Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche
961 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months 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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Avs Play Solid Game But Struggle to Score. One Mistake Sends Game to OT Where Pitt Wins It, 2-1
February 09, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThe Colorado Avalanche looked fresh and ready for the majority of the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. They were getting a ton of shots on net while at the same time keeping the Penguins from getting good looks. But a Pavel Francouz attempted poke at a loose puck didn't go as planned, Pittsburgh capitalized on it to tie the game up late in the 3rd to send it into OT where the Avalanche had their best chance following a Pittsburgh penalty. But when nothing came of the power play, Pitt n...
What Can We Expect for the 2nd Half of the Season for the Colorado Avalanche?
February 07, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBThe Colorado Avalanche hit the ice for the first time since the All-Star Weekend as they travel to Pittsburgh for the first of a three game road trip against the Penguins. What can we expect from the Avs to start the 2nd half of their season and what can we expect from Pittsburgh, maybe the most up and down team in the league? The Avs will welcome back Bowen Byram, who has been out since November with a lower body injury, and they will welcome back, again, Val Nichushkin, who just can't se...
Makar, Mikko & MacKinnon Show Off Their Skills at All-Star Weekend, But Was Anyone Really Watching?
February 06, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBThe All-Star Weekend in South Florida has come and gone, and it doesn't seem like many people cared, including the players. The Colorado Avalanche had three players represented at the event, Cale Makar, Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon. The boys took part in several of the skills competitions, one in which Makar and Rantanen won, the Splash Shot event. The Avs representatives did well during the actual game too. Had the Central won the entire thing there was a good chance Nathan MacKinn...
Avs Playoffs Ticket Prices Skyrocket. Which Avs Player Has Best Chance at All-Star MVP?
February 03, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBYou expect the prices of sporting events to rise every so often. You expect them to rise especially for the defending champion of a particular sport. But what was released by a season ticket holder on Twitter was something not many were expecting. The Colorado Avalanche appear to have raised the prices for all sections of the playoffs this season (assuming the Avalanche make it) and some by as much as 200%. Why this is not a smart move by the Avs. We also finish up with a few more Instagra...
Avs February Schedule Is Light on Games, But Heavy on Challenges
February 01, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Avalanche we take a look at the upcoming February schedule. While there might not be as many games as there were in Decemeber and January, almost all the opponents during the month are tough. Plus add three consecutive back to back, and it might be a difficult month to get through. We also take a few more listener questions as well as give mid-season grades for J.T. Compher, Alex Newhook, Devon Toews and Mikko Rantanen. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Follow ...
Could the Avalanche Have Put Together a Comparable Package For Bo Horvat?
January 31, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBOne of the big trade season pieces is off the board, and while Bo Horvat to the Colorado Avalanche was likely a long shot, what the Vancouver Canucks got in return from the New York Islanders has us asking the question, could the Avalanche have put together a similar package to get him in Denver? It might not have been as simple as it sounds. We also take a few questions from our Instagram followers as well as start our mid-season grades with Artturi Lehkonen, Nathan MacKinnon, Evan Rodrigu...
Avs Sweat Out Win vs Blues, 4-2. More End of Game Struggles. Jordan Binnington Continues His Antics.
January 30, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThe Colorado Avalanche lost another game to another bottom-of-the-standings team, the Anaheim Ducks, 5-3. Something that has happened far too often this season. But they did regroup and beat the St.Louis Blues. But St. Louis made a game of it in the 3rd. Earlier in the season the Avalanche seemed to be having a problem with starting games, now they seem to be having a problem in finishing them. A win heading into the All-Star break always makes you feel good. We break it all down! Tune in...
The Colorado Avalanche Trade With The San Jose Sharks and Bring Back Matt Nieto. Send Kaut to SJ.
January 26, 2023 05:11 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThe Colorado Avalanche made the first trade of the almost trade season in making a deal with the San Jose Sharks to bring back familiar face Matt Nieto as well as disgruntled first round defenseman Ryan Merkley in exchange for Martin Kaut and Jacob MacDonald. The writing was on the wall for both Kaut and MacDonald. As Kaut struggled to keep his position with the club at the NHL level, and even though MacDonald was playing nightly for the Avalanche, was playing bare-bones minutes. We break ...
Avs 3-2 Win Over Capitals Gives Jared Bednar the Most Coaching Wins in Franchise History
January 25, 2023 06:11 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThe Colorado Avalanche never trailed in their 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals Tuesday night, but Washington made the Avs earn the victory that put Jared Bednar at the top of the list when it comes to franchise coaching wins. A few days earlier, Erik Johnson played in his 900th career game, and last night he played in his 700th game as a member of the Avalanche while at the same time, Nathan MacKinnon got his 700th career point on an assist to Artturi Lehkonen's opening goal. We co...
The Bruce Boudreau Firing Has Us Appreciating the Colorado Avalanche Even More
January 24, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThe Vancouver Canucks did Bruce Boudreau wrong and everyone knows it. But when things like that happen, it always makes us take a step back and really appreciate how the Colorado Avalanche is run as an organization. The Avalanche could have cut ties with Jared Bednar after his first season, and honestly, people would have probably understood if they did. And if they did, they would have gone about it the right way. Not like what Vancouver did too good old Bruce. We also take a look at the ...
Big 1st Period Carries Avalanche to 4-1 Win Over the Calgary Flames. Makar Misses Game With Injury
January 19, 2023 06:39 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBThat losing streak is looking more and more like a thing of the past. The Colorado Avalanche used three 1st period goals to jump on the Calgary Flames early as they went on to their third straight victory with a 4-1 win in Alberta. Mikko Rantanen scored twice, the first one setting a franchise record in getting to 30 goals in the fewest games, beating out Joe Sakic by one game. Artturi Lehkonen added the other two goals as Alexandar Georgiev and solid defense kept Calgary from getting back ...
Should the Colorado Avalanche Exploit the LTIR Loophole with Gabriel Landeskog?
January 18, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBThe more we hear about Gabriel Landeskog, the more we think the further and further into the season he will return. Because of that, should the Colorado Avalanche exploit the NHL LTIR loophole where they can leave Landeskog and not have his salary cap number count against their cap number, make some trades to bring in some help, then bring him back for the playoffs (assuming they make the playoffs) where the salary cap goes away? It might be difficult to answer that now, but if Landeskog is...
Avalanche Get Back on Track With Two Blowout Wins over Ottawa and Detroit
January 17, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIt's been no secret the Colorado Avalanche have had a rough time getting points over the past month culminating with a low point in losing to the worst team in the league, the Chicago Blackhawks. The Avalanche needed to get back on track and they did so in a big way over the past two games. A 7-0 shutout against the Ottawa Senators and then a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. We break it all down and add two more tracks to our ongoing Sound Check playlist! Tune in and subscribe! https:...
Avalanche Lose to Lowly Blackhawks. Can It Get Any Worse?
January 13, 2023 05:38 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThis, right here, is as bad as it gets for the Colorado Avalanche. The Chicago Blackhawks came along at the perfect time for the Avs. With Colorado not playing particularly well and struggling to win games over the past week, to face off against a team that's had those same struggles for the entire season was welcoming. Maybe it was going to be the starting point for the Avs to get back on track. It was not. The Colorado Avalanche, the defending Stanley Cup Champions, lost to the worst te...
Avalanche Come Back From 4-1 Deficit in 3rd. Lose on Late Power Play Goal to Panthers, 5-4
January 11, 2023 06:43 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBOnce again, it was the tale of two teams. The Colorado Avalanche started their Tuesday night matchup against the Florida Panthers in pretty good form. But the wheels fell off pretty quickly as the Panthers scored 3 first period goals. This caused the Avs to look like they were just going through the motions and at the start of the 3rd period, down 4-1, I don't think we expected much. But that isn't how an Avalanche team opperates. One by one, the Avs started scoring and before you knew it, ...
CROSSOVER SPECIAL: Prep For Tonights Matchup Against the Florida Panthers! Dunk Tank at the All-Star Game!
January 10, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBArmondo Velez from Locked on Florida Panthers joins the show today for a special crossover episode! Two teams that are not in positions they thought they would be at this stage of the season. The Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers square off for the first time this season in Denver Tuesday night, and we are here to get you updated on what to expect between last years Stanley Cup Champs and President Trophy winners. We also touch on the All-Star Game festivities being held in Florida a...
Avalanche End Five Game Skid With a 3-2 OT Win Over the Edmonton Oilers
January 09, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBThe losing streak had to end at some point, but for a time during Saturday nights matchup against the Edmonton Oilers, it looked like the streak was going to continue to six games for the Colorado Avalanche. Not that they weren't playing well. They were. Just the score was not indicative of the play on the ice. But with the Oilers up 2-0 in the 2nd, the Avalanche just needed a spark, and that came, once again, in the fashion of a Nathan MacKinnon coast-to-coast highlight reel goal. The Avs...
Trades, Playoffs and Injuries, Oh My! Could J.T. Compher Get Traded? Newhook and Byram Contracts.
January 05, 2023 05:04 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBIt's been a little while since we've done a mailbag episode. So with the Avalanche having two days in a row off, now is as good a time as any. And boy did you deliver! A lot of questions on the Avalanche and if they could go after Bo Horvat. Who would the Avs give up in any trade? Are we worried the Avs will miss the playoffs? Who will keep a roster spot once everyone is healthy? And could J.T. Compher get traded this year?? All that, plus our beverage of choice while we watch Avs games! ...
Avalanche Out of a Playoff Spot, But It's Not As Bad As You Think. Injury Updates.
January 04, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBAs of this episode airing the Colorado Avalanche are on the outside looking in for a playoff spot. For some of the fan base, that's doom and gloom and the worst possible scenario for a team defending its Stanley Cup. While it's clearly not where the Avalanche wants to be, the Avs are on the doorstep of getting back into a postseason spot. We take a look at the teams above and below the Avalanche, and it's not as horrible as you may think. We also got some news on some injured players from ...
Colorado Avalanche Drop 4th Straight in Loss to Vegas Golden Knights, 3-2
January 03, 2023 06:24 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThe effort was back after it went missing during the Avalanche matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. But it still wasn't enough for the Colorado Avalanche as they dropped their 4th straight game in a loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, 3-2. The Avalanche had opportunities but again couldn't capitalize on them. Two hit posts and 0-5 on the power play won't get it done against a team like Vegas. Despite the loss, you do get the feeling that the Avs are getting back to their old form and are...
The Colorado Avalanche Fall to the Maple Leafs, 6-2. The January Schedule Could Favor the Avs
January 02, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBSometimes a team is just better than you. And right now, the Toronto Maple Leafs are a better team than the Colorado Avalanche. That showed in just about every facet of the game on Saturday night as Toronto beat Colorado, 6-2. Alexandar Georgiev let in five goals before getting pulled for the first time in his Avalanche career. But it clearly was not all on him. We take a look at what went wrong for the Avalanche as well as how the January schedule could work in their favor as far as oppon...
Avalanche Blow Two Goal, 3rd Period Lead. Lose in Shoot-Out to Kings, 5-4
December 30, 2022 06:34 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThe Colorado Avalanche had this one in their hands and let it slip away. With a 4-2 lead going into the 3rd, following a 2nd period that saw the Avs get four goals, the Avs couldn't keep the Kings from tying it up in regulation and sending it to OT. Cale Makar was a man possessed, and for the Avalanche to not get two points following a performance that included a highlight reel goal is a disappointment. A lot to break down in this one. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! https://www.youtube.com...
Nichushkin Aggrivates Ankle, Will Miss Time Again. How Much? We Don't Know. Which Avs Are All-Stars?
December 29, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBVal Nichushkin re-injured his ankle recently, the same ankle that kept him out for a significant amount of time due to surgery. The question now is how much time will he miss? Some reports were saying he was set to miss an indeterminate amount of time, while others have quoted coach Jared Bednar as he is day to day. Who knows? The All-Star game is just over a month away in Florida, and it's never too early to start asking which Avalanche players are destined to make it, and who could be on ...
Avalanche Struggles Against Arizona Continue. Lose 6-3. Four Game Winning Streak Ends
December 28, 2022 06:28 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBWhat is it with these Arizona Coyotes and their hold on the Colorado Avalanche? The Avs came into Mullett Arena riding a four game winning streak and feeling pretty good. All that is over now. The Coyotes looked fresh and energized in routing the Avs 6-3. Colorado, who has been taking control of games after slow starts and not letting up, just could seem to gain full control of the game. There were moments that seemed like the Avs were ready to take off, then something would happen to negat...
Aaron Judge, Messi, Rams, Bengals, Ovechkin, Coach K, Sue Bird and more of the best sports moments from 2022
December 26, 2022 19:47 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBLocked On Sports Today, hosted by Peter Bukowski takes a look at the biggest sports moments from 2022. From Aaron Judge's home run record, to championships for the Warriors, Rams, Astros, and Avalanche, to retirements of Coach K, Sue Bird, and Tom Brady retiring and un-retiring. 2022 was a big year in sports. In this year end special we look back on the biggest stories, the biggest games, and the superstars who called it a career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Avalanche Beat Canadiens in OT, 2-1. Avs Still Struggling to Score, But Are Getting W's.
December 22, 2022 05:28 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBFor the second game in a row, it took the Colorado Avalanche a little bit of time to hit their stride. For the second game in a row, once they did hit that stride they were dominant for the remainder of the game and got a win. This time on a Mikko Rantanen OT goal to beat the Montreal Canadiens, 2-1. Winning cures all ills, and a big one for the Avalanche right now is putting the puck in the back of the net. It's not like the Avs aren't getting shots on net. They are getting plenty of those...
Should We Be Surprised at Makar's Sportsmanship? What Will J.T. Compher's Next Contract Look Like?
December 21, 2022 05:13 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBCale Makar did something you almost never see in the midst of a sports event. He told a ref, who thought Makar was tripped and was about to call a penalty, that he was in fact not tripped and to waive it off. Then you saw something else you almost never see, the ref obliged. Cale Makar was called "arrogant" by a New York Post reporter last week. But this is hardly the actions of an arrogant man. Why is what Makar did being talked about so much? Shouldn't we expect this from our athletes reg...
Goalies Put on a Show as Avalanche Beat Islanders in a 1-0 Shootout Win
December 20, 2022 06:22 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThe Colorado Avalanche threw everything they had at New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin, and all the could get was a lone shootout goal from Evan Rodrigues. That turned out to be enough because Alexandar Georgiev turned away all 26 shots the Islanders threw his way, and the Avalanche grab an all important two points. We break it all down, and talk about why Jacob MacDonald and Kurtis MacDermid were used sparingly. Tune in and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIg-1EJ77LGYsh9i...
Avs Win First of Five Straight Home Games, 3-2 Over Flyers. Who is This Consistent Compher??
December 14, 2022 06:25 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBThe Colorado Avalanche lost to the Philadelphia Flyers on a recent east coast road trip. Even though the Avs were down several key players, many felt like they still should have beaten a struggling Flyers team. The difference between then and now is noticeable. The Avs are playing with more confidence now compared to then. None other than J.T.Compher, who gained two more points last night. One on a beautiful backhanded pass to Devon Toews for a goal, and then netting one of his own. Goalie...
Mikko Rantanen's Hat Trick Lifts Avalanche Past Blues, 3-2 in OT
December 12, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBThe Colorado Avalanche might have gotten back two big pieces of their roster in the last two games with Val Nichushkin and Artturi Lehkonen, but it was Mikko Rantanen who provided the Avalanche with the goals needed to put an end to their losing streak. Rantanen found the net for the third time 29 seconds into OT to give the Avalanche a much needed two points in a win against the still struggling St. Louis Blues. They almost blew it when former Avalanche Brandon Saad put home a short hande...
Val Nichushkin Set To Return Tonight? Kaut Put Back on Waivers. How Many More Chances Will He Get?
December 09, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBMartin Kaut was placed on waivers for the second time this season, and Sampo Ranta was sent back down to the Colorado Eagles. As of our recording, no players were called up to replace them. Couple that with video of Val Nichushkin going close to full speed in practice, should we expect to see the big Avalanche forward tonight against the Rangers? His services would be oh so welcome right now. In addition to Nichushkin, Artturi Lehkonen, Darren Helm and Evan Rodrigues were all skating in no...
Avalanche vs Bruins Goes Pretty Much How We Expected it To Go. Avs Blanked, 4-0
December 08, 2022 06:18 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBIt was like a preseason lineup against a team putting their best players out on the ice. But the young prospects made the Boston Bruins work for their four goals, and in the end, it was a massive learning experience that we can hope will only help the current Avalanche squad improve as the month goes on. The Avalanche did their best, and never quit against Boston, but to shut this Bruins team down for a full 60 minutes was a lot to ask. But, it does make you feel good about going up agains...
Nathan MacKinnon to Miss a Month. Can the Avalanche Overcome All These Injuries?
December 07, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWord came down from the Colorado Avalanche yesterday that Nathan MacKinnon will miss the next 4 weeks due to the injury sustained against the Philadelphia Flyers. It's just the latest blow in a season filled with injuries to the Avalanche. A positive way to look at it? Everyone on that injured list should be back within a month, including Gabriel Landeskog. But make no mistake, the next month is going to be a very trying time for the Avs, and players are going to have to shoulder a much he...
Nathan MacKinnon Latest to Suffer Injury As Avs End Road Trip With a 5-3 Loss to the Flyers
December 06, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThis season is becoming a broken record for the Colorado Avalanche. (Insert player name here) is injured. This time, it's Avalanche superstart Nathan MacKinnon. We record shortly after a game concludes, so we don't know the extent of the injury yet. But just the fact that another top player went down, and this time that player being Nathan MacKinnon, it just gives you a bad feeling in your stomach. But the hockey world is not going to feel sorry for the Avs. And those young prospects now g...
Lehkonen the Latest Addition to the Injury List as the Avalanche Lose to the Bruins, 5-1
December 05, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBYou knew it was going to be an uphill battle when the Colorado Avalanche went into Boston to face the Bruins due to all the injured players the Avalanche are without. Adding defenseman Josh Manson to that list the day before the game didn't help. Adding top line forward Artturi Lehkonen to the list during the 1st intermission just made you feel like this was one big joke being played on the defending champs. The Avalanche held their own, and when the game could have gotten out of hand in th...
The Colorado Avalanche Win a Wild One Against the Buffalo Sabres, 6-4. MacKinnon With 5 Point Night
December 02, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThe Colorado Avalanche needed a bounce back win after a poor performance against the Winnipeg Jets. They got it in the fashion of two points and a win against the Buffalo Sabres, but maybe not in the way they normally like. In a game filled with penalties and some miscues, there was also a lot to like. Such as Nathan MacKinnon scoring five points, and JT Compher with four more. But the Avs struggled to really put the Sabres away. Penalties had a lot to do with that. Chris and Kyle break i...
Landeskog Skates Gingerly Back on the Ice. It's A Start. The Avs December Schedule
December 01, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIf you follow our Twitter page, then you know we have been counting down the 12 weeks Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog has been out, looking forward to his return likely in January. We saw the beginning stages of that return yesterday as Landeskog put on skates and.... glided around the ice. Though he likely will be out the month of December, it is at least nice to see the Captain back out on the ice. Speaking of December, the Avalanche play a lot in the final month of 2022. Bu...
Avalanche Do Nothing Right in Brutal 5-0 Loss to the Winnipeg Jets
November 30, 2022 05:27 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBFile this one away and never mention it again. The Colorado Avalanche couldn't do anything right in Tuesday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, while the opposite was true for the Jets. Winnipeg did what not many teams have done to the Avs this year. Punish them for all the injured players the Avs have on the sidelines. Sure, the Avs had 40 shots on goal, but next to none were high-danger shots that challenged Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck. And the Avalanche power play, #1 in the league, ...
Avalanche Sign Galchenyuk and Call Up Jean-Luc Foudy. How Much Will They Contribute?
November 29, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe Colorado Avalanche made a couple moves Monday. One signing veteran, and preseason PTO player Alex Galchenyuk for the remainder of the season. The other was calling up prospect Jean-Luc Foudy for his first action with the club. The Avalanche continue to be decimated by injuries, but it is also giving them an opportunity to see what their up-and-coming prospects can do, and now it's Foudy's turn. The Avs likely would have offered Alex Galchenyuk a contract had he not gotten injured in th...
Two Wins, a Loss and a Flooded Arena. The Busy Week that Was for the Colorado Avalanche
November 28, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBWe said at the beginning of last week that it was going to be a busy 7 days for the Colorado Avalanche. Four games, three of which were two against division rivals had the Avs in a position to put some distance between them and the teams below them as well as close the gap between them and the Dallas Stars. For the most part, they did just that. A loss to the Vancouver Canucks is not what you want to see, but two wins against division leading Dallas does make you feel good. Especially behin...
Our Annual Jared Bednar Appreciation Segment. Interesting and Fun Rule Changes
November 23, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBAnother year, another NHL season for the Colorado Avalanche already filled with injuries. Once again, the Avalanche are holding their own and near the top of the division standings despite these injuries. However, once again it seems like head coach Jared Bednar is getting shown little love by the hockey media for the job he is doing navigating these injuries and making his team relevant. Will this ever end? We also look at a fun article in The Athletic that takes user suggestions for rule...
Makar Continues to Add to His Legacy. Avs Top Stars in Shootout, 3-2
November 22, 2022 06:07 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBAdd "fewest games for a defenseman to get 200 points" to Cale Makar's list of accomplishments in his early career. Makar reached the milestone in his 195th game on a power play slapshot against the Dallas Stars Monday night and the Avs needed the shootout to get the extra point against the division leaders. It was a playoff atmosphere in Dallas in a game that had it all. Good offensive opportunities, fantastic goaltending, and a fight between Josh Manson and Jamie Benn that ended with Benn ...
Two Games. Two Different Styles. One Similar Outcome.
November 21, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThe Colorado Avalanche played two games since our last recording. One against the Carolina Hurricanes (which Chris was in attendance for) and the other against the Washington Capitals. In Carolina, the Avalanche couldn't get anything going against the Hurricanes but somehow, someway pulled out a victory in OT, 3-2. In Washington, the Avalanche played their most complete game of the season, which also happened to be their first shutout of the season, in defeating the Capitals 4-0. We look ...
Avs Throw Kitchen Sink at Blues, But Come Up Short, 3-2
November 15, 2022 15:06 - 34 minutes - 27.5 MBLike Vincent Gambini in My Cousin Vinny, you win some you lose some. For the Colorado Avalanche, last night was the latter. The Avs threw 47 shots at St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington but could only find the back of the net twice, while St. Louis had two "excuse me" goals, then another by Jordan Kyrou to leave Denver with a much needed win for the Blues. Colorado found themselves with the very rare 6-on-3 power play at the end of the game, but overpassing and missed chances prevente...
As the Injuries Pile Up, Is There A Trade on the Horizon? Avs Beat Canes, 4-1
November 14, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThe Colorado Avalanche made a couple roster moves in terms of their injured players and their salary cap. Placing Gabriel Landeskog and Darren Helm on LTIR does free up space for now with their salary cap, and if the Avs wanted to go out and bring in a player or two they could. But the Avs will have to be creative if they want to go that route with Gabe and Helm's caps numbers waiting there once they are able to return. It will be interesting to watch over the next couple of days or weeks. ...
The Colorado Avalanche Give Peter McNab One Last Send Off. Avs Take Down Preds, 5-3
November 11, 2022 06:29 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThe Colorado Avalanche paid tribute to long time commentator, Peter McNab Thursday night in an emotional pre-game ceremony. Ball Arena filled with applause instead of silence for all he has meant to the Avalanche franchise. The Avs decided not to fill his role, at least for this game, and announcer Mark Mosher pulled double duty in calling the action for the first time without his trusty sidekick. On the ice, the Avalanche looked great despite missing several key players whole bringing up ...
Nathan MacKinnon Gets the 2nd Star of the Week. How Long Will the Central Look This Way?
November 08, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBNathan MacKinnon nabbed the 2nd Star of the Week in the NHL for his performance in the Global Series against the Columbus Blue Jackets. MacKinnon didn't score a goal but dished out seven apples in those two games. Which was enough for the league award. Apparently, getting a hat trick in your home country wasn't enough for Mikko Rantanen. We also take a look at the Central as it stands now. What teams have surprised us so far, which can hang around for the duration of the season, and can St...
Remembering Maxy. Peter McNab - 1952-2022
November 07, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBThe Colorado Avalanche won two games in Finland but lost a legend back home in Denver. Peter McNab, the legendary Boston Bruin and Avalanche play-by-play announcer since the Avs moved to Colorado, passed away Sunday night. No matter how long you have been an Avs fan, all you have heard call Avs games in Peter McNab. It will be strange not to hear his excitement for calling hockey games, but the stories people will tell about their interactions with Peter will live on forever. On the ice, t...
Avalanche Prep for Two In Finland. Is the NHL Fumbling Promoting the Global Series? Mailbag Q's!
November 04, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIf it seems like it's been a while since the Colorado Avalanche have played, it's because it has been. The long break comes to an end as the Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets will play two in Finland. But are these games worth it? Sure, it's great to bring the game around the globe so some players can play in front of their home country, and fans can see their favorite players both from their home country and in general. But if the league wants to make this a big deal, why aren't they pro...
Should the Avalanche Go Unconventional on the 4th Line? We Hand Out October Grades.
November 03, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBSo far this season the bottom six for the Colorado Avalanche has been a mixture of many ingredients, none of which has resulted in a good finished product. So we ask a hypothetical question. If Joe Sakic came to you as the head coach and said for the month of November, create your lines and they can't be changed for the entire month, what would your lines look like? We discuss that as well as hand out grades for the month of October! Tune in and subscribe! BetOnline BetOnline.net has y...