Colorado Avalanche's Inconsistent play: A Playoff Concern?

Can the Colorado Avalanche reverse this season of inconsistency? With star players like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar leading the charge, the Avalanche's recent clash with the Vancouver Canucks raises questions about their playoff readiness. We dive into Miles Wood's penalty-laden performance, exploring its impact on the team's dynamics. We also dissect the Avalanche's fluctuating form, drawing parallels to the Tampa Bay Lightning's strategic approach. Finally, we also tackle broader NHL issues, including TV ratings and the challenges ESPN and TNT face in promoting the game. Join the conversation to uncover insights into the Avalanche's journey and the evolving landscape of NHL broadcasting. 0:00 Miles Wood's performance against Canucks 5:34 Avalanche's inconsistent season and playoff concerns 11:19 Trade deadline considerations and team effort 18:33 Playoff readiness and regular season struggles 25:28 NHL ratings decline on ESPN and TNT 33:55 Promoting individual stars and rivalry challenges 38:27 Viewer feedback on NHL broadcasts and blackouts Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow on Twitter: Chris: https://twitter.com/c__micieli Kyle: https://twitter.com/ShaggyVonDoom Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOPN_Avalanche _______________________________________________________ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Super Bowl 59 is here, And there’s no better way to make every play more exciting than with FanDuel Sportsbook. New customers can bet just FIVE DOLLARS, and if you win, you’ll score TWO HUNDRED BUCKS in Bonus Bets. Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of Super Bowl Fifty-Nine. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.