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 Lose in Shoot-Out To Nashville, 5-4. Still Set Franchise Record for Points in a Season with 119
April 29, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MBSome were wondering how the Colorado Avalanche would come out and play against the Nashville Predators Thursday night at Ball Arena. Seeing as it was the last home game of the regular season, the Presidents' Trophy still within reach and wanting to head into the playoffs on a positive note, the Avalanche came out and played like it was just as important a regular season game as any other. And in the beginning everything was going their way. They took a 3-1 lead in the first period. But Nash...
The Athletic Article on Nazem Kadri Everyone Should Read. Listener Questions. NHLPA Players Poll
April 28, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBPeter Baugh of The Athletic wrote a very good article on Nazem Kadri and if gives us a look behind the curtain on how he handled being traded from Toronto to Colorado. Kadri has given his best effort to not be looked at as the guy who takes cheap shots since the trade, but his hit in the playoffs last year that turned out to be a season ending suspension didn't help the narrative. The difference was while Kyle Dubas of the Maple Leafs moved on from Kadri after his postseason transgressions, ...
Devon Toews Returns as Avs End Four Game Skid, Beat St. Louis 5-3
April 27, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MBThe Colorado Avalanche played like we all knew they could. We've seen it for the majority of the season. But a four game losing streak at this point in the season had fans with so many questions. But they also had answers. Players like Devon Toews had been out for a while nursing minor injuries. He was back Tuesday night against the St. Louis Blues and boy did it show. From the opening puck drop the Avalanche looked like the team we have come to know this year. Maybe it was getting Toews ba...
#1 SEED CROSSOVER EVENT! Armando Velez From Locked on Panthers Joins the Show
April 26, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MBThe Colorado Avalanche have the #1 seed locked up in the West The Florida Panthers have the #1 seed locked up in the East Two teams that have a history together. A distant and short history, but a history Armando Velez from Locked on Panthers joins the show to discuss his team and their chances of making it through a very difficult eastern conference. Who to look out for to step their game up, what weakness, if any, do the Panthers have, and all those draft picks the Avs had right before ...
Bonus: Reflecting on the legacy of Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur (Courtesy Locked On Canadiens)
April 25, 2022 17:28 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MBA few hours after news broke that Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens legend and Hockey Hall of Famer, had passed away at the age of 70, Locked On Canadiens hosts Scott Matla and Laura Saba recorded a special bonus ad-free episode to share their immediate reaction. They reflected on the legacy he leaves behind and tried to contextualize the loss of a favourite Canadiens great, and what it means to the Habs, the city of Montreal, the province of Quebec, the NHL, and hockey as a whole. It would b...
Mistakes Galore. Avs Losing Streak Now at Four.
April 25, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 27.9 MBThe Colorado Avalanche have been stuck on 116 points for the season for four games now. Three points away from setting the franchise record for most points in a season. Thanks to them losing four straight games in regulation they have yet to set that record. Sure we can say they are down key players like Mikko Rantanen, Gabriel Landeskog and Devon Towes. But the players they have now should not be losing four games in a row. All the current Avalanche problems were on display last night in t...
Avs Drop Third Straight in Loss to Edmonton. How Concerned Are We About the Francouz Injury?
April 24, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 34.4 MBThe Colorado Avalanche lost their third straight game in a loss to the Edmonton Oilers, 6-3, on Friday night in Edmonton. But they might have lost a lot more thanks to a freak accident on the bench. Pavel Francouz was sitting in the backup goalie chair when a redirected puck smacked into his face. He immediately left the bench and did not return. The next day, Avalanche prospect Justus Annunen was called up, signaling the Avs believe Francouz could be out for some time. What does this mean ...
Avalanche Start Slow, Get Behind 3-0 to Kraken and Can't Recover. Lose 3-2
April 22, 2022 03:28 - 36 minutes - 29.5 MBWell this one did not go the way we thought it would. The Colorado Avalanche, coming off a loss to the Washington Capitals, not wanting to lose two in a row especially to a team at the bottom of the standings at this stage in the season, did just that. It was a dreadful first period for the Avalanche and the Kraken pounced, scoring three goals in the first. The Avalanche turned things around with their play, but they couldn't get enough past former Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer to gain a...
Predicting Nichushkin's Next Contract. Why the Media is Bored With the Avs.
April 20, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 28.5 MBVal Nichushkin has been a revelation for the Colorado Avalanche ever since they signed him to a deal a couple years ago. It took him some time to establish himself and get comfortable during that first year, but once he did he became one of the Avs most reliable players. He will be due a new contract after this season and signing him will likely be priority #1 or 1a for the Avs along with goalie Darcy Kuemper. So what will Val command for his next deal? Chris and Kyle take their guesses. We...
Avs Winning Streak Ends at Nine. Makar Sets Franchise D-Man Points Record
April 19, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 24.7 MBEven though the Washington Capitals have a playoff spot clinched, their seeding is not. The Colorado Avalanche are playing for franchise records. Both had reason to continue to put their best effort out on the ice and both did just that. In the end, the Washington Capitals skated to a great game plan to keep the chances of the Avalanche limited while taking advantage of bad Avalanche mistakes to take a 3-2 win in Ball Arena. Sure the officials had a bad night, and sure the Avalanche held ou...
New Guy Ben Meyers Scores a Goal in His Avs Debut. Avs Clinch Western Conference
April 18, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBIt wasn't quite Cale Makar scoring his first goal, in his first shift, in his first game. But Ben Meyers playing in his first game after signing with the Avalanche right out of college was a special moment. It helped the Avs build a 4-0 lead over the Carolina Hurricanes and the Avs would go on to win 7-4. Carolina showed why it is looked at as a Stanley Cup contender. Most teams would cave in down four goals. Carolina did all it could to get back into the game, but the Avalanche showed why ...
Avalanche Explode for Nine Goals Against Kings. MacKinnon and Makar Show Why They're Superstars
April 14, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 21.7 MBThe Colorado Avalanche had three days off. The Los Angeles Kings were coming off a game the night before. All of it showed. The Avalanche looked like a well rested, ready to roll team while the Kings looked tired and slow. In the end the Avalanche found the net nine times including a hat trick from superstar Nathan MacKinnon. Cale Makar added four points of his own and Nicholas Aube-Kubel and Valeri Nichushkin each had two goals as the Avalanche took control early. But there was even more e...
How Much Weight Should We Place on the Regular Season. Looking Back at the 2000-2001 Avalanche
April 13, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBHow much do regular seasons really matter? Some say not at all, some say very much so. The Colorado Avalanche have proven they can handle the regular season with relative ease, but the playoff show why winning a Stanley Cup can be so difficult. Just ask the 2000-2001 Colorado Avalanche. When we look back, we see a team that still hold the record for most points in franchise season and we see the iconic image of Joe Sakic handing the Cup to Ray Bourque. But it wasn't all easy for that team. ...
Who's Out When Naz and Landy Return? Looking at the Schedules of the Potential Avs 1st Rd Opponent
April 12, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBNazem Kadri and Gabriel Landeskog are all that remain from keeping the Avalanche being 100% healthy. Ok, Ryan Murray too but you know what we mean. Naz and Landy are obviously returning to their rightful place in the lineup when they are healthy enough to do so, and with the Avalanche playing well with the players they have now, who will be the two men out when the Captain and Kadri eventually come back? We also take a look at the four teams that could potentially face off against the Aval...
Avalanche Head North and Take Both Games in Dramatic Fashion. Kuemper Needs to be a Vezina Finalist.
April 11, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThe Colorado Avalanche had an eventful weekend in securing four more points to add to their season total and they did it in dramatic fashion. Friday the Avalanche faced off against division rival Winnipeg and seemingly had the game in hand with a 4-2 lead in the 3rd. But a terrible Mikko Rantanen penalty late in the 3rd after the Jets cut the lead down to one, helps Winnipeg secure the game tying goal to send it into overtime. But that is where Cale Makar goes to work, as he send home to g...
Episode 500! Revisiting an Epic Avalanche Moment. Listener Questions Answered!
April 08, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWe have reached a milestone here at Locked on Avalanche. We started this show back in November of 2019, and here we are in April of 2022 celebrating 500 episodes. We cannot thank you enough for all your support through the many ups and downs of the NHL over that time. We love doing this show and love that you are along for the ride with us. Having said that, we take a look back at the anniversary of one of the most iconic moments in Avalanche history. One year after the worst season in NHL ...
Catching Up on the Avs Week of Victories, Injuries and Extensions!
April 07, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 29.9 MBWe were a little delayed thanks to COVID catching up to Chris, but we're back to discuss all the things the Avs have done over the past few days. Those two victories against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Avalanche injures (who's coming back, who might have to wait a little longer), and the extension of Kurtis MacDermid! Say it ain't so! And because of that extension, Chris and Kyle take a look at if that will snowball into any more extensions for any Avalanche pending UFA's. Tune in, subscr...
Mack is Back. Avs Weather the Shark Attack and Sweep the Season Series vs San Jose
April 01, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Colorado Avalanche were back home in the cozy confines of Ball Arena where they have fared so well this season. The San Jose Sharks came to town trying to salvage at least one win in the season series against the Avs, and they gave Colorado a real run for stealing two points. But the Avalanche talent rose to the top and a late Andre Burakovsky goal sealed the deal for the Avs, who now have 102 points on the season. The Avalanche got great production from their bottom six players and thr...
MacKinnon Sent Home With Injury. Avs Rally to Beat Calgary, 2-1 to Reach 100 Points on the Season.
March 30, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBIt was another roller coaster day for the Colorado Avalanche. We knew we would get to see Arturri Lehkonen's first game in Avalanche colors against Calgary Tuesday night. We assumed Nathan MacKinnon would be there as well. That turned out to not be the case. MacKinnon, who traveled with the team to Calgary, was sent home to get further testing for an upper body injury. We can assume the injury was the result of the fight MacKinnon was in with Minnesota Wild forward Matt Dumba. The severity a...
Artturi Lehkonen's Paperwork is Done!! What is Being Said at the GM Meetings?
March 29, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 28.9 MBThe Colorado Avalanche traded for Artturi Lehkonen a week ago. He has yet to play thanks to immigration papers that are holding up the forward being an official member of the club. That all came to an end Monday night and Lehkonen jumped on a plane to be in the Avs next game against Calgary on Tuesday. What will he offer the team and who will be removed from the roster to make room for him? There are also GM meetings taking place at the moment which are always fun when GM's get together to ...
Avs and Wild Physical As Always. Wild Gain Extra Point in OT Thanks to Bad EJ Penalty
March 28, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThe Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild always put on a show and Sunday night was no different. After a slow first period things really started to pick up on both end. In the end, 60 minutes wasn't enough, but the Wild only needed a few OT seconds to put the game away thanks to a bad EJ penalty in the waning seconds of regulation. Chris and Kyle break it all down! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and yo...
Avs Double Up Flyers, 6-3. Dermy Scores on His B-Day. Makar Breaks Franchise Record.
March 26, 2022 05:24 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThe Claude Giroux-less Colorado Avalanche beat the Claude Giroux-less Philadelphia Flyers Friday night, 6-3 on a special night for a few Avs. Cale Makar tied and then scored the most goals in franchise history by a defensemen with his two goals Mikko Rantanen scored his 32nd of the season, a new career high And Kurtis MacDermid, yes that Kurtis MacDermid, scored his 2nd goal of the season. On his birthday no less. Chris and Kyle break it all down and a very special Sound Check dedicated ...
After An Impressive Game vs Edmonton, Avs Fall to Vancouver, 3-1. The Good, Bad and Ugly.
March 24, 2022 05:37 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBAfter playing an excellent, up-tempo game against the Edmonton Oilers, the Colorado Avalanche were back in action Wednesday night against the Vancouver Canucks and could only manage one goal against a struggling, backup goalie. The Avalanche looked good in some aspects but struggled in others, with a glaring 1/5 on the power play against the leagues worst penalty kill. Darcy Kuemper, while only giving up two goals, made some uncharacteristic decisions which could have cost him more than jus...
Avs Complete Their Trade Season in Acquiring Artturi Lehkonen. Then Win a Fantastic Game vs Oilers.
March 22, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBThe Colorado Avalanche had a few more moves left to make on deadline day to shore up an already loaded team. Joe Sakic pulled the trigger on bringing in Montreal Canadiens forward Artturi Lehkonen. Colorado had to give up high prospect Justin Barron to do so, but this is the risk reward part of the trade deadline. Colorado was also in action against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers which needed overtime to decide the extra point. In the end Nathan MacKinnon found the net on a crazy se...
Avs Miss Out on Giroux. Will They Still Make a Deal At the Deadline?
March 21, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThe Colorado Avalanche were all in for Claude Giroux, but he decided he wanted to go to the warmer climate of Florida and play for the Panthers. With the Avs missing out on the big fish of the trade deadline, does this wrap up their moves or does Joe Sakic have another plan up his sleeve? The Avalanche will welcome the Edmonton Oilers for the first time this season, and when McDavid and Co come to town it's always a must watch game. Edmonton is riding a five game winning streak and have mov...
The Avalanche Start Strong But Need To Hang on Against San Jose, 5-3. The Giroux Watch Continues
March 19, 2022 06:32 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBThe Colorado Avalanche completed a short and sweet two game west coast California trip with a 5-3 win over San Jose. The Avs jumped to a 4-0 lead but the Sharks battled back to pull within one. The Avs found an empty net to put the game away and pick up their 93rd point on the season. Cale Makar continued his stellar season getting three more points on the night bringing him to 69 on the season. Nathan MacKinnon had a hat trick of assists and Val Nichushkin found the net twice including the...
Lot's of Movement in the NHL, Avs Are Quiet For a Day. How Do These Moves Impact Them?
March 17, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBAnother day closer to the NHL trade deadline and we had a lot of movement, none involving the Avalanche directly, but could any of the moves made be felt by the Avs down the road and in the playoffs? Chris and Kyle break down the moves around the league Wednesday such as Ben Chiarot to the Florida Panthers and will that make it more difficult for the Panthers to add Claude Giroux? Does Calgary adding Calle Jarnkrok move the needle all that much? Tune in and subscribe! BetOnline BetOnlin...
Avs Welcome New Addition With A 3-0 Win Over LA. The Tyson Jost Era Comes To An End
March 16, 2022 06:30 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIt was a bittersweet day for Avalanche fans. On one hand, it was game day and the newest member of the team, Josh Manson, was in the lineup for his first game in Avs colors against the Los Angeles Kings. On the other hand, a fan favorite in Tyson Jost was traded. Ending an up and down career with the Avalanche that never truly tapped his full potential. What made matters worse is the team Jost was traded to was the much hated Minnesota Wild. The Avalanche received forward Nico Sturm in retu...
Avs Start Their Trade Season In Making a Deal With Anaheim for Josh Manson. Send Prospect Helleson.
March 15, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBJoe Sakic is at it again. We knew the Avalanche would be buyers at the deadline, the question is always who are the players? Well at least for the first move it was Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson. The Avalanche sent a 2nd round pick in 2023 as well as prospect Drew Helleson to Anaheim. Good move? Let's talk about it. We also tackle some great listener questions about a variety of things from Landy or Forsberg and ask the question if the Avs had the #1 pick in 2017, would they still ha...
Avs Get Back at Calgary With a 3-0 Shutout Win. Darcy Kuemper Was On a Mission
March 14, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIt was not that long ago the Avs and Flames played one of the best games of the Avs season. Calgary took the game in OT. But tonight, the Avs avenge that loss with a 3-0 win. Darcy Kuemper was taken out of the last game against the Flames, and he had a score to settle. Which he did in stopping all 46 Calgary shots. Nathan MacKinnon added two goals and Mikko Rantanen found an empty net, which is all the Avs would need in this very important game for the Avs. Chris and Kyle break it all down...
Avs Fall to Hurricanes in Hard Fought 2-0 Loss. Avs Now 1-3-1 in Their Last Five
March 11, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBThe NHL season is a long one and teams are going to go through so rough patches. Right now is one of those moments for the Colorado Avalanche. If moral victories counted the Avs would add to their already league leading points total. But, they do not. The Avs played well and took every punch Carolina threw at them. Once the Avalanche settled in, they took control of the game for large parts. But nothing would go in. It was a no call against a held Nazem Kadri that would lead to the first an...
We're Back From Our Avalanche Excursion. Some Good, Some Bad, All Fun. Kyle's Meet & Greet w/ Graves
March 10, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBYou know we have been off the past couple days so we could take in the past two Avalanche games live. The Avalanche vs Islanders saw the Avs hang on to a 5-4 win after building a 5-1 lead in the 3rd. While the Avs vs Devils saw Colorado lose a three goal lead and give five unanswered to the Devils. Kyle also got to hang out with former Avalanche Ryan Graves for a nice tour around the Prudential Center and talk some hockey with him. We also get to our Sound Check for both games and what to ...
Avs Lose Battle With Calgary in 4-3 OT Loss. Fans Seem to Be Packing Sam Girard's Bags For Him.
March 07, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBHockey fans were looking forward to this one. Two of the leagues top teams squared off for the first time this season and it did not dissapoint. We expected a physical and skillful game and that is exactly what the Colorado Avalanche and Calgary Flames offered. Regulation wasn't enough, but less than a minute into the OT session, the Flames got one past Pavel Francouz and left Denver with a 4-3 win. The Avalanche had their chances, but missed on some of them that could have put the game aw...
Coyotes and a Hot Goalie Shut Down Avs. Colorado Loses 2-1 With Calgary on Deck
March 04, 2022 11:30 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBIf the Avalanche and Coyotes were to play again and the Avs game out firing everything they had at Arizona, it's possible they hang 10 on the Yotes. But that's that happens when a goalie is locked in. Karel Vejmelka was on his game and allowed a single Devon Toews goal, then shut the doors. The last thing the Avs wanted to do was head into the weekend with a loss. The Calgary Flames, one of the hottest teams in the league, come to town for the first time this season. But maybe a loss to one...
Waiting on Deals to Happen. What's Taking So Long!? New Face-off Technology.
March 03, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBOk, we know these things take time and most of the juicy deals will happen closer to deadline day. We're impatient. But, don't we kind of hand a general idea of who and what the Avalanche will need to give up to land the players rumored for them to be scouting? So what's the hold up!? Chris and Kyle discuss this time period and the need to have patience. We also talk about a new Amazon technology that can predict who will win the faceoff in real time. The Avalanche should be at the door req...
Waiting on Deals to Happen. What's Taking So Long!? New Face-off Technology.
March 03, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutesOk, we know these things take time and most of the juicy deals will happen closer to deadline day. We're impatient. But, don't we kind of hand a general idea of who and what the Avalanche will need to give up to land the players rumored for them to be scouting? So what's the hold up!? Chris and Kyle discuss this time period and the need to have patience. We also talk about a new Amazon technology that can predict who will win the faceoff in real time. The Avalanche should be at the door reque...
Avalanche Get a Little Help From Replay And Win Their 40th Game of the Season, 5-3 Over Islanders
March 02, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThe Colorado Avalanche once again had to play the comeback role. This time against the New York Islanders. The Avs and Isles have not met since 2020, but there was no getting to know you period. Both teams were on their game, and the Islanders gave the Avalanche everything they had and then some. Even taking a lead into the 3rd period, and even potentially taking a late lead after the Avs tied it up early in the 3rd. But replay showed the puck did not completely cross the line and the goal ...
The Avalanche March Schedule. Let's Play the 'What If..." Game
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBAnother month of the season is set to begin, and for the Avalanche that means 7 home games and 8 away. With the majority of them against the Pacific division. If you have been waiting to see what the Avs can do against the Calgary Flames, well you are in luck. The Avs and Flames face off three times this month. Overall, it looks to be a very favorable schedule for Colorado. Chris and Kyle also take an opportunity to play a little bit of What If. What if the Avs win it all this year. Do the...
Avalanche Score Two 3rd Period Goals 26 Seconds Apart to Beat Vegas, 3-2
February 28, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWe've been saying it for weeks now. This Colorado Avalanche team just keeps finding ways to win, and they did it yet again against the Vegas Golden Knights. Vegas was doing well limiting the Avalanche chances, but for 26 seconds they didn't, and that made the difference in the Avs 3-2 victory Saturday night. Darcy Kuemper got the start after two subpar outings and looked fresh and rested. Tyson Jost, on the other hand, was a coaches decision and did not play. How much should be read into t...
Avs Spot Winnipeg 3 Goals, Storm Back With 6 Unanswered. Gabe Gets a Hat Trick. Avs 1st to 80 Points
February 26, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThe Avalanche didn't look awful in the first period, but they still found themselves down 3-0 to the Winnipeg Jets. It took Gabriel Landeskog's first of three goals to get the Avalanche on the board, and once that happened the dam opened up. The Avalanche would score a six unanswered goals and eventually win 6-3 against the Jets, giving the Avs 80 points on the season. The first team to do so this year. Chris and Kyle break it all down on this special Saturday episode! Tune in and subscri...
Avalanche Follow Up Boston Stink Party With a Solid 5-2 Win Over Detroit
February 24, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThe sign of a good team is not letting the bad moments linger around for any longer than you need to. The Avalanche have done very well this year in following up a loss with a win, and they did it again Wednesday night in Detroit, beating the Red Wings 5-2. The Avalanche worst game of the season so far is likely the pathetic effort against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto. The game right behind that is the Monday matchup against Boston. But the Avalanche moved on from the Boston beatdown ...
Nathan MacKinnon Commits the Worst Act in the History of Hockey (According to Twitter)
February 23, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBThere are good aspects to social media. It can connect you with friends from your high school days, it keeps you connected to loved ones and family and it can even connect you to a celerity or a sports super star. But with every positive there are of course negatives. This is no surprise of course, but it's attached itself to the Nathan MacKinnon slash to a referee in the 3rd period of the Avs / Bruins game. MacKinnon should not have done what he did. He wasn't trying to make contact with a...
Bruins Dismantle Avalanche, 5-1. Is Now The Time For Some Depth Moves?
February 22, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBThe Colorado Avalanche are at the point of the season where games like this should not happen. Sure, you're going to lose some games. But getting manhandled for a full 60 minutes when you are at this stage of the season, in the position the Avs are in should not happen. But it did. At least on this day. And maybe you can take away some things from this such as the simple fact that it happened, and the Avs need to come out with more energy from the opening puck drop. No, things were not bou...
Sakic In Attendance at Islanders / Canadiens. Avs Beat Sabres 5-3. Why Afternoon Games Stink
February 21, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBMany people consider Joe Sakic's best trade move as a GM to be when he gave two 2nd round picks to the Islanders in exchange for Devon Toews. So for him to be in attendance for the Islanders / Canadiens game, people raise an eyebrow thinking he could be zeroing in on another Islander. That remains to be seen, but the fact he was there tells you the man is ready to deal. Chris and Kyle take a look at both rosters and which players could potentially be on the Avs GM's radar. The guys also di...
Players Rumored to be On The Trading Block, and If They Would Fit With The Avalanche
February 18, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBSince we had a couple days off between games and we are in the midst of the trade deadline season, why not take a look at some of the players rumored to potentially be available at the trade deadline and if they would fit with the Avalanche. Both in style of play and cap wise. Chris and Kyle go through 10 players the Avalanche could take a look at (well, really nine) and break down if the Avs could make it work with their salary cap, as well as if the style of play the Avalanche play fits w...
Jack Eichel's Return Upstaged by Dominant Darcy. Avalanche Shutout Vegas, 2-0
February 17, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBSure it is big news when one of the leagues stars returns to action. It's bigger news when that player returns with a brand new team. The Colorado Avalanche went into Vegas and broke up the Jack Eichel love fest with a solid 2-0 victory, sending the Vegas crowd home defeated. Darcy Kuemper was spectacular in net, shutting down all 29 shots sent his way. He has been a beast since the new year and is he even playing his way into the Vezina conversation? If he continues to play like this how c...
CROSSOVER EPISODE: Tony Cordasco from Locked on Golden Knights Joins the Show
February 16, 2022 19:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThe timing of our crossover with Tony Cordasco of Locked on Golden Knights is as coincidental as Mark Stone finding his way to LTIR. You can be sure Chris and Kyle have a lot of questions for Tony and how Vegas is going to handle all the cap issues starring them in the face. And Tony pulls no punches when it comes to just how he thinks they will handle it. We also discuss the next matchup between the two clubs and how a budding rivalry is making any game between Vegas and Colorado a must wa...
Avs Play Well But Lose 1st Game of 2022
February 16, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBSometimes, you just run into a goalie who's in shutdown mode. That's exactly what the Colorado Avalanche ran into with Jake Oettinger of the Dallas Stars. The Avs threw everything they could at Oettinger, 47 SOG in total, but could only crack him once. Dallas on the other hand got three past Pavel Francouz (one a questionable goalie interference no call on Pavelski). Nonetheless, the Avs were going to have to win ugly if they were to win at all, and Oettinger was simply not going to be deni...
CROSSOVER EPISODE: Dane Lewis from Locked on Stars Joins the Show!
February 15, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThe Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars are in the midst of a back to back, so what better time to do a crossover with Dane Lewis, host of the Locked on Stars podcast. Dane discusses the Stars season so far, what is working well for them, what is not, and answers the question as to why are we hearing Joe Pavelski's name so much in trade rumors when the Stars are right on the doorstep of a playoff spot? Dane also asks us some Avalanche specific questions, which we are always ready and willin...
Avalanche Return From Break, Beat the Lightning, 3-2. Kuemper Stands Tall Against Vasilevskiy
February 11, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThe Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning met up for their first game since the All-Star break in Denver, and while some thought it might take a little for both teams to get back into game mode (some people meaning Chris and Kyle) nothing was further from the truth. The Avs came out fired up and got two goals on Vasilevskiy. But he then proved why he is an all world goalie and made life difficult for the Avs for the remainder of the game. The problem for Tampa was Avalanche goalie Darc...