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DNVR Colorado Avalanche Podcast

1,551 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 524 ratings

THE daily Colorado Avalanche podcast, hosted by credentialed journalists, insiders and analysts. Former Avalanche Forward Eric LaCroix, Nathan Rudolph, AJ Haefele, and Meghan Angley give you the inside scoop on Nathan MacKinnon, the Avs, and the NHL. DNVR Avalanche is the No. 1 Avs Live podcast in the world. Live from the DNVR Bar, in downtown Denver.

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Do the Colorado Avalanche benefit from an extra day off before Game 3 against the Winnipeg Jets?

April 25, 2024 22:25 - 1 hour

With an extra day off for travel the Avs should be fully rested for their first home game of the series but could it damper their momentum? and what else is going on around the NHL playoffs with so many goalies struggling? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Redemption for Georgiev and the Colorado Avalanche as they tie the series with the Winnipeg Jets

April 24, 2024 06:48 - 1 hour

Colorado brought it when they needed in game 2 with a great game from Georigev and a team effort on offense with goals from Wood, Lehkonen, Parise, Manson, and Nichushkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do Jared Bednar and the Colorado Avalanche handle the playoff goalie situation

April 23, 2024 01:54 - 1 hour

After Alexandar Georgiev let in seven goals in Game 1 the Avs have to face the question of what to do in net, but with Justus Annunen sick the question may be more complicated than it first appears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgiev gives up seven as the Colorado Avalanche drop Game 1 to the Winnipeg Jets

April 22, 2024 05:10 - 1 hour

The Colorado Avalanche play great but Georgiev gives up seven goals as the Avs lose game one. Is this it for Georgiev? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do the Colorado Avalanche really matchup against the Winnipeg Jets? | DNVR Avalanche Podcast

April 19, 2024 23:54 - 1 hour

With the regular season over we can finally dive into the playoff matchup for the Avs. MacKinnon VS Schiefele, Georgiev VS Hellebuyck, Makar VS Morrissey, where do the Avs have the edge? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nichushkin and the Colorado Avalanche walk the Edmonton Oilers | DNVR Avalanche Postgame

April 19, 2024 07:47 - 56 minutes

MacKinnon sets the franchise points record as the Avs get a multi goal performance from Nichushkin alongside goals from Manson, Parise and Rantanen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NHL Rules Analyst Dave Jackson talks NHL refereeing before the Stanley Cup Playoffs

April 18, 2024 01:59 - 1 hour

Reffing is always a hot topic of debate in the NHL so the DNVR decided to talk to someone on the inside about. Dave Jackson worked as an NHL ref for nearly 30 years and is now a rules analyst for ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final days of the NHL Playoff and Draft Lottery races | DNVR Avalanche Podcast

April 17, 2024 05:17 - 1 hour

With just two days left in the regular season there are still plenty of spots and seeding up for grabs in the NHL, which teams will take advantage and which teams need Macklin Celebrini the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colorado Avalanche blow another big lead to the Vegas Golden Knights | DNVR Avalanche Postgame

April 15, 2024 01:47 - 57 minutes

A 3 - 0 lead is apparently not enough for Colorado as the Avs give up three goals in the third period and lose in OT as Josh Manson led the struggle bus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colorado Avalanche play worst game of the season against Winnipeg Jets

April 14, 2024 01:00 - 47 minutes

All the Avs were bad. Very very bad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephane Yelle's UNTOLD Stories From Avs' 1st Years in Colorado

April 12, 2024 00:16 - 17 minutes

Stephane Yelle, Colorado Avalanche 1.0 Legend, EXCLUSIVE interview with DNVR Avalanche Podcast. Dive into the fascinating journey of Colorado Avalanche legend Stephane Yelle in this exclusive interview with the DNVR Avalanche Podcast. Discover untold stories from the Avalanche's formative years, including Yelle's firsthand experiences, team dynamics, and the unique challenges they faced. This insightful conversation unveils the behind-the-scenes moments of a two-time Stanley Cup champion, fro...

Why you should be excited about the NHL Playoffs and the Colorado Avalanche | DNVR Avalanche Podcast

April 11, 2024 01:43 - 54 minutes

We are ten days away from the NHL playoffs and the excitement is already building. There are lots of reasons to be excited about the playoffs as a whole but specifically the Colorado Avalanche as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nathan MacKinnon does it all as Colorado Avalanche fly past Minnesota Wild | DNVR Avalanche Postgame

April 10, 2024 06:11 - 57 minutes

A hat trick nets MacKinnon his first career 50 goal season with goals from Lehkonen and Makar to help the Avs overcome some PK struggles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Shapiro talks Avs, faceoffs, playoffs, and The Late Game Movie | DNVR Avalanche Podcast

April 08, 2024 21:32 - 59 minutes

As the Avs transition into their last games of the season Sean Shapiro joins the show to talk about Nathan MacKinnon, the Central playoff race and more. Intro - 0:00 Importance of home ice - 1:40 When do you start prepping for the first round? - 8:00 Talking to Sean Shapiro - 20:00 More appeal than Goon!? - 22:30 Reverse handed faceoffs the future? - 28:38 What do we think of the Stars? - 32:00 Last chance at a cup for Joe? - 35:50 The East - 39:27 Outsiders perspective on the Avs - 41:44 Wr...

Georgiev allows six again as the Colorado Avalanche fall to the Dallas Stars

April 08, 2024 07:24 - 59 minutes

Despite notching goals from Lehkonen, Duhaime, Walker, and Drouin the Avs still lose thanks to 3 pp goals against and likely end any chance to win the Central Division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgiev and the Colorado Avalanche flop against the Edmonton oilers | DNVR Avalanche Postgame

April 06, 2024 09:30 - 53 minutes

A night where the Avs didn't have their legs just didn't see the goaltending performance they needed. Drouin an Colton provided goals but the Oilers commanded the entire game and got some easy ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Drouin pops off as Colorado Avalanche fend off Minnesota Wild | DNVR Avalanche Postgame

April 05, 2024 04:50 - 58 minutes

Despite some discipline issues the Colorado Avalanche emerge on top of the Wild thanks to a 3 point night from Drouin and MacKinnon as well as goals from Lehkonen and Rantanen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche offense fail against the Columbus Blue Jackets

April 02, 2024 04:43 - 54 minutes

Just one goal from Chris Wagner for the Avs in a game where despite dominating for stretches felt less than good for Colorado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justus Annunen and the Colorado Avalanche clinch playoffs with win over Nashville Predators

April 02, 2024 04:42 - 54 minutes

The Avs PP finally popped off with goals from Mittlestadt, Lehkonen, and Makar, audited by 5on5 goals from Drouin, MacKinnon and Trenin. With Georgiev pulled mid game Annunen came in and locked it down for the Avs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colorado Avalanche get a point but Nathan MacKinnon does not in loss to New York Rangers

March 29, 2024 10:12 - 51 minutes

Despite assisting an official goalscorer Nathan MacKinnon does not get awarded a point. The Avs were able to get to OT off goals from Mittlestadt and Toews but unable to best Shesterkin in the shootout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DNVR Avalanche Podcast: Are the Colorado Avalanche still the favorites of the Western Conference?

March 27, 2024 21:08 - 1 hour

With the NHL entering the final ten games of the season there is still no clear leader of the Western Conference. Who sits at the top and what will allow a team to separate? An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Instacart by going to https://coorslight.com/DNVR. Celebrate Responsibly. Coors Brewing Company, Go...

MacKinnon extends point streak but Colorado Avalanche fall short against Montreal Canadiens

March 27, 2024 06:04 - 52 minutes

MacKinnon ripped one home in the first minute of the game but that would be the only goal for Colorado as they would drop a low scoring one to lose for the first time in 10 games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Road to Victory: Avs GM Chris MacFarland Opens Up About Building a Contender | DNVR Avalanche Pod

March 25, 2024 22:21 - 1 hour

Join the DVNR Avalanche crew as they sit down with Avs GM Chris MacFarland for an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the team's deadline maneuvers. MacFarland dives deep into the process of enhancing the team's roster. He opens up about the challenges faced and the unsung heroes pivotal to their success, as well as Nathan MacKinnon's impact. As they stare down an exciting playoff run, get up to date on everything you need to know about the current state of the Avs in the throes of their...

Nathan MacKinnon sets Avs point record as Colorado comes back to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in OT

March 25, 2024 02:13 - 1 hour

Nathan MacKinnon's true strength is unknowable as the Avs somehow comeback from a four goal deficit. A multi goal night from Jonathan Drouin including the game winners comes up huge as MacKinnon, Trenin, and Walker also score. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MacKinnon extends streak as Colorado Avalanche cannonball the Columbus Blue Jackets

March 23, 2024 05:36 - 1 hour

The Colorado Avalanche dominate the Blue Jackets in every facet with Goals from Makar, Colton, Nichushkin, MacKinnon, and two from Rantanen. It's an Avalanche of wins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikolai Kovalenko’s potential impact on the Colorado Avalanche with Evan Rawal

March 22, 2024 00:19 - 57 minutes

With Nikolai Kovalenko in Colorado Evan Rawal joins the pod as the resident expert on the Avs Russian talent. Who is Kovalenko and how will he fit in? An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Instacart by going to https://coorslight.com/DNVR. Celebrate Responsibly. Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado. WATCH...

Which NHL teams are under the most pressure in the playoff push? | DNVR Avalanche Podcast

March 20, 2024 22:35 - 57 minutes

With less than 15 games to go until the end of the regular season the battle for playoff seeding and wildcard spots remain razor thin. Can Winnipeg stay atop the central? Will Vancouver win the west? Is Detroit even a playoff team? What about the top of the East? The DNVR Avalanche podcast talks pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mikko Rantanen hat trick against St Louis Blues makes perfect road trip for the Colorado Avalanche

March 20, 2024 04:30 - 57 minutes

The Colorado Avalanche are officially a problem as they make it seven straight wins including a perfect 4 game road trip thanks to Rantanen, Drouin, Annunen and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Artturi Lehkonen owns the Edmonton Oilers in overtime again for the Colorado Avalanche

March 17, 2024 09:31 - 1 hour

Sean Walker with a mammoth two goal game was enough to get it to overtime where Arthurian lehkonen just has the Oilers number as Colorado eeks out a win in a banger game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What would winning the West look like for the Colorado Avalanche | DNVR Avalanche Podcast

March 15, 2024 22:00 - 56 minutes

We've got another remote show coming your way today! Join the boys for a look around the league. Can the Avs catch Vancouver? - 10:40 Who’s taking LOC’s spot? - 16:40 Where should Kovelanko slot in? - 22:00 AHL or KHL? - 30:26 Tight races - 35:00 Will Vegas miss it? - 41:00 Who’s getting the wild card in the East? - 42:55 Superchats - 46:25 Quick EDM Preview - 53:00 An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events  ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBS...

Casey Mittlestadt, Tomas Hertl, and the best NHL deadline moves now that the dust has settled | DNVR Avalanche Podcast

March 14, 2024 22:08 - 1 hour

The gang is snowed in so we have an old fashion remote pod coming your way today. Join the Avs crew as they talk about the deadline in retrospect, what deals have been successful and which ones have been lack luster?   Intro - 0:00 Who’s had the best deadline? - 2:00 Do we miss Bo? - 9:30 Top 5 trade accusation so far - 19:50 Worst deadline - 45:30 An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events  ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www...

The Colorado Avalanche complete miracle comeback over Vancouver Canucks | DNVR Avalanche Postgame

March 14, 2024 07:36 - 47 minutes

After an incredibly dominate third period the Avs were able to comeback with two goals from the Avs top stars in Rantanen and MacKinnon then Ross Colton was able to tie the game. Val Nichuskin comes up clutch in overtime with another goal going off his body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mikko Rantanen and the Colorado Avalanche smoke the Calgary Flames | DNVR Avalanche Postgame Pod

March 13, 2024 05:53 - 57 minutes

The Colorado Avalanche pop off with a four point night for Rantanen backed by MacKinnon and Nichushkin powered the Avs to six goals. Manson and Mittlestadt has the other two goals and Annunen played well in net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Valeri Nichushkin wins it in overtime for the Colorado Avalanche against the Wild

March 09, 2024 07:40 - 46 minutes

The Colorado Avalanche capped a hectic trade deadline day with a an intense 2-1 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild. Artturi Lehkonen scored 42 seconds into the game to continue Nathan MacKinnon's home point streak and Valeri Nichushkin won the game in overtime after Alexandar Georgiev backstopped the Avalanche to the extra frame. Intro - 0:00 Rundown - 1:16 Three stars- 7:00 New guys - 19:50 Negatives - 27:50 Too many penalties - 30:14 OT - 35:45 Drouin was awesome - 38:30 Superchats and w...

Colorado Avalanche position themselves for another Stanley Cup run at trade deadline | DNVR Avalanche Trade Deadline Wrap up

March 09, 2024 00:56 - 55 minutes

Colorado had just one minor trade on deadline day but Winnpeg acquired Toffoli and Vegas went bug with Hertl. How does the top of the west shape up? An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events  ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Instacart by going to https://coorslight.com/DNVR. Celebrate Responsibly. Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado.  WATCH...

How do Walker and Mittelstadt fit in Colorado and what's next for the Avalanche

March 07, 2024 23:02 - 1 hour

With two key pieces added expectations get set for the new look Colorado Avalanche and with one more day until the NHL trade deadline how much more will be done by Chris MacFarland and Co? Joined by Bill of PHLY - 0:01 What kind of guy is Walker? - 10:50 Oh yeah we got new guys today! - 16:03 We have a lot of wings… - 29:30 Top 5 Remaining trades - 50:50 Superchats - 1:04:50 Wrapping up - 1:10:08 An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events  ALL THINGS DNVR: htt...

Cale Makar demolishes the Detroit Red Wings in Colorado Avalanche win 10:36

March 07, 2024 07:36 - 1 hour

A Cale Makar hat trick, Nathan MacKinnon dominance, Mikko Moose Man, Jean Luc Foudy's first goal. And didn't have to use my AK. Today was a good day. Intro 0:00 Rundown - 1:28 Negatives - 2:50 Statement game? - 9:30 Three stars of the game - 12:40 Scoring from the depth - 32:48 Drouin getting in on the action - 48:19 Wrapping up / Superchats - 57:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BREAKING: Casey Mittelstadt Traded to Avalanche for Bo Byram! | DNVR Avalanche Emergency Pod

March 06, 2024 22:10 - 1 hour

THE AVS DID A THING! Buffalo Sabers Casey Mittelstadt trade to Colorado Avalanche at the NHL Trade Deadline would change Avs Hockey team according to DNVR Avalanche Podcast. Explore the intriguing possibility of Casey Mittelstadt joining the Colorado Avalanche as they aim to address their second-line center dilemma before the NHL trade deadline. This insightful analysis delves into the potential trade dynamics, highlighting how Mittelstadt's breakout performance and affordable contract could ...

Could Casey Mittelstadt or Nic Dowd be the answer for the Avs? - Roast my Roaster | DNVR Avalanche

March 06, 2024 00:40 - 1 hour

Trade Deadline is right around the corner and the DNVR Crew has the roster rizzler to roast your trade submissions ranging from sensical 2c targets like Adam Henrique, to crazy nonsense like trading for Tarasenko. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar own the Chicago Blackhawks as Colorado Avalanche cruise

March 05, 2024 06:39 - 1 hour

Just another casual 4 point night for Nathan MacKinnon. The man is on another level, a level Cale Makar is working his way back to. Goals from Parise and Drouin made the Avs life easy. We were in a silly goofy mood I promise this is a new episode Intro - 0:00 Alright for realz - 2:07 Three Stars - 13:07 Bigger conversation about Annunen - 24:05 Parise makes his own luck - 32:30 Still good not great - 41:10 Nichushkin insurance? - 43:09 Thoughts on Jones - 47:25 Superchats and wrapping up - 56...

Despite MacKinnon the Colorado Avalanche disappear against the Nashville Predators

March 03, 2024 03:23 - 1 hour

Just one goal from MacKinnon in a game where most of Colorado's lineup never got it going. Makar and Toews were standouts in the wrong way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Devon Toews and The Colorado Avalanche LEAP over the Chicago Blackhawks

March 01, 2024 08:35 - 1 hour

The Avs drop 5 on leap day as Justus Annunen posts a shutout. MacKinnon, Parise, and Toews made it look easy with support from Colton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colorado Avalanche NHL trade deadline targets that might not make the most sense | DNVR Avalanche

February 29, 2024 01:15 - 1 hour

There are a number of targets out there at this years trade deadline that might not be the one for Colorado. Who are they and why don’t they make sense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mikko Rantanen and the Avs make it look easy in win over the Dallas Stars | DNVR Avalanche Postgame

February 28, 2024 07:08 - 53 minutes

The Avs got goals from everywhere including MacKinnon, Rantanen, Lehkonen, Cogliano, and Kiviranta. For the first time since the break it was an easy one for Colorado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will the NHL Trade Deadline be a bust this season? | DNVR Avalanche Podcast

February 27, 2024 02:50 - 1 hour

With the NHL trade deadline less than two weeks away is it setting up to be a slow one? Will it be a buyer or a sellers market? and are the readily available players even any good? The DNVR Avalanche Podcast dives in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgiev and the Colorado Avalanche get in their own way in loss to Toronto Maple Leafs

February 25, 2024 07:39 - 45 minutes

A three point night from Nathan MacKinnon and a Rantanen Goal and depth production from Lehkonen and Cogliano was not enough to overcome Colorado's lapses as they fall apart against the Leafs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pacific Division playoff battle and it’s effect on the NHL trade deadline

February 25, 2024 03:49 - 1 hour

The Pacific division is tightening up with teams like Edmonton and Vancouver proving they are here to stay. Who will come out on top of the division and who will be the team to burst the bubble of the wild card spot. AJ and Eric are talking all things Pacific division and what sort of assets the Avs many use for this upcoming trade deadline.  Intro - 0:00 Hangover feelings from last night - 1:25 Arms race at the top of the Pacific Division - 8:30 Concerned with Vegas? - 24:40 Who is snagging...

Justus Annunen and The Colorado Avalanche can't close out against the Detroit Red Wings

February 23, 2024 04:24 - 53 minutes

The Avs score just one goal in 64 minutes of hockey as special teams and overtime fall short despite Justus Annunen's best effort in net. Colorado is now sub .500 on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is a higher scoring NHL here to stay or can goalies like Alexandar Georgiev stem the tide?

February 21, 2024 23:14 - 1 hour

The NHL has seen a steady increase in scoring over the last decade and a drop in goaltending numbers across that stretch. How did the NHL get here? and is it a good thing? The DNVR Avalanche Podcast talks NHL scoring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgiev and the Colorado Avalanche take down the Vancouver Canucks with stellar defensive effort

February 21, 2024 06:32 - 1 hour

Alexandar Georgiev only let one goal in tonight against one of the top producing teams in the league as the Colorado Avalanche get two goals from Ryan Johansen to make it two wins in a row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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