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PLAYOFF CROSSOVER SPECIAL: Harrison Lee from Locked on Jets!

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/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow on Tw...

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

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 lot worse than that. Four goals in the first, one in the second was all the Avs needed to coast through the 3rd to finish the regular season with...

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

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 all out and get a winning mentality before the playoffs? Or will they work on specific aspects, make sure nobody gets injured, and see that as a...

Where Do the Avalanche Have Advantages Against the Winnipeg Jets?

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 in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on a...

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

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 games are three periods, and that is when it all fell apart against the Vegas Golden Knights. Things are not good for the Avs right now, and you c...

Is MacKinnon Disrupting the Colorado Avalanche Mt. Rushmore?

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 the mountain, who's coming off of it? Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/l...

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

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 subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podc...

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

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 blip on the radar or have the Avs been figured out? The defense on the other had has had it's share of ups and downs all season, and Dallas exp...

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

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 Locked on Avalanche are split. Tune in to hear why! Subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext....

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

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 again in Edmonton against the Oilers on Friday. We break it all down! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly...

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

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 season. But did they play well? The stats say they did. But the stats don't matter much when you don't have two in the standings. We break it all...

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

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 initially given but was then taken away. There was also a questionable goal from the Rangers that Jared Bednar challenged but was not overturned....

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

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 contract. It's only a two year deal but with Alexandar Georgiev's contract up after next season, what will next year mean for both Avalanche goalie...

Hart Trophy Check In With Locked on Lightning

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 pulled ahead, has there been anyone new to the mix joining them (McDavid)? We also get some very honest comments from our Subtext people. Tune in, su...

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

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 players on the team recently. Is he playing his way out of Colorado, or will he sign a new deal for maybe a little less to stay in what clearly is ...

Do We Have 1st Round Matchup Preferences? First Matchup vs Columbus. Disney Movie Bracket!

The Colorado Avalanche are on a roll as of late, and you have to feel comfortable about their first matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets Friday night. Columbus is not a playoff team, but who among the potential playoff matchups the Avs could have in round one of the playoffs would be prefer? Do we even have a preference? Or if the Avs finish out the season playing how they have been are we confident no matter what? We also have some fun with a Disney / Pixar move bracket. Who reigns su...

The Athletic Gives Us A Look At How Chris MacFarland Operates. Potential NHL Rule Changes Coming.

Chris MacFarland had a very good trade deadline this year. Maybe he didn't operate at a speed some of the fan base wanted, but it was a moment of "leave this to the professionals" for him and the Colorado Avalanche. A new article in The Athletic sheds some light on not only how he and the Avalanche care to operate, but how he is viewed by his GM counterparts. Spoiler: very well. We also discuss some of the new rules changes that could be on the way in the NHL as the GM's met in Florida to g...

Avs Complete Four Game Road Sweep. Mikko Hat Trick Helps Avs to 7th Straight Win. RIP Chris Simon

The Colorado Avalanche continue to roll in month of March as a 4-3 win over a very game St. Louis Blues team gave the Avs their 7th straight win as well as competing their four game road trip with eight points. Mikko Rantanen lead the way with a hat trick, Nathan MacKinnon kept his points streak alive, and Justus Annunen provided another solid performance. Unfortunately it wasn't all good news for the Avalanche Nation on Tuesday. Former Avalanche forward and member for the 95-96 Stanley Cup...

Kovalenko Arrives in Denver. Now What To Do With Him? Who Stars in the New NHL Reality Show?

Colorado Avalanche prospect Nikolai Kovalenko has touched down in Denver and will be joining his new Avalanche teammates very soon. But the question now is what to do with him? The Avs look to complete their four game road trip by winning all four games. They can accomplish that with a win Tuesday night in St. Louis. What can we expect between the two teams where the game has great meaning for both clubs. And it is rumored that the NHL will release a reality style of show on Amazon next sea...

Lehkonen Haunts Oilers in OT Again. This Time With .5 Seconds Left. Team Confidence At a Season High

Artturi Lehkonen will not be on any Christmas card lists from any Edmonton Oiler fans or players. His goal Saturday night in Edmonton, off an incredible pass from Nathan MacKinnon, with less than a second left in overtime, gave the Colorado Avalanche the two points, their sixth straight win, and third win on this four game road trip. The Avs can sweep the trip with a victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. Sean Walker, and all the new additions, continue to be a welcome pack as the new ...

Avalanche Get Invigorating Win Over Canucks. A 2nd Period Goal That Changed Everything

Are you not still buzzing after that Colorado Avalanche win over the Vancouver Canucks?? Those are the types of games teams rally behind and point to when times might get tough and say "this is what we are capable of". It was a 2nd period goal by Mikko Rantanen with less than two seconds left that changed everything for Colorado, and another 3rd period where they were the team in charge. But the need to keep doing it this way is not what the Avs want. We break it all down! Tune in, subscri...

Avalanche Open Road Trip With Blowout Win Over Calgary. New Guys Settling In Nicely

The Colorado Avalanche might not have had the lead after the first period, but you got the sense that if they kept up that style of play, things would work in their favor. Boy did they. The Avs found the net five times in the second, and then put the car in cruise control for the 3rd to complete a pretty convincing and dominant win over the Calgary Flames, 6-2. We break it all down! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/locke...

Reset the Road Record. Avalanche Head Out For First Road Trip With New Roster

The road has not been kind to the Colorado Avalanche this season. That is no secret. So a four game road trip might have some fans concerned about how many of the eight possible points the Avs can take. Very valid concern. But this will also be the first road trip the team takes post trade deadline. Will it make a difference? Let's hope so! Because if not, you are heading into the playoffs with a season long road issue. Which of the four newbie could have a break out road trip? We discuss. ...

Injury News for Gabriel Landeskog, Logan O'Connor & Nikolai Kovalenko

We got some news from head coach Jared Bednar on some injuries surrounding some Colorado Avalanche players. First was Gabriel Landeskog. The Avs have a timeline on when they even want to consider Landy returning, and that is minimally a year from when he had his recent surgery which was May of 2023. So a round 1, game 1 return will not happen. Round 2? Maybe. But is it even worth it? Second was Logan O'Connor. LOC has been out recently with a lower body injury. We know now that it was hip r...

The Avalanche Continue Making Moves For Second Straight Day

Avs Start Day With Two Big Trades. End the Day With A Victory vs Detroit

What a day that was. The Colorado Avalanche threw their hat into the trade season with two big deals. One brought defenseman Sean Walker in from the Philadelphia Flyers while sending a first round pick and Ryan Johansen to Philly. That deal immediately had people thinking something else was brewing, and we didn't have to wait too long to realize it was. Bowen Byram was sent to the Buffalo Sabres for Casey Mittelstadt. We have thoughts. Oh! And the Avs played a game as well against the Det...

QUICK TRADE REACTION: Colorado Avalanche pick up Sean Walker & Casey Mittlestadt in separate deals with Flyers & Sabres

The Colorado Avalanche have traded for defenseman Sean Walker and forward Casey Mittlestadt in a pair of separate deals with the Philadelphia Flyers and the Buffalo Sabres, sending a first-round pick and Ryan Johansen to Philly, and Bowen Byram to Buffalo. Chris Micieli of Locked On Avalanche joins Gil Martin of Locked On NHL to break down the deals from the Avs point of view. 

The Trade Deadline is Fast Approaching. Possible Names We Like to Join the Colorado Avalanche

Trade season requires a bigger episode, and that is what we have on tap today. We look at potential players available in all three positions and discuss if we like them, if we think they could fit on the Colorado Avalanche, and who would could possibly be on the way out in Colorado. We also get input on a few of our Subtext subscribers. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcas...

Justus Annunen Blanks Blackhawks...Again. Nathan MacKinnon Continues His Home Scoring Streak

The Colorado Avalanche took care of business again against the Chicago Blackhawks, which doesn't sound very difficult, but when you have an inexperienced and young goalie who shut them out two straight games, that means something. Justus Annunen is making a case for the Avalanche backup goalie position with his last three starts, and you could argue the case is closed at this point. Two shutouts and another very good showing against the Detroit Red Wings, how can the Avs not be happy? Will h...

Avs Look Uninspired in Loss to Nashville. The "Makar Needs Rest" Talk. Kerfoot Reunion Coming?

The Colorado Avalanche followed up two very well played games against the Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks with a dud against the Nashville Predators. Optimists will say the game wasn't decided until the 3rd period, but were any of us really happy with how the game was going through the first two periods? We sure were not. This has been the season for the Avs. The good, the bad and the ugly. Hopefully, another matchup with the Blackhawks on Monday will get the team a relatively easy two p...

Avalanche Put Out the Stars 5-1. Did Cale Makar Claim An Unbreakable Record?

If the Colorado Avalanche benefitted from the Dallas Stars playing the second game of a back to back, they won't care. This was a game they needed and they played like it. The Avs scored five unanswered and beat the Dallas Stars again this season, this time by a score of 5-1. In the process, Cale Makar got his 307th career point, which sets a new franchise record. One has to ask, with Makar being only 25 years old and already holding this record, if he were to play his entire (or the vast ma...

Val Nichushkin Returns to Practice. Avalanche Have a Huge Matchup vs Dallas

Valeri Nichushkin is back with the Colorado Avalanche, at least at practice for now. Head coach Jared Bednar did state that he likely will not play this week, but also did not give an exact date or game he could potentially return. Regardless, just having him back at practice is what everyone was happy to see. It would have been perfect if Nuke could have returned Tuesday night to square off against the team that didn't want him in the Dallas Stars. The Avalanche will have to once again brin...

Is Frustration Setting in for the Colorado Avalanche? How This Week Can Set a Tone For March

While it was a hard fought and well played game, the Colorado Avalanche came out the loser on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. It was a game of almost chances, and those almosts are costing the Avs, along with ill times penalties and questionable defensive slides into the goalie. But while the month of February is one to forget, the week of games that are ahead for the Avalanche can set the tone for the month of March. And it all starts with the Dallas Stars. Tune in, subscribe and...

Justus Annunen Puts Up Strong Effort, But Avs Road Struggles Continue in OT Loss to Red Wings, 2-1

We can't say just yet if Justus Annunen is the answer for the Colorado Avalanche and their backup goalie problem, but if he keeps playing like this that will answer itself. Annunen played an excellent game against the Detroit Red Wings, but the Avalanche couldn't get him the victory as they fell in OT and on the road yet again. While an enjoyable game to watch, and although we are years beyond the blood feud years between these two teams, there is always still a little sting when losing to...

Avalanche Come Out On Top of Gritty Win Over Canucks, 3-1. Johansen Pitches in With TWO Goals!

The Colorado Avalanche and Vancouver Canucks gave us what we wanted. A gritty matchup that could have gone either way. In the end, it was Ryan Johansen with two, yes TWO goals along with stellar goaltending by Alexandar Georgiev that put the Avs on top 3-1. Nathan MacKinnon notched an assist to Artturi Lehkonen on a last second empty netter to extend his home point streak as well. We break it all down! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https:/...

Does the Vancouver Meltdown in Minnesota Change the Matchup With the Avalanche?

We had the Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche circled on our calendars for some time now. But we didn't plan for what happened the day before in Minnesota. The Canucks allowed the Minnesota Wild to score seven goals in the 3rd period, ending with a Wild 10-7 win. Now, not only does Vancouver come to Denver one day later, but they are also losers of their last two games. We knew the Avalanche would have to be up and ready to face the Canucks, now they REALLY have to be up and ready. We...

Avalanche Get Much Needed Win, 4-3 Over Arizona. MacKinnon Keeps Home Point Streak Alive

The Colorado Avalanche got back on home ice and got back in the win column with a 4-3 win over the Arizona Coyotes, but it did not come easy. A back-and-forth game, one with plenty of penalties as well as challenges, was up in the air right up until the final buzzer. But the Avs held firm once taking a lead in the 3rd. We break it all down! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all P...

The Avalanche End Dreadful Road Trip With a 6-3 Loss to Tampa Bay

12 points were available during the Colorado Avalanche six game road trip following the All-Star Weekend. They were able to collect three. The final matchup was against the Tampa Bat Lightning, and honestly, for two periods this was a fun game to watch. A lot of back and forth, some good action and a playoff like atmosphere. The Avalanche even had the lead in the 3rd period....for about 13 seconds. Then it all went downhill from there. We break it all down on today's episode. Tune in, subs...

MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche Set to Square off vs Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning

The Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning still have some animosity towards one another ever since the Avs clinched the Stanley Cup on the Lightning ice back in 2022. So whenever these two teams meet up since then, it's always entertaining. For the Avalanche, they just want to get two points and end this terrible road trip with a win. For the Lightning, they have found themselves in a playoff spot battle and need the points just the same. Then there is the Hart Trophy angle, where the...

Artturi Lehkonen's 4-Point Night Helps Avalanche End Losing Skid, Beat Capitals, 6-3

It wasn't all pretty, but it wasn't all ugly either. Maybe the Washington Capitals were the right team at the right time for the Colorado Avalanche to square off against to end their four game losing streak, which they did with a 6-3 victory in the nation's Capital. Artturi Lehkonen led the way with a 2 goal, 2 assist night including one beautiful between the legs set up for Mikko Rantanen. In fact, the Avs got point productions up and down the forward lines in this one. Something that has ...

What's Going On With the Colorado Avalanche Since the All-Star Break? Why No Moves Yet?

It's been a bad stretch for the Colorado Avalanche since their regular season picked back up following the All-Star Weekend. We have a lot of "why" questions on this episode. Can they end this madness Tuesday night against Washington? Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, ...

Avs Get Down Early Against The Wrong Team, Lose 5-2 to Hurricanes.

Sure the Colorado Avalanche are the best team in the league at comeback victories. But some opponents make it much more difficult to accomplish that feat. The Carolina Hurricanes are one of those teams. A natural hat trick in the first period by Martin Necas was all the Hurricanes needed for a 5-2 win over the Avs, who didn't help themselves by going 0 for 6 on the power play where they could generate nothing. It was frustrating to watch the Avalanche continue to try doing what they normall...

Avs Get Down Early Against The Wrong Team, Lose 5-2 to Hurricanes.

Sure the Colorado Avalanche are the best team in the league at comeback victories. But some opponents make it much more difficult to accomplish that feat. The Carolina Hurricanes are one of those teams. A natural hat trick in the first period by Martin Necas was all the Hurricanes needed for a 5-2 win over the Avs, who didn't help themselves by going 0 for 6 on the power play where they could generate nothing. It was frustrating to watch the Avalanche continue to try doing what they normal...

Avalanche Left Out of the Winter Classic...Again

The Colorado Avalanche have continued to be one of the dominant teams for the past several years. They have a handful of players on the team you would categorize as "superstars". They won a Stanley Cup just two seasons ago. But when it comes to one of the premiere events of the NHL season in the Winter Classic, the Avalanche were once again not granted a spot at the table. The league announced that we will get a game we already have seen for the Classic next year between the Chicago Blackha...

Avs Battle Back But Give Up Late Goal in 5-3 Loss to Devils

So far the road trip has been not what the Colorado Avalanche have wanted in terms of outcomes. The Avs haven't looked terrible in both games of the back to back against the New York Rangers or the New Jersey Devils, but they haven't been good enough to come away with more than a single OT point so far. The Devils made life difficult for Colorado. Not giving them time and space, getting into shooting lanes and just being all around disruptive. But despite that, the Avs managed two goals in ...

Makar and MacKinnon Show Off Their Skills. NHL Players Back in the Olympics!

It's All-Star Weekend......cool. The NHL put on an all new skills tournament and honestly, it wasn't half bad. Of course, Connor McDavid won the thing along with the $1 million prize, but up until he ran in the obstacle course, Cale Makar was in the lead to win it. A Colorado Avalanche player might not have won it all, but they did win a couple of the events. Nathan MacKinnon won the one-timer event while Cale Makar won the hardest shot, clocking a slapper at over 102mph. All in all, pre...

MacKinnon Goes With Some Familiar Faces For His All-Star Team. Finishing Up Our Mid-Season Grades

It was fantasy draft night for the NHL All-Star Game while Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar were joined by singer Tate McRae to make the selections for his roster. We got some familiar faces added to the squad. To almost nobody's surprise, MacKinnon picked his buddy Sidney Crosby with his first pick, then Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev and division foe Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild. The draft itself had some good moments, but in typical NHL fashion, some uncomfortable ones as w...

Lindholm Deal Too Rich For Avs. The Athletic Anonymous Player Poll. Who We Like in the Skills Comp

The big trade fish is off the market. The Calgary Flames traded Elias Lindholm to the Vancouver Canucks late Wednesday evening and boy was it a lot for a potential rental. Andrei Kuzmenko, two prospects, a first and fourth round picks in the 2024 draft go to Calgary and the talented forward goes to Vancouver to make that team even more dangerous if Lindholm can get back on track. For the Colorado Avalanche, that haul was something they likely were not going anywhere near. We discuss why. ...

MacKinnon Tops McDavid in TSN Top 25 List

Us Colorado Avalanche fans know the greatness of Nathan MacKinnon. Sometimes we get a little upset and frustrated when the rest of the hockey world doesn't recognize him as much as we do. But yesterday something happened for the first time in seven years. TSN released their midseason Top 25 list, and for the first time since 2017, Connor McDavid is not at the top of that list. Nathan MacKinnon moved above him. We discuss why this is a pretty big deal. We also dive into the February schedul...

Media Mock Drafts Make Us Chuckle. More Mid-Season Grades

We know making an NHL trade is not an easy thing to do. Predicting them is even more difficult. We are currently in the season of media outlets attempting to do that very thing, and while we respect and appreciate the effort when making these mock trades, sometimes they really make you wonder. We discuss two mock trades involving the Avalanche. Both we would say no to, but one in particular we would say no to while laughing our heads off. We also get to four more midseason grades including...