The full no trade clause in Josh Manson's contract is up and it is now a limited no move clause where he will provide his list of teams he can refuse to be traded to. The same goes for Samuel Girard. The Colorado Avalanche likely don't wish to part with either defensemen, but if their hand was forced and they had to, which one would they move? We discuss. We also talk about the recent waiving of New York Rangers depth forward of Barclay Goodrow. He would make a lot of sense for the Avs. But like...
Jun 19, 2024•37 min•Ep. 925
A draft pick hasn't been made, a free agent hasn't been signed and a trade hasn't been facilitated. But we can still take some guesses at how we think the Central Division will fall for next year. Will it look similar to last year's standings or will some of the bottom teams make those moves that lifts them up to make some waves? We also discuss the arena's where we have seen an NHL game as well as the ones we haven't been to yet that we want to. Finally, Cale Makar, the one and only, gets his s...
Jun 18, 2024•36 min•Ep. 924
If an NHL star player is available, he's of course coming to the Colorado Avalanche, right? Many in Avs nation have asked us the possibility of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine coming to Colorado. And it's almost always followed up by "for Val Nichushkin". A fun discussion, but we talk about why that won't happen. We also get into which "Avs Dad" would our younger self want to learn to skate from? And we discuss another draft prospect. Today is the controversial Trevor Connelly. Tune i...
Jun 17, 2024•37 min•Ep. 923
The Colorado Avalanche crossed the ocean and made a signing Thursday when they inked Jere Innala from Finland. Innala is likely headed to play with the Colorado Eagles and if nothing else gives the Avalanche a player if / when he is needed. The Avs also parted ways with their director of amateur scouting, Wade Klippenstein. A little odd with the draft so close? And will it have any impact come draft day? We will see. We also give Nathan MacKinnon his season grade (spoiler: it's good), and we giv...
Jun 14, 2024•37 min•Ep. 922
For almost as long as he has been in the league, Connor McDavid has been at the top of literally every player power ranking. That changed a little this season as outlets started to place Nathan MacKinnon there instead. How this season finishes up could shake up the rankings even more. We discuss. We also talk about the NHL's 4 Nations Tournament coming next February. How much we are looking forward to it and which players from the Colorado Avalanche do we expect to play. And will Gabriel Landesk...
Jun 13, 2024•35 min•Ep. 921
The forward position doesn't have the biggest list of names to choose from this off-season. That isn't the case with defensemen. And with the Colorado Avalanche needing to fill spots for their 3rd pairing, they have a laundry list of guys they could bring in. But like with any signing, it needs to be the right guy and right fit. We also give Artturi Lehkonen his season grade. How did one of our favorite players do in the eyes of social media? We also discuss the NHL logos we like and dislike. Ha...
Jun 12, 2024•39 min•Ep. 920
It was reported last week that suspended Colorado Avalanche forward Val Nichushkin would be taking part in a Russian summer league during July and August. We have a lot of questions about that. We also have a lot of questions about the shocking news that the Washington Capitals have reportedly purchased the very popular salary cap website Cap Friendly for their own personal use and will shutter the site in mid July. We have a lot of questions about this as well. Finally we give Joel Kiviranta hi...
Jun 10, 2024•34 min•Ep. 919
We knew the NHL was going to have a new documentary series on Amazon that followed a number of players off the ice. We knew a camera crew was following around Gabriel Landeskog as he started to make his return to practice. We now know those two things were one in the same. Landeskog will be part of the behind the scenes series on Amazon starting in the Fall. Something to look forward to. We also take a look at some UFA left wingers and give Jack Johnson his season grade. Tune in, subscribe and e...
Jun 07, 2024•38 min•Ep. 918
We continue to make our way through the Colorado Avalanche roster and hand out seasons grades, and today we give defenseman Samuel Girard his grade. Sammy found his way into and out of the players assistance program and looked like a new man upon his release from it. How much did that influence his grade? We also take a look at the UFA right wingers. A position that the Avs are a little thin on. Will they sign anyone available or need to make a trade? Finally, we start looking into some draft pr...
Jun 05, 2024•38 min•Ep. 917
Negotiations can sometimes take time. Days, weeks, even months. Or they can take one meeting where everyone is happy and the deal is done. The latter likely won't happen this week when the Colorado Avalanche and the agent for Jonathan Drouin meet, but it is good to know that the ball is in motion for potentially signing the forward before anyone in the league can come July 1st. Even though we haven't played a second of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers, we al...
Jun 04, 2024•37 min•Ep. 916
Its Monday and that means another Mailbag Monday! Today we answer questions about the Utah hockey team potentially taking the Yeti name. Why the Avs won't recklessly spend Gabriel Landeskog or Val Nichushkin's money, and what one game would we want to go back and change? We also give goalie Alexandar Georgiev his season grade! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… �...
Jun 03, 2024•39 min•Ep. 915
The Athletic took a look at 50 pending free agents across the league and projected their next contract. They did not predict which team these players would sign with, just what their contract could look like in terms of term and AAV. For the Avalanche they had three players on the list. Sean Walker, Jonathan Drouin and Yakov Trenin. Do we agree with the numbers they came up with? Speaking of Drouin, it's his turn to get his season grade, and we can all guess what range he ended up in. Finally, a...
May 30, 2024•36 min•Ep. 914
Every offseason brings it's share of challenges and this one for the Colorado Avalanche is no different. Like most teams, the Avs are up against the cap but with the added unknown of the contracts that belong to Gabriel Landeskog and Val Nichushkin. So which of their UFA's do we want to bring back, and which ones do we let walk. Of course, it's not just as easy as saying we want Player X to return. There is a numbers game, which we play around with thanks to Cap Friendly. You will see first hand...
May 29, 2024•38 min•Ep. 913
Winning the Stanley Cup is the moment every fan base wants to have from the season. While the Avalanche didn't reach the top of the mountain this year, they still had some great moments during the regular season and we share some of our favorites. We also hand Ross Colton his season grade and discuss if other sports are catching the NHL in popularity. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on...
May 28, 2024•41 min•Ep. 912
Colorado Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog and GM Chris MacFarland met the media Thursday morning to discuss a number of things involving the team, with getting the biggest concern out of the way right off the bat. Gabe Landeskog is not retiring. His plan is to play next year. Exactly when still remains a mystery however. What also is a mystery is what the Avalanche will do with Val Nichushkin. Right now there doesn't seem like there is much they can do, with MacFarland going as far as to say ...
May 24, 2024•38 min•Ep. 911
It was announced that Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland will meet the media for the first time since the Avs season ended. Which is customary for front office members. However, it was also announced that Gabriel Landeskog will also take part in the press conference. Is that a cause for concern? We also begin our season grades and like usual start alphabetically with Andrew Cogliano! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/locked...
May 23, 2024•33 min•Ep. 910
Alexandar Georgiev turned things around pretty quickly in the playoffs and not a moment too soon. He had a year filled with ups and downs, but did ending the year on the up swing save his career with the Avalanche? We also dive into listener questions on if there would be a team out there that would be willing to take on the risk and contract of Val Nichushkin, who would be next in line for the Avalanche captain C, and what color lightsaber do we prefer? Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe t...
May 22, 2024•43 min•Ep. 909
We are a few days removed from the Colorado Avalanche season coming to an end by the hands of the Dallas Stars. Have we come to terms with that yet, or do we feel like this years Avs team went as far as expected? Maybe the bigger question is, was this season a failure? For a team that has championship aspirations every year, you could say it was. So what does the offseason bring for the Avs? That is the million dollar question. It will no doubt be one of the more interesting ones for the team. A...
May 21, 2024•35 min•Ep. 908
The Colorado Avalanche had their chances, but couldn't break through against the Dallas Stars, who an old nemesis in Matt Duchene found the back of the net to end the series in six games. The Avs seemed to find their game over the past two games, but it was too little too late as they needed so many things to go right for them for three consecutive games against a very strong Stars team. So the question is what happens now? There are many questions around this Avalanche team heading into the off...
May 19, 2024•41 min•Ep. 907
Just about everything was going against the Colorado Avalanche. Just about nobody expected them to be able to continue their season especially when the Dallas Stars were looking to end the series on their home ice. But this is why there is nothing like playoff hockey. The Avs come out of Dallas with a 5-3 win and now will go back to Denver for Game 6 looking to even up the series at 3. A lot to discuss with this one! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! ...
May 16, 2024•34 min•Ep. 906
The Colorado Avalanche have their backs against the wall and we will see how they respond when the go into Texas to take on the Dallas Stars for Game 5 of their second round series. Obviously, they won't have the services of Val Nichushkin as he has begun serving his six month suspension. Some Avs players shared their thoughts on the matter after Game 4, and they were a little eye opening. What do we expect from this do or die game? Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk ...
May 15, 2024•34 min•Ep. 905
The Colorado Avalanche learned shortly before puck drop that Val Nichushkin, their best player in these playoffs, was suspended for six months due to going back into the players assistance program for a third time. What the future holds for Nichushkin off the ice is obviously not known right now. But on the ice, it is a massive loss. It showed in Game 4 with the Dallas Stars, who now hold a 3-1 series lead after their 5-1 victory. Not only were the Avs down Nichushkin, they were also down Devon ...
May 14, 2024•39 min•Ep. 904
The Colorado Avalanche needed to come out and set the tone for Game 3 vs the Dallas Stars. They were pretty successful in doing that. But hockey is a funny game, and it was the Stars who had a 1-0 lead after the first. Normally, that wouldn't be a problem for the Avs. They have the talent and offensive ability to overcome deficits. They have done it all year. But Dallas would not allow that to happen. Sure the Avs tied it up in the 2nd, only to surrender another Dallas goal. Dallas then went int...
May 12, 2024•35 min•Ep. 903
The Colorado Avalanche found themselves down again to the Dallas Stars. This time by a score of 4-0, which proved to be too much this time. The Avs comeback was successful is Game 1, in Game 2 the had to put all their comeback eggs in the 3rd period basket, and they just ran out of time. That is the good part of the game, but there are also some aspects to it the Avs would like to forget. Then there's Jamie Benn and his hit on Devon Toews. Should it have been penalized? We discuss. Tune in, subs...
May 10, 2024•33 min•Ep. 902
Three goals in the first period for the Dallas Stars left too much time left for the Colorado Avalanche to mount a come back, and that is exactly what they did. Miles Wood potted the game winner in overtime and Alexandar Georgiev came up huge in the the OT session to give the Avs a 4-3 win and a 1-0 series lead. We break it all down! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platf...
May 08, 2024•34 min•Ep. 901
Round 2 is upon us! And what better way to get prepped for the series between the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars than with a crossover with Locked on Stars host Joey Erikson! Joey and Chris talk about everything from the biggest story lines, who are each teams key players and what x-factors are there between the two teams. And of course, predictions. It's all there to get you ready for game 1! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsub...
May 07, 2024•36 min•Ep. 900
It's back to business for the Colorado Avalanche. The rest period is over and Tuesday night they will be back on the ice for Game 1 of Round 2 to face another division rival in the Dallas Stars. Dallas sent the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights packing Sunday night in a Game 7 thriller. Now the two division rivals will meet up in the playoffs, where the Avs are looking for some revenge since their last playoff meeting that saw Dallas take Game 7 in OT. What are we expecting and some early ...
May 06, 2024•30 min•Ep. 899
The Colorado Avalanche are in wait and see mode at the moment, waiting for the Dallas Stars or Vegas Golden Knights to be their next opponent. The fan base seems to be divided on who they would prefer for the Avs to play. We discuss our thoughts. Cale Makar was nominated again for the Norris Trophy as the leagues best defensemen. We don't think he'll be able to beat our Quinn Hughes for the award this year, and we discuss why. While we all wait our next opponent, enjoy our latest episode! Tune i...
May 03, 2024•36 min•Ep. 898
Not many people expected this. The Colorado Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets in their first round series in five games, winning four in a row after dropping game one. In a series many thought was a dead ringer for seven games, the Avalanche played almost perfect hockey in all aspects of the game. Now they get some rest and await their round two opponent between the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights. We break it all down! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us di...
May 01, 2024•35 min•Ep. 897
The Colorado Avalanche head to Winnipeg to try and end their first round matchup against the Jets Tuesday night. What can we expect from both teams and will this end with the Avs ending the series? Or will it head back to Denver for Game 6? Captain Gabriel Landeskog continues to make slight progress in a possible return. Do we feel like anything has changed with his timeframe for a return? Finally, we take a look at the other first round matchups around the league. Who has impressed? Who hasn't?...
Apr 30, 2024•38 min•Ep. 896
