Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche

Avs and the Olympics. Three Players Who Can't Wait to Hit the Ice

September 09, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

The Olympics are around the corner and the Avalanche could potentially have 10 players making different countries rosters. That is both a good and a bad thing. The Avalanche also announced that they are bringing another player in on a PTO, this time with veteran forward Artem Anisimov. Why this is a good move. Finally, I take a look at three Avalanche players who just can't wait to get back out on the ice for opening night. Tune in and subscribe! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place tha...

DIVISION CROSSOVER EPISODE! Locked on Avalanche and Locked on Wild

September 07, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Seth Toupal from Locked on Wild joins to discuss expectations with the Minnesota Wild for the upcoming season. Why haven't the Wild signed Kirill Kaprizov yet and when does Seth think something will get finalized? Who does Seth expect to come out of the shadows and prove their worth and do Wild fans expect the team to be as successful as they were in the shortened 2021 season? Tune in and subscribe! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.a...

DIVISION CROSSOVER EPISODE! Locked on Avalanche and Locked on Coyotes

September 03, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

The season is right around the corner and I will be doing crossover shows with the hosts of the other teams within the Central Division. Why not start with the new team on the block. Robyn Leano, host of Locked on Coyotes joins and we discuss their off-season as well as what to expect from the 'Yotes. Tune in and subscribe! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOC...

ESPN's John Buccigross Joins the Show

September 01, 2021 03:41 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

It was an honor to have ESPN's John Buccigross join me for today's episode of Locked on Avalanche. A long time hockey fan, John and I talk about a wide range of topics including my hometown Union College winning the National Title (a game which John called), ESPN getting the NHL back, the Avalanche expectations for this year and, of course, chicken parm. Tune in and subscribe to this great discussion on hockey. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. B...

Are We Still Mad About Ads? Are We Still Mad About the NHL 22 Cover? Avalanche Players as Marvel Characters

August 27, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MB

News of the NHL adding ads to their uniforms came out a couple weeks ago, but the dust has settled and are we still mad about it? The cover of NHL 22 was released last week as well. Is having Austin Matthews on it again something we are still mad about as well? Last year I re-cast Marvel characters with Colorado Avalanche players, so let us do that again and see if any players take over the role of Captain America or Iron Man. Kyle Sullivan joins me to discuss all this. Tune in and subscribe...

CROSSOVER EVENT! Part 2 of 2. Jon Chik from Locked on Rangers joins. Makar & Fox. What Young Players to Look For

August 25, 2021 13:51 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Part 2 of the discussion between myself and Jon Chick of Locked on Rangers. Jon and I discuss The Norris Trophy between Cale Makar and Adam Fox, which up and coming players to look out for, and I thank Jon for removing Ryan Reaves from the west coast and bringing him east. Tune in and subscribe! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bo...

CROSSOVER EVENT! Part 1 of 2. Jon Chik from Locked on Rangers Joins the Show

August 24, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Regular listeners know I grew up watching Rangers games with my dad long before the Avalanche came into existence. So whenever I get a chance to talk about a team outside of Denver, I'll talk about them and I always enjoy doing so with Locked on Rangers host Jon Chik. Jon asks about what Patrik Nemeth can bring to the Rangers, Henrik Lundqvist retireing, and Jerry Rice retiring a Denver Bronco (it's true). Tune in and subscribe! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1...

Part 4 of 4. Locked on Kitchen Sink with Chris Micieli and Adam Denker!

August 21, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes

For the second year in a row, Chris from Locked on Avalanche and Adam from Locked on Lightning get together during the worst part of the year, the NHL off season, and discuss a wide range of topics. Why the Original 6 is NOT the Original 6, the What If game and the NHL, and why Impractical Jokers is better than soccer. Tune in and subscribe! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use tha...

Part 4 of 4. Locked on Kitchen Sink with Chris Micieli and Adam Denker!

August 21, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

For the second year in a row, Chris from Locked on Avalanche and Adam from Locked on Lightning get together during the worst part of the year, the NHL off season, and discuss a wide range of topics. Why the Original 6 is NOT the Original 6, the What If game and the NHL, and why Impractical Jokers is better than soccer. Tune in and subscribe! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use t...

Part 3 of 4. Locked on Kitchen Sink with Chris Micieli and Adam Denker!

August 20, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

For the second year in a row, Chris from Locked on Avalanche and Adam from Locked on Lightning get together during the worst part of the year, the NHL off season, and discuss a wide range of topics. Why the Original 6 is NOT the Original 6, the What If game and the NHL, and why Impractical Jokers is better than soccer. Tune in and subscribe! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use t...

Part 3 of 4. Locked on Kitchen Sink with Chris Micieli and Adam Denker!

August 20, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes

For the second year in a row, Chris from Locked on Avalanche and Adam from Locked on Lightning get together during the worst part of the year, the NHL off season, and discuss a wide range of topics. Why the Original 6 is NOT the Original 6, the What If game and the NHL, and why Impractical Jokers is better than soccer. Tune in and subscribe! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use tha...

Part 2 of 4. Locked on Kitchen Sink with Chris Micieli and Adam Denker!

August 19, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes

For the second year in a row, Chris from Locked on Avalanche and Adam from Locked on Lightning get together during the worst part of the year, the NHL off season, and discuss a wide range of topics. Why the Original 6 is NOT the Original 6, the What If game and the NHL, and why Impractical Jokers is better than soccer. Tune in and subscribe! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use tha...

Part 2 of 4. Locked on Kitchen Sink with Chris Micieli and Adam Denker!

August 19, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

For the second year in a row, Chris from Locked on Avalanche and Adam from Locked on Lightning get together during the worst part of the year, the NHL off season, and discuss a wide range of topics. Why the Original 6 is NOT the Original 6, the What If game and the NHL, and why Impractical Jokers is better than soccer. Tune in and subscribe! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use t...

Part 1 of 4. Locked on Kitchen Sink with Chris Micieli and Adam Denker!

August 19, 2021 03:17 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

For the second year in a row, Chris from Locked on Avalanche and Adam from Locked on Lightning get together during the worst part of the year, the NHL off season, and discuss a wide range of topics. Why the Original 6 is NOT the Original 6, the What If game and the NHL, and why Impractical Jokers is better than soccer. Tune in and subscribe! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use t...

Part 1 of 4. Locked on Kitchen Sink with Chris Micieli and Adam Denker!

August 19, 2021 03:17 - 35 minutes

For the second year in a row, Chris from Locked on Avalanche and Adam from Locked on Lightning get together during the worst part of the year, the NHL off season, and discuss a wide range of topics. Why the Original 6 is NOT the Original 6, the What If game and the NHL, and why Impractical Jokers is better than soccer. Tune in and subscribe! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use tha...

Looking at the Avalanche division. Brandon Saad season grade. Naming the next Erik Johnson's race horse

August 13, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

The Avalanche might be the favorites to win the Stanley Cup next year, but that doesn't mean it will be a walk in the park. Who in the Avs division can give them a run for their money? Brandon Saad might have only spent one season with the Avs, but it was a good one. What did the people of Twitter give Brandon for his season grade? Erik Johnson likes to name his horses after his teammates. Kyle and I throw out a couple possible names for any future Johnson pony. BetOnline AG There is onl...

Taking a look at the Avalanche schedule. Mikko Rantanen get his season grade. Offseason Watchlist recommendations

August 10, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

I haven't had the chance to go through the Avalanche schedule thanks to all the craziness going on, so let's take a look! In short, get through December and you'll be ok We all know the grade Mikko Rantanen will receive, but let's talk about him anyway and why is he never in the discussion for to players in the league outside of Avalanche circles? Finally, a few suggestions for your Offseason Watchlist: The Push, and The Dawn Wall BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered a...

Taking a look at the Avalanche schedule. Mikko Rantanen get his season grade. Offseason Watchlist recommendations

August 10, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes

I haven't had the chance to go through the Avalanche schedule thanks to all the craziness going on, so let's take a look! In short, get through December and you'll be ok We all know the grade Mikko Rantanen will receive, but let's talk about him anyway and why is he never in the discussion for to players in the league outside of Avalanche circles? Finally, a few suggestions for your Offseason Watchlist: The Push, and The Dawn Wall BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1...

Nathan MacKinnon's diet. Logan O'Connor gets his season grade. New uniforms?

August 06, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Nikita Zadorov gave an interview where he spilled the chickpeas on Nathan MacKinnon's dedication to his craft. Why are people making such a big deal about this? Logan O'Connor gets his season grade, which I must admit surprised me a little bit An image of Avs draft pick Andrei Buyalsky in his Avalanche sweater revealed some new details for yet another Avalanche jersey. Would you rather lose to obtain a silver medal or win the consolation game to obtain a bronze? Let's discuss. BetOnline ...

Avalanche sign Tyson Jost. Val Nichushkin gets his season grade. Woodstock '99 documentary.

August 02, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

They Colorado Avalanche have signed Tyson Jost to another deal, this time a two year contract. He has shown continual improvement but can he finally take that one giant leap for mankind? Val Nichushkin gets his season grade. Since this is the dead part of the off-season I'll be discussing some things outside of the hockey world, mostly movies or music. Today it is a combination of the two. HBO's new documentary on the Woodstock '99 Music Festival and the disaster that is became. Tune in an...

Why Didn't the Avalanche Keep Saad? Avs Welcome More Depth. How Long Till Jost Signs?

July 30, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Joe Sakic wants to be a team of consistency and that includes keeping his roster in tact. So it was a little puzzling to let go of guys like PE Bellemare who signed for the same amount the Avs brought Darren Helm in for. They also could have kept Brandon Saad around who took a pay cut to go to St. Louis. I also take a look at the Avalanche free agents next season because there are a handful of them. You think this team looks different now, wait until next year. Hit that subscribe button and...

A Roller Coaster First Day of Free Agency for the Colorado Avalanche

July 29, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Well that was fun! What a first day of free agency for the Colorado Avalanche. It all started when the surprising news that captain Gabriel Landeskog has signed on for eight years with the Avs was announced. I guess they weren't so far apart after all. Then when free agency was officially under way, we heard goalie Philipp Grubauer was taking a deal with the Seattle Kraken. I guess the Avs and Grubs were further away than we thought. So to make up for their lost starting goalie the Avalanc...

Is Philipp Grubauer Heading Down a Similar Road as Landeskog? Cale Makar Gets His Season Grade.

July 27, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

We know things between the Avalanche and Gabriel Landeskog have been contentious and now it appears the same is happening for the Avs and Philipp Grubauer. The Avalanche seem to be closer with Grubauer than they do with Landeskog, so can a deal get done by Wednesday, before free agency begins? Cale Makar gets his season grade from the people of Twitter. And it went pretty much as expected. The Avalanche send qualifying offers to Tyson Jost, Connor Timmins and Denis Gilbert. What does that ...

Cale "Money" Makar. The Avs Draft Weekend. Latest on the Landeskog and Grubauer Deals

July 26, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

One of the biggest items on the Avalanche to-do list has been checked. Superstar defensemen Cale Makar signed a new deal with the Avs. A six year $54 million dollar deal. Losing Makar was never on the table due to his RFA status and Colorado stating they would match any offer sheet. None came, and the Avs and Cale are both happy. The Avs also brought on board four new prospects thanks to the NHL Draft, one of which was Cale's younger brother Taylor. I discuss the Avs top picks and what is e...

Greenroom Friday! Avs fans get together to talk about Donskoi to the Kraken. Matt Calvert hanging up the skates and Nathan MacKinnon gets his season grade

July 23, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Another Friday, another Greenroom! Avalanche fans join the show to discuss all things Avalanche including the Seattle Kraken selecting Joonas Donskoi. Was Matt Calvert calling it a career surprising? Finally we hand out Nathan MacKinnon's season grade, which is about as anticlimactic as the televised version of the expansion draft. Tune in and subscribe! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% o...

Seattle did what we expected and select Joonas Donskoi. Does this help with Landeskog negotiations? Par 2 of the Locked on NHL Mock Draft

July 22, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

When the Colorado Avalanche traded Ryan Graves it became clear that Joonas Donskoi was the favorite to be selected by the Seattle Kraken. Wednesday night they made that a reality. Donskoi was an important part of the Avalanche roster, and now Joe Sakic has the job to find a way to fill his role. Will it be in free agency or will he give one of the youngsters a chance to take that spot? The Avalanche also save $3.9 million in salary cap space. Does that help with the Gabriel Landeskog negotia...

Landeskog and Seattle talk. Jacob MacDonald gets his season grade. Part 1 of 2 of the Locked on NHL Mock Draft

July 21, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

The only team Gabriel Landeskog can talk to right now is the Seattle Kraken, and reports are they did indeed talk. The only problem is they have not continued those talks. The reason? Well reports are that Seattle thinks he wants too much. The same thing the Colorado Avalanche have been telling him. Does this do anything to Landeskog and how he is dealing with the Avs, or does he press on and try to find someone willing to pay his high price? We also give Jacob MacDonald his season grade, a...

Can the Avalanche and Landeskog meet in the middle? Are there any longshot players Seattle might take?

July 20, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

The Colorado Avalanche and Gabriel Landeskog can't have any more communications until after the expansion draft. Is having some time apart good for both sides or will it give other teams time to craft their pitch to him knowing he will be there for the signing? Will Seattle throw a curveball at the Avs and take a player other than Donskoi or Compher? I also take a look at draft prospect Mackie Samoskevich. If he falls to the Avs, is his skill set too much to pass on? Tune in and subscribe! ...

Can the Avalanche and Landeskog meet in the middle? Are there any longshot players Seattle might take?

July 20, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes

The Colorado Avalanche and Gabriel Landeskog can't have any more communications until after the expansion draft. Is having some time apart good for both sides or will it give other teams time to craft their pitch to him knowing he will be there for the signing? Will Seattle throw a curveball at the Avs and take a player other than Donskoi or Compher? I also take a look at draft prospect Mackie Samoskevich. If he falls to the Avs, is his skill set too much to pass on? Tune in and subscribe! B...

The Avalanche have their Expansion Draft protected list and it doesn't include Landeskog or Donskoi. Breaking down the list with Kyle Sullivan

July 19, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 33.9 MB

Over the past couple days we started to assume Gabriel Landeskog would be left off the protected list due to the lack of a new contract with the Avalanche. It doesn't take away from the fact seeing him unprotected makes Avalanche fans a little uneasy. Joonas Donskoi was also left off the list and you would have to assume he would be the frontrunner to get selected in the expansion draft this Wednesday. Kyle Sullivan joins me to discuss the list, who was protected and who wasn't. Tune in and ...

Greenroom Friday! Avs fans get together to talk about the Ryan Graves trade, the Landeskog contract issues and a goodbye to PE Bellemare

July 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

Who says nothing happens in the offseason!? A lot of Avalanche news made headlines in the past couple days and it was perfect for our weekly Greenroom discussion. Moments before the room went live, word came down that Ryan Graves was traded to the New Jersey Devils in a clear expansion draft move. Colorado pulled a move equivalent to a trade deadline move, feeling like Graves was the most likely player to head to Seattle, so he got something for him. We also discuss the current state of the...

Is Gabe Landeskog and the Avs being far apart at this stage of the offseason concerning? Landeskog gets his season grade. EJ waives his NMC

July 14, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

The offseason is off to a banging start. We started the day with the new that Erik Johnson did what we all assumed he would do and waive his no movement clause, thus leaving him unprotected for the upcoming expansion draft. Then, news came out that the Avalanche and captain Gabriel Landeskog are very far apart in a new contract. That is all we needed to hear before shouting from the rooftops about how we might now lose our beloved captain. Let's not go down that road just yet. Tune in and su...

Why Ryan Graves staying in Denver would benefit the Avs. Nazem Kadri gets his season grade. Draft Prospect: Brennan Othmann

July 13, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

We have all seen the expansion mock drafts and for the most part they have the Kraken taking Ryan Graves off the Avalanche. That very well could happen, but if it doesn't, I for one will be happy about that. I explain why. We also hand out the season grade for Nazem Kadri. How much did his post season suspension effect how people graded? Finally we take a look at another potential prospect in Brennan Othmann. If the Avs eventually do move on from Kadri, Othmann would be a perfect filler. Tun...

Greenroom Friday! Avs fans get together to talk the Lightning Cup victory. Tyson Jost gets his season grade

July 09, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

It's Greenroom Friday! Every Friday, Avalanche fans join the show to discuss the week that was with the Colorado Avalanche, which we do in discussing Tyson Jost and his season grade. We also have to look at the Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning and their second straight Cup win. Adam Denker from Locked On Lightning joins us to tell us how they did it. Tune in and subscribe! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCK...

Avalanche fan Devin Ruff joins the show to discuss his Avalanche history and what he thinks the Avs need to do this offseason

July 08, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 35.7 MB

If you have listened to or joined in on the Spotify Greenroom episodes you have no doubt heard Devin give his opinion on the many topics covered on those episodes. I felt Devin needed more time to speak his mind when it came to Avalanche issues, so he was kind enough to join todays episode to discuss his history in following the Avs as well as the many issues the Avalanche need to tackle this offseason. Tune in and subscribe! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 pl...

Draft Prospect: Isak Rosen. Will he fall to the Avs at #27? Philipp Grubauer gets his season grade. The Avs are the favorites again

July 07, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Yesterday we talked about a skilled, but over aggressive forward, and today we talk about a skilled but undersized forward in Isak Rosen. Rosen could fall to the Avalanche at #27, and if he does they would be hard pressed to not selected the gifted prospect. But does his size scare them away? Philipp Grubauer had a season. One that the Avalanche and their fans knew he had in him, and the fans gave him an easy A for his season grade. Finally, the odds for next season are starting to trickle...

Draft Prospect: Zachary L'Heureux. Do the Avs risk him? Why the Avs want Landeskog, Grubauer and Makar signed to long term deals.

July 06, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

So far this off-season, clubs are more willing to give players term on their contracts to get that all important AAV number down as low as possible. Is that what we will see when it comes to Avalanche free agents Gabe Landeskog, Philipp Grubauer and Cale Makar? We begin our look at some potential Avalanche draft picks with hard nosed winger Zachary L'Heureux. L'Heureux is gifted offensively, but often times goes over the line when it comes to hit and bad behavior. Do they Avs select him wit...

Ryan Graves gets his season grade. How do fans feel about the past season and seasons ahead? Why the hatred towards Alex Tanguay?

July 05, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MB

We had a lot of expectations for Ryan Graves heading into the 2020-2021 season. Did he live up to those expectations? Not really, but was he a lost soul out there that forgot how to play the game? Not at all. Twitter hands Graves his grade, and it is the closest vote yet. The Athletic did their yearly fan poll for the Avalanche and there are some very interesting results to some of the questions. I dive in. FInally, Alex Tanguay is a beloved Avalanche player. He was around for some great b...

Avs get shut out for NHL awards. Sam Girard gets his season grade. Does the Nugent-Hopkins contract impact Avalanche FA's?

June 30, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

It was going to be a tough task for the three Colorado Avalanche players to nab an NHL award, and in the end that proved to be the case as Philipp Grubauer (Vezina), Cale Makar (Norris) and Nathan MacKinnon (Hart) all went home empty handed for NHL hardware. Makar came the closest to Adam Fox in the voting for the best defensemen, but missing 12 games proved too much to overcome despite top of the league stats. Sam Girard had one heck of a regular season, but a couple forgettable games in t...

Joonas Donskoi get his season grade. UFA of the Day: Devan Dubnyk. A thank you from me to you.

June 29, 2021 12:43 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Joonas Donskoi had himself a season of exceeded expectations. That's not to say he couldn't have had even better numbers than what he put up. The Avalanche will be in a tough spot when it comes to Donskoi as he might be a player they cannot protect and the Seattle Kraken will nab. If that happens they will no doubt miss his production on the bottom six and in the power play. Our UFA of the Day is an old Avalanche favorite! Devan Dubnyk! Would the Avs seriously consider bringing back the fre...

Greenroom Friday! Avs fans get together to talk Kadri trade rumors and if the Kraken hire seals the fate of Ryan Graves

June 25, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

Another Friday, another Greenroom! Avalanche fans join the show to talk about everything Avalanche from the week that was. This week, we discuss the Nazem Kadri trade rumors and are they looking to move him or not protect him? And why are we only talking about Ottawa when it comes to a deal for Naz? We also got news of the Seattle Kraken hiring their first ever head coach in Dave Hakstol. Does this seal the fate of Ryan Graves as a Colorado Avalanche? Tune in and subscribe! Built Bar Built...

Ross Levitan from Locked on Senators joins to discuss these Nazem Kadri to Ottawa rumors. UFA of the Day: PE Bellemare

June 24, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

The off-season is so much fun. So many deals are made on social media that never see the light of day in the real world. But one keeps popping up that many people feel have legs and that is Avs forward Nazem Kadri to the Ottawa Senators. Many people feel Kadri is now a liability in the Avs quest for a Cup, so now is the time to move him. What better way to find out the validity of these rumors than get Ross Levitan, host of Locked on Senators, on the show? Ross has his finger on the pulse of...

JT Compher gets his season grade. FA of the day: Matt Calvert. What will the Avs do in the draft?

June 23, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

The Colorado Avalanche have done some good damage over the past several years when it comes to the NHL Draft. This year will be on the quiet side for the Avs, having only three picks in the entire draft. Unless they decide to make some moves. Could the Avs trade out of the first round in a effort to gain some of those picks back, or do they stand pat and feel good about what they have accomplished in the draft the past number of years, and not need a full crop of prospects? We also have a s...

RFA of the Day: Tyson Jost. Do the Avs protect and re-sign him and for how much? Bo Byram season grade. A potential JT Compher trade.

June 22, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

A lot has been said about Tyson Jost over the years, and this year he might have changed some minds in the Colorado Avalanche fan base. He's gone from 'get him out of town' to ' we might want to protect him' when it comes to the expansion draft. But as it stands now, he is a restricted free agent. So the Avalanche have questions they need to answer. Do they want to re-sign Jost? For how much? For how long? Do they want to protect him from the Kraken? Bowen Byram might have only played 1/3 o...

Greenroom Friday! Avs fans get together to talk Sakic and Bednar snubs, Burky gets his season grade. Cale Makar; to bridge or not to bridge?

June 18, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

The Locker Room has gone Green! Our weekly rooms where fans join in the on the conversation is still on, it's just turned green. Today, I'm joined by Avs fans who discuss why Joe Sakic just cannot get recognized for his work as a GM and why Jared Bednar cannot get recognized for his work as a head coach. Andre Burakovsky gets his season grade from the people of Twitter. And the big question with Cale Makar. To bridge contract him or not? That is the question. Tune in and subscribe! Built Ba...

Jared Bednar is staying in Colorado. Was there any doubt of that? UFA Philipp Grubauer. Will he get an offer he can't refuse elsewhere?

June 17, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

There are always people shouting from their keyboards to fire everyone when a team expected to make a deep run at a championship doesn't. Jared Bednar was not immune from that. Most of the time it's white noise and fair-weather fans just yelling to place blame on someone. With Bednar, I never really thought his job was in doubt, and Adrian Dater reported that Bednar's job is in fact safe. I talk about why it will be for the foreseeable future. Out free agent of the day is Philipp Grubauer, ...

PE Bellemare's season grade. What can Cale Makar command in his free agency? Maybe this Seth Jones thing isn't such a bad idea.

June 16, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Let us the being the off-season grades with fan favorite PE Bellemare! He might not put up the gaudy numbers, but he works his butt off and you have to respect players who play the way he does. We also look at Cale Makar and his RFA deal that could break the bank. Both sides seem to be on the same page of wanting a long term deal, so it could very well be in the realm of $80 million range. Finally, the Seth Jones rumors will not die and they won't until he is eventually traded. Why the dest...

Updating the protected list for the Seattle Kraken draft. Do the Avs re-sign Brandon Saad? Three trade proposals from a New Jersey Devils website.

June 15, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

With Erik Johnson likely waiving his NMC, the picture for who the Avs protect in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft does come a little more into focus. But there are still questions. Let's try to answer them! We also take a look at UFC Brandon Saad. Saad had a great first year in Denver. Do the Avs attempt to re-sign him and if they do, do they wait until after the Kraken draft, for how long and for how much? Finally, a New Jersey Devils webpage offers up three deals all involving the Avs. ...

Erik Johnson waiving his no movement clause? Possibilities for the Avalanche and Gabriel Landeskog. Sam Girard is going nowhere.

June 14, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

We aren't a week into the Colorado Avalanche offseason and there are already so many questions we will get answers to in the coming weeks. However, for now all we can do is speculate. One answer we might have though is one of the bigger ones. Erik Johnson might be willing to waive his no movement clause, which would immensely help the Avs when it comes to protecting players in the Seattle Kraken draft. Having that clause would have forced the Avs hand, since players who hold a no movement cl...

Another year, another second round exit for the Colorado Avalanche. Why this one stings more than previous seasons.

June 11, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

The narrative is becoming all to familiar. The Avalanche and the second round don't mix. Despite having a 2-0 series lead against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Colorado Avalanche for the first time all year lost four straight games. And losing four straight games in the playoffs will end your season. So many questions, and we will get to all of them. But for today, we lick our wounds. How did this happen? Tune in and subscribe. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy ...

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