Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl

On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy discuss Jared Bednar reportedly staying as Avs head coach for the 2026-27 season. General Manager Chris MacFarland has left for the Nashville Predators, where he will be the GM and President of Hockey Ops. Is this the right move to keep Bednar? How big of a loss is MacFarland? Plus, Broncos CB Pat Surtain II is getting a $5M raise this season on his base salary and can make more on incentives, depending on All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. Why did Broncos management do this? And do the Penners treat their players, similar to how Pat Bowlen did? Check out another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy discuss Russell Wilson declining the Jets offer to be their backup quarterback and taking a job at CBS Sports instead. Is Wilson retiring for good or will he pull a Philip Rivers and return at some point? Will he be a good TV analyst? Is Wilson a sure-fire Hall of Famer? Or a sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer? Plus, a look at the two blockbuster trades in the NFL yesterday that saw Myles Garrett get dealt to the Rams and A.J. Brown heading to the Patriots to play for his old coach, Mike Vrabel. Check out a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric Goodman and Troy Renck begin the week by recapping the Spurs Game 7 win over the Thunder and look ahead to the NBA Finals matchup between San Antonio and New York. Are the Spurs beginning the start of a dynasty with all of their great, young players? Has the Victor Wembanyama era arrived in full-force? Is it better for the NBA if the next big star – Wemby – wins a championship or if a big market like New York wins? Will Nikola Jokic finish with just one NBA Title? Plus, Shedeur Sanders shattered Tom Brady’s NFLPA licensing record with a massive merchandise-driven payout. Does his career have a chance to take off this year in Cleveland? Check out a Monday episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Friday’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy remember Claude Lemieux, who passed away yesterday at the age of 60. Does today’s NHL need more guys who played like Lemieux – an agitator with skill? Was he one of the all-time clutch hockey players? How does the hockey world view Lemieux and his career? The guys also examine the initial MLBPA collective bargaining proposals and break them down. Check out another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy discuss the Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche going 0-for-3 on titles this year. So now, which of the three teams has the best chance of winning a championship? What should the Avs do at head coach? Should they pursue former Vegas head coach, Bruce Cassidy? If neither the Nuggets or Avalanche win another title—with each having just one—which franchise would be considered the biggest disappointment? Plus, who is the most underappreciated Broncos player? Check out another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy react to the Colorado Avalanche getting swept out of the Western Conference Finals by the Vegas Golden Knights. How disappointing is this for the Avs, who were considered the best team in the NHL virtually all season? How did Vegas manage to keep the high-powered Avalanche in check? What happened to MacKinnon, Necas and Nelson? Where does this series rank among all-time disappointments in Denver sports history? Plus, what changes do the Avs need to make this offseason? Should Jared Bednar be the coach of the team for the 2026-27 season? Check out a LOADED show of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Tuesday’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy dive into the Avs collapse in Game 3, in which they blew a 3-0 lead. Does this feel like the Broncos in the 1980s or the first couple years of the Peyton Manning era? Should the Avs make a change in goal and go with Mackenzie Blackwood? How much blame does Jared Bednar deserve? Do the Avs need to become more of a defensive hockey team instead of an offensive juggernaut? Are the Avalanche going to get swept or will they extend the series? Check out a Tuesday morning episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy react to the Colorado Avalanche losing Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, 4-2. What’s the best word to describe last night’s game? How can the Avalanche clean up the mistakes? Will Cale Makar return for Game 2 and will Jared Bednar stick with Scott Wedgewood in goal? What is the concern level about the Avs losing the series? Plus, Garett Bolles joined Kay Adams to give his thoughts on Davis Webb as the Broncos play-caller. Is the team happy they have a younger play-caller in charge now? How big of a jump will Bo Nix make this season? Check out a Thursday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Wednesday’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy preview the Avalanche vs. Golden Knights series. What are the keys for each team? How much will the Cale Makar and Mark Stone injuries impact what happens? Vegas has been great on special teams – will this trend continue in the Western Conference Finals? Plus, is Vegas really as disliked in hockey circles as it seems? Who wins Game 1 tonight and why? Check out another spicy episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy start the pod by getting into Victor Wembanyama’s dominant Game 1 performance vs. OKC. How soon will it be before Wemby takes over the NBA? Are the Spurs and Thunder going to rule the NBA for years to come? Also, Brock Nelson & Val Nichushkin have been fairly quiet in the first two rounds of the playoffs. Are they capable of breaking out in the Western Conference Finals? How has Gabriel Landeskog’s playoff performance been so far? NFL.com ranked the most complete rosters in the league. Where does Denver stack up? And what does Evan Engram’s future look like with the Broncos? Check it all out on Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Monday morning episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy preview the Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights series, which is set to begin Wednesday night. What is the latest with the injury updates on both sides? Are we overlooking Vegas and will this be a tougher series than most people think? John Tortorella has done well since taking over as Vegas head coach, so who will win the coaching battle this series? Will Mark Stone be available for the start of the series? Plus, Deion Sanders was back in the news for a couple reasons. Eric and Troy give their take on what Deion had to say about Shedeur, Shilo and Travis Hunter. Check out a Monday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Thursday morning episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy react to the Avs thrilling overtime victory in Game 5 to eliminate the Wild. The Avs trailed 3-0 in the first period and scored two goals in the final 3:33 to send the game to OT, where Brett Kulak scored the winner. The guys discuss the goaltender situation, as Blackwood started last night, but was lifted in favor of Wedgewood who finished the game. Does Bednar go back to Wedgewood for the WCF? The full NFL Schedule Release is tonight, as there have already been plenty of leaks. How many national televised games will Denver get? Check it all out on Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Wednesday morning episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy preview Avs vs. Wild Game 5 tonight at Ball Arena. Can the Avs only beat themselves in this series? The guys emphasize that the Wild will be in the penalty box plenty tonight and the Avs power play will have to step up. Martin Nečas was excellent in Game 4, can he continue to play at this level the rest of the playoffs? Some quick thoughts on the Broncos officially opening up the 2026 season in Kansas City on Monday Night Football. Plus, Von Miller hinted at a Broncos reunion on Instagram. Do the Broncos want him back and should they want him back? Could Miller ever land a job in the Broncos front office after his playing career is over? Eric Goodman & Troy Renck discuss on Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Tuesday morning episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy get into the big news of the Broncos opening up the 2026 season against the Chiefs on Monday Night Football. It is not known yet whether the game will be in Denver or Kansas City. How much of a break is this for the Broncos? Would you rather see the Broncos play with or without Mahomes? The Avalanche have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Wild. Did the Avs fix all of their mistakes from Game 3? Did the Avs bottom two lines win them the game. Plus, Eric and Troy debate the coaching staff's decision to turn to Blackwood in net instead of Wedgewood. Check it all out on another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Monday’s episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck, the guys begin the pod by assessing the Avs Game 3 loss to the Wild on Saturday night. How did Minnesota deliver the Avs their first loss of the playoffs? Did Bednar pull Wedgewood too early and who will start between the pipes tonight in Game 4? Some thoughts on Broncos rookie minicamp. What will Jonah Coleman’s role be and will he be a 3-down running back? Plus, the Nuggets held their end-of-season news conference on Friday. Eric and Troy react to what Josh Kroenke said and ponder what the offseason will look like for Denver. Check out a Monday episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Friday’s episode of Hot Takes with Troy Renck & Bruce Haertl, the Avs are anxiously awaiting to get back on the ice for Game 3, which is set for tomorrow night. What do the Avs need to keep doing as they head on the road? Is the time off a good thing or bad thing for the team? The Nuggets are holding an end-of-season press conference today. If you could ask Josh Kroenke a couple questions, what would you ask him today? Is the Nuggets championship window closed? Should they aim to make one big move this offseason or how should they approach it? Troy Renck and Bruce Haertl break it all down on a Friday episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Troy Renck and Bruce Haertl are back for another episode of Hot Takes. It appears David Adelman will be back as Nuggets head coach next season. The guys give their thoughts on bringing Adelman back for the 2026-27 season and what needs to change. What to expect from the Nuggets press conference that will take place tomorrow? Can the Nuggets win an NBA championship with Adelman at the helm? The Avs are dealing with a long layoff between Games 2 and 3. A quick look ahead to Game 3 on Saturday. Plus, a check in with the Broncos and Bo Nix’s ankle. How much concern is there with what has transpired this offseason? Troy Renck and Bruce Haertl break it all down on a Thursday episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Troy Renck and Bruce Haertl dive into the Colorado Avalanche taking a 2-0 series lead over the Minnesota Wild with a 5-2 victory last night in Game 2. Nathan MacKinnon led the charge for the Avs with another three-point night. Scott Wedgewood had a nice bounce back game between the pipes and the Avalanche also scored two goals on the power play. Are the Wild the best team the Avs will face the rest of the way? What’s up with Wild fans complaining about the physicality? And what will Minnesota’s plan be with their goalies the rest of the series? Troy Renck and Bruce Haertl break it all down on a snowy Wednesday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Troy Renck and Bruce Haertl are in for Hot Takes. Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild Game 2 is set for tonight at Ball Arena. Will we see a similar style hockey game, high-flying with lots of goals? Or will the teams adjust and put more of an emphasis on defense? Who starts in goal for the Wild? What are some of the things you want to see from the Avs in Game 2? Plus, Christian Braun tabbed himself as the vocal leader of the Nuggets. Is Braun really seen as the ‘leader’ in that locker room? And there will likely be some Aaron Gordon trade buzz as we near the offseason. At what price would Gordon be expendable? Catch it all on Hot Takes with Troy Renck and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Troy Renck and Bruce Haertl are in for Hot Takes on Monday morning. The Avalanche took Game 1 from the Wild, 9-6 in a 15-goal thriller. Troy and Bruce react to the crazy game, which played out very differently from any game in the series vs. the Kings. Did the Avs find their offense or was it just bad defense from Minnesota? Do we expect to see a goalie benched in Game 2 and who do you think it’ll be? Plus, the Nuggets are reportedly retaining David Adelman as head coach. Is this the right move? Could Aaron Gordon or Jamal Murray be traded this offseason? Tune in to a Monday episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Haertl is filling in for Troy Renck. Eric and Bruce dive into the Nuggets Game 6 loss to the Timberwolves and assess the disappointing series for Denver. How did they come up short against a depleted T-Wolves team? What changes need to be made to this roster? Is David Adelman the right head coach for this team? Plus, the Wild defeated the Stars in Game 6 last night, so it will be Avs vs. Wild in the second round. Will the Avs take care of business? Tune in to a Friday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Game 6 between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves is tonight in Minneapolis. Troy is heading out to the Twin Cities for the game. What needs to happen in order for the Nuggets to win tonight? Which team has more pressure on them to win: Denver or Minnesota? It has been reported that Peyton Watson has a list of potential suitors this summer. Will the Nuggets be able to keep him this offseason? How big of a loss would it be to lose him? Plus, Justin Simmons retired yesterday as a Denver Bronco. How will he be best remembered and is he worthy of a spot in the Broncos Ring of Fame? Catch a Thursday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets are now favored to win Game 6 over the Timberwolves and to win the series. Is this surprising - considering the injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo? Can the Nuggets bench play as well on the road as they did at home in Game 5? Plus, Bo Nix underwent a second procedure on his right ankle and likely won't be ready for OTA's. How much of a concern is this follow-up surgery? If Nix is a full-go for training camp, should this even be a big deal or is there something fishy here? Catch a mid-week edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets kept their season alive with a 125-113 win over the Timberwolves in Game 5. Nikola Jokic was back to his usual dominant self and Denver got big contributions from Spencer Jones and Cam Johnson. Can Denver still win the series in 7 games? Will the Nuggets bench continue to play well the rest of the series? How much worse are the Timberwolves without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo? Who is more annoying to the Denver sports fan: Jaden McDaniels or Josh McDaniels? Catch a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets lost Game 4 in Minnesota on Saturday night and are now one loss away from being eliminated in the first round. How did they collapse in the 4th quarter? Was Jokic right for going after McDaniels for scoring with a couple seconds left on the clock and the game in hand? Also, what are the Nuggets chances of winning the series and if they lose tonight, should David Adelman be fired? The Avs swept the Kings yesterday - what did we learn about the team in this first round? Will Scott Wedgewood start every game from here on out? A recap of the Broncos 2026 draft selections. Catch a Monday show of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets were humiliated last night in Game 3 from the jump. The Timberwolves came out with an energy that the Nuggets could not match. What is going on with the Nuggets and can they still win the series? Did Aaron Gordon’s absence take all the wind out of the Nuggets sails? Is Game 4 an absolute must-win? On the other hand, the Avalanche have taken a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Kings. How are we feeling about their Cup chances heading into the second round? Also, a quick recap of the first round of the NFL Draft and a preview of the Broncos first draft pick tonight (62nd overall). Catch a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Broncos Super Bowl 50 'Night of Champions' event was last night at the Paramount Theater. Troy recaps the event from his perspective. The Nuggets and Timberwolves tangle tonight in Game 3. How will Denver respond after losing Game 2 and Jaden McDaniels sounding off on the Nuggets defense? The Avs will also be in action tonight, taking on the Kings in Game 3 in LA. Will we see another low-scoring hockey game? Plus, the NFL Draft begins tonight, but the Broncos are without a first-round pick. Will Fernando Mendoza be a difference maker for the Raiders? Catch a packed Thursday show of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avs rallied from a 1-0 deficit late in the 3rd period to defeat the Kings in OT, 2-1. Gabe Landeskog got the game-tying goal and Nicolas Roy won it in overtime. Eric and Troy react to the Game 2 victory and ponder how far the Avs can go in the playoffs. With Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 3 set for Thursday night, the guys dive into how badly the Nuggets need to get out of the first round to avoid intense scrutiny. Plus, which head coach is under more pressure to win in the playoffs: David Adelman or Jared Bednar? Catch a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes talking all things Avs and Nuggets! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets blew a 19-point lead and lost Game 2 to the Timberwolves, 119-114. Denver had trouble defending Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle and the Nuggets seem to wear down in the 4th quarter. After the game, Jaden McDaniels called out the Nuggets defense, calling the whole team bad defenders. Eric and Troy react to the loss and McDaniels' postgame comments. Can David Adelman get the Nuggets to defend harder? What are the chances Denver takes at least one game in Minnesota? Eric Goodman and Troy Renck break it all down on a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a sports-filled weekend in Colorado, Eric and Troy break down the big weekend it was. The Nuggets took Game 1 from the Timberwolves, pulling away late after a bit of a slow start. The guys get into their biggest takeaways from the win and preview Game 2 tonight. The Avalanche won a low-scoring affair against the Kings in Game 1 as Scott Wedgewood shined in his playoff debut and Logan O’Connor scored the game-winning goal after missing most of the season with hip surgery. Wake up and tune into a Monday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Friday's episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck preview the Avalanche vs. Kings first-round series. Is this an ideal first round opponent for the Avs? The Nuggets vs. Timberwolves series begins on Saturday. Should Nikola Jokic feast in this series? Are the Nuggets on upset watch? Eric and Troy give their series prediction. Sean Payton and George Paton met the media to discuss the NFL Draft and the latest with the team. Catch another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck examine Nikola Jokić's legacy. How much does it matter for his legacy if he wins another title and his second finals MVP? If the Nuggets win the title and Jokic wins NBA Finals MVP, is that enough to cement him as a top ten player of all time when you throw in his 3 MVP awards? With the Denver Pioneers winning their 11th national championship, the guys look at the Denver sports dominance right now and debate if this current period is the best era in Denver sports history. Who are the best Denver-based athletes of all-time? Tune in to Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche beat the Flames last night, 3-1 to reach 119 points on the season, the same amount they finished with in 2021-22 when they won the Stanley Cup. What are the best teams in the NHL salary cap era? Where does this year's Avs team and the 2021-22 team rank? The TV schedule is out for the Nuggets-Timberwolves opening round series. Is the NBA screwing their fans by putting the games on so many different streaming services? Plus, Stan Van Gundy had some thoughts on Nikola Jokić’s defense and how it compares to SGA's. Eric and Troy give their overall thoughts on Jokić’s defense. Check out a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets start the playoffs on Saturday against Minnesota. What makes you believe the Nuggets are the better team and this series won’t go to 7 games? What are the two biggest keys for the Nuggets to have a successful playoff run? Is this year's team better than the Nuggets title team in 2023? The NFL Draft begins a week from this Thursday, but the Broncos don't have a first-round selection. Eric and Troy discuss the Broncos draft options in the 2nd and 4th rounds and which positions or players they are likely to target. Catch another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets end the regular season on a 12-game win streak, as Denver beat OKC on Friday and San Antonio last night to earn the #3 seed in the West. The Nuggets will face the Timberwolves in the first round and won't have to see the Thunder until the Western Conference Finals. How good do you feel about the Nuggets heading into the playoffs and do you think they can win another title? Also, the Walton/Penner group bought a 40% stake in the Rockies. Is there any way to overestimate how important this is for the Rockies franchise? Plus, the DU Hockey team beat Wisconsin for its 11th national championship. Is DU hockey the greatest program in this history of sports in Colorado—professional or college? And is David Carle the greatest coach in Colorado sports history? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche clinched the Presidents' Trophy after last night’s win over Calgary. Eric and Troy dive into the Scott Wedgewood vs. Mackenzie Blackwood goaltender debate. Does Jared Bednar need to name Wedgewood the No. 1 starter now? What if the goalie controversy continues into the playoffs? The Nuggets take on the Thunder tonight at Ball Arena and OKC has ruled out 10 players, including almost all of their key pieces. What is the confidence level in the Nuggets to win tonight - playing against a depleted roster? Plus, the Jaguars announced that Travis Hunter will be moved to a full-time cornerback in 2026. What to make of this decision? Check out a Friday show of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets have now won 10 straight, after beating the lowly Grizzlies at Ball Arena. The Nuggets have two games remaining in the regular season (Thunder and Spurs). Is the way the playoffs set up for the Nuggets favorable—starting with Minnesota, and then, likely the Spurs? The Masters begins today at Augusta National. Where does The Masters rank among best sporting events out there? Also, the Rockies swept the Astros and are on a 4-game winning streak, as they prepare to take on the Padres in San Diego. Are there clear signs that the Rockies will show improvement this season? Check out a loaded Thursday show with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche dominated the Blues in a rematch from Sunday night, and clinched the #1 seed in the Western Conference. The Avs also moved a step closer to clinching the #1 overall seed in the NHL. Do the Avs have to make it to the Stanlay Cup Finals in order for it to be a successful season? The Nuggets take on the Grizzlies tonight at home. How does getting the #3 seed change their trajectory of winning another title compared to the #4 seed? Deion Sanders said he would like to have a spring game with Colorado State over the next two years with one game being played in Boulder and the other in Fort Collins. Is this a good idea? Catch a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets took over sole possession of the #3 seed, despite trailing by 16 points with 8 minutes to go in the 4th quarter, but forced overtime and beat the Trail Blazers at home. Do the Nuggets deserve credit for coming back and forcing overtime in the win? Is this team is mentally tough enough to play 48 minutes in the playoffs against the Thunder and Spurs? Will the Nuggets light switch mentality get them beat in the playoffs? Plus, Michigan beat UConn for the national championship, denying Dan Hurley his 3rd title in 4 years. Eric and Troy react to the game. And North Carolina hired Michael Malone as their new head coach. How will Malone fare at UNC and how different is coaching the college game from the NBA? Check out a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets outlasted the Spurs in overtime on Saturday in one of the best games of the year. The Jokic vs. Wemby matchup did not disappoint and Jokic put on a show, especially in overtime. Eric and Troy react to the game as well as the NBA MVP race. Are the Nuggets likely to get the #3 seed now? Is a first-round matchup with the Timberwolves on the horizon? The Avs shut out the Stars on Saturday, 2-0, but returned home to lose to the Blues last night on a back-to-back. Have the Avalanche finally gotten over the Stars hump? Plus, the NCAA national championship is tonight between Michigan and UConn. Who has the edge and where will Dan Hurley rank among the all-time great college basketball coaches with a victory? Check out a Monday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Friday! Luka Dončić suffered a hamstring injury in the Lakers blowout loss to the Thunder last night. What kind of impact will this have on the Western Conference seeding, especially if Luka is out for the rest of the regular season? The Nuggets take on the Spurs tomorrow at Ball Arena and the Avs will be in Dallas. If you could only watch one game, which game would you watch? And which team needs to win the game more? The Rockies have their home opener this afternoon vs. the Phillies. Is the home opener in baseball bigger than the home opener in football, basketball and hockey? Plus, the NCAA Final Four is tomorrow. If UCONN wins their third title in four years, where would that cement Dan Hurley among the all-time great college basketball coaches? Check out a packed Friday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jokić will average a triple-double for second season in a row, but won't win MVP. Difference between awards for athletes and awards for media. Should the Nuggets move Cam Johnson or Peyton Watson and bring LeBron James to Denver? And with as good as Nathan MacKinnon is, does focus on his play pull appreciation from what Cale Makar does for the Avalanche? Check out a Thursday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Make sure to check out rollerauction.com, thesbbar.com, fergusonsheatingandcoolingllc.com, sasquatchcasino.com and smokindavesbbq.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Troy is back from the NFL owners meetings in Arizona. He gives his top takeaways from being down there and getting the scope of things. What did Sean Payton say about the Broncos activity in free agency? Payton had some things to say about the re-signing of J.K. Dobbins. Plus, Eric and Troy discuss what George Paton said about the trade for Jaylen Waddle as well as Bo Nix trending towards having more power within the organization. Check out a Wednesday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Colorado Avalanche won in dominant fashion last night scoring nine goals, but Cale Makar left the game with an upper-body injury. Is it Cup or bust for the Avs this season? George Paton says the Broncos aren't looking to trade any of their WRs even after bringing Jaylen Waddle to Denver. Is there enough firepower at receiver and running back to help Bo Nix take the next step? Could shortening the length of NBA games help make the league more competitive? Myck Miller joins Eric to tackle it all on this Tuesday morning edition of Hot Takes! Make sure to check out rollerauction.com, thesbbar.com, fergusonsheatingandcoolingllc.com, sasquatchcasino.com and smokindavesbbq.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Monday morning, Myck Miller fills in for Troy Renck, who is at the NFL owners meetings. The Nuggets beat the Warriors last night with a big second half, but suffered some more injury woes. Is it starting to feel like it is just not the Nuggets year? Nikola Jokić was asked if the Nuggets have another shot at a title this year. How does Jokić compare to other superstars in the league, when factoring in defense? Plus, a longtime NHL insider is reporting that Jared Bednar will get another contract extension, short of a first-round exit. If the Avs get knocked out in the second round, should Bednar get an extension or be fired? Check out a Monday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Myck Miller! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric and Troy debate whether Peyton Watson or Gabriel Landeskog is of more importance to a deep playoff run for the Nuggets/Avalanche. Which team is more talented on paper when both teams are healthy—the Nuggets or the Avalanche? There is clearly pressure on Jared Bednar to win a title, but how much pressure is on Adleman if he has a healthy lineup? Can the Avs improve their power play enough to win a Stanley Cup? Can the Nuggets play strong enough defense to win an NBA title? Plus, NFL.com had an article titled: "Ten best moves of the 2026 NFL offseason.” The Waddle trade didn’t make the list. Should the Broncos trade for Jaylen Waddle be in the Top-5? Check out another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets blew out the Trailblazers, as they hold on to the #5 seed in the West. This game also featured the return of Peyton Watson who had missed the last 19 games. Yesterday was also only the 12th time the Nuggets have had a full lineup this season. Will how the Nuggets play defense determine if they win a title? Now that Watson is back, does this make you feel any better heading into the playoffs? Plus, Justin Fields could be named the starting quarterback in 4 straight seasons with 4 different teams, if he starts in Week 1 for Kansas City. Is this an impressive stat or a dubious stat and what would the two teams look like if the Broncos had taken Fields over Surtain in the 2021 draft? Catch another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Colorado Avalanche are in Chicago tonight to take on the Blackhawks and the Nuggets host the Raptors at Ball Arena. Which team has more “must wins” to finish out the regular season—the Avalanche or Nuggets? The Dallas Stars have appeared to be the kryptonite for the Avalanche. So who is the kryptonite for the Nuggets? Would you have more confidence in the Nuggets beating OKC or the Avalanche beating the Stars? If the Nuggets and Avalanche don’t win a title—is this more of a lost season for Jokic or MacKinnon? The CU Buffs football team won’t have a special teams coordinator this season. How will this go for them? Plus, hear Ryan Staub’s comments that reflect poorly on CU’s coaching staff. Catch another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche and Stars played in another tightly contested hockey game last night and this time, Dallas won in a shootout, 2-1. How worrisome is it that if the Avs play Dallas in the second round, the Avs could get knocked out before reaching the Western Conference Finals? The Nuggets lost to the Grizzlies on the second night of a back-to-back, where Denver had to travel as well. Should it matter what seed the Nuggets get, as long as it's not lower than the #6 seed? Plus, Bleacher Report ranked the Broncos with the 2nd best roster in the league before the Waddle trade. Do the Broncos have a Top-3 or Top-5 roster in the league as it stands right now? The NCAA Tournament starts today. Eric and Troy discuss their interest level in March Madness and past tournament stories. Catch another episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Broncos pulled off a BIG move yesterday, trading for Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle. The Broncos gave up a 1st, 3rd, and 4th round pick—while they also get back a 4th round pick back, along with Waddle. How much better will the Broncos offense be with Waddle? Did the Broncos give up too much in this trade? Combining Waddle with Sutton, are they one of the Top-10 duo’s in the league? Who should be happiest about this deal, Nix, Payton, or Davis Webb? Plus, the Nuggets trounced the 76ers at home and the Avs have a pivotal matchup vs. the Stars tonight at Ball Arena. Eric Goodman and Troy Renck dive into all of it on another episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.