DNVR Colorado Avalanche Podcast

Do the Colorado Avalanche have a generational NHL player in Cale Makar? What about Nathan MacKinnon? What even defines a generational player? and who makes the list of best players of the modern generations of the NHL?

Intro - 0:00

Kivi is back - 1:20

Vancouver open for sale? - 6:08

When will CMac win GM of the year - 16:00

Define generational player - 29:10

Can Mackinnon BECOME generational? -37:10

Is Cale Makar generational? - 42:00

Who’s the next generational player? - 44:51

What ret...

The Colorado Avalanche get another shutout in the same weekend with Cale Makar being the only goalscorer as they make it nine wins in a row.

Intro - 0:00

Rundown - 4:30

Forwards - 7:20

Defense  - 9:45

PP - 12:04

Three Stars - 18:40

Individual players - 34:00

Props to Spencer Knight… - 40:30

…But Wedgewood is just better - 43:30

Eagles are doing well too - 48:20

Biggest threat in the division - 55:00

Worst guy tonight? - 57:13

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The Colorado Avalanche best a goalie just once tonight as Brent Burns scores 15 seconds in. That would be enough with nothing beating Blackwood and MacKinnon and Drury would add empty netters

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It’s a Mailbag Friday for the DNVR Avalanche as they field question ranging from Avalanche trade targets to butt rock. Surprises, fictional locations, analytics and more on todays podcast.

Intro - 0:00

Discord Questions: 1:00

4C - 18:30

Thanksgiving Faves - 21:50

Who's going to the press box? - 23:40

Left Handed D-Pairing? - 27:11

Olympics - 32:56

Manson analytics - 36:13

Can you see Hakstol's influence? - 41:11

What will improve first? - 45:10

Outdoor game anywhere? - 47:00

What makes the Avs...

Multi goal nights from Makar and Mackinnon as the Colorado Avalanche stars carry the day over the New York Rangers. Nelson comes up with a big PP Goal and the Avs have won seven straight

Intro - 0:00

Rundown - 2:29

Wedgewood’s game - 18:00

Negatives - 20:12

Three stars - 26:36

Hear from Bednar - 33:00

Curtis-y call - 41:33

The avs are fun - 49:00

Superchats/ Wrapping up - 59:09

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The season is 25% over and the Colorado Avalanche hold a strong lead in the Central with only Dallas in striking distance at this point. How has the Division faired through the first portion of the season and what more does Colorado need to add to stay out in front?

Intro - 0:00

Avs looking at waiver claims? - 1:30

Do the Avs need more forward depth? - 6:40

Injury updates - 9:30

13th forward - 12:20

Thoughts on Dallas game - 17:06

Central thunder-dome - 19:45

Who’s get...

How many trophies can the Colorado Avalanche really bring home by the end of the season? In this DNVR Avalanche mini pod, we break down Nathan MacKinnon’s chase for the Art Ross, Rocket Richard and Hart Trophy, Cale Makar’s case for another Norris, and whether this stacked Avs roster can also grab the Jennings, Presidents’ Trophy and ultimately the Stanley Cup. We talk voter fatigue, ice time down the stretch and how Colorado’s elite two-way play could turn this year into a historic awards haul. Drop your prediction for how many awards the Avs will win, then lik...

The Colorado Avalanche win despite one of their weakest 5v5 games of the season. Ross Colton and Victor Olofsson score two big goals as Necas and Nelson add insurance.

Intro - 0:00

Rundown - 5:00

Middle 6 was great - 6:09

Was that a kick? - 14:00

Three Stars - 19:40

Curtis-y Call - 33:30

Hear from Bednar - 45:38

Brock Nelson - 53:30

Beat the home wins record? - 58:38

Superchats/Wrapping up - 1:01:16

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The Avs have already extended three separate players during this season including Brindley, Necas, and Wedgewood. Are the Colorado Avalanche now more secure in the long term and how much impact have the signings had in the immediate? Plus who are the best players in the NHL right now?

Intro - 0:00

Wedgewood extension - 2:30

Hear from Wedgewood - 6:51

Set up for long term success - 17:50

Locker room vibes - 31:55

Are the young guns here? - 35:30

Who’s more fun? - 42:40

Cale Mak...

The Colorado Avalanche are a wagon winning their 5th in a row with two goals from Necas. Brindley, Nelson, Lehkonen and Landeskog. Quality offense carries the day over buffalo

Intro - 0:00

Rundown - 3:10

Blackwood - 6:05

Three stars - 18:00

Curtis-y call - 33:40

Second line stepping up - 44:47

TIO spread out - 46:44

Out working mistakes - 51:12

Superchat/ Wrapping up - 59:10

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The Colorado Avalanche have a lot of fun storylines thing year. The return of Landeskog, Brindley’s success, MacKinnon and Makar’s dominance, goaltending, and much more. The DNVR Avalanche podcast dives into their favorite storylines this season.

Intro - 0:00

Injury news (Val) - 1:00

Sammy G update - 9:00

Feeling good after Anaheim? - 14:16

Hear from Bednar - 18:30

Goaltending storylines - 34:00

Are the avs for real? - 38:50

Our favorite storylines - 48:40

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The Colorado Avalanche move their winning streak to four As the topple the second best team in the west. Landeskog nets his first goal of the season alongside tallys from Necasn Lehkonen, and Kelly.

Intro - 0:00

Rundown - 1:00

Val  - 6:15

Landy - 10:40

No bad lines - 12:35

Spicy adjacent - 17:15

Three stars - 18:05

Cale - 28:40

Bednar - 33:00

Curtis-y Call - 41:48

Creating an identity - 54:32

All love to the front office - 59:42

Superchats/ wr...

A sloppy SEGABABA for the Colorado Avalnche is survived thanks to a four point night from MacKinnon, two big goals from Lehkonen, and Gavin Brindley finally gets the Avs their first OT win.

Intro - 0:00

Rundown - 2:10

Three teams on the ice tonight - 8:07

Resilience check mark? - 11:00

Blackwood's game? - 13:40

Three stars - 16:50

Where does Kivi fit? - 24:55

Blendar - 26:20

Checking the Stats - 32:00

Worry about winning not how you get the win - 39:30

N...

The Colorado Avalanche had four players with multi-goal nights including Makar, MacKinnon, Kelly, and Drury. The Oilers were never really competitive, especially at 5 on 5 and the Avs get a statement win.

Intro - 0:00

Rundown - 2:15

Three stars - 21:41

Checking the stat sheet - 36:51

Negatives? - 40:05

Jack Drury rules (depth) - 45:45

Superchats - 52:20

Final thoughts - 1:01:40

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Fourteen games into this season the Colorado Avalanche feel pretty different then last years team. A good portion of that is new players and less injuries but what else separates them from the previous version of the Avs?

Intro - 0:00

What is with this schedule? - 1:00

Outdoor games - 5:00

Dork or dick? - 13:30

Any head coaches on the chopping block? - 17:30

Do the Avs even need to look at trade targets? - 20:29

What makes this team different - 33:40

2022 comparisons? - 39:00

One month into the NHL season the Colorado Avalanche are the number one team in the league. Which NHL teams can keep up? Whose success is legit and who are the frauds of the NHL?

Intro - 0:00

Are the Avs legit? - 1:00

Is the depth settled in? - 12:00

Running it back? - 18:45

Winnipeg - 20:20

Utah - 25:49

Seattle - 34:25

Anaheim - 39:31

Detroit - 42:15

Ottawa - 44:16

What is Dallas? - 49:19

New Jersey - 54:22

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Another multi goal night for olofsson as the Colorado Avalanche get dominance from their third line and the PP is finally a difference maker. The Avs stay at the top of the NHL with this win.

Intro - 0:00

Fun game - 1:09

Rundown -  2:17

5v5 numbers - 4:40

Lazy play? - 8:30

A bit scrappy - 12:50

Three Stars - 18:05

Difference maker - 27:40

Cale - 32:00

Hear from Bednar - 34:00

Defense as a whole - 47:50

Injury update - 54:50

Despite dominant play the Colorado Avalanche only muster two goals. Which was enough to get to OT against the Sharks where Colorado continues to prove they are the worst OT team in the NHL

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The Colorado Avalanche get a 3 point night from Necas after signing his new contract in a 4 - 2 win over Vegas. Burns, Nelson, and Makar also scored

Intro - 0:00

Rundown - 2:16  

Scottie - 5:13

Too many penalties - 8:04  

Fourth line - 10:37

Third star - 17:20

Second star - 19:53

First star of the game - 23:00

Good team had good night, or good team bad a had night? - 28:30

Special teams  - 33:24

Third line - 37:38

Defense - 43:36

So...

The Avs lock up one of their best forwards in Martin Necas for his entire prime as the sign him for eight-years with an $11.5M AAV, Colorado top players are now set for the forseeable future

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With the Colorado Avalanche PP popping off for four goals and the Avs offense getting goal scoring from every line, was this a flash in the pan or can it lead to more consistency going forwards from Colorado’s offense? The DNVR Avalanche podcast talks goal scoring.

Intro - 0:00

When should Blackwood get a start - 1:44

Necas contract update - 4:30

Fluke? - 18:30

Jumping off point for the PP - 24:22

Defensive lapses - 33:00

Can believe in the depth - 37:09

Oloffson in the top...

Avs pot eight goals in clouding a hat trick from Olofsson, 2 from MacKinnon, Necas, Kelly, and Bardakov also scored. The Powerplay folonally course corrected and despite a crazy 3nd period the Avs run away with it

Intro - 0:00

Rundown - 2:00

Three stars - 17:45

Curtis-y call - 23:00

Hear from Bednar - 34:40

Love Bedsy - 45:00

Devils kinda soft? - 47:38

Cathartic game - 52:49

Wedgewood - 58:00

Final thoughts - 1:00:00

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With a record of 5 - 1 - 4 do we have a solid grasp on what the Colorado Avalanche are this season or will things continue to develop? What are the key bright spots and struggles for the team so far.

Intro - 0:00

Tristen Nielsen signed - 1:15

Vibes after the first 10? - 5:00

Biggest issue in these 10 games? - 11:55

Biggest Surprise? - 16:40

Defense - 27:45

Blackwood - 30:40

How good is 5v5? - 34:00

Bednar - 32:38

Overtime - 54:20

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The Avs keep putting themselves in holes and while they always battle back they cant seem to get it over the hump. One point from a segababa isn't bad as you get goals from Nichushkin, MacKinnon, and Nelson.

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Two goals from Lehkonen feel pretty meaningless for the Colorado Avalanche as their mistakes are punished heavily causing the first regulation loss of the season. Not a lot went Colorado's way as the Avs do more finding ways to lose than Boston does winning.

Intro - 0:00

Rundown - 2:50

Concerns? - 4:00

Where is the step up? - 9:30

Power Play still bad - 17:30

Bottom pairing - 22:15

Scottie - 30:14

Effort level - 35:00

Silver linings - 46:30

Need a full 60 - 47:40

A brutal 1st period left the Colorado Avalanche in a 4 -1 hole but they battled back for the rest of the night with 2 goals from nichushkin. One from Necas and one from Kelly to drag out an OT and shootout where the Canes would close them out.

Intro - 0:00

Nate, where are you? - 4:00

Got out of hand quickly - 10:15

Does the power play need a shake up? - 12:42

Arena call in - 23:55

Staying tough - 35:00

Val running the ship - 45:00

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Scott Wedgewood’s red-hot start has Avalanche fans wondering if he’s earned more than a backup role — and whether Mackenzie Blackwood should worry about the starting crease when he returns from his conditioning stint. Despite Wedgewood’s surge, Colorado committed long-term to Blackwood with a 5-year deal ($5.25M AAV), signaling he’s still the organization’s planned No. 1. We break down the numbers, the timeline, and why a true tandem could lighten Blackwood’s load while keeping the Avs atop the NHL. DNVR Avalanche AJ Haefele, Rudo, & Bailey Curtis Break Down Does Mackenzie Blackwood Need To Worry About The Starting G...

The Colorado Avalanche have been one of the best teams in the NHL to start the season but how have things started for the rest of the Central division? Which teams look good and who looks like they might struggle this year?

Intro - 0:00

Avs - 1:57

Still the thunderdome? - 13:00

Winnipeg - 18:20

Utah - 25:25

Chicago - 33:50

St. Louis - 39:00

Minnesota - 42:20

Dallas - 44:00

Trashville - 52:13

Tomorrow’s game - 54:45

Final thoughts - 59:37

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The Colorado Avalanche play an incredibly sloppy and weird game that they manage to drag to OT but can't overcome the Mammoth. Goals from Makar, Drury, and Necas left them one short.

Intro - 0:00

Rundown - 2:00

Poor puck management - 3:35

Let’s talk about the Landy no goal - 9:05

Special Teams - 21:40

Scott Wedgewood - 27:13

Burns - 29:45

Necas - 33:15

MacKinnon  35:33

Middle six? - 41:36

Don’t turtle - 44:30

Coming up - 48:00

Superchats - 51:5...

In a but of an up and down game the Avalanche dominated the possession for the entire game giving up less than 20 shots. Despite some missed opportunities MacKinnon score twice which was enough alongside a goal from Manson.

Intro - 0:00

Rundown - 1:20

Good defense or bad Bruins? - 4:05

Bad Necas game? - 11:40

Talking about PP - 19:32

Three stars - 28:40

Ball Arena Call in - 37:02

Hear from Bednar - 43:40

Fourth line - 52:00

Supchats - 59:55

Wrapping up...

With five games under their belt the Colorado Avalanche have yet to have a regulation loss. With early season statistics being unreliable at best, what have we actually learned about this years team? Where do they stand in the NHL and what comes next for the Avs?

Intro - 0:00

Top line - 5:08

Second line - 12:26

Looking at some heat maps - 18:04

5v5 offense/defense heat maps - 22:15

Third Line - 33:40    

Defense - 40:20

Special teams - 47:40

Scott Wedgewood has been gre...

Nelson and Nichushkin both notches goals as Colorado Avalanche play complete game win over Columbus. Another goal from Cale Makar added on as the Avs improve 4 - 0 - 1

Intro - 0:00

Rundown - 1:50

Scott Wedgewood - 14:00

Three Stars - 19:30

Was that a hard pass? - 26:18

Avs are the team to chase - 32:00

Goal against - 38:46

Shift in the third - 40:09

Special teams battles - 44:44

Experimenting? - 46:50

Will Solovyov stick around? - 54:15

Easy to take a...

The Colorado Avalanche have both MacKinnon and Necas averaging 2 points per game to kick off this season and at times it’s beautiful hockey. How realistic is this pace for the top two forwards on the Avs and how much support can they get?

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Intro - 0:00

Blackwood on loan to Eagles - 1:15

Poor Buffalo - 11:15

Lane Hutson deal - 13:20

How has...

2 goals from MacKinnon get the Colorado Avalanche back in the win column as Makar notches his first of the season too. Despite some matinee weirdness the Avs took care of business and continue a good start.

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Despite great play through regulation the Avalanche could only manage a 4 - 4 tie with goals from Necas, Brindley, Lehkonen, and MacKinnon. Unable to end the game in OT the Stars convert in the shootout

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Intro - 0:00

Poop - 1:00

Let’s talk Wedgewood - 3:45

Lot’s of fight in the boys - 6:30

Hear from Nate - 9:10

Powerplay - 10:50...

Two games into the season it’s felt like nothing has come easy for the opponents of the Colorado Avalanche. How far will the Avs lean into being tough to play against and what makes them difficult? The DNVR Avalanche Podcast talks new aspects of the Avs.

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Intro - 0:00

Welcome in - 1:00

Quick News - 1:20

Talking about the Burns- Girard pairing - 6:10

The Colorado Avalanche win low scoring affair in home opener against Utah Mammoth with Wedgewood giving up just 1 goal in a 2 - 1 win. Colton and MacKinnon potted the goals to get the Avs over the hump.

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The Colorado Avalanche are coming off a great win to start the season but 81 games remain in front of them. How do Bednar and company snowball the game one success into strong start to the season? The DNVR Avalanche Podcast talks next steps

Intro - 0:00

Welcome in - 1:00

Quick News - 1:35

Solovyov on his way? - 12:50

Building Momentum - 17:30

Looking at the upcoming schedule - 27:30

What will it take to get Bardakov out there? - 41:10

Experimenting? - 46:50

Coaching impressions...

The Colorado Avalanche start the season right with a 4 - 1 win over the Kings. Necas led the way with 2 goal supported by notches from Malinski and Lehkonen as Nathan Mackinnok becomes the all time Avalanche point leader.

Intro - 0:00

60 sec rundown - 2:02

Nate the great - 8:00

PP - 12:20

Marty Party - 17:45

Second line was cruising - 21:15

Weird ice time? - 22:55

PK? - 25:30

Sam Malinski - 32:50

Brindley - 34:35

Cale being Cale - 44:00

Nonsense? - 45:40

The Preseason is finally over for the Colorado Avalanche as they finish with a 4 - 2 record but more importantly where do the Major storylines like Brindley, Bardakov, Malinski, and more sit as the regular season looms?

Intro - 0:00

Welcome in - 1:00

Couldn’t quite get out healthy - 3:04

Final cuts? - 11:10

A little too much nonsense? - 26:50

Florida going nuts - 32:08

Expectations for Bardakov -  38:25

Can you take anything about Drury at 3c from preseason? - 48:20

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