REVENGE: Do the Colorado Avalanche NEED to BEAT the Dallas Stars for the Ultimate Stanley Cup Run?

The Colorado Avalanche face tough playoff questions—does a Stanley Cup run lose its luster without going through the Dallas Stars? Hosts Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson tackle the emotional stakes of rival matchups, debate whether beating Dallas is a must for true postseason satisfaction, and break down the myth of the Presidents Trophy curse. The duo highlights the relentless grind required for a championship and why the Avalanche’s route to glory matters to fans. Roster shake-ups loom as Logan O’Connor nears a return and Sam Girard’s future sparks heated debate. Chris and Zach dissect the impact of emerging players like Gavin Brindley and Victor Oloffsen on Colorado’s bottom lines and tackle possible trade deadline moves. Plus, the hosts share which NHL roles they’d play in a light-hearted segment, rounding out an episode filled with insight and fan-driven questions. 00:00 Avalanche Q&A: Subtext Mailbag 05:59 Presidents' Trophy Curse Debunked 08:52 Target on Your Back 15:07 Interchangeable Lines in Avs Play 29:26 Sam Girard Trade Possibility 34:47 Rollerblade Hockey Memories 35:58 Avalanche Nation Discussion Wrap-Up Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Everything Locked on Avalanche: https://solo.to/lopn_avalanche 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 X: Chris: https://twitter.com/c__micieli Zach: https://twitter.com/XavierSuperfly Show Page: https://twitter.com/LOPN_Avalanche #NHL #coloradoavalanche _______________________________________________________________ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Visit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order. 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. Monarch Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.