playoff races and what the matchups would look like if the season ended now. Plus, Connor McDavid reaches another miletstone and the Philadelphia Flyers signed Russian goalie Ivan Fedotov who will join the team and may he…

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Avalanche Lose in Shoot Out to Rangers. MacKinnon Streak Ends, But Should It Have? 33:48

29d ago33:48

33:48

The Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers went toe to toe Thursday night, and then let a shoot-out decide the winner.A great game from start to finish saw the Avalanche drop the extra point in the shoot-out, and to add salt in the wound, Nathan MacKinnon's two streaks came to an end, but not without some controversy surrounding an assist he was i…

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NHL Power Rankings: One concern for every contender 31:53

29d ago31:53

31:53

The NHL season is winding down with most teams having around 11 games to play. Which of the New York Rangers, Florida Panthers, Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Vancouver Canucks, Dallas Stars or Colorado Avalanche is going to capture the President's trophy? What teams can overcome regular season woes? Who's poised to go on a long run? Support U…

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Avs Winning Streak Ends But MacKinnon's Streaks Stay Intact. What Does Annunen's New Deal Mean? 34:32

30d ago34:32

34:32

The Colorado Avalanche saw their nine game winning streak come to an end Tuesday night against the Montreal Canadiens. Unexpected to say the least.But Nathan MacKinnon's points streaks roll on. Can they continue with two very good goalies coming up next against the New York Rangers and Nashville Predators?We also discuss the new Justus Annunen cont…

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What Sets Each Western Conference Contender Apart? 33:25

1M ago33:25

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On today's episode of Locked on NHL, Seth Toupal and Nick Morgan look at what separates each Western Conference contender apart from the rest of the field. They discuss the elite top line play Vancouver has had to compliment their overall forward depth. Seth and Nick discuss Colorado's top six, while also noting concerns about their goaltending. Th…

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Hart Trophy Check In With Locked on Lightning 39:39

1M ago39:39

39:39

We are joined once again by Adam Denker of Locked on Lightning to check in on the Hart Trophy race, which we all believe is still a two headed race between Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche and Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning. What has changed since we last did a cross over with Adam a couple months ago in the race? Has one pull…

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The Avalanche Are On a Roll While the Penguins and Devils Search for Answers 31:23

1M ago31:23

31:23

The Colorado Avalanche are on a nine-game winning streak including a comeback from a 4-0 deficit Sunday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Kyle Sullivan of Locked On Avalanche joins us to discuss the reasons behind the team's hot streak and the outstanding play of Nathan MacKinnon. Plus, how important is it for the Avs to win the Central Division? Th…

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Avalanche Erase a 4-0 Deficit to Beat the Penguins in OT. Team and MacKinnon Streaks Continue 36:49

1M ago36:49

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This team is never out of it. Even trailing 4-0 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Colorado Avalanche found a way to get it done. Five straight goals, with the 5th coming in overtime by Jonathan Drouin lifted the Avs to their 9th straight win and they now have the outright lead in the division.Speaking of Drouin, he has been one of the hottest pl…

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