Best Calum Ross Podcasts (2024)

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Nathan MacKinnon Has an Assist Party in Avalanche Win Over Seattle 35:35

8h ago35:35

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The Colorado Avalanche delivered a standout 6-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken, marking their best game of the season. Artturi Lehkonen's return from injury was nothing short of impressive, as he scored a goal and provided an assist. Nathan MacKinnon showcased his exceptional playmaking skills with five assists.Meanwhile, Parker Kelly's defensive …

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Artturi Lehkonen Ready to Take the Ice Tuesday Night! 36:05

4h ago36:05

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Can the Colorado Avalanche Turn Their Season Around?The Colorado Avalanche are gearing up for a pivotal November, with Artturi Lehkonen set to make his much-anticipated return against Seattle. As the team navigates a challenging schedule, fans are eager to see if this boost can help the Avalanche climb from their current 7th place in the Central Di…

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Avalanche Still Searching For Identity After Rocky October 46:09

3h ago46:09

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The Colorado Avalanche have been a team of streaks so far this season, and currently they find themselves on a three game losing streak. Today we are joined by Emma and Ann from Locked on Predators who are dealing with a team in the Nashville Predators who have had a rough start to the season as well. What can these two teams do to get on the right…

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Patchwork Avalanche Team Can't Solve Vasilevskiy 33:45

1h ago33:45

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Can the Colorado Avalanche Overcome Their Early Game Struggles? The Colorado Avalanche faced a tough 5-2 loss against Tampa Bay, highlighting their ongoing issues with poor starts. With star players like Nathan MacKinnon visibly frustrated and key figures such as Ross Colton and Miles Wood sidelined due to injuries, the team is grappling with lineu…

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Will We Have Answers to Goalie Questions By the End of the Week? 35:22

5h ago35:22

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Colorado Avalanche's Goalie Dilemma: What's Next for Georgiev?The Colorado Avalanche are shaking things up in net, calling up goalie Kapo Kähkönen and sparking questions about Alexandar Georgiev's future as the starter. With Georgiev's performance ranking low among NHL goalies this season, the team faces a critical decision.This episode dives into …

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Avalanche Look Tired in 2nd Game of Back to Back. Ross Colton Injured. 40:36

1d ago40:36

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Avalanche's Winning Streak Ends with a Tough Loss to BlackhawksThe Colorado Avalanche's impressive five-game winning streak came to a halt with a 5-2 defeat against the Chicago Blackhawks. Did the back-to-back games take a toll on the Avalanche's performance?This episode breaks down the Avalanche's challenges, focusing on Alexander Georgiev's perfo…

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Avs Make It 5 In a Row, But Ottawa Didn't Make It Come Easy. Mittelstadt is Dialed In. 34:48

3d ago34:48

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Calum Ritchie Sent Back to the OHL. We'll Try Again Next Year. Bednar Putting Support Behind Justus 39:06

13d ago39:06

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Colorado Avalanche's Strategic Moves: Calum Richie and Eustace's ImpactThe Colorado Avalanche are making waves with strategic decisions that could shape their season. Calum Richie, the Avalanche's top prospect, has been sent back to the OHL after seven games, signaling his need for further development before making a mark in the NHL. Meanwhile, goa…

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Avalanche Drown Out Kraken, Win 3rd Straight Game Behind Solid Annunen Performance 39:11

7d ago39:11

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Colorado Avalanche Edge Seattle Kraken in Thrilling 3-2 VictoryThe Colorado Avalanche showcased their resilience with a narrow 3-2 win over the Seattle Kraken, thanks to standout performances from goalie Justus Annunen and forward Joel Kiviranta. Annunen's impressive saves bolstered the team's confidence, sparking a debate on whether he should star…

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Ross Colton Continues to Roll as Avalanche Win in San Jose. How Will Team Handle Goalie Situation? 36:06

8d ago36:06

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The Colorado Avalanche got their 2nd win in a row Sunday night in San Jose, in a less than exciting game vs the Sharks. Exciting or not, all that really matters is getting points and wins, and the Avs now can claim they have a winning streak!Ross Colton continues to find his scoring touch with two more goals, which brings his total so far to six, 2…

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5th Time is a Charm! Avalanche Beat Ducks in OT to Get 1st Win of the Season 32:43

18d ago32:43

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At times it looked like the Colorado Avalanche winless streak was going to push it's way to five games, but Nathan MacKinnon would have none of that.The Avs dominated the entire game vs the Anaheim Ducks, but they still needed OT to get the extra point and get one in the win column. A stellar performance by Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal kept this one f…

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The Colorado Avalanche Lose AGAIN. Now Only One of Two Teams Without a Point This Season. 36:42

13d ago36:42

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The Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators are the only teams left in the NHL without a single point. Two teams expected to be uber competitive and compete for the division and a Stanley Cup. Now, that can obviously still happen, but this continues to be one of the most disastrous starts for the Avalanche.The Boston Bruins came to town and left…

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Are We Overreacting Too Much to the Avalanche 0-3 Start? Will Win #1 Come Against Boston? 35:55

21d ago35:55

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The less than ideal start for the Colorado Avalanche has naturally raised a lot of questions. Are they valid or are we in overreaction overdrive three games into the season?With an always difficult Boston Bruins coming to town, what can we expect from an Avalanche team desperate for a win?Tune in, subscribe and enjoy!Subscribe to our Subtext to tal…

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Avalanche Lose Again. How Long Until They Right the Ship? 34:02

16d ago34:02

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The Colorado Avalanche have gotten out of the gates about as bad as you could have thought. After a 6-2 loss to the New York Islanders, the Avs have started a season 0-3-0 for the first time since the 2008-2009 season. Things are not good right now.What's more concerning is the fact that while the first two games were good offensively, and goaltend…

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Georgiev Pulled Again As Avs Drop First Two Games of the Season 35:56

20d ago35:56

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The biggest question heading into the Colorado Avalanche season was what play would they get from the goalie position. It's only two games, but it's the first two games of the season, and it is not off to a good start.Alexandar Georgiev was pulled again Saturday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets after giving up three goals on nine shots. His …

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Avs Need to Leave Game 1 In Vegas. The Eerie Similarities Between Gabe Landeskog and Lonzo Ball. 38:25

26d ago38:25

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The Colorado Avalanche season opener is over and done with. While a lot can be learned from it, the best thing for the Avs to do is move on as quickly as possible from it. Sometimes the schedule helps you out, and that might be the case here as the Avs can get back on track against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. A team they should defeat.We…

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Avalanche Can't Get Out Of Their Own Way, Get Throttled By Vegas 33:55

24d ago33:55

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The Colorado Avalanche had probably their worst opening night ever Wednesday night in Las Vegas, but it didn't initially start that way!Mikko Rantanen scored the first goal of the season, and an eventual hat trick, but the Vegas Golden Knights got two quick goals at the end of the first period. Whenever the Avalanche did anything to pull back to wi…

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DIVISION CROSSOVER! Despite the Predators Moves, the Avs and Stars Remain at the Top of the Central 44:12

28d ago44:12

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Colorado Avalanche is officially back Wednesday night! What better time to catch up with host of the Locked on Stars podcast, Joey Erickson, to have a chat between the two best teams in the Central DivisionTune in, subscribe and enjoy!Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly!https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalancheFollow & Subscribe on all …

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Avs Roster Announcement Had People in Semi-Panic Mode. We Make Our National Television Debut! 41:47

29d ago41:47

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Every NHL team needed to have their opening night roster in on Monday, and the when the Avalanche announced theirs, some panic set in for Avs Nation, hosts of this podcast included.The names of Nikolai Kovalenko and Ivan Ivan, two guys who have done more than enough to earn a roster spot, were not on the list. But fear not, there are reasons why.We…

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A Weekend Full of Moves For the Colorado Avalanche. Do They Make Sense? 33:40

27d ago33:40

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The Colorado Avalanche made some moves to their roster over the weekend, and they all were a little surprising, even if they all were in effect depth moves.On Friday, the Avalanche released P.E. Bellemare from his PTO. Bellemare was expected the be slotted into the 4th line center. Now that he is not where do the Avs go for that position?On Saturda…

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DIVISION CROSSOVER! What To Expect From the Minnesota Wild? Would Kaprizov Really Walk? 54:15

1M ago54:15

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On this special division crossover episode of Locked on Avalanche, we are joined by Locked on Wild host Seth Topal to discuss the two teams upcoming seasons. How will the Wild do under a full year of their new head coach? How will running a three goalie system work? Would Kirill Kaprizov really walk if he didn't think the team was heading in the ri…

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Winless in the Preseason Doesn't Matter, But Is the Georgiev Performance Concerning? 39:09

1M ago39:09

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The Colorado Avalanche have a perfect record so far this preseason, a perfect losing record of course. If that is concerning to you, it shouldn't be. However, should the Alexandar Georgiev 6-1 performance against the Vegas Golden Knights be? You can argue both sides of that argument.We also ask the question that always gets asked this time of the y…

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Who Has Separated Themselves From the Pack This Preseason? 37:08

1M ago37:08

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The preseason is doing exactly what is should be doing for the Colorado Avalanche and their roster. Some players like Sam Malinski and Calum Ritchie are taking advantage of their opportunity, while others like Oskar Olausson and Oliver Kylington have or are continuing to struggle. We discuss.We also talk about the craziness in Boston around Jeremy …

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Why uncertainty surrounding two key players could derail the Colorado Avalanche this year 35:44

1M ago35:44

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The Central is arguably the deepest and toughest division in the NHL, with the Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets leading the way. On this Locked On NHL Season Preview Round Table, Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators), Chris Micieli (Locked On Avalanche), Harrison Lee (Locked On Jets) and Joey Erickson (Locked On St…

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Avalanche Finally Get Their Own Streaming Service! 38:16

1M ago38:16

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Colorado Avalanche fans have been waiting for this for years, and it is finally here. Altitude Sports announced a new streaming service where all Avalanche, Denver Nuggets and others sports games will be available on your phone, tablet and eventually smart tv's, for $19.99 a month. They also announced that the Avs and Nuggets will get 20 games each…

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Preseason Game 1 Leftovers. The Amazon Face Off Series. We Have Names For the Owl. 38:03

1M ago38:03

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With a new NHL season comes new morning leftovers where we discuss what we are still thinking about a day after the most recent Avalanche game. In this case, a lot of that game presentation is still on our minds.We also discuss the episode titles and players involved in the Amazon Prime NHL Face Off series which includes Gabriel Landeskog. What oth…

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Logan O'Connor Signs 6 Year Extension. Avalanche Fall to the Stars in 1st Preseason Action. 33:05

1M ago33:05

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ESPN didn't do us any favors by cutting off the feed minutes into the 3rd period of the preseason game between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars, which ended on a last second goal from Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel to give Dallas a 3-2 win.But we all know the score doesn't matter in the preseason. It's who helped or hurt themselves in putting…

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Colorado Avalanche 2024-2025 Season Primer 42:46

1M ago42:46

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The Colorado Avalanche take the ice for the first time this preseason Monday night, so for todays episode we will get everybody back up to speed on everything with the Avs heading into a new season.Who were the players the Avs brought in, who left due to retirement or being signed elsewhere?What prospects could make a name for themselves this seaso…

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Colorado Avalanche Training Camp is Here! 36:12

2M ago36:12

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Now you can get excited! The Colorado Avalanche kicked off day 1 of training camp on Monday and all the regular faces were there. We discuss some of the group pairings we thought were interesting, Mikko discusses his contract, why Oliver Kylington didn't have his gear and a new Alexandar Georgiev mask! We also hear Hadi and Sebastian from Locked on…

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SUPER DUPER SPECIAL! Adrian Dater Joins the Show! 55:41

2M ago55:41

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The man who has covered the Colorado Avalanche longer than anyone else, makes his debut on the Locked on Avalanche podcast.We discuss everything from this seasons team including Gabriel Landeskog and Val Nichushkin to his decision to make this upcoming year his last covering the club and why this was the right time to put the pen away.A lot covered…

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SI.com calling the Avalanche "Pretenders" 33:05

2M ago33:05

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The majority of people agree the Colorado Avalanche are a very good team. But would they go as far as to call them a "pretender" when it comes to competing for a Stanley Cup? One writer at SI.com thinks so and it's solely revolves around the goalie position.We also discuss any superstitions we might have while watching the Avs, and with the Toronto…

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Could the Avs Be in on Swayman? The Rookie Camp is Good For One Thing. 35:47

2M ago35:47

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Rumors are fun. Most of the time they are just that, rumors. And this one probably is smack dab in that category. But it is still fun to talk about. Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins seem to be at odds over his new deal. There are people who feel like Boston could move on from the young goaltender ad that the Colorado Avalanche would be just the…

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PE Bellemare Returns to Colorado on a PTO. What Can He Bring at Age 39? Regular Season Changes? 33:26

2M ago33:26

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A welcome and familiar face will be at training camp on a PTO this preseason. Fan favorite Pierre-Edouard Bellemare will work out with his former team in an effort to turn that try out into a contract. But at 39 years old, can he provide the Avs with what they are asking of him? To be a 4th line center and solid on the PK?We also take a look at som…

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Who Do We Have "Beef" With Heading Into This Season? What Would the PWHL Colorado Team Name Be? 33:27

2M ago33:27

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There are always grudges you hold on to from last year heading into a new year. Who's our beef with for the next NHL season?We also look at the new PWHL team logos and nicknames, pick out favorite and pick where our allegiance lies. Also, what would the team nickname be if Colorado got a new PWHL team.Finally, we pay tribute to the one and only Jam…

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Bednar Ranked Too Low in NHL.com Ranking? Should NHL Adopt a "Soft Cap" 36:46

2M ago36:46

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One of our favorite topics pops up yet again! Jared Bednar was ranked #8 on the NHL.com coach rankings. Which isn't terrible, but when you see some of the names above him, you might get a little annoyed again at Bednar continuing getting the shaft.We also go over the results of a survey at The Athletic that polled fans on a series of topics includi…

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Does the Leon Draisaitl Deal Impact the Next Mikko Rantanen Deal? 34:51

2M ago34:51

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Leon Draisaitl signed an 8 year extension worth $14 million AAV that kicks in after this upcoming season. So naturally, we wonder what that will mean for the negotiations between the Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen who is working out an extension of his own.We also give our prediction on what will happen follow the season with goalie Alexanda…

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Remembering Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Which Avalanche Players Have Work To Do? 32:24

2M ago32:24

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We take a moment to pay our respects to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau who tragically lost their lives over the weekend.With this being Labor Day, we take a look at some of the Colorado Avalanche who we think need to "put in some work" for this season.Tune in, subscribe and enjoy!Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly!https://joinsubtext.com/…

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Nathan MacKinnon Not a Top 10 Scorer in the NHL in Five Years?? Blasphemy! 34:45

2M ago34:45

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Nathan MacKinnon had a career year last season and appears to be at the top of his game right now. But one media outlet left him off of their list of players who they think will be the top 10 scorers in the league in five years. How is that possible??Tune in, subscribe and enjoy!Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly!https://joinsubtext.co…

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Another NHL Team Offers Up Its Games To Stream For Free, and It Isn't the Colorado Avalanche 33:29

2M ago33:29

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The Anaheim Ducks are the latest NHL team to offer all of its games to fan living in the viewing area, free of charge. This is the sixth team to go the route of free streaming, and if there is a team that should be at the forefront of this wave its the Colorado Avalanche. But they have yet to do so. Why?We also dive into The Athletic ranking of pro…

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ESPN Player Projections for the Avalanche. First Five Game Predictions. 38:26

2M ago38:26

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Love them or hate them, ESPN does have a pretty good fantasy department. While it's not something we take part in much lately, it is good information on where they think many Avalanche players will be this season. What do we agree with, what do we disagree with. We discuss.We also predict the first five games of the season for the Colorado Avalanch…

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The NHL Network Tells MacKinnon That McDavid Is Still Better. Landeskog Walks the Course. 34:58

3M ago34:58

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Nathan MacKinnon was told by the players and the media that he was the best player in the league last year. The NHL Network told him he's not even the best player at his position.Conor McDavid took the top spot in their ranking of players "right now". Which is kind of confusing how the league MVP doesn't top that list. We discuss.We also talk about…

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Why the Avs Can't Do With Nichushkin What the Flyers Did With Johansen 40:05

3M ago40:05

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The Philadelphia Flyers have started the process of terminating the contract of Ryan Johansen, the player they acquired from the Colorado Avalanche at last years trade deadline who never played a second for the Flyers. So they Flyers are moving on from Johansen due to his refusal to play. There's a lot of talk out there about why the Colorado Avala…

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Bednar Says Landeskog Could Return Near the Start of the Season. Can We Let Ourselves Get Excited? 35:59

3M ago35:59

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Jared Bednar gave an interview with NHL.com over the weekend and gave some promising news regarding Gabriel Landeskog. He could be back in the lineup for the Colorado Avalanche "near the start" of the season. We talk about if we should let ourselves get excited for that bit of info, or should we still be tempering our expectations?We also get to so…

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

3M 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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Power Ranking the Central. Our Favorite Player Nicknames 37:09

3M 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

3M 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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Are We Heading Into the Next Phase of Cale Makar? Our Take of the Jeff Marek Situation. 37:10

3M 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

3M 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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What Can We Expect From Nathan MacKinnon Following a Historic Season? 33:32

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

3M 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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