Is An Outdoor Game in the Avalanche Future? Where Does the Land in Media Outlet Power Rankings?

Colorado Avalanche could face Dallas Stars in 2027 outdoor showdown at AT&T Stadium. Will this playoff rivalry heat up under the Texas sky? On today's episode we break down the Stars' outdoor game announcement and debate whether the Avalanche make the perfect opponent. We also analyze NHL power rankings from The Athletic, ESPN, NHL.com, and The Hockey Guy, questioning why Utah sits so high while defending Cale Makar as the league's undisputed best defenseman. We preview the crucial Tampa Bay Lightning matchup, emphasizing the Avalanche's need to capitalize on power play opportunities against one of the league's most penalized teams. The discussion covers Mackenzie Blackwood's potential for a shutout, Nathan MacKinnon's impact, and a detailed breakdown of November's challenging schedule featuring three back-to-backs. Discover why the power play holds the key to Colorado's success against Tampa Bay and whether the Avalanche can maintain their elite status through a grueling month. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Dallas Stars outdoor game 2027 announcement 4:58 Stadium size concerns for outdoor games 7:08 NHL power rankings breakdown 13:08 Super 16 rankings discussion 16:02 Pittsburgh Penguins ranked surprisingly high 19:35 Where should Avalanche be ranked 21:11 Tampa Bay Lightning preview begins 29:27 Listener predictions for Lightning game 31:14 November schedule breakdown and analysis 35:38 Home heavy schedule with back-to-backs 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.