Hockey Mountain High Podcast
Griffin Youngs and Christian Bolle bring you the latest news on your Colorado Avalanche as only a couple of die hard fans could. Sometimes serious, sometimes humorous, but always honest takes on the Avs. Part of the Hockey Mountain High / Mile High Sports network.
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Avalanche gearing up for training camp with the season only two weeks away - Hockey Mountain High
It's been a long offseason but training finally begins on Thursday for the Colorado Avalanche, with the regular season opener against Los Angeles just two weeks away. Furthermore, Joe Sakic is here to stay as the GM of the Avs for the long haul, as extensions roll in en masse around the league before training camps open.
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Who will be competing for a roster spot at Avalanche training camp? - Hockey Mountain High
Training camp is suddenly just under a week away for the Avalanche after a long offseason, and the regular season three weeks away. Who will be competing for a roster spot for the Avalanche this training camp, and who will ultimately win the opening night jobs? Who will the Avalanche get the most out of for the whole season?
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What does the future hold for the Avalanche after the Cale Makar extension? | Hockey Mountain High
It's officially September, and hockey finally starts this month. Training camp begins in just a few weeks, and news is slowly trickling in as the league begins to ramp up again. For the Avalanche, what does the future look like with Cale Makar staying in Colorado for the next 9 years on the richest contract in NHL history? What will they be able to do to maximize their championship window as soon
CALE MAKAR EXTENDS FOR 8 YEARS, SIGNS THE RICHEST CONTRACT IN NHL HISTORY - Hockey Mountain High
The saga is over. Cale Makar is now locked in for the long haul with the Colorado Avalanche with an 8 year extension, but it took the richest contract in NHL history in order to get the job done. With the best defenseman in the world in the locked up for the forseeable future, how are the Avalanche going to move forward building a team around a $20.4M player? What does Makar have to do to live up
Joe Sakic talks about Cale Makar negotiations, will he sign before camp? - Hockey Mountain High
Joe Sakic broke the silence on the Cale Makar negotations, by ultimately not providing much of an update beyond confidence that a deal will be done before the season starts. With just over a month to go before the regular season begins, how long until a Makar deal comes through?. Is the dream of signing Makar for 8 years over based on recent speculation? Will Jared Bednar or Artturi Lehkonen get a
Which other NHL teams do we like and dislike the most? - Hockey Mountain High
It's time for the most August episode of all time, as the NHL has ground to a complete halt with no news to speak of or seemingly on the horizon. As incredibly biased Avalanche fans, what other teams around the league do we like or dislike the most? How has our lists changed from last season? How soon until we can start talking about some hockey news again?
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How long will this Avalanche Stanley Cup championship window remain open? - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche have made the playoffs for nine straight years in the MacKinnon/Makar era, with a Stanley Cup to show for their efforts, but how much longer will this championship window remain open after four straight playoffs dissapointments? How much will Makar's new contract affect their ability to contend, and how much longer of prime MacKinnon are we getting in his 30s? What moves can be made
A WAY too early standings prediction for the 26-27 NHL season - Hockey Mountain High
We've got too much time to kill in August while waiting for the next NHL season to begin, so what better way to spend it by giving some way too early prediction for where every team is going to finish next year? Who will be the biggest surprises and disappointments in a league that feels closer than ever? Most importantly, where will the Avalanche finish after last years Presidents Trophy?
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Who has the most to prove on the Colorado Avalanche this season? - Hockey Mountain High
August is here to officially mark the deadest time of the year for hockey fans, but we are officially under two months until the regular season kicks off on September 30th. Who on the Avalanche will have the most to prove this coming season, in both the regular season and playoffs? What will the team as a whole have to prove after last season?
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How does the Vegas loss feel after 2 months, and is the NHL expanding AGAIN? - Hockey Mountain High
It's almost the halfway point of the NHL offseason, news is still scarce but the NHL season is regular season is just over two months away. However, that means the conference final loss to Vegas was just over two months ago now. Does that loss feel any differently now after so much time has passed? Also, rumors about NHL expansion are still floating around, with potentially 4 more teams in the nea
How can Avalanche extend Cale Makar and Artturi Lehkonen this offseason? - Hockey Mountain High
The offseason marches on for the Avalanche, but still without an extension quite yet for Cale Makar or Artturi Lehkonen. How soon can we expect an extension for Makar, and will we see one for Lehkonen this offseason at all, and for how much? How does Jason Robertson's one year extension in Dallas affect the Avalanche, and will Dallas be able to keep him beyond next season?
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Breaking down the Colorado Avalanche's 2026-27 regular season schedule - Hockey Mountain High
The full 2026-27 season schedule for the Avalanche has been released, and the countdown is officially on for the regular season on September 30th vs. the Los Angeles Kings. What parts of this schedule stand out the most this time around for the Avalanche? What matchups and stretches will proves the most challenging to deal with? Did the NHL actually start doing some things right with this years sc
How do the Avalanche match up with the Central division after free agency? - Hockey Mountain High
The offseason has begun to wind down, and the picture is becoming clear how each team is going to look heading into next season. With the Avalanche essentially done, how do they matchup with the rest of the Central Division after a whirlwind of moves across the division? What other moves are yet to drop across the division?
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Has this been the CRAZIEST offseason of all time, and where do the Avs stand? - Hockey Mountain High
This offseason has been one of the craziest in recent memory across the league with star players on the move, massive free agency contracts, and offer sheets that are changing the future of the league. Now that the dust is settling, where do the Avalanche stand with the rest of the league? Will the Cale Makar contract add to that craziness? Did they make a play at Connor Hellebuyck like the rumors
Colorado Avalanche sign Jaden Schwartz and Noah Juulsen on Day 1 of Free Agency - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche stayed busy on Day 1 of Free Agency, signing Jaden Schwartz, Noah Juulsen, and Vinnie Hinostroza to essentially wrap up their offseason and give us a pretty clear idea of what the team will look like in training camp. Do these moves actually make the Avalanche better? Did they get good value for Schwartz? With no cap space left, is that it for the Avs offseason?
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Avalanche re-sign Kulak and Burns + Avs draft recap + NHL Free Agency preview - Hockey Mountain High
It's a busy, busy episode as the Avalanche stay busy before, during, and after the 2026 NHL draft, re-signing Brett Kulak for 5 years and Brent Burns for 1 to run back their defensive core from last season. Not to mention, drafting nine players in this years draft and using both picks acquired for Nichushkin and Colton. Finally, free agency is right around the corner, who will the Avs target with
Avalanche TRADE Val Nichushkin to Columbus Blue Jackets for draft picks - Hockey Mountain High
The Avs busy offseason continues as Val Nichushkin is traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets for three draft picks, and giving the Avalanche $10.9M in cap space before the tomorrow's draft and free agency next week. Joe Sakic clearly has some moves up his sleeve, what comes next with the extra draft capital and cap space?
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Avalanche trade Jack Drury to Predators for Fyodor Svechkov and Zachary L'Heureux - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche offseason keeps moving along as Jack Drury has been traded to the Nashville Predators in exchange for Fyodor Svechkov and Zachary L'Heureux. Will Svechkov and L'Heureux make the team to open the season, and what do the bring to the Avalanche to replace Drury? Are these the younger, higher upside options we've been asking the Avalanche to get? What moves do the Avalanche have left in
Who will Joe Sakic and the Colorado Avalanche try to sign in free agency? - Hockey Mountain High
Free agency is right around the corner in the NHL, even though action around the league is starting to pick up in a big way with Brady Tkachuk being traded to the Florida Panthers. Who will the Avalanche go after on the free agent market on July 1st, and what will they be able to do with the cap space that they have? Do they still need to clear more space?
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What do the Colorado Avalanche have to do to regain the fans trust this offseason? - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche have already made their first move of the offseason with the Ross Colton trade to Nashville, but with the draft less than a week away and free agency not far behind, what can the Avalanche do to regain some of the trust that's been lost following the sweep in the Western Conference Final? What can they do with their cap space and draft capital?
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Avalanche trade Ross Colton to Predators, Bardakov departs for KHL as offseason begins -Hockey Mountain High
The offseason is officially underway, and Ross Colton is the first man out the door after being traded to the Nashville Predators for draft picks. With the cap space opened up, what dominos are next to fall for Joe Sakic and the Avs this offseason. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions after beating Vegas, what can the Avalanche learn from them to bring home another title?
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The Joe Sakic presser, and the direction of the Avalanche featuring Colleen Flynn - Hockey Mountain High
The end of season press conference for Joe Sakic and the Avalanche might not have been the most informative, but it still revealed some interesting tidbits about the Avs future. The coaching staff will remain the same, and the Avs are pretty much going to run this back as best they can going into next season, with the same coaching staff. How do we feel about the Avs direction heading into the off
Who is staying and who is going for the Colorado Avalanche this offseason? - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche have some questions to answer about their roster this offseason, and some salary cap issues to sole in order to field a competitive team next season. Who will be staying and who will be going from this Avalanche team right now? Will there be any surprise names on their way out the door?
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Chris MacFarland departs Avs for Nashville, Bednar will return next season - Hockey Mountain High
Chris MacFarland will no longer be the General Manager of the Colorado Avalanche, after accepting a role with the Nashville Predators as their new President of Hockey Operations. In the mean time, Joe Sakic will oversee the duties of General Manager, but for how long? Jared Bednar will also be returning next season as the Head Coach of the Avalanche, with one year left on his contract. Is this the
The Colorado Avalanche 2025-26 season autopsy, and where do they go from here? - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche season ended in baffling fashion in the Western Conference Final, getting swept with a whimper by the Vegas Golden Knights after a record setting regular season and only loss through the first two rounds of the playoffs. What went wrong, where do they go from here this offseason, and what changes need to be made for next season?
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The Colorado Avalanche go out sad, as the season ends in a sweep in the WCF to Vegas Golden Knights - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche's season is over, and they have been swept by the Vegas Golden Knights with a 2-1 loss in Game 4. The Avs played like they were ready to go home, and they will be, with a lot of questions to answer this offseason. After an uninspired performance in a series like this, change is coming for a Colorado team that has consistently fallen short every year after the Stanley Cup in 2022.
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The Avalanche's baffling and sad meltdown in Game 3 puts season on the line - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche blew a 3-0 lead in Game 3 to the Vegas Golden Knights and now face down one of the worst series defeats in franchise history, down 3-0 in the Western Conference Final and on the verge of being swept. After a great first period, the Avalanche stopped playing. Makar returns injured, Mackinnon goes down with injury, and nobody steps up as a hero. The season will be on the line in Game 4
An abysmal third period sends the Avalanche to Vegas down 2-0 in WCF - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche had a chance to tie the Western Conference Final at one game a piece, but let it slip away in the third period and now have to head to Vegas down 2-0 after a 3-1 loss. Nothing to feel good about after the first blown third period lead of the season, and it's time for some soul searching from the Avs before it's too late. Will Cale Makar be back for Game 3 or 4? Is a comeback possible
Without Cale Makar, the Avalanche's comeback falls short in Game 1 of WCF - Hockey Mountain High
The Cale Makar-less Avalanche drop Game 1 of the Western Conference Final to the Vegas Golden Knights, and trail the series 1-0. Despite a late comeback attempt for the Avalanche, trailing 3-0 was too much to overcome this time after a lackluster first two periods. What can they adjust to tie the series in Game 2, and will Cale Makar be back?
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How do the Avalanche match up with the Golden Knights? Featuring Ken Boehlke of SinBinVegas - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche and the Golden Knights are set to clash in the Western Conference Final, but what about the Golden Knights perspective heading into this series? Jason Pothier of Sin Bin Vegas joins us to provide light on the Golden Knights run up to this point, and how they match up against the Avalanche. Who has the edge in this series and where?
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COLORADO AVALANCHE VS. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS, Western Conference Final Preview - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche have advanced to the Western Conference Final for the first time since 2022, and find themselves facing off with old foe, as they take on the Vegas Golden Knights in a long awaited rematch. With a trip to the Stanley Cup Final on the line, what do the Avalanche against Vegas to advance? Where do their biggest advantages lie? Will they be healthy enough to get through this series?
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THE COLORADO AVALANCHE COMPLETE 3-0 COMEBACK IN OVERTIME TO ELIMINATE WILD AND ADVANCE TO WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL- HOCKEY MOUNTAIN HIGH
THE AVALANCHE COMPLETE ONE OF GREATEST COMEBACKS IN FRANCHISE HISTORY AND ARE MOVING ON TO THE WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL, WINNING GAME 5 4-3 IN OVERTIME AFTER BEING DOWN 3-0 TO KNOCK OUT THE MINNESOTA WILD!
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Avalanche's depth scoring delivers in DRAMATIC Game 4 victory over Wild to take 3-1 series lead - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche have taken a 3-1 series lead over the Minnesota Wild with a dramatic and a well earned 5-2 win on the road in Game 4, and it's their depth scorers that came through when they needed it most. With the Avalanche a win away from the Western Conference Final, can they find a way to wrap up this series in Game 5 and advance?
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Colorado Avalanche's series lead cut down to 2-1 after Game 3 loss to Wild - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche lose their first game of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, falling 5-1 to the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 to cut their second round series lead to 2-1 heading into a critical Game 4. How can the Avalanche bounce back and take a 3-1 series lead, and who needs to step up the most to make it happen?
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Colorado Avalanche put on a MASTERPIECE in Game 2 to take 2-0 series lead over Minnesota Wild - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche just put on their most complete game of the playoffs so far and take a 2-0 series lead with a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild in their second round series, getting ready to hit the road for Games 3-4 in Minnesota. The Avs dictated play, got a superstar game from Nathan MacKinnon, converted on the pwoerplay, and locked it down defensively in response to a sloppy Game 1. Can they keep
Colorado Avalanche win a 9-6 BARNBURNER over Minnesota Wild to take 1-0 series lead in Game 1 - Hockey Mountain High
We just watched a game for the ages as the Avalanche win a barnburner 9-6 over the Minnesota Wild to take a 1-0 series lead in their second round series. We might never see another game like that ever again, but the Avalanche found a way to win. What can we expect as this series goes to Game 2?
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COLORADO AVALANCHE VS. MINNESOTA WILD, full second round series preview and predictions - Hockey Mountain High
The second round is here for the Colorado Avalanche, and on the other side will be their first matchup with the Minnesota Wild in 12 years, and it couldn't be coming at a better time. How do the Avalanche match up with the Wild after each of their first round series, and where do the Avalanche have the greatest advantages? Who needs to have biggest series for the Avalanche to advance to the Wester
COLORADO AVALANCHE SWEEP LOS ANGELES KINGS, ADVANCE TO SECOND ROUND - Hockey Mountain High
The Colorado Avalanche advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and have swept the Los Angeles Kings with a 5-1 victory in Game 4! The Avs got better and better as this series went on, and saved their best for last with their best game of the series to advance. How good does this series sweep feel, and who will the Avalanche face in Round 2?
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Avalanche take a COMMANDING 3-0 series lead with a gritty Game 3 road win over LA Kings - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche have taken a commanding 3-0 series lead in their first round series over the Los Angeles Kings with a 4-2 victory in Game 3. For the first time all series, the Avs were able to break through the two goal barrier and get some bounces to go their way, and got a big night from Arturri Lehkonen to push them over the finish line. Can the Avalanche close out this series in Game 4 to advanc
Colorado Avalanche win BIZARRE Game 2 in OT for 2-0 series lead over LA Kings - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche have taken a 2-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Kings, winning Game 2 2-1 in overtime, but not without plenty of drama along the way in one of the strangest games you will ever see. Can the Avalanche find a way to close out this series in Los Angeles, and can they finally start scoring some goals?
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Colorado Avalanche and Scott Wedgewood win a GUTSY Game 1 over LA Kings to open series - Hockey Mountain High
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway for the Colorado Avalanche as they take a 1-0 series lead in their first round series over the Los Angeles Kings, but they had to earn this one with a gutsy 2-1 win. What can the Avalanche do in Game 2 to grab a hold on this series and defend their home ice? Can we expect more goals later in the series?
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The COMPLETE Stanley Cup Playoff preview, predicting every first round series - Hockey Mountain High
The best time of year is here once again, as we have made it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the first round ready to get under way this weekend. Taking a look at every first round series, most of these series look to be bangers even with the broken playoff format. Who will take home each first round series, and which series will end up being the best? Will there be any big bracket busting upset
COLORADO AVALANCHE vs. LOS ANGELES KINGS, full series preview and predictions - Hockey Mountain High
The Colorado Avalanche will face the Los Angeles Kings in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as they begin the journey in search of their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history. The Avs just put up the best regular season in franchise history, backed up by a roster with no real weaknesses, going against a Kings team that snuck into the playoffs and trying to extend Anze Kopitar's career as much
Who is the best first round matchup for the Colorado Avalanche? - Hockey Mountain High
The Colorado Avalanche will have to wait until the final day of the season to find out their first round opponent. We're down to three possible opponents between the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, and somehow the Edmonton Oilers. Between the three, which is the best possible first round opponent for the Avs? Does it matter? The Avs still continue to win even if the games don't matter anymore, b
Colorado Avalanche CLINCH President's Trophy, but drop OT loss to Vegas - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche have secured the top seed and home ice throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a win over Calgary, but drop an overtime game at home to Vegas as they wind down the regular season. WE ARE LIVE IN STUDIO ONCE AGAIN!
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Avalanche CLINCH the Central Division and Western Conference top seed, so what now? - Hockey Mountain High
The Colorado Avalanche have officially clinched the Central Division and the top seed in the Western Conference following a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues, splitting their home and home series. The Avs got to play with their depth options in St. Loius, what will it look like in the playoffs? With the Presidents Trophy all but locked up all well, is there anything left for them to do over the
Colorado Avalanche SHUTOUT Dallas Stars to basically lock up Central Division - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche went into Dallas without Cale Makar and shutout the Dallas Stars with a 2-0 win to all but secure the Central division late in the season. After a disaster defensive performance against league worst Vancouver, the Avs put out a perfect defensive game against the Stars. Can the Avalanche lock up the Central division officially with a win against St. Louis tonight?
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Colorado Avalanche hang NINE GOALS on Calgary Flames, but Cale Makar banged up in blowout victory - Hockey Mountain High
The Colorado Avalanche just lit up the Calgary Flames for nine goals in one of the more dominant wins you'll see this season, topped off with five goals in the first period. However, Cale Makar left the game in the second period and did not return, is there any long term concerns to be worried about? Also, what a crazy week in the NHL as Bruce Cassidy is replaced by John Tortorella in Vegas and Br
Colorado Avalanche look to regroup after win streak ends at home to Winnipeg Jets - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche's four game win streak ends at home to the Winnipeg Jets. but were able to pick up a road win in Winnipeg prior to split the home and home. Can the Avalanche regroup and start a new win streak against Calgary?
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Logan O'Connor is BACK as the Avalanche get revenge on Penguins to extend division lead - Hockey Mountain High
Logan O'Connor finally makes his triumphant return to the lineup, making an immediate impact as the Avalanche got some revenge on the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 6-2 win. With LOC and Ross Colton back, the Avalanche look like they are really rounding into form at the right time, even if they'll be without Nic Roy for a little bit now. With a few losses for the Dallas Stars, the Avs division lead is
Gabe Landeskog's RETURN helps spark Avalanche to big wins over Washington Capitals - Hockey Mountain High
The Colorado Avalanche have righted the ship again with two straight wins over the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals, extending the Central division lead once again over the Dallas Stars. Will the return of Gabe Landeskog spark them to another win streak?
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Colorado Avalanche outplay but cannot finish off Dallas Stars in shootout loss - Hockey Mountain High
The Central division lead for the Avalanche is down to two points after a shootout loss to the Dallas Stars, where the Avs once again out performed the Stars but could not find the scoring to finish the game and get the crucial two points. Are the Avs going to be able to hold off the Stars with 14 games to go after losing 4 of their last 5? Will the eventual returns of Landeskog, O'Connor, and Col
How can the Colorado Avalanche hold off the Dallas Stars for the Central Division lead? - Hockey Mountain High
The Colorado Avalanche are 7-3-0 after the Olympic break following losses to Edmonton and Winnipeg, but a nice victory over Seattle. However, the Dallas Stars refuse to lose and have closed the Central Division lead to just three points with a massive matchup coming between the two titans again on Wednesday. Can the Avalanche get healthy in time to hold off the Dallas Stars late season run and cla
Colorado Avalanche pull ahead of Central division after BIG win over Minnesota Wild - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche pulled off another massive shootout victory, taking down the Minnesota Wild to extend their lead in the Central division. Nazem Kadri's re-debut with the Avs just felt right, and all the of the trade deadline additions have already proven themselves to be great additions to this team in just a few games. Once the roster gets healthy again, is it fair to start comparing this roster to
Colorado Avalanche win the GAME OF THE YEAR over the Dallas Stars on trade deadline day - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche just played the best game you will see all year against the Dallas Stars, completing a multi-goal comeback for a 5-4 victory in the shootout to even the season series with the Stars. With this victory on top of the Nazem Kadri trade, is this the best day for the Avalanche since the Stanley Cup? Is the powerplay finally solved after swapping MacKinnon and Necas?
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EMERGENCY POD: NAZEM KADRI HAS BEEN TRADED BACK TO THE COLORADO AVALANCHE
The Avalanche have made the home run swing at the trade deadline, and are bringing back Nazem Kadri from the Calgary Flames!
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Colorado Avalanche acquire Nic Roy and Nick Blankenburg ahead of NHL Trade Deadline
The Avalanche address their two biggest trade deadline needs, acquiring center Nic Roy from the Toronto Maple Leafs and defenseman Nick Blankenburg from the Nashville Predators. With so much cap space left to play with but all their needs filled, are the Avalanche done? Or is there still another move to come?
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Are the Colorado Avalanche finding their mojo again right before the NHL trade deadline? - Hockey Mountan High
The Avalanche have won 4 of 5 games since returning, sweep the California back to back against Los Angeles and Anaheim, and are heading into the trade deadline with a lot of positive momentum. With Landeskog back, are they returning back to their dominant early season form? There's a lot of smoke around the Nazem Kadri to the Avalanche rumors, will Kadri once again be a member of the Avalanche by
Colorado Avalanche lose a ref show to the Minnesota Wild + indentifying trade deadline targets
The Avalanche are back like we never left at all as they split the back to back with a 4-2 win over the Utah Mammoth and a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Which game should you take more stock in, and were the Avs jobbed against the Wild? Also, the trade deadline is coming up in a weeks time, and we're already one trade in, so it's past time to start identifying some potential trade targets for th
Colorado Avalanche TRADE Sam Girard to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Brett Kulak
After years and years of trade rumors, it finally happened. Sam Girard has been traded by the Avalanche, as they send him and a 2028 2nd round pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Brett Kulak. How does Kulak fit with the Avalanche, and is this a good value trade for the Avalanche to have made? With the salary cap space opened up, what other trade avenues does this open up?
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How will the fallout of the Olympics affect the Avalanche as they return for the home stretch?
The Olympics are over, and it's time for the Avalanche to get back to business to finish out the regular season. But not without one last victory lap for Team USA's gold medal, and standing for the unfair blaming of MacKinnon and Makar for Canada's loss. How are the Avalanche going to fair after such a long time off? Finally, answering your mailbag questions!
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TEAM USA WINS GOLD OVER CANADA AT THE WINTER OLYMPICS - Hockey Mountain High
For the first time since 1980, Team USA has won the gold medal at the Winter Olympics, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime in the highest quality hockey game the sport can possibly offer. Brock Nelson is a gold medalist, while MacKinnon, Makar, and Toews are silver medalists. How massive is this victory for hockey in the USA?
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USA vs. Canada is locked in for the Gold Medal and is the BIGGEST game in decades - Hockey Mountain High
The biggest hockey game imaginable is locked in for the Olympic gold medal game between Team USA and Team Canada. After Canada squeaked by Czechia and Finland in surprisingly close games, while the USA seems to be rounding into form at the perfect time. Can the USA finally topple Canada on the biggest stage? Also, the USA women completed their gold medal run with a historic overtime win over Canad
Colorado Avalanche continue to DOMINATE at the Olympics as Team USA gears up for knockout rounds
The Olympics have reached the knockout stages at last, with the Avalanche continuing to dominate across the board. Team USA and Team Canada both go into the knockout stage undefeated and dominant, are they destined for a collision course in the gold medal game or can Team USA overcome Canada's dominance? Can the American women finish off what could be the most dominant runs in Olympic history with
Assessing where the Colorado Avalanche stand during the Olympic break, featuring Colleen Flynn - Hockey Mountain High
Colleen Flynn of Mile High Sports joins the show to assess where the Avalanche stand at the Olympic break, and how the Avalanche are dominating the early portion of the Olympic group stage.
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Previewing the Olympics and Team USA's chances for a gold medal - S6
While we may be losing our minds without Avalanche hockey, the Olympics have begun and hockey is just around the corner once again. Did team USA bring a good enough team to take home a gold medal for the first time since 1980, or is the Avalanche's firepower on Team Canada with MacKinnon, Makar, and Toews too much to overcome? Is anything short of a gold medal a failure for Team USA?
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Avalanche head into the Olympic break on a positive note after needed win over San Jose Sharks - Hockey Mountain High
The Avalanche are taking some much needed positive momentum into the Olympic break after a dominant 4-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks, surviving a rough month stretch to keep in the lead in the West. The Avs powerplay officially dropped into last place in the entire league in the win, and it's far past time to have a serious conversation about what needs to be done to fix this before it tanks t
Avalanche trade shutouts with Detroit Red Wings to split home and home series - S6
The Avalanche are becoming a two faced team before the olympic break, shutting out the Detroit Red Wings on the road with a 5-0 win before being shutout themselves 2-0 by the same Red Wings team two days later. Is it really just as simple as they need to get to the break and will come back in three weeks ready to figure it out? Also, when is enough enough with this powerplay after another overpass
Avalanche are in vacation mode early after no show losses in Ottawa and Montreal - S6
The Avalanche did not show up at all for their back to back against the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens, and in turn were embarrassed twice in 24 hours as they clearly are looking towards the Olympics more than this final stretch before break. The powerplay is at a crisis point now, they need to something real to make change, but what is that change? But even still, the Avalanche are going
Brock Nelson's hat trick leads Avalanche to dominant road win over Maple Leafs - S6
The Avalanche got the bounce back that they needed to start the road trip, dominating the Maple Leafs in Toronto on the back of a Brock Nelson hat trick and an incredible 32 save performance from Mackenzie Blackwood. Can this win be the start of another run after a disappointing homestand, and will we see Toews or Colton make their return to the lineup again soon? Also, who are the Avalanche most
Avalanche EMBARRASSED by Philadelphia Flyers before one year anniversary of Mikko Rantanen trade - S6
One year after the blockbuster trade that sent Mikko Rantanen to Carolina and brought Martin Necas to Colorado, the Avalanche have hit a low point after an embarrassing 7-3 to the Philadelphia Flyers with a horrible powerplay and overall horrible execution. Can they break out of this rut before the Olympic break?
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Nathan MacKinnon and Colorado Avalanche bounce back with DOMINANT victory over the Washington Capitals - S6
The Avalanche bounced back nicely on home ice with a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals, complete with a three point night from Nathan MacKinnon and another game of even strength domination. How far can the Avalanche pull away from the Central division before the Olympic break, and how much thought needs to go into the trade deadline this season?
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Colorado Avalanche looking for a bounce back after consecutive home losses - S6
The Avalanche have lost consecutive games for the first time and their first regulation game at home this season, as they've hit a bit of a lull in the dog days of January. Is there anything to worry about long term from the loss to the Nashville Predators, or can they bounce back with a win over the Washington Capitals on Monday?
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Avalanche getting a needed break after OT loss to Maple Leafs snaps home winning streak - S6
The Avalanche had their 17 game home winning streak snapped against the Toronto Maple Leafs in a overtime loss, but are getting a much needed few days of rest after 6 games in the last ten days. Are they getting enough from their depth during January so far, and do they have anything to really worry about with such a large lead over the rest of the NHL?
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Trent Miner and Colorado Avalanche SHUTOUT Columbus Blue Jackets for 17th straight home win - S6
The Avalanche continue to roll at home with their 17th straight win, shutting out the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 with Trent Miner's first career win. Even in a game where their stars are held point less, the Avs depth is still able to come through and dominate. The trade deadline rumors are beginning to swirl as some teams spiral out of control, could the Avs do any big game hunting before the dead
Josh Manson and the Avalanche EMBARRASS the Senators, will play in 2027 Winter Classic - S6
After their first two straight regulation losses of the season, the Avalanche kicked off a seven game homestand with a 8-2 embarrassment of the Ottawa Senators on the back of Josh Manson's best game of his career and a Gordie Howe hat trick. Additionally, the Avs are finally getting to play another outdoor game as they head to Utah to play the Mammoth in the 2027 Winter Classic.
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Avs lose Gabe Landeskog to injury but avoid worst case scenario in rare loss to Panthers - S5
The health of Gabe Landeskog immediately became the top priority for the Avs in just their third regulation loss of the year against Florida, but it seems they avoided the worst case with an upper body injury. Additionally, Toews and Blackwood will also some miss some time. The loss to Florida comes on the heels of another great comeback win over the Hurricanes, with the powerplay finally coming t
Avs ring in 2026 in style by thrashing Binnington and the Blues to cap off a historic 2025 run - S6
2025 has come to a close, and what a run it's been for the Avalanche since October, as the first team in NHL history to hit 30 wins before the new year. Blackwood and Wedgewood being snubbed from Team Canada couldn't the new years spirit, as the Avalanche got to embarrass Jordan Binnington who was selected instead in front of the GM who picked him, running the Blues out of the building with a 6-1
The Avs refuse to stay down with a gutsy comeback in Vegas, can anything stop them? - S6
Even when the Avalanche don't play their best, they just find a way to lose, winning their first shootout of the season as they comeback from three separate deficits in their first game back from Christmas break against Vegas. If the Avs can't even lose to other good teams when they're not even fully into the game, can anyone reasonably be expected to stop them?
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Avs remind everybody who really runs the Central division with win over Wild - S6
The Avalanche made another statement with a win over the red hot Minnesota Wild, snapping their seven game winning streak. How big is the gap between the Avalanche and the Wild, even after adding Quinn Hughes? As the Avs continue to run their way through the league nearing the halfway point of the season, we should really embrace what's happening with what's turning into a very special season, and
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