Captain Avalanche Fancast

Turns out we DID need an episode last week. So if you missed that go back and check out all the action that happened BEFORE the draft. Because this week we're talking about everything that happened during and after. (And actually a little more before too because timing). Right after last week the Avalanche made their final cap shedding move and then signed some critical defensive extensions. T...

First round picks are being moved on an hourly basis it seems. Some even more than once. Every other trade is a blockbuster. Franchises are being permanently altered and Captains are being traded and it feels like this is just the tip of the iceburg. All this before a draft with franchise altering players begins this friday. Music: "Burn The World Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) L...

And just like that the 2025-26 NHL Season has come to an end, a new Stanley Cup Champion has been crowned and while their celebration has just begun, the journey begins anew for 31 other clubs who will now restart their chase for the hardest trophy to win in sports. Today we’ll discuss Carolina’s dominance all the way through to their 34.5lb silver lift. Look at the winner and ultimate bragging ri...

There is a lot going on in the hockey world this week! So much so that despite trying to keep track of it all I likely still won’t remember it all! We dive head first into what has turned out to be one of the most exciting Stanley Cup Finals in recent memory. A former Av is trying to make their NHL comeback. Speaking of, what should the Avalanche do or what are they going to do this offseason? Cap...

Exactly as the title suggests we have prepared as thoroughly as is possible for what went wrong for the Colorado Avalanche against the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final and why. Not every question will have an answer but we'll endeavor to find it. We also wrap up our discussion on the IIHF World Championship as well as share some other exciting announcements. All this and mo...

The journey for the Colorado Avalanche is over. The quest for the cup has once again been cut short. It is truly the hardest day as a sports fan to watch your team fall. But ultimately only one can come out on top. Today we will not analyze what, how or why as we will do so next week. But instead give you our kneejerk reactions and predictions on what's to come. But the playoffs are still happ...

That was single handedly one of the best game 7’s I’ve ever seen and it was between some of the youngest teams in recent Stanley Cup playoff history. The future is looking bright but is it bright enough to take down the juggernaut in Carolina? But before we discuss game 7 we still have to discuss game 6 which was a mirror of game 5. But before we even talk about the east we have to talk about the...

You don’t have to go home but you can’t stay here because this series is over. For the first time since 2022 the Colorado Avalanche are headed back to the Western Conference Final to face either Vegas or Anaheim. Tonight's contest could tell all or leave us in suspense. We’ll reflect on games 4 and 5, the series as a whole, as well as narrowing in on specific points, players, stats, the works....

Our brackets are already busted, but some of yours aren't. We'll start you off today with a bracket check in on who is dominating at the moment and a surprising former Av who has picked it all perfectly so far. The funniest possible outcome just occurred in the NHL draft lottery and we will tell you all about it and what it means for the Sharks. Round 2 is, basically, well under way now an...

From no sweeps last year to two already this year. For the first time in NHL history the two conference winners both swept their first round opponents. That’s right the Carolina Hurricanes swept the Ottawa Senators in what ended up being an incredibly one sided matchup and then, not long after, the Colorado Avalanche completed their sweep of the Los Angeles Kings and a legend of the last generatio...

Glass is being shattered both figuratively and literally. The 2026 playoffs have started off with many bangs and this may just be one of the most exciting in recent memory. There is a fight just about every whistles. Some teams are scoring every goal and others not so much. New rivalries are being born, fists are being thrown, and some teams are already on the brink. Music: "Burn The World Wa...

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT’S TIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMMMEEE!!!  THE 2026 PLAYOFFS HAVE ARRIVED AND TODAY, SATURDAY, EVERYTHING  KICKS OFF! THE INTENSITY IS THE BIGGEST ITS EVER BEEN! WE HAVE NEW CHALLENGERS! NEW MATCHUPS! NEW RIVALRIES SURE TO BE CREATED! AND BIGGEST OF ALL! A NEW STANLEY CUP CHAMPION WILL BE CROWNED! WHO WINS? WHO GOES HOME? Today we’ll bring you our bracket...

The Avalanche have claimed the Central Division as well as first seed in the west and still don't have any idea who their first round opponent will be. In fact almost no one knows with deadlocks and close playoff races everywhere. Can the Sharks still make a push for the playoffs. An old enemy has returned. Scott Wedgewood got his back blown out! All this and more on this week's episode of...

Nathan MacKinnon hit 50 goals, Macklin Celebrini hit 100 points (just the third Shark to ever do it). But some teams can't even hit a playoff berth. Some teams are hitting the panic button on their coaching staff and general managers. Some teams have a plan. Some teams have never heard that word. There were was another goalie fight, college signings, and a 9-2 beatdown and the Sharks might jus...

The Avalanche have magically gone from a 3 game losing streak to a 4 game win streak (all while Dallas is on a 4 game losing streak). All it took was Gabriel Landeskog returning. Along with Logan O'Connor, Ross Colton, and Artturi Lehkonen. The Sharks playoff hopes are slipping away and the season is coming to a close. Can they make it in time? What is the other greatest March bracket besides...

The Avalanche try to win without Gabe Landeskog challenge, impossible. The Avalanche have had a tough go with consistency as of late. The same can be said about our co-host's boys in teal. That is the key to victory. Consistency. But how do these two clubs stack up to the other 30 teams in the league? Is help even on the way? Music: musictown-irish-jig-99533 Links: https://www.youtube.com/watc...

The Avalanche made 4 key moves at this years trade deadline to elevate their depth from great to unreal. But who did they bring in and what assets and pieces did they have to sacrifice? Did they get the reunion they wanted with an old friend? Or did the powers that be prevent it? There were also several intense divisional clashes and Captain Gabe Landeskog taking a puck to the nuts. The Sharks are...

Regular season hockey has resumed and the games are now meaningful with many different aspects of the season at stake. The Avalanche won 4 of 5 and won 3 in a row, but face some tough opponents next. Also... IT'S TRADE DEADLINE WEEK! Some deals have already fallen into place. Keep it tuned for all your trade updates. Music: "Burn The World Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licen...

Today we discuss the importance of advocating for women's hockey and uplifting our teammates and standing on equal ground. Both the US women's and men's hockey teams accomplished a feat never before seen and that's win double gold. The Olympics have sadly come to an end but that means Avs hockey is back. We'll get back into the swing of things next week. Thanks for going on thi...

We have only one thing on our minds this week and that's Olympic Hockey. Men's, women's, it doesn't matter. While there have been plenty of amazing Olympic moments throughout this last week. But we're a hockey first podcast. We're going to discuss each of the twelve teams in the tournament individually as we close in on the medal's being awarded. Music: "Burn The W...

It's time for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic winter games. The men's hockey tournament is just underway, but the women's hockey tournament has already been grooving and the US women are crushing opponents and making history. We also play some fun hockey hypotheticals with some of our favorite NHLer's turned Olympians. But it's the Olympics, there's a lot more to talk about...

Power rankings aren't all we're bringing this week. We talk the Artemi Panarin Trade Saga coming to an end. The State of the Avalanche and the Sharks heading into the Olympics. Talk Stadium Series and outdoor games. And reflect on the history of women's Olympic hockey. There may be a rant or two in here. P.S. We want to do a mailbag during the Olympic break. If you have any questions a...

Who makes the playoffs? Many teams are in contention for the coveted spots but only 8 can make it from each division. Dom and Cory do their best to figure that out, but before that more trade news is coming in by the second. The Avs extended Sam Malinski and the hosts play ping pong with the limited games played this week. Many questions, questionable answers. Music: "Burn The World Waltz&quo...

The NHL will experience two different trade deadlines this year. One tied to the OIympic roster freeze on February 4th to February 22nd and the regular trade deadline on March 6th. That leaves little time for business to get done. GM Chris MacFarland of the Avalanche and Mike Grier of the Sharks have to move fast to get the pieces that they want. But who should they target? We have some thoughts h...

Josh Manson was this close to the NHL's first double Gordie Howe hat trick. The Avalanche may have cost Dean Evason his job. Captain Avalanche Cory and Dom from the Tank glaze Brock Nelson and Macklin Celebrini. Bobby McMann is really fast and Auston Matthews can score goals again. All this and so much more on this weeks episode of the Captain Avalanche Fancast. Music: "Burn The World Wal...