Can Victor Olofsson Reach Career High Numbers? A Wild Option to Fix the OT Problems.

Colorado Avalanche fans can’t stop talking about Victor Olofsson’s explosive start—can he keep up the scoring pace and hit a new career high in goals? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson analyze Olofsson’s impact on team chemistry, his fit with the power play unit, and how coach Jared Bednar’s decisions could shape Olofsson’s season. The hosts debate if utilizing penalty kill specialists like Logan O’Connor in overtime might finally solve Colorado’s 3-on-3 woes. From potential trade scenarios involving Nazem Kadri and Steven Stamkos to a heated debate on who meant more to Denver—Joe Sakic or John Elway—this episode covers the hot-button issues driving Avalanche Nation. Plus, first looks at the newly revealed 2026 Olympic hockey jerseys spark strong reactions and gear envy. Will Colorado ride this wave of early-season momentum all the way to the playoffs? 00:00 Victor Olafson's Impressive Start 05:36 Promising Fit 12:49 Avalanche Overtime Strategy Debate 17:52 Bring Kadri Back? 20:32 Expensive Third-Line Dilemma 30:46 Matte Black Design Preference 32:25 Curious About Team Designs 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.