More Thoughts On a Martin Necas Extension. Don't Ask Crosby to Tank. Star Wars Night Returns!

Avalanche contract drama intensifies as Martin Nečas negotiations drag on. Will Colorado's star forward sign before the season starts? On today's episode we dissect the latest developments in the Nečas contract saga, drawing parallels to Mikko Rantanen's past negotiations. We tackle the controversial topic of tanking in professional sports, sparked by recent comments from NHL legend Sidney Crosby. We also break down the Avalanche training camp roster and preview exciting theme nights for the upcoming season, including the return of fan-favorite Star Wars Night. Tune in for expert analysis on how these factors could shape the Colorado Avalanche's path to success in the upcoming NHL season. 0:00 Martin Necas contract extension news 5:29 Concerns over potential Necas contract negotiations 10:13 Sidney Crosby and tanking in hockey 15:28 Why professional athletes don't tank games 20:58 Fan perspectives on tanking in sports 26:13 Avalanche training camp roster released 28:23 Specialty nights for upcoming Avalanche season 33:37 Star Wars Night and potential Crosby trade 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! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.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.