The Avalanche had a game of the year contender against the New York Rangers, winning 3-2 in a shootout. Alexandar Georgiev had the game of his live and out-dueled Igor Shesterkin, making 44 saves and stealing the game against his old team at Madison Square Garden. How does this set up Georgiev for the rest of the season? Will any game this regular season top this one for the Avalanche? Also, looking ahead to the back to back against the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders at the end of the ...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 214
The Avalanche go 1-1-1 over their three games in four day stretch, wrapping it up with an impressive 3-2 win on the road against the Vegas Golden Knights, and preventing a total morale bust after two disappointing performances against the Winnipeg Jets and the Seattle Kraken. Which games should we be taking more stock in from the early season? Who's been the best and who's been the most disappointing? Also, the Avalanche lose Lukas Sedlak on waivers to the Flyers, and as a result claim Dryden Hu...
Oct 23, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 213
The Avalanche take down the Minnesota Wild in a sloppy 6-3 victory on the road, taking advantage of the Wild's shockingly bad goaltending and overcoming their own early season woes to move to 2-1-0 in the early season. While the walked out with a 6 goals and a win, what do the Avs still have to clean up? How was Georgiev's second Avs start? Lukas Sedlak and Ben Meyers are headed to the Eagles, and Martin Kaut is getting his shot in NHL lineup. Is this his last chance? Finally, with three games i...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 212
The Stanley Cup banner has been hung after an incredible ceremony on opening night, and the journey officially begins again for the Avalanche as the regular season kicks off against the Chicago Blackhawks and Calgary Flames on back to back nights. The Avalanche did what they wanted to the Blackhawks on Banner Night, starting the season with a 5-2 win without much trouble. The next night in Calgary wasn't so simple, as an emotionally exhausted Avs team fell 5-3 but put up a good fight on the road...
Oct 16, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 211
The regular season is finally upon us, and the banner raising ceremony just around the corner for the Colorado Avalanche. To preview the Avs season from top to bottom, the yearly tradition of bringing on Alex 'Raj' Rajaniemi continues as he sets the record straight on everything to expect from the Avalanche. Can Cale Makar sore to even greater heights this season? What can we expect from the Avs new goalie tandem of Georgiev and Francouz? Who's the Avs biggest threat? Most importantly, can the A...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 210
The preseason is over, and the regular season is only a few days away with the roster nearly finalized. The guys finish up their season previews by looking at the whole Western Conference, ranking the Central and Pacific division from 1-8. Who are the Avalanche's biggest threats in the Western Conference? Where do the Avalanche stack up to the rest of the west? Is the Central the worst division in the NHL? Join hosts Griffin Youngs from Fansided.com and Christian Bolle from DenverNoseBleed.com e...
Oct 09, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 209
The Avalanche season is just a week away, which means it's time for one of the best times of year, season predictions. The guys kick it off with looking at both the Metro and Atlantic divisions, and go 1-8 in each with their individual predictions. Are there any surprises up and coming in the East after a busy offseason? Who should be the favorite to come out of the East? Are any playoff teams from last season in danger of missing this season? Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home ...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 208
The preseason marches on for the Avalanche after a 7-1 drubbing at the hands of the Golden Knights. Is there anything to be concerned about after Alex Georgiev struggled in his second preseason game? Jonas Johansson was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Coyotes, leaving a hole at third string goalie to be filled as other goalies enter the waiver wire. Will the Avs pursue any of them before the season begins? Finally, who will earn the final spot on the Avs forward group? Has Martin Kaut finally...
Oct 03, 2022•55 min•Ep. 207
The preseason is underway for the Colorado Avalanche, and hockey is finally back. Allegedly at least. Who's impressed the most in the first two preseason games against Minnesota and Vegas? What else can we expect over the next week ok preseason action? Also, the NHL has released some salary cap projections for the next few seasons ahead. Finally, what's the worst number someone can have in the NHL? Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home for everything Colorado Avalanche on The Hocke...
Sep 28, 2022•55 min•Ep. 206
Training camp has gotten underway for the Avalanche after a short offseason, with the preseason just around the corner. It wouldn't be Avalanche hockey without some injuries, and the injury report has already piled up before day 1 of training camp even starts, and potentially Gabe Landeskog missing time during the regular season with a lower body injury. Who's impressed the most during the first few days of training camp, and could there be any surprises for the opening night roster? Welcome to ...
Sep 25, 2022•54 min•Ep. 205
Nathan MacKinnon is officially a member of the Avalanche for nine more seasons, and has become the highest paid player in the NHL with his newly inked extension in Colorado. Is this the perfect contract for MacKinnon after years of being the most underrated player in the league? What comes next with the saga over and done with? Is this even market value for a player like MacKinnon? Also, the Avalanche have signed Alex Galchenyuk to a PTO contract, and could be getting a steal or total bust. What...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 204
Back on their normal schedule, the guys are back as hockey slowly begins to trickle back into season with the return of the rookie tournament. Since last episode, more rumors of Nathan MacKinnon's contract extension have surfaced, and the deal should be done at least before the beginning of the regular season on October 12th. MacKinnon has said that the contract will be fair, but what constitutes 'fair" for a MacKinnon contract? Finally, who is the next closest competition for the Avalanche in t...
Sep 18, 2022•59 min•Ep. 203
The guys are back on their regular recording schedule as the offseason winds down, and have actual Avs news to talk about. The Avalanche sign Evan Rodrigues to a one year contract, addressing their concerns at second line center, and giving them even more options for their middle six forwards. How well will Rodrigues fit with the team? Also, discussing the latest rumors surrounding Nathan MacKinnon's upcoming contract extension, and if he'll end up being the highest paid player in the NHL when i...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 202
The player review/preview series concludes at last with the players who are no longer members of the Avalanche, and have moved on to other teams. Nazem Kadri got paid by the Calgary Flames, how will the Avs replace him, and how much better does Kadri make the Flames? Andre Burakovsky finally got the contract and opportunity he was looking for with the Seattle Kraken, is this finally the time he hits 30 goals and 70 points? Darcy Kuemper got paid by the Washington Capitals, will he continue to su...
Sep 10, 2022•51 min•Ep. 201
The player review/preview series nears its conclusion as we talk about the goalies, both the returning Pavel Francouz and newly acquired Alexandar Georiev. After returning from multiple injuries that kept him out all of last season and first half of this season, Francouz returned to form in the regular season and put forth a huge performance when called upon in the playoffs. Georgiev was acquired from the New York Rangers as the Avs sole move this offseason to replace Darcy Kuemper, but will he ...
Sep 08, 2022•37 min•Ep. 200
The player review/preview series continues with the newest member of the Avalanche's defense, Josh Manson. Manson was acquired at the trade deadline last season, and became a key piece of the Avalanche's defense en route to the Stanley Cup, but not after a little adjustment period during the regular season. Now with a four year extension with the team, what can be expected from Manson after a full training camp with the team? Join hosts Griffin Youngs from Fansided.com and Christian Bolle from D...
Sep 06, 2022•22 min•Ep. 199
The player review/preview series continues with the longest tenured member of the Avalanche, Erik Johnson. After a tremendous bounce back season from injuries and retirement rumors, Erik Johnson became a staple of consistency for the Avalanche this season, and one of the teams most important emotional leaders en route to their Stanley Cup victory. As we enter the final year of EJ's long contract, what can we expect from the long tenured defenseman, and will this be his final season with the team...
Sep 04, 2022•30 min•Ep. 198
The player review/preview series continues with the hosts new favorite player, Bo Byram. Byram's rookie season was strife hardship and questions, after another concussion put the young defenseman's career in question and missing a majority of the season. However in the games Byram did play, he was nothing short of phenomenal. Arguably one of the best players in the early season and fundamental to the Avs Stanley Cup victory in the playoffs, relied on for massive minutes in the Final and going to...
Aug 31, 2022•38 min•Ep. 197
The player review/preview series continues with everybody's favorite topic of discussion, Sam Girard. Girard had a tough season last year, interrupted by injury and some roller coaster play, but still showed why he's such an important piece of the Avs defensive system. After being knocked out of the lineup in the playoffs, can Girard bounce back with a healthy season next year and reach his potential ceiling? Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home for everything Colorado Avalanche o...
Aug 29, 2022•36 min•Ep. 196
The player review/preview series transitions now to the defense, and we begin with the safety blanket, Devon Toews. Toews had a phenomenal regular season and playoffs, setting career highs across the board, finishing top ten in Norris voting, and hoisting the Stanley Cup on top of it all. The Avalanche's defense would not, and have been proven to not function without Toews in the lineup. What can we expect from Toews as he enters the final two years of his contract? Welcome to The Tell It Avs It...
Aug 27, 2022•50 min•Ep. 195
The player review/preview series continues by wrapping up the offense with the fourth line, talking about Darren Helm, Andrew Cogliano, and Logan O'Connor. Darren Helm went from forgotten piece to a centerpiece in Avalanche folklore after a legendary playoff performance, and now being brought back for another year, what can be expected of the veteran? After being acquired at the trade deadline, Andrew Cogliano became a critical piece of the Avs depth and penalty kill, and with a full season ahea...
Aug 25, 2022•32 min•Ep. 194
The player review/preview series continues with JT Compher, rounding out the third line. Compher had an big bounce back last season, finding consistency in the Avs middle six forward group and putting up totals in line with his career averages. After some huge goals in the playoffs and entering the final year of his contract, can Compher claim a bigger role after some key departures from the Avs roster? Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home for everything Colorado Avalanche on The ...
Aug 23, 2022•26 min•Ep. 193
The player review/preview series marches on with rookie Alex Newhook, and what comes next with the roster opening after key departures. After a rookie season full of progress and a second playoff run with the team, the door has opened for Alex Newhook to claim his spot as the second line center. Can Newhook take the next step needed in his development and stake his claim in the Avs top six? Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home for everything Colorado Avalanche on The Hockey Podcas...
Aug 21, 2022•33 min•Ep. 192
The Avalanche season review/preview series continues with one of the best acquisitions the Avs have made, Artturi Lehkonen. After being acquired at the deadline, Lehkonen fit into the Avs system perfectly and scored both the Conference Final and Stanley Cup clinching goal, while being unbelievably strong defensively every night. After signing a five year contract, Lehkonen now has a full season to build on what he did in Colorado last season and finally show off the offensive skill he couldn't i...
Aug 18, 2022•34 min•Ep. 191
The Avalanche season review/preview series continues with the by far most improved player of last season, Val Nichushkin. Nichushkin shattered all expectations for this season, producing unprecedented numbers in a second line role and becoming one of the most important players to the Avalanche's success in the regular season and playoffs. After getting a massive 8 year contract, can we expect more of the same now that he's emerged as a core member of the team? Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Po...
Aug 16, 2022•33 min•Ep. 190
The Avalanche season review/preview series continues with the best defenseman in the NHL, Cale Makar. After a season that saw Makar take home a Norris, Stanley Cup, and Conn Smythe Trophy, did he have not only the best season of anybody in the NHL, but one of the best seasons for a defenseman ever? Also, have we even seen the best version of Cale Makar yet? Can he hit 100 points next season? Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home for everything Colorado Avalanche on The Hockey Podca...
Aug 14, 2022•42 min•Ep. 189
The Avalanche season review/preview series continues with the captain himself, Gabe Landeskog. After a potentially career best regular season was cut short due to knee surgery, Landeskog was instrumental to the Avalanche hoisting the Stanley Cup in the postseason with his remarkable consistency and leadership. The fact of the matter remains the same as ever, there is no player more important to the Avalanche's success than Landeskog. As the captain gets one year older, what can we expect next se...
Aug 12, 2022•32 min•Ep. 188
The Avalanche season review/preview series continues with Mikko Rantanen, the Avs leader in goals and points in the regular season. Despite some frustrating stretches, Rantanen's talent was able to override some off nights as he continued to rack up points, even during the playoffs when the goalscoring dried up. With a career best season and a Stanley Cup victory in the books, can Rantanen emerge into the same elite superstar conversation as MacKinnon and Makar? Will he care out his own role of ...
Aug 10, 2022•31 min•Ep. 187
The season review/preview for the Colorado Avalanche begins with the heart of the Avs offense, Nathan MacKinnon. MacKinnon had a season that was constantly disrupted by injury, but finished on an incredible hot streak and a Stanley Cup victory. What can we expect next season for MacKinnon, and can he finally capture that elusive 100 point season and Hart Trophy? Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home for everything Colorado Avalanche on The Hockey Podcast Network! Join hosts Griffin...
Aug 08, 2022•33 min•Ep. 186
It's the dead of the offseason, and the guys are out of ideas of even the slightest things to talk about as news has dried up nearly entirely in the league. The Avs signed Anton Blidh to a one year contract, . Also, Max Pacioretty called the Vegas Golden Knights a "country club" with no internal expectations after being traded to the Hurricanes, and we break our favorite activity, dunking on the Golden Knights. Finally, discussing our favorite moments of the past Stanley Cup season, and what the...
Aug 04, 2022•53 min•Ep. 185
