Best Nathan Oliver Podcasts (2024)

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Cale Makar - Season Review and Preview - S4 45:41

4h ago45:41

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It's time for the best topic of conversation, Cale Makar. The best defenseman in the NHL set a new career high in points and was nominated for the Norris once again, yet some would consider this past season to be a down year for Cale Makar. What can we expect from Makar in his 6th full NHL season? Could 100 points be on the table? How about a secon…

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A Final Farewell to a Locked on Friend. Are the Lightning and Avalanche in a Similar Situation? 57:35

1d ago57:35

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It's been a difficult week for Locked on Avalanche. We started the week with news that the Altitude Network was not bringing Katie Gaus back this season, and we end it with one last cross over with Adam Denker from Locked on Lightning, and Adam is moving on from the network.Chris and Adam go back to the beginning days of NHL shows at the network. S…

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Mikko Rantanen- Season Review and Preview - S4 36:46

8h ago36:46

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Mikko Rantanen is fresh off a second consecutive 100+ point season and a bonafide top 5 winger, but is still a point of contention while entering the final year of his contract. Was last year actually a down year for Rantanen, or is that narrative unfair? Is a third straight 100 point season and a return to 50 goals in the cards for next season? Wi…

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Power Ranking the Central. Our Favorite Player Nicknames 37:09

2h ago37:09

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It's never too early to do a Power Ranking is it? If nothing else we can use it as our baseline heading into the regular season. We each give our 1-8 rankings of the teams in the Central Division, and there are some surprises.We also get to the results of The Athletic front office poll. The Avs ranked well with one glaring difference between the ge…

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Who Could Be This Years Breakout Players? A Thank You To Katie Gaus. 29:44

4d ago29:44

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Every year we are always looking for those players who take that next big step and we can all say we knew they would be the one to have the "breakout season". Who could that player be this year?We also take a listener question from Finland not just about if / when Gabriel Landeskog returns, but what happens if things aren't going well once he does?…

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Nathan MacKinnon - Season Review and Preview - S4 41:09

1d ago41:09

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The offseason season review/preview series begins with the reigning Hart winner Nathan MacKinnon, coming off the most productive season in Avalanche history. The heart and soul of the Avalanche reached new heights this season for his first MVP, but is there any chance he can top that again next year? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://form…

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The Fine-Tuning Argument for God’s Existence | Aaron Zimmer (with Nathan Bray) 1:00:04

2d ago1:00:04

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Is intelligent design the best theory for how perfectly calibrated our universe is? How does God as an explanation compare with competing theories, like the multiverse? Perhaps we can understand the fine-tuned complexity of the universe in the same way we understand the fine-tuned complexity of AI creations? Tune in for a profound discussion on the…

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Are We Heading Into the Next Phase of Cale Makar? Our Take of the Jeff Marek Situation. 37:10

8d ago37:10

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Cale Makar is heading into his 6th NHL season. Let that sink in. One thing we heard several times over the course of his first five seasons was we haven't seen the real Cale Makar yet, or that it's scary that he is still getting better. Is this the season where we see yet another gear of what Cale Makar can do?We also weigh in on the very strange J…

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Avs Add More Defensive Depth with Oliver Kylington 32:44

6d ago32:44

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If you're a defenseman or a goalie, you have a good chance the Colorado Avalanche will sign you!The Avalanched added another defensive piece Tuesday by bringing in Oliver Kylington from the Calgary Flames and he will join what is a pretty crowded defensive unit. Does Kylington start the season on the 3rd pairing or should we prepare for a rotation …

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Avs sign Oliver Kylington, adding to a loaded blueline - S4 43:05

8d ago43:05

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Just when things seem quiet, the Avalanche have signed defenseman Oliver Kylington to a one year deal, adding to an impressive defensive depth going into next season. How does Kylington fit with the Avs style of play, and how much upside is there? With Kylington, Brannstrom, De Haan, and Malinski all in play for the bottom pair roles next season, w…

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What Can We Expect From Nathan MacKinnon Following a Historic Season? 33:32

8d ago33:32

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He was everything the Colorado Avalanche needed last year and then some and he took home the awards to prove it. Now the focus has shifted to what can he do as a follow up?Today we take a look at what they expectations are for Nathan MacKinnon following the season he won his first Hart Trophy. We also talk about if we think he will be higher or low…

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The Season Finale - S4 1:25:59

9d ago1:25:59

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Season 4 of the show has come to a close as the offseason moves into August, and it's time to look back at the season that was as we get ready to transition to our offseason reviews. What will be remembered most from the last Avalanche season, and where do the Avs sit as Stanley Cup contenders for next season? Also, Finally, answering your mailbag …

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Fatphobia | Kate Manne (with Travis Timmerman) 1:05:23

9d ago1:05:23

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Kate Manne discusses how fatphobia impacts the lives of fat-bodied people in various domains, including healthcare, education, and employment. Manne explores the relationship between weight and health, and challenges pervasive societal biases. She argues for a deeper understanding of systemic oppression against fat-bodied people, and considers how …

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Ranking the 3 Avalanche Cups, Top 3 Trades and Top 3 Moments 36:53

11d ago36:53

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The Colorado Avalanche have been in Colorado for almost 30 years and a lot has happened in that time. Three Stanley Cup wins, trades galore and lasting memories that we will carry with us forever.So let us rank those categories in top 3 list for each.Tune in, subscribe and enjoy!Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly!https://joinsubtext.co…

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S2, Ep. 17 3/3 Richard Freeman - Sex, Semen Retention, and Brahmacharya (Mini Series) 1:20:08

14d ago1:20:08

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This series has been quite popular. In our climactic (pun intended) episode, we speak to Richard Freeman about sex and Brahmacharya. The context of Brahmacharya within Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga system Specific yoga poses and mudras that move sexual energy The use of mula bandha in using sexual energy to reinvigorate your body and mind How yoga can …

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The value of prospects for contenders + can the Avs still have the best offense? - S4 1:09:41

17d ago1:09:41

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The Summer Olympics have started, which means it's closer to the long awaited Winter Olympics and the undisputed best olympic sport, hockey. Also, looking around the NHL at the Brock Faber signing for Minnesota and Dean Evason hiring in Columbus, and answering your mailbag questions! Could anybody new on this Avalanche team break the 70 point marke…

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Reasons to Be Pessimistic for This Years Colorado Avalanche Hockey Team 41:33

13d ago41:33

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On Monday's episode we went over the reasons to be optimistic for this season for the Colorado Avalanche and today we will flip it to the other side of the coin and discuss the reasons to be pessimistic. How much will the questions on depth hurt?How much will the unknown of Val and Gabe play a role?Will playing the top guys too much come into play?…

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Coool CAT Episode 179 - Steve Oliver 29:39

14d ago29:39

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Guitarist Steve Oliver has been a mainstay on the contemporary and smooth jazz charts for over 25 years. During this period he's landed over a dozen songs in the Top 20. His dynamic live performances have ignited fans from coast-to-coast. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Steve at the 2023 Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival to…

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Reasons to Be Optimistic For This Years Colorado Avalanche Hockey Team 37:17

15d ago37:17

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We will get to the pessimism reasons on Wednesday, but we wanted to start the week off on a positive note, so to day we will discuss the many reason to have optimism heading into this season for the Colorado AvalancheTune in, subscribe and enjoy!Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly!https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalancheFollow & Subscr…

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Money, Institutions, and Social Groups | J. P. Smit 1:08:50

16d ago1:08:50

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What is the nature of social institutions? Is Searle correct that collective agreement is the key to understanding social phenomena, or should we pursue a different theoretical framework? Smit argues for a different understanding of institutions, which relies on the notion of a coordination game. Read Smit's publications here: https://philpeople.or…

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How efficiently are the Avs spending money? + The best games of the season - S4 1:17:50

18d ago1:17:50

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The Avalanche made some new hires to their scouting and strength staff, while the Oilers hired Stan Bowman are their new general manager, which very could be the stupidest decision a team has ever made for a multitude of reasons. Speaking of management, how efficiently are the Avalanche spending their money with the contracts they've handed out? Fi…

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Hockey Site Says Avs "Won't Be a Contender This Season" 36:06

20d ago36:06

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We like The Hockey Writers web site. But they posted an article with a eye catching headline Thursday that was definitely eye brow raising. The headline read "The Colorado Avalanche Won't Be a Contender This Season".They go on to discuss some very valid concerns regarding the Avs this year. How will the goalie position shake out? Can they get secon…

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Brennan Vogt from The Rink Joins the Show! What's His Take on Val & Gabe? What Youth Steps Up? 45:31

23d ago45:31

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Joining the Locked on Avalanche Podcast today is writer Brennan Vogt from the-rink.com!Brennan gives us his thoughts on the two topics all Colorado Avalanche fans have interest in this offseason, Val Nichushkin and Gabriel Landeskog.He also has followed the Colorado Eagles closely and discusses some of the prospects he thinks could make the next st…

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Will Val / Landy End the Season On the Ice With the Avs? What Will the Term Of a Mikko Extension Be? 30:27

24d ago30:27

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On today's episode of Locked on Avalanche, let's play a game of "What's More Likely"What's More Likely: Val Nichuskin ends the season with the Colorado Avalanche or not?Gabe Landeskog ends the season on the ice with the Avs or off it?Is the Mikko Rantanen extension 5-6 years or 7-8?Will the Avs pay Jonathan Drouin his worth after the season or will…

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Avs Most Well Liked Team? Would You Rather Have Money or Your Name on the Cup? 33:56

24d ago33:56

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The JFresh Twitter page put up a graphic from an experiment he did which put two teams against each other and people were asked to vote on who they would root for. The Colorado Avalanche were selected as the team people would like to see win the most, meaning the Colorado Avalanche are the most liked team in the NHL! We discuss.We also play some "W…

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Rantanen Extension Close + Best Goals of the Season - S4 1:10:17

22d ago1:10:17

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The Mikko Rantanen extension is reportedly close to being completed, and going to be a long term deal. What will the final number end up being when the extension is announced? What are the chances that Rantanen will be the highest paid winger in the league? Most importantly, how can they continue to build a true Cup contending team? Also, the guys …

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Left vs Right, Polarization, and Political Legitimacy | Oliver Traldi 56:52

23d ago56:52

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Oliver Traldi explores the polarization of modern politics, mechanisms of belief political formation, the influence of social costs on public reasoning, and the complexities of political reasoning and norms. What is the relationship between political and moral reasoning? And what makes political decision making legitimate? Read Traldi's book here: …

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S2, Ep.16 2/3 Simon Borg Olivier - Sex, Semen Retention, and Brahmacharya (MiniSeries) 1:25:36

27d ago1:25:36

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We are happy to welcome back to the podcast Simon Borg-Olivier who has been practicing semen retention for over 30 years. We discuss how semen retention, loving relationships, and mindful sex can enhance health and spiritual practice. From Simon's bio: "I have been studying traditional forms of posture, movement, breathing and mental control for mo…

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CENTRAL AC: Did the Hawks Build Enough Around Bedard? How Long Before They Become A Major Threat? 44:50

29d ago44:50

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On this special episode of Locked on Avalanche, Jack Bushman from Locked on Blackhawks joins to share his thoughts on where the Chicago Blackhawks are headed.Of course they have that Connor Bedard guy where so much is expected of him. Jack reflects on his first season and looks ahead to what is expected in season two for the young phenom.But did th…

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WAY too early 2024-25 Standings predictions - S4 1:36:04

1M ago1:36:04

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Free agency has only been happening for two weeks and there's still three months before the season begins again, so naturally it's time for standings predictions for next season. What are some of the biggest changes potentially coming this season? First things first, the Avs made a trade for another goalie, will this affect anything at the NHL leve…

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CENTRAL AC: Expecting More of the Same From the Wild This Year. How Did They Land Zeev Buium!? 42:33

1M ago42:33

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On this crossover episode of Locked on Avalanche, Seth Topal from Locked on Wild joins to update us on everything going on with the Minnesota Wild. Those Parise and Suter buyouts will be on the books for a few more years, but this is the last year where they are soaking up about $15 million in cap space. So what can we expect from the Wild when the…

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Queen of Pitch Dr. Forbes Riley: Secrets to Unstoppable Success & Living a Life You Love 40:56

30d ago40:56

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Join us for an inspiring and empowering episode with the legendary "Queen of Pitch," Dr. Forbes Riley! Dr. Forbes Riley, renowned entrepreneur, author, and infomercial icon. Overcoming Obstacles: Dr. Forbes Riley shares her journey of triumph over adversity, inspiring us to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Communication Mastery: Lear…

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EP. 33 Turning the Tables: Howie Chan in the Hot Seat on Brand and Branding 58:49

29d ago58:49

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In this episode, Oliver Aust, a master communicator from Berlin hosts a chat with me in the hot seat. I talk about my favorite topic: BRAND. Enjoy! How I can Help You Join 80,000+ receiving weekly lessons over email & social to on a journey to live a legendary life. Subscribe to Legend Letters Download free brand strategy guides 1:1 Personal brand …

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Coool CAT Episode 178 - Steve Cole 30:22

1M ago30:22

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Saxophonist Steve Cole launched his national music career in 1998 when his first album release was produced by contemporary jazz stalwart Brian Culbertson. Growing up in Chicago, Steve brings elements of bebop, pop, funk and gospel to his contemporary jazz platform. He's also been on-stage or recorded with jazz and blues legends like: Larry Carlton…

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CENTRAL AC: Does Predators Spending Spree Put Them in the Thick of the Central Division? 42:22

1M ago42:22

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On this special crossover edition of Locked on Avalance, Ann and Emma of Locked on Predators join us to discuss the Nashville Predators offseason spending spree. How much more improved is the team with the additions of Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei?Do they feel like they are contracts that will age well?Will both the Avs and…

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The Ethics of Swearing | Rebecca Roache [with Travis Timmerman] 1:04:40

1M ago1:04:40

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Why do we find swearing offensive, and should we? Is it wrong to use swear words despite causing offense? This episode is an eye-opener into the often overlooked depth and implications of everyday profanity. Listen to Rebecca’s podcast here: https://www.academicimperfectionist.com/podcast [00:00] Introduction and Guest Introduction [00:19] Rebecca'…

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Why we hate every other NHL team - S4 1:18:57

1M ago1:18:57

1:18:57

It's time to set the record straight on where our biases against other teams stand, because there's a lot of them. Using NHLQuebec, we ranked all of our favorite and least favorite teams from 1 to 32, and wow we really hate a lot of teams in this league, to the point that it's a problem. Finally, answering your mailbag questions! What veteran leade…

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The Ultimate Slap in the Face to Jared Bednar. GM Chris MacFarland Season Grade 40:02

1M ago40:02

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The Athletic came out with their "Way Too Early" prediction article Thursday. And while most of it is what you would expect when it comes to winners of awards and trophy's, one was glaring.When voting on their Jack Adams Award, 15 coaches got votes. Jared Bednar was not one of them. Have we all gone mad!?We also talk about the best UFAs the Avalanc…

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The Looming Mikko Contract Extension. Avalanche "What If...".Jared Bednar Gets His Season Grade 38:18

1M ago38:18

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Mikko Rantanen has one more year left on his current contract which means the Colorado Avalanche can negotiate an extension with him right now. Will they and what would an extension look like in terms of numbers. But would it also benefit Mikko to not sign one, have a career year and add an extra million?We also play a game of Avalanche "what if" w…

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S2, Ep.15, 1/3 Tyson Adams - Sex, Semen Retention, and Brahmacharya (Mini Series) 1:09:30

1M ago1:09:30

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This is the start of a three-episode exploration into one of yoga’s least understood, but possibly most important topics: Brahmacharya or as we might term it, semen retention. Through loss of semen (bindu), [his] lifespan is diminished and he becomes weak. .... Through constant retention of semen, a fine odour arises in the body of the yogin, (-) s…

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Cal Ritchie signs his ELC + Val Nichushkin's Seattle Interview - S4 1:21:37

1M ago1:21:37

1:21:37

Cal Ritchie is officially an Av after signing his entry level contract, and will get a fair shot to make the team out of camp next season. Is it realistic to expect Ritchie to be a significant contributor next season, or is it better for his development to get his nine game tryout and go back to the OHL? Val Nichushkin gave an interview about his a…

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Crosby Set to Sign Extension With Penguins. Will That Stop the Crosby to Avalanche Chatter? 31:37

1M ago31:37

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Death, taxes and Colorado Avalanche fans wishing Sidney Crosby will come to Colorado.While he hasn't officially signed it yet, it sounds like Crosby will be signing an extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins on a 3 year deal. Which could possibly be his last contract as an NHLer. But will the talk of him some day coming to the Avs end? Not likely.We…

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Avalanche Top Prospect Calum Ritchie Signs His ELC. Will the Avs Copy What Dallas Just Did? 40:24

1M ago40:24

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Calum Ritchie, you time has come! The Colorado Avalanche top prospect, following an excellent development camp, has officially signed his entry level contract. What can we expect from the 19 year old come training camp?Ross Levitan from Locked on Senators joins us to discuss the two new additions to the Avalanche roster that now call themselves "fo…

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Nichushkin News. Teams We Wouldn't Want to Be Traded To. Towes & Wood Season Grades 36:56

1M ago36:56

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Any new involving Val Nichushkin will immediately become big news in Avalanche circles these days, and that holds true when part two of a Russian series involving the Colorado Avalanche forward was released over the weekend. Evan Rawal from Colorado Hockey Now had part of it translated in which Val talks about the injury and hotel incident during t…

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Patriotism Unpacked | Spencer Case 1:00:18

1M ago1:00:18

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What does it mean to be patriotic, or to love your country? Some argue that patriotism is virtuous because it allows us to transcend our selfish needs and act for the good of our community. But others argue that patriotism is overly narrow-minded, arbitrary and sometimes immoral. Microdigressions Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@Micro-Digressions …

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Where the Avs stand after signing Erik Brännström + Schedule Release - S4 1:13:04

1M ago1:13:04

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The dust is settling on the free agency frenzy, so how does the Avalanche roster look after picking up Erik Brännström as one of the best value signing of this offseason? Could getting Brännström out of Ottawa unlock his potential as a former first round pick? With the defensive depth locked down, what else still needs to be done? The Avalanche als…

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Maine Black Bears Head Coach Ben Barr Talks About Coaching the Makar Boys 47:06

1M ago47:06

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Avs Sign Senators D-Man Brannstrom. Can He Follow the Drouin in Turning Things Around in Denver? 34:00

2M ago34:00

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The Colorado Avalanche made another signing on day 2 of free agency, this time bringing in defenseman Erik Brannstrom from the Ottawa Senators. Brannstrom hasn't panned out the way many thought he would when he was drafted #15 overall. But the Avs have done a pretty good job in bringing in players who have struggled and turned them into producers. …

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Drouin is Back! + Avalanche Day 1 Free Agency Recap - S4 1:40:46

2M ago1:40:46

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Jonathan Drouin is back! It came down to the wire on Day 1 of Free Agency, but a one year deal will keep Drouin in Colorado at a team friendly price. The Avs also added Calvin De Haan to bolster the defense, Parker Kelly to add to the fourth line, and finished it off with Joel Kiviranta coming back on a one year deal. However with still no clear an…

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Avalanche Active in Day 1 of Free Agency. Questions Still Remain With Their Cap Situation. 35:07

2M ago35:07

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The Colorado Avalanche were one of the more active teams on day 1 of free agency, but you might not know it since all their signings were more of the depth variety, save for one.The Avs started their day announcing their biggest free agent signing, Jonathan Drouin, to a 1 year $2.5 million deal. A very team friendly deal which will have the Avalanc…

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