The biggest question heading into the Colorado Avalanche season was what play would they get from the goalie position. It's only two games, but it's the first two games of the season, and it is not off to a good start. Alexandar Georgiev was pulled again Saturday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets after giving up three goals on nine shots. His replacement, Justus Annunen did fare much better for the second time in relief. The Avs are throwing their support behind Georgiev, but the fan base ...
Oct 14, 2024•36 min•Ep. 986
The Colorado Avalanche season opener is over and done with. While a lot can be learned from it, the best thing for the Avs to do is move on as quickly as possible from it. Sometimes the schedule helps you out, and that might be the case here as the Avs can get back on track against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. A team they should defeat. We also invite Haize from the Locked on Bulls podcast on the episode. Why Locked on Bulls? Because forward Lonzo Ball had the same surgery Gabriel Land...
Oct 11, 2024•38 min•Ep. 985
The Colorado Avalanche had probably their worst opening night ever Wednesday night in Las Vegas, but it didn't initially start that way! Mikko Rantanen scored the first goal of the season, and an eventual hat trick, but the Vegas Golden Knights got two quick goals at the end of the first period. Whenever the Avalanche did anything to pull back to within a goal, Vegas took the momentum back almost immediately. In the end, it was an ugly 8-4 loss for the Avs. We break it all down! Tune in, subscri...
Oct 10, 2024•34 min•Ep. 984
Colorado Avalanche is officially back Wednesday night! What better time to catch up with host of the Locked on Stars podcast, Joey Erickson, to have a chat between the two best teams in the Central Division Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 h...
Oct 09, 2024•44 min•Ep. 983
Every NHL team needed to have their opening night roster in on Monday, and the when the Avalanche announced theirs, some panic set in for Avs Nation, hosts of this podcast included. The names of Nikolai Kovalenko and Ivan Ivan, two guys who have done more than enough to earn a roster spot, were not on the list. But fear not, there are reasons why. We also give our predictions for this years Stanley Cup Final, and we talk about hearing our own voices on the Amazon Prime Face Off Series featuring ...
Oct 08, 2024•42 min•Ep. 982
The Colorado Avalanche made some moves to their roster over the weekend, and they all were a little surprising, even if they all were in effect depth moves. On Friday, the Avalanche released P.E. Bellemare from his PTO. Bellemare was expected the be slotted into the 4th line center. Now that he is not where do the Avs go for that position? On Saturday, the Avalanche picked up defensemen John Ludvig off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Ludvig has the size the Avalanche lack, but the defense ...
Oct 07, 2024•34 min•Ep. 981
On this special division crossover episode of Locked on Avalanche, we are joined by Locked on Wild host Seth Topal to discuss the two teams upcoming seasons. How will the Wild do under a full year of their new head coach? How will running a three goalie system work? Would Kirill Kaprizov really walk if he didn't think the team was heading in the right direction? Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & S...
Oct 04, 2024•54 min•Ep. 980
The Colorado Avalanche have a perfect record so far this preseason, a perfect losing record of course. If that is concerning to you, it shouldn't be. However, should the Alexandar Georgiev 6-1 performance against the Vegas Golden Knights be? You can argue both sides of that argument. We also ask the question that always gets asked this time of the year. Should there be less games in the NHL preseason. We are divided and we explain why. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to ta...
Oct 03, 2024•39 min•Ep. 979
The preseason is doing exactly what is should be doing for the Colorado Avalanche and their roster. Some players like Sam Malinski and Calum Ritchie are taking advantage of their opportunity, while others like Oskar Olausson and Oliver Kylington have or are continuing to struggle. We discuss. We also talk about the craziness in Boston around Jeremy Swayman and why we should be happy as Avalanche fans that what Cam Neely did in their press conference Monday would not happen here. Finally, The Hoc...
Oct 01, 2024•37 min•Ep. 978
The Central is arguably the deepest and toughest division in the NHL, with the Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets leading the way. On this Locked On NHL Season Preview Round Table, Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators), Chris Micieli (Locked On Avalanche), Harrison Lee (Locked On Jets) and Joey Erickson (Locked On Stars) break down the landscape of a Central Division that’s loaded up top, and has some young squads on the rise. Will the Predators’ additions of Stev...
Sep 30, 2024•36 min•Ep. 976
Colorado Avalanche fans have been waiting for this for years, and it is finally here. Altitude Sports announced a new streaming service where all Avalanche, Denver Nuggets and others sports games will be available on your phone, tablet and eventually smart tv's, for $19.99 a month. They also announced that the Avs and Nuggets will get 20 games each shown for free over the air on local news channels. So while Altitude and Comcast continue their dispute, the Avalanche introduced yet another way aw...
Sep 27, 2024•38 min•Ep. 977
With a new NHL season comes new morning leftovers where we discuss what we are still thinking about a day after the most recent Avalanche game. In this case, a lot of that game presentation is still on our minds. We also discuss the episode titles and players involved in the Amazon Prime NHL Face Off series which includes Gabriel Landeskog. What other episodes are we looking forward to? We also go over an Athletic players poll, and the owl living outside of Chris' house get some name suggestions...
Sep 25, 2024•38 min•Ep. 975
ESPN didn't do us any favors by cutting off the feed minutes into the 3rd period of the preseason game between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars, which ended on a last second goal from Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel to give Dallas a 3-2 win. But we all know the score doesn't matter in the preseason. It's who helped or hurt themselves in putting their name on or off a roster spot. Even though the feed cut out, we got to see enough where we discuss both categories. Plus, fan favorite Logan O'...
Sep 24, 2024•33 min•Ep. 974
The Colorado Avalanche take the ice for the first time this preseason Monday night, so for todays episode we will get everybody back up to speed on everything with the Avs heading into a new season. Who were the players the Avs brought in, who left due to retirement or being signed elsewhere? What prospects could make a name for themselves this season. What to expect from the goalie position? A one stop shop reference episode to get you ready for an all new season of Colorado Avalanche hockey. T...
Sep 23, 2024•43 min•Ep. 973
Now you can get excited! The Colorado Avalanche kicked off day 1 of training camp on Monday and all the regular faces were there. We discuss some of the group pairings we thought were interesting, Mikko discusses his contract, why Oliver Kylington didn't have his gear and a new Alexandar Georgiev mask! We also hear Hadi and Sebastian from Locked on NHL Prospects rank the top 5 Avalanche prospects, which the fellas have ranked as the #20 prospect pool in the NHL. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Sub...
Sep 20, 2024•36 min•Ep. 972
The man who has covered the Colorado Avalanche longer than anyone else, makes his debut on the Locked on Avalanche podcast. We discuss everything from this seasons team including Gabriel Landeskog and Val Nichushkin to his decision to make this upcoming year his last covering the club and why this was the right time to put the pen away. A lot covered in this extended episode of Locked on Avalanche. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext...
Sep 19, 2024•56 min•Ep. 970
The majority of people agree the Colorado Avalanche are a very good team. But would they go as far as to call them a "pretender" when it comes to competing for a Stanley Cup? One writer at SI.com thinks so and it's solely revolves around the goalie position. We also discuss any superstitions we might have while watching the Avs, and with the Toronto Maple Leafs with the creative ad combination of Oreo and Milk, could other teams go the ad combination route and what could they be? Tune in, subscr...
Sep 18, 2024•33 min•Ep. 969
Rumors are fun. Most of the time they are just that, rumors. And this one probably is smack dab in that category. But it is still fun to talk about. Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins seem to be at odds over his new deal. There are people who feel like Boston could move on from the young goaltender ad that the Colorado Avalanche would be just the landing spot. We discuss why this would be both a good and risky move. We also talk about the Avalanche rookie camp, and why it just doesn't get us e...
Sep 16, 2024•36 min•Ep. 968
A welcome and familiar face will be at training camp on a PTO this preseason. Fan favorite Pierre-Edouard Bellemare will work out with his former team in an effort to turn that try out into a contract. But at 39 years old, can he provide the Avs with what they are asking of him? To be a 4th line center and solid on the PK? We also take a look at some suggestions to make the regular season "less boring". Which we were surprised to see people even think the NHL regular season is boring! Tune in, s...
Sep 13, 2024•33 min•Ep. 967
There are always grudges you hold on to from last year heading into a new year. Who's our beef with for the next NHL season? We also look at the new PWHL team logos and nicknames, pick out favorite and pick where our allegiance lies. Also, what would the team nickname be if Colorado got a new PWHL team. Finally, we pay tribute to the one and only James Earl Jones. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow &...
Sep 10, 2024•33 min•Ep. 966
One of our favorite topics pops up yet again! Jared Bednar was ranked #8 on the NHL.com coach rankings. Which isn't terrible, but when you see some of the names above him, you might get a little annoyed again at Bednar continuing getting the shaft. We also go over the results of a survey at The Athletic that polled fans on a series of topics including if the NHL should adopt an NBA style soft cap, and if there should be rules for players and contracts in tax free states. Tune in, subscribe and e...
Sep 09, 2024•37 min•Ep. 965
Leon Draisaitl signed an 8 year extension worth $14 million AAV that kicks in after this upcoming season. So naturally, we wonder what that will mean for the negotiations between the Colorado Avalanche and Mikko Rantanen who is working out an extension of his own. We also give our prediction on what will happen follow the season with goalie Alexandar Georgiev and why no matter how he plays this year, it's likely his last with the team. All that plus our favorite sports images and moments. Tune i...
Sep 04, 2024•35 min•Ep. 964
We take a moment to pay our respects to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau who tragically lost their lives over the weekend. With this being Labor Day, we take a look at some of the Colorado Avalanche who we think need to "put in some work" for this season. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Ev...
Sep 02, 2024•32 min•Ep. 963
Nathan MacKinnon had a career year last season and appears to be at the top of his game right now. But one media outlet left him off of their list of players who they think will be the top 10 scorers in the league in five years. How is that possible?? Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: E...
Aug 30, 2024•35 min•Ep. 962
The Anaheim Ducks are the latest NHL team to offer all of its games to fan living in the viewing area, free of charge. This is the sixth team to go the route of free streaming, and if there is a team that should be at the forefront of this wave its the Colorado Avalanche. But they have yet to do so. Why? We also dive into The Athletic ranking of prospect pipelines, and where they have the Avalanche is worse than where they had them last year. We discuss. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe t...
Aug 28, 2024•33 min•Ep. 961
Love them or hate them, ESPN does have a pretty good fantasy department. While it's not something we take part in much lately, it is good information on where they think many Avalanche players will be this season. What do we agree with, what do we disagree with. We discuss. We also predict the first five games of the season for the Colorado Avalanche. Will they get off to a good start in a relatively favorable October? Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly...
Aug 26, 2024•38 min•Ep. 960
Nathan MacKinnon was told by the players and the media that he was the best player in the league last year. The NHL Network told him he's not even the best player at his position. Conor McDavid took the top spot in their ranking of players "right now". Which is kind of confusing how the league MVP doesn't top that list. We discuss. We also talk about Gabriel Landeskog playing a round of golf, and walked it. Why that only improves the chances of an eventual return, which Landeskog himself said is...
Aug 23, 2024•35 min•Ep. 959
The Philadelphia Flyers have started the process of terminating the contract of Ryan Johansen, the player they acquired from the Colorado Avalanche at last years trade deadline who never played a second for the Flyers. So they Flyers are moving on from Johansen due to his refusal to play. There's a lot of talk out there about why the Colorado Avalanche can't do the same with Val Nichushkin. We discuss. We also talk about players we don't particularly like or root for, if we would start rooting f...
Aug 21, 2024•40 min•Ep. 958
Jared Bednar gave an interview with NHL.com over the weekend and gave some promising news regarding Gabriel Landeskog. He could be back in the lineup for the Colorado Avalanche "near the start" of the season. We talk about if we should let ourselves get excited for that bit of info, or should we still be tempering our expectations? We also get to some Subtext subscriber mail bag questions! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lock...
Aug 19, 2024•36 min•Ep. 957
It's been a difficult week for Locked on Avalanche. We started the week with news that the Altitude Network was not bringing Katie Gaus back this season, and we end it with one last cross over with Adam Denker from Locked on Lightning, and Adam is moving on from the network. Chris and Adam go back to the beginning days of NHL shows at the network. So it's only fitting for Adam's final episode as host of the show, he invited us to do a crossover with him. It's not just all reminiscing. There is p...
Aug 16, 2024•58 min•Ep. 956
