Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche face tough offseason choices as Jack Drury’s future hangs in the balance. Could Drury become a cap casualty, or will the Avalanche find a way to keep his energy and playmaking in Denver? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the complexities surrounding Drury’s restricted free agent status, offer sheet scenarios, and whether trading his rights could help the Avs recoup desperately needed draft picks.   The conversation heats up with debate over salary cap maneuvering, the pros and cons of prioritizing immediate championship window versus long-term assets, and potential ripple effects on the Avalanche lineup. Plus, speculation swirls as Dylan Larkin requests a trade from the Detroit Red Wings—could Colorado be a landing spot? The hosts weigh blockbuster trade ideas, roster impacts, and how the Avs can maximize both present and future success in the NHL’s high-stakes offseason.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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! Hims To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL.     Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — P

John Cooper snags the Jack Adams Award, but controversy rises as Lindy Ruff’s remarkable turnaround with the Buffalo Sabres is overlooked. Should the NHL honor overdue coaching excellence, or is the award reserved for this season’s true breakout? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson debate whether Cooper’s Tampa Bay Lightning tenure finally merited the trophy over Ruff’s miracle run and Dan Muse’s Pittsburgh Penguins surge, while pondering if Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar is next in line.   The hosts break down tight voting margins, dissect Bednar’s long-term prospects, and discuss how GM shakeups could reshape award narratives. Shifting gears, they critique the NHL’s new All-Star Game format—with a five-minute, three-on-three round robin between national teams—and sound off on restricting the skills competition to players under 25. Will these changes spark fan engagement, or is it time to rethink the All-Star break altogether?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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! Hims To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL.     Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https

Colorado Avalanche rocked by Chris MacFarland’s surprise exit as GM, jumping to the Nashville Predators as President of Hockey Operations and GM. How will this swift departure impact the Avs' offseason strategy—especially with Joe Sakic stepping back into the GM role and negotiations looming for a key Cale Makar extension? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson debate whether this move stabilizes the bench for Jared Bednar or creates further uncertainty in the front office.   Key discussion points include MacFarland’s incomplete legacy in Colorado, questions about his draft pick management, and the Avalanche’s depleted prospect pool. The hosts explore potential new GM candidates, organizational culture, and Bednar’s job security in a now pivotal contract year. Plus, a reaction to Cale Makar’s second-place finish in Norris Trophy voting and a fresh season grade for Mackenzie Blackwood round out this can’t-miss Avalanche analysis.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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! Hims To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL.     Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL

Jared Bednar’s future with the Colorado Avalanche hangs in the balance as the franchise awaits a pivotal decision from Joe Sakic and Chris MacFarland. Are leadership changes looming, or will Bednar get one last chance to guide a team led by superstars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar back to Stanley Cup glory? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson weigh the case for and against Bednar, dissecting recent playoff exits, the challenge of keeping a championship window open, and whether a decade behind the bench has left the Avalanche needing a new voice.   The hosts also grade Zakar Bardakov’s season, highlight the Avalanche’s depth concerns, and debate youth development versus the pressure to win now. Plus, a lively segment breaks down a viral Dallas Stars fan post, fueling the rivalry with stats, roster moves, and bold claims about team futures. Can Colorado reclaim dominance in the Central, or do rival fans have the upper hand?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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! Hims To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL.     Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL

Colorado Avalanche fans brace for uncertainty as star defenseman Cale Makar’s injury sparks questions about his availability for the new 84-game NHL season. Could a prolonged absence derail the Avs’ quest for another Stanley Cup? Hosts Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson weigh insider reports, recent injury trends, and what Makar’s timeline might mean for Colorado’s fast-approaching campaign.   RFA and UFA debates heat up as the Avalanche eye critical roster decisions. Will Jack Drury and Zakhar Bardakov return, and should veterans like Brett Kulak and Brent Burns get new deals? The hosts analyze financial strategies, potential replacements, and the impact of aging on the Avalanche blue line. The episode closes with a heartfelt remembrance of Claude Lemieux and his role in shaping one of hockey’s greatest rivalries. Don’t miss this essential offseason breakdown for Avs diehards.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon

The Colorado Avalanche face a pivotal offseason: will GM Chris MacFarland and head coach Jared Bednar make bold changes or run it back with the current core? Trade rumors swirl around Valeri Nichushkin, Ross Colton, and Artturi Lehkonen as availability and playoff performance come under scrutiny. Meanwhile, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Devon Toews remain central to the Avs’ Stanley Cup ambitions.   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson dissect potential roster shakeups, Bednar’s future behind the bench, and whether a coaching change could breathe new life into the team. Will the Avalanche rely on strategic depth moves, or target a top-six shakeup via trade or free agency? Key discussion points include Gabriel Landeskog’s return, Nick Roy’s role, and high-stakes decisions shaping Colorado’s upcoming NHL campaign. Will core changes reignite their Cup pursuit, or is loyalty to the current roster the best path forward?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourEN

Colorado Avalanche’s season ends by a stunning sweep by the Vegas Golden Knights. Can this Cup-caliber roster recover from such a shocking playoff collapse?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down how Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and the Avalanche’s high-powered offense fell flat despite outshooting opponents and dominating regular season stats. Discussion highlights include the team’s struggles to generate quality chances, Vegas’ relentless defensive pressure, and lingering questions about coaching—will Jared Bednar remain behind the bench after a decade at the helm? The duo also spotlights upcoming offseason decisions for GM Chris MacFarland, the future of core players, and whether a rebuild—or a simple retool—is on the horizon.   Don’t miss this candid postmortem of the Colorado Avalanche’s abrupt playoff exit, with insights on what went wrong and what’s next as the franchise faces a pivotal summer.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https

Colorado Avalanche face playoff extinction—can Nathan MacKinnon’s return spark an unprecedented comeback against the Vegas Golden Knights? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson dissect the Avs’ daunting 3-0 series deficit, calling out Vegas’ clinical finishing and the Avalanche’s struggle to capitalize. With MacKinnon’s injury status uncertain and key players like Cale Makar and Valeri Nichushkin in question, the odds look grim, but hope lingers: is a flawless four-game win streak really impossible for this star-studded lineup?   The hosts assess head coach Jared Bednar’s strategy, locker room mentality, and fan reaction, highlighting how every period now feels like overtime. Plus, rumors swirl about GM Chris MacFarland’s potential departure to the Nashville Predators—could front office upheaval add more uncertainty to the Avalanche’s future? Get a passionate breakdown of the Avs’ playoff identity, injury impact, and the high-stakes decisions looming both on and off the ice.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow

Colorado Avalanche collapse as Vegas Golden Knights seize control; has hope for a comeback faded in Denver?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the Avalanche’s stunning implosion after blowing a 3-0 lead and falling behind 3-0 in the series. The hosts spotlight glaring defensive lapses, Scott Wedgwood’s goaltending struggles, and the lackluster performance from key players like Brock Nelson and Valeri Nichushkin. They question whether Nathan MacKinnon’s injury will sideline him and debate if a switch to Mackenzie Blackwood in net could spark anything for Colorado.   The conversation explores the Golden Knights’ relentless attack, effective shot blocking, and why Vegas’ confidence outclasses Colorado’s intensity. As the Avalanche’s season teeters on the brink, the hosts wonder if there’s any resolve left or if a sweep is inevitable. Can the Avalanche rediscover their third-period magic, or is it time to plan for the offseason? Don’t miss this raw assessment of a championship contender on the ropes.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY <p

Colorado Avalanche drop both home games as Vegas Golden Knights seize momentum—can Nathan MacKinnon and crew rally with their season on the line?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson dissect the Avalanche's frustrating loss, questioning the team's execution and highlighting blocked shots, power play struggles, and the absence of Cale Makar. Insights focus on Scott Wedgewood's key saves, Ross Colton's lone bright moment, and the need for Brock Nelson, Valeri Nichushkin, and Martin Necas to step up. Discussion covers high-danger scoring chances, Vegas’s defensive anticipation, and the inconsistent officiating that haunted both teams.   Will a potential Cale Makar return ignite Colorado in Vegas? Explore how momentum, missed opportunities, and crucial lineup changes could decide the Avalanche’s playoff fate.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon   Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no

Colorado Avalanche’s struggles spark overreactions after Game 1 loss to Vegas Golden Knights. Are Nathan MacKinnon and company really in trouble, or is it just playoff noise? Hosts Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson debate whether execution, not Vegas’ dominance, determined the outcome, and dissect what went wrong for the league’s top-scoring team—including Scott Wedgewood’s performance in net and key absences like Cale Makar.   The episode spotlights how analytics and heat maps may tell a misleading story about the Avalanche’s efforts, and questions whether Vegas’ win was a product of structure or simply capitalizing on Colorado’s mistakes. Listeners get insider takes on playoff overreactions, media narratives, and why Carter Hart’s goaltending gives Vegas confidence. Plus, thoughts from the Subtext Crew, potential returns from injury, and what changes the Avalanche must make heading into Game 2. Can Colorado bounce back and reclaim control of the series?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️

Colorado Avalanche undone by self-inflicted wounds in Western Conference Finals Game 1. Despite a flurry of high-danger chances and 38 shots on net, the Avs fall 4-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights as costly mistakes and missed opportunities haunt their playoff run. Can the Avalanche regroup and find the discipline needed to turn the series in their favor?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down Carter Hart’s stellar goaltending, Ross Colton’s controversial penalty, and Nathan MacKinnon’s highlight-reel assist that gave the Avalanche life. Discussions spotlight Vegas’ defensive structure, the Avs’ erratic shot accuracy, and the critical absence of Cale Makar. With Brett Kulak’s under-the-radar performance and Valeri Nichushkin’s creative goal, the episode explores what Colorado must adjust ahead of Game 2. Will the Avalanche capitalize on their chances next time, or are the Golden Knights in control of the series momentum?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at htt

The Vegas Golden Knights face off against the Colorado Avalanche in a high-stakes Western Conference Final packed with storylines and uncertainty. Can Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner overcome locker room drama, Mark Stone’s questionable health, and off-ice distractions—including John Tortorella’s infamous playoff fine—to carry Vegas past Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and a stacked Avalanche squad?   Chris Micieli and Tony Cordasco break down goaltending battles between Carter Hart and Scott Wedgewood, dissect the impact of injuries and coaching pressure on both teams, and spotlight key contributors like Pavel Dorofeyev, Tomas Hertl, and Logan O’Connor. From special teams strategy to depth questions and X-factors, the series promises physicality, speed, and chess-like line matchups. Predictions fly as both hosts debate whose depth and resilience will decide this playoff showdown. Will Colorado’s window widen, or can Vegas defy the odds once again?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - avail

Colorado Avalanche seek game-changers in pivotal playoff showdown with Vegas Golden Knights. Can stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar elevate their play, or will unsung heroes such as Brock Nelson, Valeri Nichushkin, and Logan O’Connor seize the moment? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson offer sharp analysis of player performances, highlight who needs to step up, and debate which depth pieces could be difference-makers in this high-stakes series.   Position-by-position breakdowns put Colorado’s forward lines under the microscope, with key comparisons to Vegas’ offensive threats, including Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner. The hosts dig into advanced stats, discuss the impact of altitude at Ball Arena, and examine why analytics and matchup graphics overwhelmingly favor the Avalanche. Could this be the series that propels Colorado toward another Stanley Cup run, or will Vegas’ physicality and star power tip the balance? Don’t miss this playoff preview packed with insight and bold predictions.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos

Colorado Avalanche gear up to battle the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals, with Nathan MacKinnon and Mitch Marner headlining the spotlight. Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down why Vegas’ villain persona makes this matchup one of the most anticipated of the Stanley Cup Playoffs—will Colorado be the hero every hockey fan is secretly rooting for? The episode digs into Vegas’ controversial media blackout, John Tortorella’s hefty fine, and the Knights’ no-loyalty approach to player management.   Key talking points include the Avalanche’s speed and depth advantage, Carter Hart’s goaltending against high-powered Colorado offense, and the impact of special teams from both clubs. The hosts also debate early Conn Smythe favorites, spotlighting MacKinnon and the surging Marty Nečas, while weighing the quiet yet vital leadership of Gabriel Landeskog. Don’t miss this comprehensive preview of Avalanche vs. Golden Knights—with playoff implications and heated rivalries at stake.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored cha

Colorado Avalanche stun Minnesota Wild with a historic comeback, capped by Brett Kulak’s unexpected overtime heroics. Is another Stanley Cup bid taking shape in Denver?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the Avalanche’s incredible rally from a 3-0 deficit, spotlighting Nathan MacKinnon’s pinpoint goal, Scott Wedgewood’s clutch goaltending, and Kulak’s series-winning finish. The hosts dissect pivotal coaching decisions, goaltender switches, and the Avalanche’s never-say-die mentality that leaves fans and analysts buzzing. Key segments cover Cale Makar’s nagging injury concerns, Martin Nečas’s playmaking, and how the Avalanche’s resilience could fuel their run to the Western Conference Finals. Listener reactions, penalty calls, and the impact of Colorado’s gritty depth players round out this must-hear analysis.   Are the Avalanche now the team to beat in the West? Locked On Avalanche unpacks every angle of this playoff thriller.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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! Hims To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL.     Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first

Colorado Avalanche eye series-clinching victory on home ice as goaltending debate intensifies. Can the Avs finally close out a playoff series at Ball Arena, or will the Minnesota Wild seize a lifeline? Hosts Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down Colorado’s matchup advantages, the aggressive play expected from Minnesota, and the significance of key Wild injuries, including the absences of Eriksson Ek and Brodin.   The heated discussion centers on who should start in net—Scott Wedgewood or Mackenzie Blackwood—with listener insights fueling the debate. Other key topics include Colorado’s penalty kill struggles, special teams’ impact, and Josh Manson’s controversial fine. Plus, Chris MacFarlane’s nomination for GM of the Year sparks analysis of his roster moves compared to rivals Bill Guerin and Pat Verbeek. Will the Avalanche capitalize on their momentum and depth, or can the Wild turn the tide? Don’t miss this pulse-check on Colorado’s playoff quest.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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! Hims To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL.     Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first

Colorado Avalanche seize control of their playoff series with a commanding 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild, putting themselves one victory away from advancing. Can coach Jared Bednar’s bold goalie decision and the depth scoring from Ross Colton and Parker Kelly help the Avs close out in Denver?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down Colorado’s bounce-back performance, spotlighting key moments such as Josh Manson’s double minor, the ESPN broadcast hiccups, and the outstanding play of Mackenzie Blackwood in net. The hosts analyze Nathan MacKinnon’s physical resilience, penalty-killing adjustments, and the crucial contributions from the Avalanche’s bottom six. With Minnesota on the brink and tensions flaring, will the Avs keep their composure and finish the job at Ball Arena?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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! Hims To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL.     Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon

Minnesota Wild overpower Colorado Avalanche with relentless play and tactical precision. After dropping their first game in seven playoff outings, the Avalanche face pressing questions about their offensive cohesion and ability to adjust. Zach Pearson and Chris Micieli break down how Kirill Kaprizov’s opportunistic goal, Ryan Hartman’s power play presence, and Brock Faber’s net-front drive set the tone for the Wild’s 5-1 victory. Was Colorado’s signature double drop pass power play strategy finally exposed, and can Jared Bednar’s squad recover?   The hosts examine Nathan MacKinnon’s frustration, Scott Wedgewood’s short night in goal, and the Avalanche’s ongoing battle with zone entry and board battles. They debate whether Mackenzie Blackwood should start next, highlight Minnesota’s defensive lockdown, and discuss controversial calls involving Quinn Hughes. How will Colorado respond after a rare playoff letdown? Don’t miss this spirited, stat-packed analysis of the Avalanche’s quest to regain control of their Stanley Cup run.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY</

Colorado Avalanche tighten their grip on the series as Nathan MacKinnon becomes public enemy number one in Minnesota. After surging to a 2-0 series lead, MacKinnon’s physical play—highlighted by controversial hits on Matt Boldy and Quinn Hughes—has Wild fans fuming and sets the stage for a hostile showdown as the series shifts to Minnesota. Can the Avalanche maintain their momentum and deliver the knockout blow, or will the Wild spark a comeback on home ice?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down Scott Wedgwood’s resilient bounce-back in net, the Avalanche’s balanced scoring attack, and the rising stakes for Game 3. The episode also spotlights Brock Nelson’s surprise Selkie Trophy nomination, the drama of the NHL Draft Lottery with the Toronto Maple Leafs shocking luck, and how the newly finalized $104M salary cap could impact Colorado’s offseason plans. Get the latest Avalanche insights, playoff drama, and award-season surprises in this action-packed analysis.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hour

Colorado Avalanche silence the Minnesota Wild with a 5-2 win, seizing a 2-0 series lead as the action shifts to Minnesota. Can the Wild regroup after goalie struggles and special teams woes, or will the Avalanche's relentless offense be too much to handle?   Hosts from Locked On Avalanche and Locked On Wild break down standout performances from Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Scott Wedgewood with sharp insight into Jared Bednar’s coaching adjustments and the Wild’s goaltending shuffle. Key topics include Colorado’s dominant depth scoring, faceoff win advantage, and penalty kill superiority, plus how Minnesota can counter the Avalanche’s aggressive, fast-paced attack. What changes must John Hynes make for the Wild to turn the tide at home—and do the Avalanche look unstoppable in their quest for the cup?   Don’t miss this dynamic playoff breakdown filled with expert analysis and playoff intensity.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY

Colorado Avalanche face goalie questions after wild 15-goal Game 1 shootout against the Minnesota Wild. Will either team make a change in net for Game 2, or simply rely on a short leash for their starters? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down postgame reactions from Jared Bednar and John Hynes, examine Scott Wedgewood and Jesper Wallstedt’s resilience, and debate whether a goaltending switch or stronger defense is key for both clubs moving forward.   The conversation also spotlights standout performances, including Trent Miner's heroics with the Colorado Eagles in the Calder Cup playoffs, and dissects the race for the Bill Masterton Trophy with Gabriel Landeskog, Jonathan Toews, and Rasmus Dahlin as finalists. Predictions for Game 2, listener insights, and the impact of defensive adjustments take center stage as the Avalanche aim to build momentum in this high-octane playoff matchup.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today!

Colorado Avalanche outlast Minnesota Wild in a wild 9-6 shootout—has a new playoff rivalry been born? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down an unforgettable, high-scoring Game 1, where Cale Makar overcame a first-period injury to net two crucial goals and the Avalanche set a franchise playoff record for most goals in a game. With standout offensive contributions from Nathan MacKinnon, Devon Toews, and Martin Nečas, Colorado’s firepower was on full display—but at what defensive cost?   The hosts spotlight defensive lapses, questions in goal for both squads, and Minnesota's impressive ability to erase a 3-0 deficit and briefly take the lead. Listeners get analysis on the Avalanche’s need for tighter defensive play, key moments like the devastating shorthanded goal, and the adjustments Jared Bednar’s squad must make for Game 2. Was this just a playoff anomaly, or is another goal-filled battle ahead? Don’t miss this fast-paced playoff breakdown.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, c

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Colorado Avalanche’s Jared Bednar overlooked again for the Jack Adams Award—what will it take for the Avs’ bench boss to finally get his due? With Bednar guiding Colorado to a dominant, wire-to-wire first-place finish, are voters unfairly discounting his impact because of the team’s star talent?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson rip into the annual snubbing of Avalanche leaders, from Bednar for Jack Adams to Nathan MacKinnon missing major award recognition. The duo break down why coaches like Lindy Ruff, Dan Muse, and Jon Cooper made the finalist cut, what role injuries and “East Coast bias” play, and the narrative that anyone could win with this Avalanche roster. Can Bednar ever win the Jack Adams in Colorado, or does he need a new team to claim hockey’s top coaching honor?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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   _________________________________________________ Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub 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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.     Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Vis

Colorado Avalanche fans voice outrage as Scott Wedgewood is snubbed for the Vezina Trophy despite league-leading numbers. Should elite team defense penalize goalies, or is the NHL media simply favoring familiar names? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson offer a fiery breakdown of Wedgewood’s historic season, the merits of his overlooked stats, and question if the Avalanche’s overall strength is hurting individual award chances for stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar.   The conversation shifts to NHL playoff intensity as Jamie Benn escapes suspension for a blatant cross-check, sparking debate on league discipline and double standards after past suspensions for Nazem Kadri and Makar. Plus, The Hockey News Top 100 players list is revealed—find out which Avalanche stars moved up, slid down, or got their due at last. Can Colorado’s standouts break through media biases and claim their hardware, or will the snubs keep coming?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.     Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Can

Colorado Avalanche fans are stunned as Nathan MacKinnon, who led the NHL in goals and even-strength points—matching Wayne Gretzky-era levels—gets snubbed as a Ted Lindsay Award finalist. Can MacKinnon turn this slight into fuel for another dominant playoff run?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson debate the surprise omission, break down the award voting trends, and compare MacKinnon’s season to stars like Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov, and Macklin Celebrini. The conversation shifts to Avalanche Round 1 player stats, spotlighting standout performances by Artturi Lehkonen and Cale Makar, while examining who needs to step up offensively in the next round. Plus, an NHL overtime goal controversy sparks talk of much-needed rule changes. Will the Avalanche harness this chip-on-the-shoulder energy as they await their next playoff opponent?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today!   Warby Parker It’s the perfect time to upgrade your glasses for spring. Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional prescription pairs at https://WarbyParker.com/LOCKEDONNHL.

Colorado Avalanche sweep the Los Angeles Kings as Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Scott Wedgewood shine—can the Avs sustain this playoff dominance through a long postseason run?   Hosts Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the Avalanche’s commanding performance, spotlighting crucial goals from MacKinnon and Toews, defensive excellence, and Wedgewood’s steady presence in net. Discussion zeroes in on Artturi Lehkonen’s relentless forechecking, Makar’s highlight-reel skills, and the impact of lineup depth with key contributions from players like Nick Blankenberg. The crew explores the Kings’ struggles, the psychological advantage of earning extra rest, and Anze Kopitar’s possible final moments with LA. Plus, analysis of potential second-round opponents and whether extra days off will be a blessing or a curse for Colorado’s Cup hopes.   Is this Avalanche squad peaking at the perfect time, or will the layoff slow their momentum?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today!   Warby Parker It’s the perfect time to upgrade your glasses for spring. Buy one prescription

Colorado Avalanche seize a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Kings, winning gritty instead of pretty. Can Cale Makar and Devon Toews’ breakout defensive performance carry Colorado to a sweep, even when the Avs aren’t playing their signature high-speed hockey?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down Gabe Landeskog’s timely goal, a rare short-handed tally from Artturi Lehkonen, and Ross Colton’s energized return to the lineup. Hear sharp analysis of Scott Wedgewood’s clutch goaltending, Sam Malinski’s impact, and the implications of Josh Manson’s injury for the Avalanche blue line. Key topics include Colorado’s power play struggles, Los Angeles’ desperate tactical shift, and what the Avs’ resilient, grinding victories reveal about their Stanley Cup potential. Will Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas explode offensively in time for Round 2, or does Colorado need more from its top guns to close out the Kings?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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   _______________________________________________ Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub 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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDU

Colorado Avalanche gut out thrilling OT win to edge Los Angeles Kings and take a 2-0 series lead. Can Scott Wedgwood’s heroics fuel a commanding playoff run?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the Avalanche’s 2-1 victory, spotlighting Nick Roy’ clutch overtime goal and dominant goaltending from Scott Wedgewood. The episode covers the physical intensity between the Avalanche and Kings, Anton Forsberg’s standout saves, and the controversy over a glass-shattering delay that stretched a late-night finish. Key topics include Artemi Panarin’s power play prowess, Colorado’s need to improve on the man advantage, and crucial lineup decisions as the series shifts to Los Angeles.   Will the Kings’ aggressive, disruptive style finally pay off, or does Colorado have another gear? Don’t miss this essential analysis of the Avalanche’s playoff grit and the pivotal moments shaping their Stanley Cup quest.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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   ______________________________________________ Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub 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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to g

Colorado Avalanche eye a commanding 2–0 series lead over the Los Angeles Kings—will increased net-front presence and lineup tweaks be the difference? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down Game 1’s narrow 2–1 win, spotlighting Arturri Lehkonen’s gritty goals and the need for more bodies in front of Kings goalie Forsberg. With 30 shots on goal but tight Kings defense, can Jared Bednar’s squad turn puck possession into high-danger chances?   Key Avalanche talking points include potential line changes involving Ross Colton, the fourth line’s energy led by Logan O’Connor, and goalie Scott Wedgewood’s strong case to start again. The hosts analyze power play struggles, discuss Gabe Landeskog’s optimal line placement, and debate how physical battles against the Kings could set the tone. With fans demanding more production from Nathan MacKinnon and anticipating fireworks between Landeskog and Adrian Kempe, Avalanche Nation wonders—can Colorado impose their fast, physical style to take control of the series?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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   ___________________________________________ Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub 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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hund

Colorado Avalanche outlast Los Angeles Kings in a grinding 2-1 Game 1 victory—proof that this first-round NHL playoff series could turn into a battle of endurance and physicality. Can the Avalanche’s adaptability and Scott Wedgewood’s stellar goaltending carry them past a Kings team determined to dictate play with heavy hits and tight defense?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the nuanced chess match between the Avalanche’s offensive versatility and the Kings’ gritty, shutdown style. The hosts spotlight Artturi Lehkonen’s net-front prowess, Wedgewood’s clutch postseason debut, and key moments like a controversial disallowed goal and Drew Doughty’s missed backhander. The discussion raises questions about possible lineup adjustments—does Ross Colton get back in for Game 2?—and explores the tactical shifts Jared Bednar and the Avalanche might deploy to grab control of the series. Will Colorado’s depth and adaptability prove decisive as tensions rise?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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   ___________________________________________________ Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub 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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if

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On this special crossover episode of Locked on Avalanche, Chris Micieli and Eddie Garcia of Locked on Kings discuss the first round matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings.     Which players are the "X-factors" of the series? Where are the areas on concern and what are the biggest story lines before the series kicks off on Sunday in Denver? Also, would another early exit spell the end for Jared Bednar?   Tune in, subscribe and enjoy!   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.   Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON     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 (

The Colorado Avalanche face playoff uncertainty as the Pacific Division chaos intensifies—will it be the Kings, Ducks, or Oilers in Round 1? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down wild tiebreaker scenarios, analyze key matchups, and weigh which opponent gives the Avalanche the best path forward. Is facing Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers the greatest risk, or do the Los Angeles Kings present a more favorable showdown?   Listener questions spark spirited debate about Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and “Cup or bust” mentalities, plus a heated comparison between Mikko Rantanen and Martin Nečas following their blockbuster swap. The episode also features bold predictions for the NHL playoffs, insights into Stanley Cup threats from the Eastern Conference like the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning, and a dose of locker room stories and fan humor. Are the Avalanche primed for a deep run—or will playoff surprises upend expectations?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.   Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON <

Martin Necas secured his 100th point on the season as the Colorado Avalanche took care of a friendly matchup against the Calgary Flames.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.   Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON     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.

Colorado Avalanche suffer a double blow as they fall in overtime to the Vegas Golden Knights and lose head coach Jared Bednar to a bizarre bench injury. How will the Avalanche respond with the playoffs looming and key players like Josh Manson also sidelined?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the Avalanche’s latest setback, spotlighting standout efforts from Nick Blankenburg and Valeri Nichushkin, and assessing Mackenzie Blackwood’s performance in net. The conversation covers the implications of Bednar’s facial injury, the Nordiques jersey “curse,” and Colorado’s strategy for maintaining momentum with stars resting before the postseason. Plus, the hosts analyze the signing of NCAA free agent TJ Hughes and celebrate the Denver Pioneers’ 11th national title. Don’t miss this action-packed look at how the Avalanche can regroup with adversity mounting before the Stanley Cup chase.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.   Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON     FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states

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Colorado Avalanche clinch the President’s Trophy with a tense win over the Calgary Flames—can MacKinnon and company carry their dominance into the Stanley Cup playoffs?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the Avalanche’s wire-to-wire season, highlighting Nathan MacKinnon’s fiery playmaking, Gabe Landeskog’s clutch moments, and Martin Necas’s growth towards a 100-point campaign. The conversation tackles the myth of the Presidents' Trophy “curse,” the high-stakes challenge for home ice advantage, Jared Bednar’s critical coaching decisions, and Mackenzie Blackwood’s strong goaltending performance. Insightful analysis covers Avalanche’s defensive improvements, their power play precision, and how recent matchup history with the Flames sets the stage for playoff intensity.   Will the Avalanche prove themselves as one of the best teams of the salary cap era? Get the inside scoop on their postseason outlook and what fans can expect as the road to Stanley comes through Denver.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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! Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away.   Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl.   Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   <p

Colorado Avalanche await their wild card opponent as the Western Conference playoff race heats up. With the Nashville Predators, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, and Winnipeg Jets in contention, which matchup would give Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar the smoothest path forward—or present a surprising first-round hurdle?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the strengths and weaknesses of each wild card contender, from the Kings’ overtime struggles to the Sharks’ high-scoring youth. The hosts dissect Colorado’s favorable records against potential rivals, analyze key playoff metrics like regulation wins, and debate which team poses the toughest challenge—will Connor Hellebuyck and the Jets’ defensive grit disrupt the Avs’ Stanley Cup quest?     Plus, discussion turns to Gabriel Landeskog’s Bill Masterton Award nomination and what it means for the Avalanche captain’s inspiring comeback. Don’t miss the pulse on the Avs’ playoff outlook and postseason preferences.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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! Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away.   Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl.   Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DI

The Colorado Avalanche lock up the top seed in the Western Conference, getting revenge on the St. Louis Blues and setting the stage for a playoff run with home-ice advantage. Can Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin power the Avs to even greater heights as the President’s Trophy comes into reach?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down Colorado’s bounce-back win, highlighting Scott Wedgewood’s strong night in net, key adjustments after recent struggles, and the importance of defensive discipline. Discussion covers Valeri Nichushkin’s offensive spark, injury scares for Nazem Kadri and Wedgewood, and what the Avalanche must do to maintain momentum down the stretch. Get the latest insights on player returns, locker room mentality, and the pressing question—will the Avalanche’s resilience make them the hardest team to eliminate in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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! Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away.   Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl.   Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 d

Colorado Avalanche falter as the St. Louis Blues spoil their shot at locking up the top spot in the West. Can the Avs recapture their dominant home-ice mojo in time for a deep playoff run?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down Colorado’s 3-2 loss, spotlighting the inconsistent defensive play, missed opportunities by Nathan MacKinnon and company, and how Mackenzie Blackwood’s presence shifts team dynamics. Key discussions include the Avalanche’s recent home struggles, St. Louis’ desperation mode with a wild card bid on the line, and critical moments like late odd-man rushes and penalty calls. The hosts also weigh in on Parker Kelly’s milestone, coaching decisions, and whether playoff intensity will turn things around for Jared Bednar’s squad.   Will Colorado regain its focus before the postseason, or are lingering issues cause for concern? Don’t miss this candid analysis of the Avalanche’s playoff prospects.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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! Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away.   Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl.   Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wa

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Colorado Avalanche grind out a crucial 2-0 victory over the Dallas Stars in a showdown that felt every bit like playoff hockey. Defensive dominance, physical battles, and standout performances from Martin Nečas and Arturri Lehkonen set the tone, while Nathan MacKinnon’s late effort secured the win and silenced the Stars’ home crowd. Can the Avalanche’s relentless effort and shut-down penalty kill propel them toward a deep postseason run?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson spotlight Scott Wedgewood’s commanding presence in net, debating his role as the undisputed starter moving forward. The analysis dives into Sam Malinski’s impressive contribution, the importance of rebounding after the Vancouver loss, and the high stakes of future matchups against contenders like Dallas and Carolina. With the Central Division almost locked up and the President’s Trophy within reach, are the Avalanche sending a message to the league?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. During the tournament FanDuel is offering $300 back in Bonus Bets every d

Colorado Avalanche rocked by shocking loss to Vancouver Canucks—are doubts about their playoff readiness justified? Fans and rivals alike erupt with overreactions after the league-leading Avalanche allow eight goals against the NHL’s bottom team. Hosts Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson dissect the fallout, weighing whether this upset exposes legitimate concerns or simply fuels social media schadenfreude.   Key talking points include the evolving debate between goaltenders Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood, impact of Gabe Landeskog’s leadership, and the looming showdown with Dallas Stars. Is Wedgewood now the clear starter for the postseason? The hosts break down statistical trends, team psyche, and what to expect as the Avalanche rebound. Don’t miss sharp insights on playoff implications, fan reactions, and how the Avalanche will respond in their quest for the number one seed.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. During the tournament FanDuel is offering $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Visit https://FAND

Colorado Avalanche suffer stunning 8-6 defeat to league-worst Vancouver Canucks, raising questions about their playoff readiness and goaltending stability. Can Nathan MacKinnon’s milestone 50th goal and a resilient comeback effort outweigh glaring defensive lapses and Mackenzie Blackwood's tough night in the crease?   Hosts Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson dissect the Avalanche's disappointing loss, spotlighting standout performances from Sam Malinski and Parker Kelly while analyzing defensive breakdowns, odd-man rushes, and the implications for the President’s Trophy race. The conversation covers Blackwood’s confidence, upcoming showdowns against the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers, and whether Scott Wedgwood should become the playoff starter. Plus, passionate debates on the Nordiques throwback jersey “curse” and listener sound checks add energy and insight to this lively Avalanche postgame breakdown.   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. During the tournament FanDuel is offering $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days.

Colorado Avalanche fans breathe a sigh of relief as Cale Makar’s injury appears minor, but does his absence open new opportunities for young guns like Sam Malinski? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the strategic advantages of resting stars before the playoffs, highlight Dallas Stars’ slip in the standings, and ponder if the Avalanche’s goalie tandem—Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood—could rewrite the typical Stanley Cup Playoff playbook.   Key discussions focus on lineup experimentation, Malinski’s rise in Makar’s absence, and the rejuvenated Avalanche power play featuring Nazem Kadri. The hosts debate whether recent special teams improvements are truly sustainable and spotlight Logan O’Connor’s vital impact on the penalty kill. With the magic number dropping and a showdown against Dallas looming, the Avalanche’s postseason outlook grows even more intriguing. Will Jared Bednar’s rotation keep Colorado primed for a Cup run?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. During the tournament FanDuel is offerin

Colorado Avalanche crush Calgary Flames with Nazem Kadri’s electric two-goal performance. Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson present their 3 Stars of the Game and spotlight the Avalanche’s offensive explosion, breaking down Kadri’s revenge game against his former team, the revitalized power play’s 3-for-4 night, and shoutouts to depth stars Jack Drury and Parker Kelly. The discussion also takes fans inside the broadcast, celebrating Mark Rycroft’s hilarious stint in the production truck and the crowd-energizing “12+ T-shirt” legend. Key topics include playoff-ready strategies, the impact of recent trades, and how lineup tweaks are fueling momentum. Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/ 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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. During the tournament FanDuel is offering $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 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-STO

Colorado Avalanche dismantle the Calgary Flames with a stunning 9-2 victory as scoring depth shines and fans chant for ten. Is this the return of championship-caliber Avalanche hockey just in time for the postseason?   Hosts Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down how Nazem Kadri powered the Avalanche’s explosive night with multiple power play goals, while Gabriel Landeskog, Nathan MacKinnon, and a re-energized fourth line showcased the team’s depth and chemistry. Key discussions focus on the Avalanche’s surging special teams (going 3-for-4 on the power play), the return of a healthy roster, and whether the league should be on notice. The duo also weigh the impact of Cale Makar’s injury scare, analyze upcoming rematches with Calgary, and spotlight contributions from role players Parker Kelly and Sam Malinski. Has Colorado found its postseason blueprint with this dominant performance?   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     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/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. During the tournament FanDuel is offering $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Visit https: