Bsn Colorado Avalanche Podcast

Nathan MacKinnon just hit 1,100 career points, and the Colorado Avalanche stars are rolling—but on today’s DNVR Avalanche Podcast, we’re spotlighting the unsung heroes on the Avs roster. Is the most underrated player Jack Drury for his faceoff wins, penalty-kill impact, and defensive minutes in the bottom six? Or is it Josh Manson leveling up with physical edge and steady two-way play, or Artturi Lehkonen doing the dirty work in the top six while still producing? Drop your pick for the most underrated Avalanche player in the comments, and make sure to like, subscribe, and catch the full DNVR Avs show all week. DNVR Avalanche Podcast AJ Haefele, Rudo, & Bailey Curtis break down who are the most UNDERRATED Players on the Colorado Avalanche roster.#nhl #hockey #coloradoavalanche #avalanche #goavsgo #avs

It took 56 minutes for the Avs to finally score a goal. Lehkonen was enough to get them to OT but that would be the only puck in the net for Colorado as the fall in the shootout Intro - 0:00Rundown  - 3:16Ban Shootouts - 4:00Olofsson on the first line? - 9:30Bardakov - 17:37Mack and Necas were ghosts - 23:05Not scared of the Ducks - 26:21Curtis-y Call - 37:19Hear from Bednar  - 48:40That’s just the way it goes sometimesThe big dumb of overtime  - 55:28Superchats/ Wrapping up - 1:00:09 

Nathan MacKinnon reaches 1100 career points as the Colorado Avalanche get back in the win column over the Washington Capitals. Key goals from Lehkonen, Olofsson, and Kelly also propel the Avs. 

With the Olympics looming and injuries mounting it has to be asked if this seasons condensed schedule is bad for the NHL? Intro - 0:00Solovyov for Puustinen - 1:15Sean Behrens - 10:50Other trades around the league - 17:40Let’s talk about Panarin - 27:05How about Kadri? - 34:00Is this season too condensed? - 47:30 

The Avalanche work through some issues both internal and external as they control the majority of the game getting goals from Kelly, Lehkonen, MacKinnon, and Olofsson 

The Avalanche battled back but never led due to their own defensive short comings as Ryan O'Reilly records a hat trick. Two goals from Nelson and one from Necas gave the Avs a chance but not enough. Intro - 0:00Rundown - 4:28Starts with the top - 5:37Blackwood - 12:00Defensive lapses - 18:00Do we even care about special teams tonight? - 26:16What was that reffing? - 27:46Bednar - 34:40Curtis-y Call - 43:30Battle though adversity - 54:10 

Beyond the midway point of the NHL season little is decided. Which teams are looking good and who is struggling? Who is on track to play the Avs in round one? 

After the halfway point of the season, Jared Bednar leads the charge for early Jack Adams voting. Is this finally the year he’s recognized for his contributions to the Avs, or has another coach proven to be worthy competition this season? Intro - 0:00Quick News - 1:00Jack Adams - 7:33Credit to GMs - 22:14Cale Makar is still awesome - 34:00Quick Calder convo - 42:45Avs in the running for the Selke - 44:00Tight race for the art ross - 50:50Mackinnon for Rocket - 51:20Conn Smythe Trophy - 57:35 

Mid-January hockey talk gets heated as the DNVR Avalanche crew debates who’s truly the best player in the NHL right now—and who deserves the Hart Trophy if voting happened today: Nathan MacKinnon vs. Connor McDavid vs. rookie sensation Macklin Celebrini, plus a real look at whether a defenseman like Cale Makar belongs in the MVP conversation. With MacKinnon holding the NHL scoring lead (81 points) and McDavid right behind (80), the episode breaks down “best player” vs. “most valuable” and why voter fatigue keeps warping awards season. DNVR Avalanche AJ Haefele, Rudo, & Bailey Curtis break down what awards the Colorado Avalanche are on pace to win. #nhl #hockey #coloradoavalanche #avalanche #goavsgo #avs 

Over halfway through the season the Avalanche are the best team in the NHL by far but are weaknesses beyond the PP starting to crop up? Intro - 0:00Quick news - 1:47Who should 10:28Drama time with AJ - 21:15Still looking for a LHD? - 24:05Shopping for a 3C?- 35:18Biggest weaknesses (PP) - 44:00Overtime - 55:00 

The Avalanche get a three assist night from MacKinnon but his OT turnover is the dagger that kills Colorado. Goals from Makar, Necas, and Nelson got the Avs through regulation but it will be only one point.Rundown - 3:36A little all over the place - 4:55Cursed by witches - 13:00Positives - 19:07Curtis-y call - 37:30Hear from Bednar - 49:30Overtime - 55:36

In this bonus segment from the DNVR Avalanche Pregame Show, Rudo and AJ are joined by Toronto Maple Leafs scout — and former DNVR Avalanche castmate — Eric Lacroix. The trio discusses Colorado’s dominance this season, why the Avalanche have become the NHL’s wagon, and how injuries have shaped the Leafs’ year so far. 

The Avalanche make it look casual against the Blue Jackets as Miner gets his shutout with goals from Burns, Olofsson, and Solovyov Intro - 0:00Game Breakdown - 3:00Three Stars - 20:15Curtis-y call - 36:08Hear from Bednar - 46:46Depth - 55:10Superchats/ Wrapping up - 1:07:22 

The Avalanche have been having a fairy tale season as the first team to 70 points by a mile in the NHL. Where do the major storylines lie for Colorado with the season half over? IIntro - 0:00Going back to the Winter Classic - 1:30Looking at the Central - 10:30Storylines - 21:20Bardakov and the depth -  21:41Nelson - 31:25Power play - 38:00Big Dogg - 47:01Adversity - 53:19Goaltending - 58:19  

The Avalanche drop an eight spot on the Senators including two goals from Josh Manson and a Gordie Howe. Nathan MacKinnon also had a 4 point night while Nelson scored twice along with goals from Burns and Necas Intro - 0:00Ottawa soft as hell - 1:00Rundown - 5:01Tone Shift - 6:24Josh Manson outplayed every Senator - 10:55Three Stars - 18:14Lieutenant Nelson - 28:50Curtis-y Call - 43:00Hear from Bednar - 54:07Superchats/Wrapping up - 1:03:44 

The Colorado Avalanche are sending eight players to the Olympics already but was goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood snubbed from Team Canada? Also, the team looks at the latest news on the recent injuries to Gabe Landeskog and Devon Toews. Sports over Everything - 0:00Olympic Fiasco - 5:38Should the NHL players even be going? -  17:30Olympic Snubs - 25:30Blackwood Snub - 38:55Olympic vibes - 51:04Who are you rooting for? - 57:45 

The Avalanche had opportunities but ultimately get out worked as the Avs star basically no show tonight. Parker Kelly and Brock Nelson net goals but it's not enough Intro - 0:00Rundown - 2:00Stars were rough - 4:05Who were the Avs missing the most? - 8:55Lost the special teams battle - 15:47Bottom 6 not playing effective hockey  - 24:00Avs picking at this game? - 33:50Scotty’s game? - 38:46It’s about how you respond - 41:51Big picture - 50:24What should we expect from Thursday - 57:30 

A slog of a losses for thr Avalanche ultimately feels unimportant in the shadow of injury to Gabe Landeskog. Lehkonen netted the only Avs goal in a 2 - 1 loss Intro - 0:00Start with Landy - 1:10Rundown - 5:43Could they have pulled it out? Or was this due? - 8:10One disappointment - 11:10Defense was in shambles  - 17:10The worse of the two Sams tonight - 21:37Made up calls - 26:00Top line was bad - 32:01To-Do List? - 43:20Get through some adversity - 47:45Last ten - 50:00Superchats/wrapping up - 55:30Next ten (nine) - 58:27

Win or lose we'll be here live to break it all downThe Avalanche get two PP goals from Nelson in the third period to complete the comeback over Carolina. Drury and Landeskog also scored big goals as the Avs make it 10 straight.

Nichushkin drops hat trick for the Colorado Avalanche as they put the Blues away in the first five minutes. MacKinnon and Nelson also put in goals as the game ended 6 - 1 Intro - 0:00Rudo wants to dunk - 1:00Rundown - 6:32Credit where credit is due? - 14:20Three stars - 17:50Defensive scoring depth - 32:56Curtis-y Call - 36:15Bednar - 47:55Superchats/wrapping up - 59:00