Moser, Lombardi and Kane

0:00 - Where was this team's FIGHT? Where was their MOTIVATION?? You couldn't rally to beat an injured, depleted Wolves team in an elimination game? What about all the times you got punked by Lu Dort this year? Clowned by Jaden McDaniels this series? No one stood up for this team when it mattered most. Say what you will about guys like Russell Westbrook and Paul Millsap. They didn't take crap from anyone.

14:46 - The Nuggets season is mercifully over. And now their watch is ended. Avalanche...it's up to you now. Please please PLEASE beat the Minnesota Wild...

0:00 - There's no tweaking here. We're beyond tweaking the Nuggets roster. Large moves need to be made. In Vic's humble opinion, you have to trade a core member of the team. So...who's tradable? Is anyone not named Nikola Jokic untouchable?

14:11 - Hey, the Avs finally have a second round opponent! They'll face the Minnesota Wild starting soon. Yay! We need more beef with the state of Minnesota. So we chatted with the Berto of the Minnesota Wild broadcast, Kevin Falness (pregame, intermission, postgame host) who actually used to live/work in Denver ages ago and was roommates...

0:00 - Well, that's a wrap. It's another early exit for the Nuggets. This year, it was an even earlier exit than last year! So, now that the whole season is in the books, let's do an autopsy all morning long. What the hell happened??

17:38 - This is the actual worst case scenario for the Nuggets. You made all these moves in the offseason to build what we ALL SAID was the best roster in franchise history (on paper). And it was WORST THAN LAST YEAR. So now, you have to make moves. You can't run it back. But...

0:00 - Yesterday, Vic made a guest appearance on PHD and went on a rant about how miserable and stuck up most sportswriters are. Today, we had our very own miserable sportswriter Jeff Legwold on the show. What did Leggy think about Vic's tirade? Does Leggy have any updates on Bo Nix AnkleGate 2K26 2.0?

18:10 - It's do or die. Win or go home. What are the keys to a Game 6 victory for the Nuggets tonight?
Also, what do the Nuggets do with AG? Should he play if he isn't healthy? If he does play, how do you shuffle...

0:00 - David Adelman said he doesn't want to "crush" his guys after losses, even thought that's what the media/fans want him to do. We don't need him to go full Bobby Knight on his locker. But hold your guys accountable! Get them fired up! Let's go! What's wrong with tough love if you guys are receptive to it?

14:02 - Are the...Rox good again? You know who's definitely good? Sugano. Man, he's been wheelin' and dealin' all season long. Now that we've had a day or so to process Bo Nix AnkleGate 2.0, do we feel any different...

0:00 - The Nuggets CANNOT lose Game 6 tonight in Minnesota. The Timberwolves injuries are piling up. AND if you win Game 6 and bring a Game 7 home to Denver, it's over. Denver's moving on. Just bring it on home, baby. Take care of business tonight and let's roll.

15:21 - Do you want the Avs to face the Stars in the next round? Do you want them to face their fears and conquer the demons from Dallas? Or would you rather see them face the Wild? Brett prefers the path of least resistance to a championship. It doesn't matter how you...

0:00 - LET. THEM. FIGHT. It sucks, but we all have to root for the Dallas Stars tomorrow. This series has to go 7 games! Whoever survives, we want them as tired, depleted, and beat-up as possible.
After that, the Rockets are in a 3-1 hole to the Lakers right now. They've suffered a few injuries this year, but even still, it's another failed KD experiment for another team. What's next for Houston and KD?

12:58 - No Nuggets game to preview tonight...no Avalanche game tonight (obviously)...which means...IT'S TIME TO PLAY THE FEUD! 

29:24 - Did S...

0:00 - The Avalanche haven't played a game since Sunday and still don't have a second round opponent yet. What's Head Coach Jared Bednar been up to in his time off? Is he worried about the whole "Rust vs Rest" debate? How's Josh Manson healing up? What are the takeaways from the series vs LA that they can take into the next round?

18:45 - Justin Simmons announced his retirement from football today, and he signed a one-day contract so he can retire as a member of the Denver Broncos. That's awesome. Welcome back to Denver, Justin. We missed you...

0:00 - Did you hate-watch Minnesota vs Dallas last night? We certainly did. We had nothing else to do. Let them fight! This series had better go 7!

16:28 - Now that the smoke has cleared and the State of Minnesota is no longer out for Vic's head, let's take a look at Game 6. Will the rabid home crowd help give the Timberwolves the boost they need to rattle off a win with the depleted roster?
Also, the NBA is finally narrowing down a new plan to curb tanking. And stop me if you've heard this before...Brett STILL doesn't...

0:00 - Last night, the Nuggets played with physicality! They were enforcers! That's what we've wanted to see all series long, heck, all season long! Valanciunas spoke about it in his postgame comments. Being physical was part of the game plan.

14:55 - The Timberwolves will be without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo for the rest of the series. But make no mistake: the Nuggets are missing their 2 best defenders. It'll be easier for them to win, but it won't be a cakewalk. They still have VERY little room for error in Game 6. 

32:22 - The Nuggets are off t...

0:00 - What was your favorite play or moment from Denver's Game 5 win over the Timberwolves last night? There were lots of options to choose from, thankfully.

14:51 - What are the biggest post-NFL draft questions for the Denver Broncos according to Jeff Legwold? What needs to they still need to fill?

31:54 - Oh, by the way...only 71 players have declared for the NBA Draft so far. That's WAY down from even 5 years ago. Why is that? Oh, by the way...Garet Bolles helped a stranger change their tire on the side of the road. Oh, by the...

0:00 - What do we say to the God of Death? Not today! The Nuggets won game 5 and stayed alive in the series vs Minnesota! They finally played with physicality and didn't let Jaden McDaniels do what Jaden McDaniels does. 

15:01 - Yesterday, the entire state of Minnesota wanted Vic's head on a stake (think Lord of the Flies) for saying that the Nuggets needed to intentionally injure Jaden McDaniels to send a message. Here's the thing...Vic never said that. At all. Not even close. He only asked for "repercussions" to Jaden McDaniels' tomfoolery. Today, Vic responded to the a...

0:00 - How do the Nuggets fix their offense, and fix it ASAFP?

14:20 - Joker doesn't look like himself out there. Something is off with him. Heck, something is off with the entire team. 

31:08 - It's win or go home for the Nuggets! What are the keys to a game 5 victory? Also, two people ran the London Marathon in less than 2 hours this weekend. That's unreal. If we took all 4 of us on this show and did relay race, could we combine for 1 sub-5 minute mile?

0:00 - The NFL Draft is in the books! Do we like the Broncos picks? How did the Law Firm of Payton and Paton do this year?

14:10 - Jaden McDaniels has been punking the Nuggets since 2024, and they keep letting him get away with it! We're not mad at McDaniels for breaking an unwritten rule...we're mad at the Nuggets for letting him do it AGAIN! That has to end tonight. Period. Someone needs to stand up to him.

32:06 - Oh, by the way...The Rockies SWEPT THE METS! On the road! How do you like them...

0:00 - The Nuggets lost Game 4 to the Timberwolves, and they've been pushed to the brink of elimination. Minnesota lost 2 of their best players in that game, and the Nuggets still couldn't rally for a win. That was a tough look on Saturday night. Where's the fire? Where's the competitive spirit?

14:29 - As if Denver's loss wasn't bad enough, Jaden McDaniels punked them AGAIN. At least Jokic got in his face about it this time.

33:04 - The Kings played the Avalanche in the first round and it was a waste of 8 days. Darryl Sutter's quote still rings...

0:00 - The Avs won in LA last night and they now lead the series 3-0. Josh Manson left with an apparent injury, but aside from that, it was an awesome night all around. What can we expect in Game 4? LA knows the series is all but done. Are they gonna go down swinging and try to beat the heck out of the Avs? Especially since it could be Kopitar's last-ever game in a Kings sweater. 

14:10 - In his postgame presser yesterday, our old friend Jaden McDaniels said just seeing the Nuggets motivates them. They see the name on t...

0:00 - It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. We're all trying to work through the pain of last night's Nuggets loss together. We're shocked. Flabbergasted. Embarrassed. Dejected. Angry. All of that this morning.
On the other hand, way to go Avs! They're one win away from sweeping the LA kings out of the playoffs. This series is all but done. It's all hands on deck. Every night, they're getting contributions from someone new.

13:38 - The LA Rams made an interesting pick in the first round of the NFL Draft yesterday, and Sean...

0:00 - Last night was a mixed bag, to put it lightly. Let's start with the good. Way to go AVS! The Colorado Wagon ROLLED over the Kings last night, and they're up 3-0 in the series. This thing is over. Just take care of business, complete the sweep, then rest up for the next round.

16:04 - That was a pathetic effort from the Nuggets last night. Your opponent called you SOFT and NAMED NAMES! And you rolled over and died. You couldn't answer the bell. So much for "bulletin board material." That was embarrassing. We can't make heads...

0:00 - Our ESPN Broncos/NFL Insider Jeff Legwold has FINALLY published his list of the Top 100 Players in the NFL Draft! Hallelujah! In honor of the draft kicking off tonight, let's break down some of his rankings. And AGAIN, it's important to note - these aren't where he thinks the players will be drafted. This ranking is based purely on skill and talent (for example, Fernando Mendoza is #7 on Leggy's list, but he's obviously going to go #1 overall to the Raiders). 

20:56 - It's a Playoff Double Diparoo for the Avalanche and Nuggets! What are the keys to a d...

0:00 - Jaden McDaniels called out the Nuggets and their lack of defense. He named names! It's still hard to believe he did that. The Nuggets HAVE to answer the bell tonight. If they lose tonight, that's a wrap on the series. Prove your mental toughness. Take care of business.
After that, the Rockies won last night! They're up to 10 wins already! Let's give Brett a couple minutes for some Rox positivity.

14:51 - Vic is having trouble focusing on the Avs vs Kings series. Because in his mind, it's already over. There's no way LA wins this series...

0:00 - Yesterday at shootaround, all the Nuggets were asked about Jaden McDaniels' fiery postgame comments about their defense (or the lack thereof). David Adelman had the only response that we liked. Everyone else was a bit too laissez faire for Brett's taste. The Nuggets should be fired up right now. It should be fuel. It should be bulletin board material. It should rally them to win. If it isn't...get ready for Cancun.

14:28 - The Colorado Wagon has rolled to a 2-0 series lead over the LA Kings, but there's still room for improvement. Jared Bednar said as...

0:00 - Long time no talk! Jared Bednar joined the show again this morning. How's Bedsie feeling after last night's win? Will he continue to roll with the red-hot Wedgewood in net, or will he start to rotate goalies? How did he pass the time during the 20-minute glass break delay?

19:17 - No Fly Zone alum and Champion of Super Bowl 50 T.J. Ward joined the show today! He's headed to Pittsburgh to announce the Broncos 2nd round draft pick on Friday. Does he have any Broncos/draft scoops like his former teammate Aqib Talib? What does he think...

0:00 - The LA Kings have played the Avs super physical in Games 1 and 2. They lay huge hits. They dust it up after the whistle. They throw dudes in front of the net and see what happens. And even though they're down 0-2, it's working! They're slowing down the high-flying Avs. Will other teams be able to copy that formula deeper into the playoffs? 

13:11 - At any point last night, did your confidence in the Avs waver? Did you think the hockey gods/puck luck might bounce against you?
Also, there's never a good time for the rinkside g...

0:00 - Remember Stefon from SNL? Bill Hader's Weekend Update character? Well, last night's Avs game had everything: fights, weird penalties, broken glass, crazy saves, bad officiating, you name it. Whatever you wanted, you got it. In the end, the Avs won Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead over LA. That's all that matters.

15:31 - Boy, Scott Wedgewood is playing his BUTT off. He's a brick wall in net. Should Bednar still consider rotating goalies? Or ride the hot hand?
Also, some rambunction Avs fans shattered and I mean SHATTERED the glass behind the LA Kings bench...

0:00 - Anytime the Nuggets are having success, they blow it. They have to be down 25 on the 2nd night of a road back-to-back with all of their starters hurt for them to play hard and seal a win. What will it take for this team to establish a lead AND HOLD ONTO IT??

12:25 - Vic mentioned that he saw a man walking around Ball Arena in an impeccable suit on Sunday. That man in none other than Daryl Evans, LA Kings radio color commentator. He also scored one of the most iconic goals in LA Kings history in...

0:00 - Avs vs Kings Game 2 tonight! Should Coach Bednar roll with Scott Wedgewood in net again? Or should he switch it up and use Blackwood? 

16:10 - The Nuggets had a 19-point lead last night. Like 6 minutes later, Minnesota had the lead. That's an unbelievable collapse. What happened?? Vic said is all comes down to defense, or the lack thereof. That's how games are won and lost for the Nuggets. It's not about outscoring your opponent. Quite the opposite.

33:36 - Oh, by the way...the Rockies had a double-play taken off the board because of a balk? H...

0:00 - The Nuggets had a double-digit lead over the Timberwolves. At home. In Ball Arena! And they blew it and lost Game 2. Boy, this is all too familiar. I feel like I've seen this movie before. What happened, man? How did it all unravel?

14:02 - After Minnesota's big win last night, Jaden McDaniels name checked a bunch of bad defenders on the Nuggets. By name! He specifically called the out and said they can't play defense. That's a WILD choice to make after Game 2 of a 7 game series, which is tied 1-1. Good news is the Nuggets have s...

0:00 - On Saturday after the game, Scott Wedgewood said he'll trade goalie duties with Blackwood during the playoffs. How often will that happen? When SHOULD it happen? Wedgewood has been better, so should they ride with him the entire time? Or should they keep switching off since that got them through the regular season?

13:14 - Nuggets-Timberwolves Round 1, Game 2 TAHNIGHT. What are the keys to a Nuggets victory?

30:41 - We don't need the Nuggets to have a stellar start tonight. Can they have a decent start a least?? Is that too much to ask? Can they not...

0:00 - Scott Wedgewood looked solid as ever in Game 1 for the Avs. He was chatting with the TNT crew during the postgame show and said Blackwood will get some time in net too during the playoffs. Coach Bednar said the same thing on our show a couple weeks ago. The two-headed goalie monster is here to stay.
After that, which way is east? Which way is south? Let's rehash a geographical debate from last week. 

16:31 - We'd forgotten how much we dislike the Minnesota Timberwolves. All it took was 1 game for those feelings to come back. And a...

0:00 - Boy, that was a PHYSICAL game between the Avs and Kings. LA brought the boom. That's how it goes in the playoffs. The physicality always ratchets up. The Avs survived, and held on for the Game 1 win. Is there any way LA wins this series?

14:50 - The Nuggets didn't play well for a full 48 minutes, but they sealed the deal for a Game 1 victory! After the game, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch was crying aboul Jamal Murray's 16 free throws. Cool, Chris. Criticize a guy who's known for playing some of the most ethical basketball out there.
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0:00 - The NHL released the results of their anonymous player poll, where they ask everyone questions about their peers. Where did Avalanche players pop up on the survey?

14:28 - The man, the myth, the legend Frank Caliendo himself joined us in studio this morning. He fired off more impressions in 20 minutes than most people attempt in a lifetime. We even convinced Moser to do his Bill Clinton for Frank! He was a fan. 
Go see Frank tonight and tomorrow (April 17 and 18) at Comedy Works South! Some of his shows are already sold out, so get on it n...

0:00 - It's an annual tradition. It's how we preview every playoff series. Let's start with the Avs vs Kings. Which LA Kings players have the most punchable faces?

13:44 - Last how, we previewed Nuggets vs Timberwolves with stats, fact, figures, analysis, all that boring junk. Now let's preview the series by deciding which T-Wolves have the most punchable faces.

32:55 - Oh, by the way...Pablo Torre found out again. James Dolan is supposedly monitoring fans online who make negative posts about his teams. Oh, by the way...Bill Hanzlik went on Shark Tank and successfully sold...

0:00 - Finally! 82 games in the books for every NHL team. That means the Avs FINALLY have a first round opponent! They'll face the LA Kings. That was Moser's first choice for an ideal matchup. LFG. Lock n load, boys.
(and by the way podcast listeners, the "exciting" song for Avs was "Around the World" by Daft Punk. The slower song for the Kings was "Only Time" by Enya.)

13:30 - Let's get granular with Nuggets vs Timberwolves. Let's break down each roster player by player, matchup by matchup and see who has the edge.

30:54 - We...

0:00 - Tonight's Avalanche vs Kraken game is pretty meaningless. Neither team can change their fate. And even still, although he won't admit it, Moser is going to call the game like everything is on the line tonight! Somehow, this segment devolved into a full-blown roast of Marc Moser and Conor McGahey...and we forgot about Leggy.

15:10 - Whoops! NOW let's get to Jeff Legwold. Does Jeff have any idea what Aqib Talib was talking about? Will the Broncos make another splashy trade on draft night? What's going on with these replacement officials? Is the NFL really gonna let...

0:00 - Anthony Edwards is cocky. Hot take alert, I know! And he's running his mouth a bit before the Nuggets and Timberwolves face off in Round 1. Brett says that's the key to beating Minnesota. Get in Ant's head. Rattle him. He's the head of the snake. 

11:08 - The Denver Nuggets CANNOT lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Round 1. It simply cannot happen. If it does, the Nuggets will have to take a good long look in the mirror as an organization and figure out what happens next. Some serious changes will be made. 

30:44 - Oh, by th...

0:00 - The Clippers lost to the Warriors in the Play-In Tournament last night. And with that loss, their 2026 first round draft pick becomes a lottery pick. And who owns the rights to the Clippers 2026 first round pick? THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER. Incredible. You can bring up Russell Wilson, DeShaun Watson, Herschel Walker, whatever. Doesn't matter. The OKC-Clippers SGA trade is now officially the WORST trade in all of sports history. Not NBA history. SPORTS history!
Also, Tyson Barrie chilled in studio with Kreckman and Lindahl to promote his new beer Chilly Ones. And he brought a good friend of...

0:00 - Last night in Calgary, the Avs checked every box. No one got hurt. MacKinnon scored a goal. Marty Nachos reached 100 points on the season. And they won the game. All on the 2nd night of a back to back on the road! Good work, boys.

13:20 - The Nuggets will have rested for 10 straight days before they play game 1. That's awesome! Rest vs Rust be damned. This team needs to heal all their scrapes and bruises. What's the ideal playoff rotation, assuming everyone is healthy and ready to go?

31:45 - Is LIV Golf going belly up...

0:00 - No Moser, no Vic, no Bednar, no problem! The show must go on! Erik Johnson tapped in for an injured Bedsie and had a nice one-on-one chat with Kaner this morning. 

14:54 - Today's show is turning into an all-day appetizer how. A texter asked us - can you eat appetizers all day? Brett is team All Appertizers. 
Next, what will the Nuggets rotation look like in the playoffs? Teams usually shorten their rotation significantly in the postseason, but that might not work for the Nuggets.

31:00 - Oh, by the way...Moser is back! He ma...

0:00 - The Colorado Wagon keeps rolling, even in garbage time! The Avs beat the Flames on the 2nd night of a road back-to-back! MacKinnon reached 53 goals and Marty Nachos recorded his 100th point. Great night all around. The Avalanche are back at Ball tomorrow night to wrap it all up!
Moser got back from Calgary super late last night. So we're gonna let him catch a few extra winks of sleep. He'll join us later...hopefully...

14:51 - Almost all of the national media is picking the Nuggets to beat the Timberwolves in Round 1. Even friend of the...

0:00 - The NBA implemented the 65-game rule to try and force players to be available. To curb so-called "load management." But here's the thing...Bruce Brown appeared in all 82 games this year! He's the only Nugget who played in every single regular season game. And yet, he's not eligible for any postseason awards because he didn't average enough minutes per game. That's wild. The rule needs to be tweaked somehow. 

15:30 - The Avalanche are in Calgary tonight on the 2nd night of a back to back! What are the keys to the game? Did Moser actually give us a...