Do you have your voices back yet!? In what will easily be one of the best games of the Avalanche season, the Avs found themselves down two in the 3rd, found a way to tie it late to send it into overtime where Cale Makar finished off the comeback. The Avalanche extended their home winning streak to 17 games and their overall winning streak to eight. It isn't all sunshine for the Avs however. Minutes into the game Nathan MacKinnon's stick came back and hit him in the face from a hit by Taylor Hall...
Jan 27, 2022•30 min•Ep. 457
Remove the first season Jared Bednar took over for the Colorado Avalanche and he has done nothing but win (yes the Cup has proven elusive so far). He has been up for the Jack Adams award in the past but has yet to win it. To coach a team with such high expectations, and provide a winner in the process is no easy task. But as far as regular seasons go, Jared Bednar has been exactly what Joe Sakic and the Avalanche faithful have hoped for. So how is it that when nhl.com polled 16 of it's writers, ...
Jan 26, 2022•30 min•Ep. 456
The Colorado Avalanche kept their home winning streak in tact with a 2-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Avs streak now stands at 16 games and questions are now being asked if they can make a run at the all time streak of 23 games held by the Detroit Red Wings. Many questions have been asked throughout the season so far about the Avs goaltending. But all that seems to be forgotten at least in the short term, and both Pavel Francouz and Darcy Kuemper have been playing exceptionally well the ...
Jan 25, 2022•31 min•Ep. 455
The Colorado Avalanche continue to win and continue to do it seemingly in a different fashion every night. Kyle and Chris discuss the last two games for the Avs. One in which the LA Kings were the dominant team, but the Avalanche won 4-1. Then against the worst team in the league where the Avalanche needed OT to win, 3-2. Is there any concern about the Canadiens taking the Avs to OT, or is that just hockey? Tune in and subscribe! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 plac...
Jan 24, 2022•31 min•Ep. 454
You almost knew the 3rd match up between the Colorado Avalanche and Anaheim Ducks would have a different feel to it considering the Avs won both previous games rather convincingly. Anaheim came out with a different game plan and for most of the game it was working. They just didn't have anything to show for it on the scoreboard thanks to Avs goalie Pavel Francouz. John Gibson on the Ducks side wasn't making it any easier for the Avalanche, and one knuckle puck that got behind him was exactly wha...
Jan 20, 2022•28 min•Ep. 453
We did it! Thanks to the Colorado Avalanche fans who stuffed the virtual ballot boxes, Nazem Kadri will be the 3rd Colorado Avalanche in this years All-Star Game, along with head coach Jared Bednar who will be coaching the Central Division. Kadri received more votes than anyone on the ballot across all divisions. For someone who is having a career year, it's no surprise and well deserved. We also found out that the league will not hand down any discipline for Jordan Greenway after his hit on Ava...
Jan 19, 2022•32 min•Ep. 452
Well, we kind of saw this type of game coming. When the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild get together, you can almost guarantee a physical matchup. And that is exactly what we got Monday night. Overall, 44 penalty minutes were divided up in the penalty box. On the ice, hit were everywhere, including a nasty one to goalie Darcy Kuemper's head, which ended his night. In the end, the Avalanche needed another shootout to get the extra point. Pavel Francouz refused to let in another series of sh...
Jan 18, 2022•32 min•Ep. 451
The Colorado Avalanche and Arizona Coyotes got together twice over the weekend, once at each others house, and it was two different play dates. The Avs had to fight back from giving up a two goal lead to take the game into overtime, then eventually a shoot out to take game one, while game two went the much smoother route of a 5-0 no brainer. Darcy Kuemper nabbed his first shutout of the season in facing his old team, and Nathan MacKinnon is starting to take games over which is making every time ...
Jan 17, 2022•32 min•Ep. 450
Vote for Naz! Up to 10 times a day to make him the 11th player in for the Central Division https://www.nhl.com/all-star-ballot The Colorado Avalanche are loaded, and there are only so many spots available for All-Stars. We knew Nathan MacKinnon was in due to his leading the voting for the division captain, and we figured Cale Makar would be in because......he's Cale Makar. But was there enough room for Nazem Kadri considering each team needs to be represented? The answer, so far, is no. Naz is h...
Jan 14, 2022•32 min•Ep. 449
Well it's been 24 hours and we have yet to hear from the NHL on the play that gifted the Nashville Predators an OT win against the Colorado Avalanche. Probably give it another day, and if still nothing, we can probably expect nothing. We eerily received a listener question prior to the Avs / Preds game if refs should wear cameras, so we can see what they see. Would this have made a difference on this play in particular? Probably not, but since refs are not made available to the media, we would a...
Jan 13, 2022•31 min•Ep. 448
You never want to see the officials involve themselves so much in the game that it effects the outcome. And 99% of the time they don't. Every so often, they do and that was the case last night for the Colorado Avalanche against the Nashville Predators. It was a hard fought game. An enjoyable game. The Avs had to fight back yet again and regulation time wasn't enough to determine a winner. In overtime, both teams were gaining opportunities. Then, the Avs were called for too many men on the ice. U...
Jan 12, 2022•30 min•Ep. 447
Some will say they saw a trap game coming a mile away, and if the Avs ended up losing against the Seattle Kraken, they would have been right. The Colorado Avalanche didn't play their best game of hockey Monday night against the Seattle Kraken. In fact, the team they beat 7-3 not that long ago held a 3-1 lead late in the 2nd period. But we know how this Avalanche team can score, and with their back against the wall they did just that. Devon Toews redirected a puck past former Avalanche Philipp Gr...
Jan 11, 2022•32 min•Ep. 446
The Colorado Avalanche looked like it was going to be 'worst game of the year version 2.0' for their second and final matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Avs found themselves down 3-0 early in the 1st, then 4-1 in the 2nd. But if there is one thing this team has it is a no quit mentality. They never went away and before you knew it, Devon Toews was beating Leafs goalie Jack Campbell for the extra point. It wasn't all pretty, but once the Avs got the confidence back that they could hang ...
Jan 10, 2022•30 min•Ep. 445
It's always nice to get two points against a division rival, and it's even better doing it in dominating fashion. That's just what the Colorado Avalanche did in rolling over the Winnipeg Jets, 7-1. The top line for the Avs saw 12 total points and Colorado used one of their best periods of the season in the 2nd to separate from Winnipeg, then used the 3rd to turn on the afterburners. All while getting all seven goals past one of the best goalies in the NHL. The Avs have to feel as confident as th...
Jan 07, 2022•32 min•Ep. 444
Moments like this are rare. When something some extraordinary happens the entire league is talking about it. What's even more rare is when it a player on your team they are talking about. Thus is the case with Cale Makar and his OT game winner against the Chicago Blackhawks. You couldn't scroll for more than 5 seconds without another media outlet or personal account on any social media platform talking about or sharing the video of Cale Makar spinning around Kirby Dach and then netting one backh...
Jan 06, 2022•31 min•Ep. 443
The Colorado Avalanche looked good in spots and struggled in others. They got up by two goals, then gave up the lead. But they never gave up and fought to force overtime against the Chicago Blackhawks. OT has typically not been very good for the Avs. But Tuesday night will be remembered for one thing. Cale Makar turning Hawks forward Kirby Dach into pudding with a move that left your jaw on the floor. Not only was his pirouette a thing of beauty, he still had to get past a Hall of Fame goalie in...
Jan 05, 2022•32 min•Ep. 442
It's always fun to play the role of GM. In your own world you are giving up very little and getting a king's ransom in return. That is what a Chicago Blackhawks website did when they offered up three different trades with the Colorado Avalanche. In all three scenarios the Avalanche inherit Patrick Kane, what they give up is something that needs to be discussed. Would you do any of them? Tune in and find out our thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 04, 2022•31 min•Ep. 441
The Colorado Avalanche returned to play for the first time since their December 16th game against the Nashville Predators. We expected some rust having been sidelined for that long, and we got some early on and the Avs found themselves down 2-0. But once the Avs found their legs, the comeback began and the Avs scored four unanswered for a 4-2 comeback win over the Anaheim Ducks. Chris and Kyle break down the action. Who looked good, what went right and how can the Avs build on this going forward...
Jan 03, 2022•31 min•Ep. 440
Our final show of 2021! The Colorado Avalanche will finally get back on the ice this weekend when they face the Anaheim Ducks Sunday. What can we expect from both teams considering it will be the Avs first game in 17 days and the Ducks having two games under their belt prior to the matchup? We also dive into our final favorite memories of the year. Today we discuss the craziness of the first day of free agency, and Kyle gushes over his favorite Avalanche player having himself a season. We also s...
Dec 31, 2021•33 min•Ep. 439
As the Colorado Avalanche wait just a few more days to finally get back on the ice, it gives Chris and Kyle the chance to look back at more memories from the year 2021 and some of the things they loved when it came to Avs hockey. Today, they discuss a recent classic game, and a certain fight that set the tone for a playoff series. They guys also discuss the surprise decision to cancel the World Juniors tournament and if they will even attempt to make it up over the summer. Finally, even a hockey...
Dec 30, 2021•32 min•Ep. 438
The Colorado Avalanche were pushing their fans to log in daily and make Cale Makar the captain of the Central Division for the All-Star Game in February in Vegas. We aren't saying Makar isn't deserving. He should definitely be in the conversation. But it was somewhat surprising and a little funny that the guy the Avs were pushing fans to vote for isn't leading the vote. It's another Avalanche player entirely in Nathan MacKinnon. Should we be surprised by this? And are All-Star games even necessa...
Dec 29, 2021•30 min•Ep. 437
First the Colorado Avalanche game Monday night against the Vegas Golden Knights was cancelled, then came work the next two games on Wednesday and Friday against the Dallas Stars would be cancelled as well. We can at least take some solace knowing that the Avalanche team is on the mend and these cancellations are due to the Stars having several players added to the protocol list at the pro and AHL levels that made it impossible for them to put a full team out on the ice. But in the end, we have t...
Dec 28, 2021•33 min•Ep. 436
The Colorado Avalanche have not played a game in the last 10 days and we were all ready for their return on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Well that won't happen either as the league pushed their COVID pause out an extra day, cancelling all games on Monday. In addition, the league released new roster protection rules. And while they are something, they still have us scratching our heads when it comes to the taxi squad rules. Subscribe and enjoy! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that ...
Dec 27, 2021•34 min•Ep. 435
With the season and the Colorado Avalanche on pause for a bit, now is a good time to take a look at what have been some surprises so far this season with the Avs? Good ones and bad ones. Kyle and Chris also dive into that age old sports question of who belongs on a teams Mount Rushmore. Joe Sakic, Patrick Roy and Peter Forsberg seems to be locks probably forever. But Kyle pitches the idea that maybe one of those three aren't so set in stone as you would think with the likes of current players li...
Dec 23, 2021•33 min•Ep. 434
It's been over two years since Colorado Avalanche games went dark in the Denver area due to a dispute between Comcast and the Altitude Network. But that looks like it might be coming to an end soon. There is no official word yet, but reports state both side are closer now than ever before. So get ready for Avalanche games on Comcast! Well, not just yet. Because the league appears to be going on a brief shut down thanks to COVID. Kyle and Chris discuss who can take the time off to benefit from th...
Dec 22, 2021•31 min•Ep. 433
Here we are again. The Colorado Avalanche finished their game Thursday night against the Nashville Predators, and then found out the next day their season would be put on hold until at least December 27th, meaning the Avs will have to make up the four games they would have played during that time. The NHL implemented new standards in an attempt to deal with limiting the number of positive cases, but is that a battle that cannot be won? Is the league trying to just plug holes whenever one pops up...
Dec 20, 2021•36 min•Ep. 432
We knew the Nashville Predators were going to be without several players due to them being entered into the leagues COVID protocol. What we did not expect was Colorado Avalanche players added to the list as well minutes prior to the game. The Avalanche announced earlier in the day that J.T. Compher and Andre Burakovski were added to the list, then shortly before the game was set to begin we found out Darcy Kuemper and Cale Makar were on it as well. So the Avs were going into a game without a lot...
Dec 17, 2021•35 min•Ep. 431
As of our recording this episode, the Colorado Avalanche game against the Nashville Predators on Thursday night is still a go. However, the Preds announced that 12 people within the franchise entered the COVID protocol consisting of six players and six staff members. Will the game be played as scheduled? We also take a look at the Central Division standings. The Avs recent success has them climbing up the Central. How good of a spot have they positioned themselves. Finally, the Avalanche have pl...
Dec 16, 2021•38 min•Ep. 430
We knew it would be a more competitive game between the Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers, and in the end it was. But that didn't prevent the Avalanche from jumping to a lead and never surrendering it on their way to a 4-2 win for their 2nd win in a week against the blue shirts. Justin Barron saw his first action in an Avs sweater as Devon Toews entered the COVID protocol, Cale Makar netted a new career high in goals scored on a season.....with 56 games left to play, and Darcy Kuemper held...
Dec 15, 2021•35 min•Ep. 429
The NHL salary cap will see a minimal increase over the next couple years, and at the end of the 2023-2024 season it should see a significant increase. This will be one year AFTER Nathan MacKinnon signs his new deal, whatever and wherever (hopefully Colorado of course) that will be. But will the impending increase cause MacKinnon to rethink how he wants to sign his upcoming deal? Does he go short term and then sign again for a few million more, or does he just want to stay where he is in Colorad...
Dec 14, 2021•35 min•Ep. 428
