Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche
961 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsLocked On Avalanche podcast is your daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Colorado Avalanche and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Chris Micieli and Kyle Sullivan, the Locked On Avalanche podcast provides your daily burgundy and blue fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Avs franchise. Locked On Avalanche takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Avalanche locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Avalanche podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Is Cale Makar Receiving a Norris Nomination a Surprise? How Do We Watch Avalanche-less Hockey?
May 05, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBCale Makar has been nominated for his 3rd straight Norris Trophy. Last year we all were pretty confident he had a good chance to take home the award, which he eventually did while beating out Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi. This year might be a little more difficult to take home the hardware as San Jose Sharks d-man Erik Karlsson is the heavy favorite to win it. Makar even being nominated might be a little surprising to some due to him missing over 20 games this season. Extend th...
Most Surprising Player of Last Year. Early Expectations for Next Year. Crosby to Avs Will Never End
May 04, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBAs we continue to come to grips with the Colorado Avalanche early exit from the playoffs, we begin to take a look back at the season while looking forward to the next one. We answer a handful of listener questions today including who was the most surprising player from last season. An answer which we couldn't just give one, so we gave 6. What are the realistic expectations for next season, which is difficult to answer at this stage, and Sidney Crosby to the Avalanche? Somehow, this won't b...
Bednar Admits the Team Will Look Different Next Year. What Byram and Newhook's Deals Could Look Like
May 03, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBColorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar did his weekly radio spot and discussed a range of Avs topics including the difficulty that was this past season. He also admitted that this team will have a very different look next season with all the UFA's the Avs have, and how when you win, people want your guys. Bednar also mentioned Gabriel Landeskog and hinted, but did not say specifically, that another surgery could be in the cards. Two of the bigger RFA's this offseason will be Alex Newho...
Road to the Stanley Cup 2023: Colorado Avalanche's title defense comes to and end in 7 vs. Kraken
May 02, 2023 13:30 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MBThe defending champion Colorado Avalanche have been eliminated in seven games by the Seattle Kraken in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Kyle Sullivan of Locked On Avalanche joins Gil Martin of Locked On NHL to react to the series loss, detail why injuries were the biggest factor in the Avs lost season, discuss the poor performances by Colorado's depth players, and what comes next for the Avalanche after losing their championship belt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Avs Have Work to Do in the Offseason. Which UFA's Do They Keep? Which Ones Do They Let Go?
May 02, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThe Colorado Avalanche head into their offseasons with many more questions than answers. Like most teams, those questions start in-house with your own unrestricted and restricted free agents. The Avs have a hefty number of UFA's they need to sift through, and they need to ask themselves which ones do they want to bring back and which ones they don't. Some decisions might come down to not what the Avs necessarily WANT to do, but what they might HAVE to do to stay cap compliant. Will this be...
Avalanche Season Ends With a 2-1 Loss to the Seattle Kraken in Game 7. Where Do We Go From Here?
May 01, 2023 05:39 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThe Stanley Cup will have a new home this year after the Colorado Avalanche season came to an end following a 2-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken in Game 7 of their first round series Sunday night. This clearly was a challenging and difficult season for the Avalanche. Despite an endless list of injuries, they somehow captured the Central Divison title and going into the playoffs had hopes of making another deep run. That proved not to be the case as the Kraken held their ground against the defe...
Avalanche Keep Season Alive With Dominant 4-1 Win in Game 6 Over the Kraken
April 29, 2023 13:47 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThe Colorado Avalanche will not go down quietly. With their backs against the wall and their season on the line, the Avalanche picked a great time to have their best game of the series against the Seattle Kraken, and take Game 6, 4-1. The winner take all Game 7 will be in Denver on Sunday night. From the opening puck drop, the Avalanche had a different gear. Despite giving up the first goal of the game yet again (every game this series), the Avalanche kept the pressure on Seattle and never...
Avalanche Season on the Line After 3-2 Loss To Seattle in Game 5
April 27, 2023 05:36 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe Colorado Avalanche find themselves in a position they never were in during last year's Stanley Cup run. They are facing elimination after a 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken in Game 5 in front of the home crowd at Ball Arena. The Avalanche will look to send the series back to Denver for a Game 7, but in order to do that they will need to find a way to get more production from several players. Down key players like Val Nichushkin, Darren Helm, Gabriel Landeskog and of course Cale Makar due...
Cale Makar Gets Suspended for Game 5. Kraken Even Series 2-2
April 25, 2023 21:45 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBCale Makar will not be on the ice for the Colorado Avalanche for Game 5 of the series with the Seattle Kraken after his hit on Jared McCann. Why this calls into question, yet again, the inconsistencies of the Department of Player Safety. The Avalanche will have to really turn things around with how they are starting games if they want to leave Denver with a 3-2 series lead. Once again Seattle set the tone of the game and it took the Avalanche a period plus to get back into the flow. Playing...
Avalanche Back in Control of Series After 6-4 Win Over Seattle in Game 3
April 24, 2023 02:25 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThe Colorado Avalanche seem to have found their game somewhere in the middle of Game 2 vs the Seattle Kraken and the question was could they continue that into Game 3, the first game of the series in Seattle? The answer to that was a resounding yes (save for 19 seconds) and the Avs have regained control of the series, leading it 2-1. Colorado will look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead Monday night. We also touch on the Val Nichushkin issue and hope whatever it is that has caused him t...
Down 2-0, Avs Battle Back and Beat Seattle 3-2. Series Heads to Seattle Tied 1-1
April 21, 2023 05:44 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIt didn't start pretty. In fact, it was downright ugly. The Colorado Avalanche followed up a suspect game 1 effort with a first period that was probably their worst period of the season. Not what you want to see in the playoffs. It also found them down 2-0 after the first, which included a Seattle short-handed goal. But in 48 seconds all that changed. Artturi Lehkonen and Val Nichushikin both found the net in the blink of an eye and then everything changed. Things started opening up for the...
Inconsistent Avalanche Start Title Defense With 3-1 Loss to the Kraken
April 19, 2023 06:06 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBNot how you want to start your title defense. The Colorado Avalanche were off on the little details for the majority of their opening game against the Seattle Kraken and lose 3-1 to go down in the series 1-0. It was things you would expect in the first week of the season when you are getting into the flow of a new hockey season. Not in game one of the playoffs. But then again, several players were coming back from injury, so maybe it does make a little sense. Either way, the Kraken was the...
Road to the Stanley Cup 2023: Will injuries prevent the Colorado Avalanche from a repeat?
April 18, 2023 16:00 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MBCan the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche overcome key injuries and pull off the repeat? Kyle Sullivan of Locked On Avalanche joins Gil Martin of Locked On NHL to break down the Avs chances in the post-season, discuss what impact the Gabriel Landeskog injury -- as well as the littany of ailments that's had the Avalanche in survival mode all season long -- could have as the Avs attempt to win four series for a second straight year. How will Alex Georgiev fare between the pipes...
Road to the Stanley Cup 2023: Will injuries prevent the Colorado Avalanche from a repeat?
April 18, 2023 16:00 - 8 minutesCan the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche overcome key injuries and pull off the repeat? Kyle Sullivan of Locked On Avalanche joins Gil Martin of Locked On NHL to break down the Avs chances in the post-season, discuss what impact the Gabriel Landeskog injury -- as well as the littany of ailments that's had the Avalanche in survival mode all season long -- could have as the Avs attempt to win four series for a second straight year. How will Alex Georgiev fare between the pipes?...
CROSSOVER SPECIAL: Locked on Kraken! Key Players. Biggest Story Lines. X-Factors and Predictions w/ Erica Ayala.
April 18, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutesThe most wonderful time of the year is here! We have reached to NHL postseason and the Colorado Avalanche are set to square off against playoff newcomer, the Seattle Kraken! Erica Ayala from Locked on Kraken joins to dive into the nuts and bolts of the series. Who are the key players on each team? With any postseason there are storylines to be had. We discuss the biggest ones. We also take a look at the "X-Factors". Where does each team excel, and where do they have some holes the other team ...
CROSSOVER SPECIAL: Locked on Kraken! Key Players. Biggest Story Lines. X-Factors and Predictions w/ Erica Ayala.
April 18, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBThe most wonderful time of the year is here! We have reached to NHL postseason and the Colorado Avalanche are set to square off against playoff newcomer, the Seattle Kraken! Erica Ayala from Locked on Kraken joins to dive into the nuts and bolts of the series. Who are the key players on each team? With any postseason there are storylines to be had. We discuss the biggest ones. We also take a look at the "X-Factors". Where does each team excel, and where do they have some holes the other team...
Avalanche Lock Up the Central. Prepare to Face the Kraken in Round One. Plus Our First Round Picks
April 17, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBNathan MacKinnon made sure the Colorado Avalanche would complete one of the most strenuous seasons in Avalanche history at the top of the Central Division. The Avs superstar scored four points including his third goal with just over a minute left in the game vs the Nashville Predators to give the Avalanche another division title. One that looked like a pipe dream halfway through the season. Now the Avalanche take a few days to get ready for a newcomer to the playoffs in the Seattle Kraken....
Avalanche Beat Jets, 4-2. A Win Against Preds Gives Them Division. Landeskog to Miss Entire Season.
April 14, 2023 04:04 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe time frame kept getting pushed back and in the back of our heads, we all thought the inevitable was possible. And before puck drop Thursday night against the Winnipeg Jets, the Colorado Avalanche and Gabriel Landeskog made it official. The Captain won't play at all this year, regular season or playoffs due to the knee injury and surgery he has been dealing with for some time now. But if there is anything this team this year has shown, it's toughness. And the Avs will have to have that w...
Avs Drop Extra Point to Oilers in OT in Playoff Like Atmosphere
April 13, 2023 02:43 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBCan you smell the playoffs?! If you watched that matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers, you know it's close. With the exception of that pesky 3 on 3 overtime, which is non-existent in the postseason. The Avs couldn't get the extra point against the Oilers, but they did assure themselves a first round home series. So all is not lost. A lot to cover in today's episode! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.co...
Avs Potential 1st Round Matchups. Possible Line Combos. Avs Reveal Playoff Motto.
April 11, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBNothing has been set in stone just yet, but we have a relatively good idea of who the Colorado Avalanche could face off against in the 1st round of this year's playoffs. Could it be the Seattle Kraken? Or could it be the Minnesota Wild? Do we even have a preference between those two? We also take a look at the potential line combinations for round one with the assumption Artturi Lehkonen will be ready to go. Finally, the Avs revealed their motto for the postseason. "One Way, Our Way". Do w...
Avalanche Need Late 3rd Period Surge to Send Game to OT, Beat Ducks 5-4
April 10, 2023 04:46 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThe Colorado Avalanche needed a late 3rd period surge and OT to complete a come from behind win over the Anaheim Ducks Sunday night, but some would argue they shouldn't have put themselves in that situation to begin with after a 2-0 leaf turned into a 4-2 deficit. Nonetheless, the Avalanche gained two more points to put them solely in the top spot of the Central Division with 3 games left to play. Nathan MacKinnon netted the game winner, his 3rd point of the game, while Mikko Rantanen join...
Avalanche Clinch Playoff Spot in OT on Nathan MacKinnon's GWG Goal and 100th Point of the Season
April 06, 2023 02:30 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBFor the Colorado Avalanche it was simple. Win against the San Jose Sharks and your ticket for the post season is punched. It ended up being more difficult than expected, but the Avalanche managed to come away with a 4-3 win in OT to clinch their spot in the NHL playoffs. The winning goal, scored by Nathan MacKinnon, was a milestone one for the superstar. Nate's previous career high in points was 99, but he can now join the 100 club. And he's done it in far less games than others in the leag...
Landeskog Makes the Trip. Who Steps Up in the Playoffs? Odd Men Out for the Postseason.
April 05, 2023 02:37 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBJosh Manson, Pavel Francouz, Artturi Lehkonen and..........Gabriel Landeskog will all make the California road trip for the next week. Will all play? One never knows. You would still have to think Landeskog is out until the playoffs, but the simple fact he has made the trip with the team is an encouraging sign. We also take some questions from our Instagram listeners, including if it will be difficult to sign Mikko Rantanen in his next deal? Who are the odd men out once Lehkonen and Landesk...
Avs Sign Three College Prospects. Is This The Best Way To Build Up Their Prospect Pool?
April 04, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBOn this special episode of Locked on Avalanche, we welcome for the first time, the host of Locked on NHL Prospects Hadi Kalakeche, to bring us up to speed on the newest members of the Colorado Avalanche / Colorado Eagles. The Avs went and signed three college players last week and Hadi gives us his take on what we can expect from them. What are the chances they can make it to the pro level? Where do they excel? What do they need to work on? Hadi also gives us his thoughts on the current Av...
Avalanche Bounce Back With a 5-2 Win Over Dallas
April 02, 2023 23:06 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBWe've been saying it for the majority of the season. This is the Colorado Avalanche of this year. Follow up a loss with a solid win. It's why we have so much confidence that this team can at least return to the Stanley Cup finals. Following the loss to the Minnesota Wild which could have had them atop the Central Division, the Avs followed it up against a team right there with them in the standings in the Dallas Stars and sent Dallas packing with a 5-2 win. JT Compher hit the 50 point mark...
Avs Miss Opportunity to Put Themselves At the Top of the Central. Lose to Wild, 4-2
March 30, 2023 19:15 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThe Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild showed why a 7 game series between the two would likely go the full 7 games. Minnesota got the better of the Avalanche with some nifty goals and two of the short handed variety, but at the same time, the Avalanche showed why they are never out of a matchup. There are no doubt moments the Avs wish they could do over, but that will have to wait until a potential playoff matchup. The Avalanche had their chances, ones they typically capitalize on. But ...
Avalanche Need 7 Rounds in Shoot-Out Win to Take Extra Point & Both Games Against Arizona
March 26, 2023 23:18 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThe Colorado Avalanche had a comfortable 2-0 lead against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena Sunday afternoon, but we learned why no 2-0 lead can ever be looked at as comfortable. Even against the Yotes. Arizona fought their way back to even twice to force the game into OT, then a shoot-out where one man snuck a goal through in the seventh round. That man was Val Nichushkin, and the Avalanche take both games of a home and home against Arizona. The Avalanche are now tied in points with the...
Avalanche Struggle to Find Consistency in 5-2 Loss to Penguins. Six Game Winning Streak Ends
March 23, 2023 04:14 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThe Colorado Avalanche and the Pittsburgh Penguins both had something to play for. The Avs could have been sitting atop the Central Division with a win while the Penguins would have crept back into a Wild Card spot for the playoffs. The Penguins seemed to want their playoff spot more than the Avs wanted divisional clout. The Avs six game winning streak came to a crashing stop Wednesday night as the Penguins made life difficult for Colorado, getting them off their game and forcing them to be...
Avs Cruise to 5-0 Win Over Blackhawks. Win Streak Reaches Six. Bednar Signs Three Year Extension
March 22, 2023 01:52 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThe Colorado Avalanche cruised to a 5-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks Monday night to bring their winning streak to six games, and they did it on the backs of guys like Denis Malgin and Kurtis MacDermid. You read that right. The Avs are getting great production up and down the lineup right now, which is making things for guys like Mikko Rantanen easier. Rantanen also found the back of the net in this one, leaving him a hat trick away from getting 50 on the season. Will he get them all aga...
Avalanche Win All Four Games on Road Trip After 5-1 Victory Over the Detroit Red Wings
March 20, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBThe Colorado Avalanche came together as a team in the last week, and that's what can happen out on the open road. The Avs have really found their game over the past month, and during this recent four game road trip, really seemed to put them emphasis on tightening up their defensive structure and game plan. Sure, Detroit had 34 shots on goal, but the Avalanche made sure very few were of the high danger variety. After a sluggish first period, the Avalanche kicked it in to high gear and foun...
The Avalanche Escape Ottawa With a 5-4 Win Thanks to a Bad Call and a Jonas Johnasson Right Leg
March 17, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThree games north of the border, three wins for the Colorado Avalanche. This one a 5-4 win against the Ottawa Senators, but not before some controversy and a last second save of the year candidate by backup goalie Jonas Johansson. The Avalanche seemed to be cruising to their third win on this four game road trip, scoring two early goals in the first. But what people are saying about this up and coming Ottawa team are true. They have the talent and skill to become a contender and soon. The ...
Defense on Display as Avalanche Grab Shoot-Out Win Over the Toronto Maple Leafs
March 16, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBSo much for a high-scoring matchup. The Colorado Avalanche and Toronto Maple Leafs skated out a defensive battle where both teams found a goal in the first period, and then nothing until Nathan MacKinnon netted the only goal during the shoot-out to gain the extra point for the Avs, 2-1, over the Leafs. The Avs played their best defensive game of the season. Going up against a very solid offensive team, they only allowed 10 SOG and none during the OT session. Now they turn around and play ...
David Morassutti of Locked on Leafs Joins! What Can We Expect Tonight? Is Matthews a Leaf for Life?
March 15, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBThe Colorado Avalanche head to Toronto to face off against the Maple Leafs Wednesday night, so what better time to have our first every crossover with Locked on Leafs! We are joined by host David Morassutti who fills us in on what we can expect from the Maple Leafs tonight. What is a weakness and a strength of this team? We also get into the trade deadline and how the Avs and Leafs were polar opposites of each other during the trade season. Are Leafs fans happy with all the moves or did th...
Avs Start Road Trip Off On Right Foot. Drop Montreal 8-4. Lehkonen Heads Home With Broken Finger
March 14, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThe Colorado Avalanche set the tone early, and while Montreal got a couple goals back late in the 3rd period, this one was well in hand as the Avs got game one of their road trip under their belt with a 8-4 win over the Canadiens. There wasn't much negative you could take away from the game, except another Avalanche injury. Artuuri Lehkonen, in his first game back in Montreal after being traded to the Avs, had two goals and an assist in less than 10 minutes of ice time. Why did he have less...
Avalanche Get Down Early, Can't Overcome Deficit to Kings. Lose 5-2
March 10, 2023 06:10 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThe Altitude broadcast said it early in the game between the Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings. Both teams are difficult to beat when they get the first goal. Los Angeles got the first two goals, and then made life difficult for the Avalanche. Colorado pulled to within one on two occasions, but both times the Kings would expand the lead back to two. It just seemed like a difficult mountain to climb. Which it proved to be. We break it all down! Tune in and subscribe! Subscribe to ou...
Avalanche Get Much Needed Victory in Rout Fashion. Val and Cale Each With Four Point Nights
March 08, 2023 05:58 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThe Colorado Avalanche not only needed a win, they needed a convincing one, and that's just what they got Tuesday night in running over the San Jose Sharks, 6-0. The Avs put up 3 first period goals, and while no lead is safe in the sport of hockey, how dominant the Avs were in those first 20 minutes made you feel like tonight was going to be different, and San Jose didn't stand a chance. It was all Avs from there on out and now the question is can they take all that momentum into their nex...
The Yin / Yang Season for the Avalanche Continues After Dropping Both Weekend Games
March 07, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBWe just need to accept this is who the Colorado Avalanche are. When they are good, they are so very good, when they are bad.....you know the rest. The Avalanche will be a playoff team. They have positioned themselves to at the least accomplish that. Which team they are once the playoffs begin is another story. Will be get the team that looked like they could beat anyone during a six game winning streak, or will it be the team that was dropping games to bottom dwelling teams like they were a...
Last Day of Trade Season! Are the Avalanche All Done Dealing? Who's Left To Trade For?
March 03, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWhat a trade season it's been. The Avalanche have been involved in a few trades of their own, which mainly have addressed depth. With the biggest names off the board, who is left if the Avs wanted to make another deal before the deadline is up? We also take a look at, not only the Avalanche March schedule but the schedule for the Dallas Stars as well. How do they differ and why a stretch in the middle of the month could determine who's sitting in the top spot of the division? Tune in, subs...
Avs Fight Back After Down 5-1 to Devils. Come Up Short As 6 Game Winning Streak Ends, 7-5
March 02, 2023 06:20 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThe Colorado Avalanche had been hitting their stride lately, playing a "full 60" over the past several games. It was going to be difficult to do the same thing against a very good New Jersey Devils team, and New Jersey showed you why early in the game, building a 3-0 and then a 5-1 lead. But the Avalanche also showed why they are a dangerous team, scoring three goals in just over two minutes to pull within one. They couldn't get over the hill however and the Devils would eventually put the...
Colorado Avalanche pick up Lars Eller from Washington Capitals | INSTANT Trade Reaction
March 01, 2023 21:15 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBThe Colorado Avalanche have joined the pre-NHL Trade Deadline derby with the addition of forward Lars Eller from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a second-round pick. Kyle Sullivan of Locked On Avalanche joins Gil Martin of Locked On NHL to react to the trade that should bolster the defending champs' chances of making it out of the wide open Western Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Avalanche Blank Golden Knights, 3-0. Push Win Streak to Six Games.
February 28, 2023 06:16 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThere is no doubt the Colorado Avalanche are playing their best hockey of the season right here, right now. Another performance where they were in the driver's seat for the duration of the game. No stretches of letting their opponent climb back into the game, no 3rd period collapses. Just controlling the action from beginning to end. Not only is the Avs win streak currently at six games, but they now hold the top spot in the Central division if you are looking at the all important points pe...
Avs Make Head Scratching Trades Off The Ice. Continue To Hit Their Stride On The Ice.
February 27, 2023 03:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBIt was an interesting weekend for the Colorado Avalanche both on and off the ice. On the ice, the Avalanche finished their 3rd of three straight back to backs in dominating fashion with a 5-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets. Then came home the next day and ran over the Calgary Flames, 4-1. Out of 12 possible points in the three back to backs the Avalanche came away with 11. Yea, this team is hitting their stride at the perfect time. Off the ice, Chris MacFarland and Joe Sakic made a duo of ...
While East Teams Beef Up, the West Remains Quiet. Could the Avalanche Break the Silence?
February 24, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWhoever comes out of the East is going to be one heck of a challenge for whoever comes out of the West. It seems almost daily there are moves being made by Eastern Conference teams, while the West is making next to no deals. Could the Colorado Avalanche be the team that shakes things up? The issues of not having a lot of trade chips remain. But if we have learned one thing over the years it is to not discount what Joe Sakic, and now Chris MacFarland, can accomplish. We take a look at some ...
Does the NHL Need to Address Their Concussion Protocol Following the Cale Makar Events?
February 22, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBCale Makar will not be playing this weekend for the Colorado Avalanche due to two concussions in less than two weeks. Both times, Makar was allowed to return to the ice after passing the league's concussion protocols. But are the protocols contradicting themselves with how they are written? We take a look at if the league needs to take a harder stance with a potential concussion, and honestly put safety over anything else. We also get to a few more listener questions including can Mikko Ra...
Gabe Landeskog's Road to a Return Starts Now! But Patience is Still Necessary.
February 21, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBIt's true. Captain Gabriel Landeskog took the ice yesterday and started what we all hope is the road to a mid March return. Landeskog skated slowly and took some wrist shots for about 30 minutes before calling it a day, which is all we can ask for at this stage. Baby steps come first. We promise this is the last time we talk about Martin Kaut. Apparently, he asked to be traded 5 times over the last 5 years. Does it mean anything? We also take some listener questions which include to bridge...
Down 3-0, Avalanche Complete Epic Comeback and Win 6-5 in OT. Continue Mastery of Oilers.
February 20, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBAnother team would have seen the Edmonton Oilers take a 3-0 first period lead and saw it as a mountain too difficult to climb. The Colorado Avalanche looked at it as they had a lot of time to get back into the game. Despite the Oilers twice pushing their lead back to two goals after the Avs had trimmed it to one, Colorado found the net late in the 3rd to tie it up, then Mikko Rantanen held on to the puck for just the right amount of time for Edmonton goalie Jack Campbell to get out of posit...
Should We Prepare For A Quiet Avalanche Trade Season?
February 17, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThe Colorado Avalanche have been buyers at the trade deadline over the past few seasons, and the general consensus is that they will be again this year. But the trade deadline for this season for the Avalanche is going to be a tricky thing. When a team is active at the deadline like the Avalanche have, at some point all your big trade chips start to wear thin. The Avs still have some prospects and picks they could part with, but going off of past seasons, they don't like to give away either...
Avalanche Surrender Another 3rd Period Lead. Lose in Shoot-Out to Lightning, 4-3
February 15, 2023 06:36 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThe Colorado Avalanche needed to play better than the 5-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning they suffered last week in Tampa. And for the most part, they did just that. But another 3rd period lead was blown and the Avs couldn't get any pucks in the net during the shoot-out to lose against the Lightning, 4-3. We break it all down! Tune in and subscribe! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fant...
Can the Avalanche Beat Tampa Down Three Key Defensemen? The Stretch of Back-to-Backs Begin
February 14, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe Colorado Avalanche had a game they likely forgot as quickly as possible last week in their Stanley Cup rematch against the Tampa Bay Lightning. After a solid output against the Florida Panthers over the weekend, the Avalanche get another crack at Tampa, this time in Denver. But, the Avs will also, yet again, be down important pieces. No Cale Makar, no Erik Johnson and Josh Manson won't play either. Can the Avs stop this Tampa offense down that much defense? This is also the first game ...
Nothing Goes Right For Avalanche in 5-0 Loss to Tampa Bay Lightning
February 10, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThe Stanley Cup rematch was entirely one-sided in this 5-0 thumping of the Colorado Avalanche at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning. There isn't much to like following this one. Once it got bad, it got worse. The Avalanche are struggling to get goals, and when a team like the Lightning get a multiple goal lead on you, it's a huge challenge to get back in the game. This is how it has been for the Avalanche this year. When things are good, they are good. When things take a turn, it's ugly....