Afternoon Drive

The Nuggets were humiliated last night in Game 3 from the jump. The Timberwolves came out with an energy that the Nuggets could not match. What is going on with the Nuggets and can they still win the series? Did Aaron Gordon’s absence take all the wind out of the Nuggets sails? Is Game 4 an absolute must-win? On the other hand, the Avalanche have taken a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Kings. How are we feeling about their Cup chances heading into the second round? Also, a quick recap of the first round of the NFL Draft and a preview of the Broncos first draft pick tonight (62nd overall). Catch a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Broncos Super Bowl 50 'Night of Champions' event was last night at the Paramount Theater. Troy recaps the event from his perspective. The Nuggets and Timberwolves tangle tonight in Game 3. How will Denver respond after losing Game 2 and Jaden McDaniels sounding off on the Nuggets defense? The Avs will also be in action tonight, taking on the Kings in Game 3 in LA. Will we see another low-scoring hockey game? Plus, the NFL Draft begins tonight, but the Broncos are without a first-round pick. Will Fernando Mendoza be a difference maker for the Raiders? Catch a packed Thursday show of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avs rallied from a 1-0 deficit late in the 3rd period to defeat the Kings in OT, 2-1. Gabe Landeskog got the game-tying goal and Nicolas Roy won it in overtime. Eric and Troy react to the Game 2 victory and ponder how far the Avs can go in the playoffs. With Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 3 set for Thursday night, the guys dive into how badly the Nuggets need to get out of the first round to avoid intense scrutiny. Plus, which head coach is under more pressure to win in the playoffs: David Adelman or Jared Bednar? Catch a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes talking all things Avs and Nuggets! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets blew a 19-point lead and lost Game 2 to the Timberwolves, 119-114. Denver had trouble defending Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle and the Nuggets seem to wear down in the 4th quarter. After the game, Jaden McDaniels called out the Nuggets defense, calling the whole team bad defenders. Eric and Troy react to the loss and McDaniels' postgame comments. Can David Adelman get the Nuggets to defend harder? What are the chances Denver takes at least one game in Minnesota? Eric Goodman and Troy Renck break it all down on a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a sports-filled weekend in Colorado, Eric and Troy break down the big weekend it was. The Nuggets took Game 1 from the Timberwolves, pulling away late after a bit of a slow start. The guys get into their biggest takeaways from the win and preview Game 2 tonight. The Avalanche won a low-scoring affair against the Kings in Game 1 as Scott Wedgewood shined in his playoff debut and Logan O’Connor scored the game-winning goal after missing most of the season with hip surgery. Wake up and tune into a Monday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Friday's episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck preview the Avalanche vs. Kings first-round series. Is this an ideal first round opponent for the Avs? The Nuggets vs. Timberwolves series begins on Saturday. Should Nikola Jokic feast in this series? Are the Nuggets on upset watch? Eric and Troy give their series prediction. Sean Payton and George Paton met the media to discuss the NFL Draft and the latest with the team. Catch another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck examine Nikola Jokić's legacy. How much does it matter for his legacy if he wins another title and his second finals MVP? If the Nuggets win the title and Jokic wins NBA Finals MVP, is that enough to cement him as a top ten player of all time when you throw in his 3 MVP awards? With the Denver Pioneers winning their 11th national championship, the guys look at the Denver sports dominance right now and debate if this current period is the best era in Denver sports history. Who are the best Denver-based athletes of all-time? Tune in to Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche beat the Flames last night, 3-1 to reach 119 points on the season, the same amount they finished with in 2021-22 when they won the Stanley Cup. What are the best teams in the NHL salary cap era? Where does this year's Avs team and the 2021-22 team rank? The TV schedule is out for the Nuggets-Timberwolves opening round series. Is the NBA screwing their fans by putting the games on so many different streaming services? Plus, Stan Van Gundy had some thoughts on Nikola Jokić’s defense and how it compares to SGA's. Eric and Troy give their overall thoughts on Jokić’s defense. Check out a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets start the playoffs on Saturday against Minnesota. What makes you believe the Nuggets are the better team and this series won’t go to 7 games? What are the two biggest keys for the Nuggets to have a successful playoff run? Is this year's team better than the Nuggets title team in 2023? The NFL Draft begins a week from this Thursday, but the Broncos don't have a first-round selection. Eric and Troy discuss the Broncos draft options in the 2nd and 4th rounds and which positions or players they are likely to target. Catch another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets end the regular season on a 12-game win streak, as Denver beat OKC on Friday and San Antonio last night to earn the #3 seed in the West. The Nuggets will face the Timberwolves in the first round and won't have to see the Thunder until the Western Conference Finals. How good do you feel about the Nuggets heading into the playoffs and do you think they can win another title? Also, the Walton/Penner group bought a 40% stake in the Rockies. Is there any way to overestimate how important this is for the Rockies franchise? Plus, the DU Hockey team beat Wisconsin for its 11th national championship. Is DU hockey the greatest program in this history of sports in Colorado—professional or college? And is David Carle the greatest coach in Colorado sports history? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche clinched the Presidents' Trophy after last night’s win over Calgary. Eric and Troy dive into the Scott Wedgewood vs. Mackenzie Blackwood goaltender debate. Does Jared Bednar need to name Wedgewood the No. 1 starter now? What if the goalie controversy continues into the playoffs? The Nuggets take on the Thunder tonight at Ball Arena and OKC has ruled out 10 players, including almost all of their key pieces. What is the confidence level in the Nuggets to win tonight - playing against a depleted roster? Plus, the Jaguars announced that Travis Hunter will be moved to a full-time cornerback in 2026. What to make of this decision? Check out a Friday show of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets have now won 10 straight, after beating the lowly Grizzlies at Ball Arena. The Nuggets have two games remaining in the regular season (Thunder and Spurs). Is the way the playoffs set up for the Nuggets favorable—starting with Minnesota, and then, likely the Spurs? The Masters begins today at Augusta National. Where does The Masters rank among best sporting events out there? Also, the Rockies swept the Astros and are on a 4-game winning streak, as they prepare to take on the Padres in San Diego. Are there clear signs that the Rockies will show improvement this season? Check out a loaded Thursday show with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche dominated the Blues in a rematch from Sunday night, and clinched the #1 seed in the Western Conference. The Avs also moved a step closer to clinching the #1 overall seed in the NHL. Do the Avs have to make it to the Stanlay Cup Finals in order for it to be a successful season? The Nuggets take on the Grizzlies tonight at home. How does getting the #3 seed change their trajectory of winning another title compared to the #4 seed? Deion Sanders said he would like to have a spring game with Colorado State over the next two years with one game being played in Boulder and the other in Fort Collins. Is this a good idea? Catch a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets took over sole possession of the #3 seed, despite trailing by 16 points with 8 minutes to go in the 4th quarter, but forced overtime and beat the Trail Blazers at home. Do the Nuggets deserve credit for coming back and forcing overtime in the win? Is this team is mentally tough enough to play 48 minutes in the playoffs against the Thunder and Spurs? Will the Nuggets light switch mentality get them beat in the playoffs? Plus, Michigan beat UConn for the national championship, denying Dan Hurley his 3rd title in 4 years. Eric and Troy react to the game. And North Carolina hired Michael Malone as their new head coach. How will Malone fare at UNC and how different is coaching the college game from the NBA? Check out a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets outlasted the Spurs in overtime on Saturday in one of the best games of the year. The Jokic vs. Wemby matchup did not disappoint and Jokic put on a show, especially in overtime. Eric and Troy react to the game as well as the NBA MVP race. Are the Nuggets likely to get the #3 seed now? Is a first-round matchup with the Timberwolves on the horizon? The Avs shut out the Stars on Saturday, 2-0, but returned home to lose to the Blues last night on a back-to-back. Have the Avalanche finally gotten over the Stars hump? Plus, the NCAA national championship is tonight between Michigan and UConn. Who has the edge and where will Dan Hurley rank among the all-time great college basketball coaches with a victory? Check out a Monday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Friday! Luka Dončić suffered a hamstring injury in the Lakers blowout loss to the Thunder last night. What kind of impact will this have on the Western Conference seeding, especially if Luka is out for the rest of the regular season? The Nuggets take on the Spurs tomorrow at Ball Arena and the Avs will be in Dallas. If you could only watch one game, which game would you watch? And which team needs to win the game more? The Rockies have their home opener this afternoon vs. the Phillies. Is the home opener in baseball bigger than the home opener in football, basketball and hockey? Plus, the NCAA Final Four is tomorrow. If UCONN wins their third title in four years, where would that cement Dan Hurley among the all-time great college basketball coaches? Check out a packed Friday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jokić will average a triple-double for second season in a row, but won't win MVP. Difference between awards for athletes and awards for media. Should the Nuggets move Cam Johnson or Peyton Watson and bring LeBron James to Denver? And with as good as Nathan MacKinnon is, does focus on his play pull appreciation from what Cale Makar does for the Avalanche? Check out a Thursday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Make sure to check out rollerauction.com, thesbbar.com, fergusonsheatingandcoolingllc.com, sasquatchcasino.com and smokindavesbbq.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Troy is back from the NFL owners meetings in Arizona. He gives his top takeaways from being down there and getting the scope of things. What did Sean Payton say about the Broncos activity in free agency? Payton had some things to say about the re-signing of J.K. Dobbins. Plus, Eric and Troy discuss what George Paton said about the trade for Jaylen Waddle as well as Bo Nix trending towards having more power within the organization. Check out a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Colorado Avalanche won in dominant fashion last night scoring nine goals, but Cale Makar left the game with an upper-body injury. Is it Cup or bust for the Avs this season? George Paton says the Broncos aren't looking to trade any of their WRs even after bringing Jaylen Waddle to Denver. Is there enough firepower at receiver and running back to help Bo Nix take the next step? Could shortening the length of NBA games help make the league more competitive? Myck Miller joins Eric to tackle it all on this Tuesday morning edition of Hot Takes! Make sure to check out rollerauction.com, thesbbar.com, fergusonsheatingandcoolingllc.com, sasquatchcasino.com and smokindavesbbq.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Monday morning, Myck Miller fills in for Troy Renck, who is at the NFL owners meetings. The Nuggets beat the Warriors last night with a big second half, but suffered some more injury woes. Is it starting to feel like it is just not the Nuggets year? Nikola Jokić was asked if the Nuggets have another shot at a title this year. How does Jokić compare to other superstars in the league, when factoring in defense? Plus, a longtime NHL insider is reporting that Jared Bednar will get another contract extension, short of a first-round exit. If the Avs get knocked out in the second round, should Bednar get an extension or be fired? Check out a Monday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Myck Miller! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.