The Avalanche stay alive in Game 6 with a chaotic 7-4 victory over the Stars to force a do or die Game 7 back in Dallas on Saturday night. It was far from perfect, had plenty of chaos, but was enough for the Avs to live and fight another day. Plenty of the players that they needed to produce came through, . Heading into Game 7, nothing has changed. This was the easy part, now comes the hard part of finishing the job this time around and winning a Game 7 on the road in Dallas. Can they do it and ...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 19 min
The Avs are faced with elimination after everything that could go wrong, went wrong in Game 5 vs. Dallas in a 6-2 loss. With all the usual excuses gone for the Avalanche, it is now time to put up or shut up. There's no time to talk about 'when' or 'if' anymore with this team, they have to 'be', or we're in for a long offseason with uncomfortable questions about the players who haven't pulled their weight in this series. Here why's the Avs are going to get it done. Send questions to the mailbag h...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 46 min
Now that was much better. The Avalanche absolutely dominated the Stars in Game 4, playing as close to a perfect game as you can get to tie the series at 2-2 heading back to Dallas for Game 5. Best of all, Gabe Landeskog scores his first goal since 2022, and has shattered all expectations in his return by being one of the best players on the ice in both games. If the Avalanche keep up this level of play down the stretch in this series, they're going to be in great shape. Can we expect to see more...
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 12 min
That was embarrassing. The Avs got Gabe Landeskog back after over 1,000 days out of the lineup, but couldn't muster the energy necessary to close this one out and get him a victory in his return. The powerplay goes 0/6 including multiple late game powerplays that completely fell flat, which made all of the difference. Game 4 has now become a crossroads where they can get back in this series before heading to Dallas, or for the second straight year lose it all on home ice. Send questions to the m...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr
This series is tied at 1-1 following a 4-3 overtime loss in Game 2 to the Dallas Stars. The Avs controlled most of play, but a lackluster third period and a critical mistake in overtime cost them the chance to take a 2-0 lead back to Denver. This is going to be a back and forth series, so this can't be a emotional hangover going into a critical pair of games back home with Landeskog's return potentially on the horizon. Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep ...
Apr 22, 2025•59 min
The Avalanche take a 1-0 series lead over the Dallas Stars on the back of a statement 5-1 victory on the road to open the series, highlighted by Mackenzie Blackwood's sensational performance in his playoff debut. The Avs looked like the better team for most of this game, stifling the Stars at even strength and pulling away late off the back off 2 goals and 3 points from Nathan MacKinnon, and points from all but six skaters in the lineup. While there is room for improvement, this was an incredibl...
Apr 20, 2025•1 hr 8 min
The playoffs are here, and it's time for one of the most important playoff series of the MacKinnon/Makar era. This rematch of the Dallas Stars has everything you could possibly hope for in a playoff series between the rematch of last year, the return of Landeskog, and taking on Mikko Rantanen for the first time. Are the Avs better equipped to beat Dallas than they've been in the past with their new depth? What are the biggest X-Factors for both sides? Is Dallas going to be healthy enough to stay...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 44 min
The most eventful regular season in recent memory has finally come to a close, with a completely different team than the one we started with in October. With plenty of time left to go before the beginning of the playoffs, now's a good time to catch up on the season that was, and the insanity that took place. Finally, catching up on your mailbag questions! Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow t...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 28 min
The regular season for the Avalanche is over, and a first round playoff matchup with the Dallas Stars is finally locked in for this weekend. More importantly, could the Avalanche finally have Gabe Landeskog back in the lineup after a successful conditioning sting with the Colorado Eagles? Is the three year wait for the captains return almost over at last? What are some positives to take away from the Avs final games of the season? Finally, recognizing the once in a lifetime moment of Alex Ovechk...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 15 min
The Avalanche have made the playoffs for the eighth straight season, the second longest active streak in the league. Cale Makar became the first defenseman in 15 years to hit thirty goals in a single season, marking just another milestone in what's going to be another award winning season for the league's best defenseman. Times like this are just a reminder to savor what we've got here while we have it, because this Golden Age of Avs hockey won't last forever. Send questions to the mailbag here:...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 24 min
We've made it to April, the final stretch of the regular season before the playoffs. A near perfect game against the Kings was followed up with mental lapses that allowed games against St. Louis and Calgary to get away from them in the third period, bringing up some worry bad habits late in the season. But if they can just clean up a couple of things, this team is very close to perfection. What can they do to avoid allowing these third period habits to seep into the playoffs? Finally, answering ...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 15 min
The Avs survived a late comeback in Montreal and rolled over the Red Wings to keep up their winning ways and start a new three game winning streak, on top of a ten game winning streak on home ice. With just ten games to go in the regular season, Colorado is rolling at just the right time. However, is their potential path to the Stanley Cup in the playoffs potentially the toughest Stanley Cup path ever?Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Follow Griffin on Twitt...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 10 min
The Avs continue to round in the form post trade deadline and play like the best team in the NHL. Despite being screwed over by a falling official in Toronto to snap their point streak, the Avs bounced right back in Ottawa with a 5-1 domination as lines get involved and the defense continues to shut everything down. With the Avs playing this well, where do they rank among Stanley Cup contenders? Finally, answering your mailbag questions! Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytu...
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Welcome to the Hockey Mountain High Podcast! We've partnered with Mile High Sports for the launch of HockeyMountainHigh.com, so we've got a home. So what's going to change about the show? Not much. We're still going to be the same show with the same two hosts, doing what we love every episode! Just a new look and a new place where you can find us! Follow the site here: HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow Griffin on Twitter: @GRYoungs Follow Christian on Twitter: @Christian_Bolle Send questions to the ...
Mar 20, 2025•20 min
The Avs defeated the Mikko Rantanen Stars in Mikko's return to Colorado, and looked really good while doing so. They have still not lost in regulation since the trade deadline, are on a nine game point streak, and have closed the gap for home ice in the first round. The question must be asked, are the Avs a wagon? Are they not just Stanley Cup contenders, but favorites? Is Landeskog coming back for the playoffs? Finally, answering your mail questions! Send questions to the mailbag here: https://...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7aveTJBXg2RkMkhi8 Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home for everything Colorado Avalanche on The Hockey Podcast Network! Join hosts Griffin Youngs and Christian Bolle twice a week as they brings you up to date and unique analysis on all things Colorado Avalanche and NHL. Follow Griffin on Twitter: @GRYoungs Follow Christian on Twitter: @Christian_Bolle Follow the show on Twitter: @TellItAvsItIs The Hockey Podcast Network - @hock...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 34 min
It's Stanley Cup or bust in Colorado now as the Avalanche go all in at the trade deadline by acquiring Brock Nelson, Charlie Coyle, and Erik Johnson. These moves finish off what is likely the biggest in-season retooling of a Stanley Cup contender we've ever seen. How much better equipped are the Avs to win the Stanley Cup right now? Was it worth the high prices the Avalanche paid to make these moves? Do those high prices matter when you have MacKinnon and Makar in their primes? Also, Mikko Ranta...
Mar 08, 2025•2 hr 10 min
The Avalanche have made another trade, acquiring Ryan Lindgren and Jimmy Vesey from the New York Rangers in exchange for Calvin De Haan, Jusso Parissinen, and a 2nd/4th round pick in this years draft. Where does Lindgren fit into the lineup, and is this even a good deal for the Avs? The Avs also dominated the first two games of their six game homestand after the return of Val Nichushkin to the lineup, outscoring New Jersey and Minnesota 10-3 in their wins. Colorado looked like a completely diffe...
Mar 01, 2025•1 hr 7 min
The Avs are running out of time and excuses after returning from the Four Nations flat with losses to Nashville and St. Louis, complete with only two goals, and zero from their forwards. The depth is a huge problem, and they cannot win with the utter lack of production they are getting from anyone outside of their top line. Worse than that, the effort levels are nowhere close where they need to be for a team that should not feel secure in their playoff spot. What can they do to solve this with 2...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 13 min
The Four Nations Championship between Canada and USA delivered in every conceivable way on Thursday, and brought us one of the greatest games of our lifetime with the most eyes hockey has had on it in over 15 years. Unfortunately the USA couldn't overcome their own poor lineup choices and fall in overtime, but MVP MacKinnon and Makar helped bring Gold home for Canada, which is great for the narratives. USA has serious roster issues to fix going into the Olympics next year, because these Canada/U...
Feb 21, 2025•36 min
The Four Nations Faceoff has been an absolute success for the NHL, and now we get a much needed rematch between the USA and Canada in the Championship. Why did it take nine years to do this again exactly? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7aveTJBXg2RkMkhi8 Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home for everything Colorado Avalanche on The Hockey Podcast Network! Join hosts Griffin Youngs and Christian Bolle twice a week as they brings you up to date and unique analys...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 19 min
The NHL Trade Deadline is less than a month away as we reach the Four Nations Faceoff, what moves should the Avalanche be looking to make with 25 games to go in the regular season? Is this the kind of season to be going all in? Who's even realistically available right now? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7aveTJBXg2RkMkhi8 Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home for everything Colorado Avalanche on The Hockey Podcast Network! Join hosts Griffin Youngs and Christi...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 17 min
The Avs answer the bell in Alberta, defeating both the Flames and Oilers on back to back nights to head into the Four Nations break with some positive momentum. The top line domination reignited the offense for nine goals in two games, and seven points for MacKinnon, and begging the question of when the best player in the world conversation needs to be had. It's been a rough month, but the potential for a run is there if the all the right pieces fall into place over the next month. Send question...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 24 min
The Avalanche over the last month are having trouble getting any positive momentum going. Outside of the top guys and Blackwood, it's been kind of a mess, and emphasized after a shutout loss to Vancouver. Without trying to be overly negative, how good is this Avs team really? What should our expectations realistically be right now? Are they really still contenders, and if not, how can they get back there? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7aveTJBXg2RkMkhi8 Welcome to The Tell...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Alex 'Raj' Rajaniemi joins the show to talk about the post Mikko Rantanen world, and if the Avalanche are better set up for the future now as a result. With the salary cap set to skyrocket over the next three seasons, how can the Avs continue to build this team for the rest of the season and for the future? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7aveTJBXg2RkMkhi8 Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home for everything Colorado Avalanche on The Hockey Podcast Network! Jo...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 24 min
The Avalanche traded Mikko Rantanen. How did we get here?
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7aveTJBXg2RkMkhi8 Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home for everything Colorado Avalanche on The Hockey Podcast Network! Join hosts Griffin Youngs and Christian Bolle twice a week as they brings you up to date and unique analysis on all things Colorado Avalanche and NHL. Follow Griffin on Twitter: @GRYoungs Follow Christian on Twitter: @Christian_Bolle Follow the show on Twitter: @TellItAvsItIs The Hockey Podcast Network - @hock...
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7aveTJBXg2RkMkhi8 Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home for everything Colorado Avalanche on The Hockey Podcast Network! Join hosts Griffin Youngs and Christian Bolle twice a week as they brings you up to date and unique analysis on all things Colorado Avalanche and NHL. Follow Griffin on Twitter: @GRYoungs Follow Christian on Twitter: @Christian_Bolle Follow the show on Twitter: @TellItAvsItIs The Hockey Podcast Network - @hock...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7aveTJBXg2RkMkhi8 Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home for everything Colorado Avalanche on The Hockey Podcast Network! Join hosts Griffin Youngs and Christian Bolle twice a week as they brings you up to date and unique analysis on all things Colorado Avalanche and NHL. Follow Griffin on Twitter: @GRYoungs Follow Christian on Twitter: @Christian_Bolle Follow the show on Twitter: @TellItAvsItIs The Hockey Podcast Network - @hock...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7aveTJBXg2RkMkhi8 Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home for everything Colorado Avalanche on The Hockey Podcast Network! Join hosts Griffin Youngs and Christian Bolle twice a week as they brings you up to date and unique analysis on all things Colorado Avalanche and NHL. Follow Griffin on Twitter: @GRYoungs Follow Christian on Twitter: @Christian_Bolle Follow the show on Twitter: @TellItAvsItIs The Hockey Podcast Network - @hock...
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 7 min
