Captain Avalanche Fancast

Today our hosts endeavor to make their picks for who will walk away with hockey's ultimate prize at the conclusion of these playoffs. You probably already know the answer but how they get there is the real fun. Trial and tribulation abound for our daring hosts as indecision threatens to stunt their logic and reasoning. Music: "Burn The World Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Lic...

Gabriel Landeskog is rapidly closing in on a return and now, even when the Avalanche are injured, they can't stop scoring goals. Evidently neither can the Sharks or Wild as Dom reacts to this one live. We break down every goal the Avs scored this week and breakdown over the fact that the Captain will soon return. Music: "Burn The World Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed...

The Avalanche don't always lose, but when they do we have to talk about it in excruciating detail here on the Captain Avalanche Fancast. As we close in on the Playoffs, we reflect on which teams are, could, and should make it to the big dance. There's probably even more chaos than usual in this episode. Music: "Burn The World Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under...

Dom caught Cory doing WHAT?! What goal made Cory erect? Whose birthday is it? The answers to these questions and more on this weeks episode! We also forgot to mention that the Avalanche have not lost in Ball Arena in two months. That's not hyperbole, that's fact. Music: "Burn The World Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Lice...

Everything was perfect until Kelly Sutherland fell in Scotiabank Arena. The Avs had a 9 game point streak heading into their tilt in Toronto. But the Hockey Gods often have other plans than what were expecting. But lots to be happy about and little to be sad about. Music: "Burn The World Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ht...

Cale Makar 6 point game, Nathan MacKinnon 1000 points, the Sharks almost won some games, Big Cock Brock, peeing while sitting down... wait. Is this episode actually about hockey? I certainly hope so. But if I know one thing it's to NOT boo Mikko Rantanen upon his return to Denver. Music: "Burn The World Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attrib...

To say that the 2025 trade deadline for the Colorado Avalanche was a productive one would be a gross understatement. But were any of these trades actually good? (Spoiler: Yes) Were any of them bad? (Spoiler: Not really but there are consequences). Needless to say the Avalanche were not going to be left behind in the Western Conference Arms Race. And they have to be ready, because they'll be fa...

A shortened offering for you this week, Avs Faithful. As Dom does battle with the flu, I do battle with my inner monologue and inability to say coherent sentences. This week I, alone, walk you throw the Five Stages of Avalanche (Grief) that this team has put me and likely the rest of you through. We hope this episode still meets the quality you have come to expect from this podcast. Don't worr...

What else is there to talk about but the 4 Nations Face-Off? The NHL truly knocked it out of the park. This best on best action has been truly some of the best hockey we have ever witnessed and we can't wait to share our thoughts on the matter. Perhaps there are some other surprises as well? Music: "Burn The World Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attributi...

This week the Avalanche finished their Canadian road trip with a rather thrilling back to back with stops in Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta. In the latter of the two, we got to witness the two biggest candidates for NHL MVP go head to head? Who came out on top? All this, Four Nations Face-Off hype, and more this week! Music: "Burn The World Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed...

It is a Marty Party here in the Mile High City. Martin Necas is beginning to shine as a potential future super star on the Avalanche roster. Mackenzie Blackwood continues to stone every opponent and give the Avs a chance to win every night. Things are looking better but there are still obstacles standing in the Avs way. Music: "Burn The World Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licens...

As of today, Mikko Rantanen, The Moose, is no longer a member of the Colorado Avalanche. It hurts, we know. Was it a good decision? We'll try and walk through that conversation together. It isn't going to be easy going forward Avs Faithful, but let's not give up just yet. Let's hope the best for Mikko and for the newest additions to the Avs, Martin Necas and Jack Drury. Music: &quo...

This week the Colorado Avalanche encountered "The Gauntlet." Three back to back games against their three toughest divisional rivals who all sit above them in the standings. So how did they fair you may ask? A fun new segment, Hockey Court, holds the answers. So enjoy as the Avalanche get served! P.S. We have an Instagram now! Go follow at Captain Avalanche Fancast! Donate to LA Fire Rel...

This week Captain Avalanche brings you "The State Of The Avs" and where they stand halfway through the 2024-25 hockey season. Who have the Avs been, who are they now, and who are they hoping to be? There is still a lot of season left and a lot of time for something crazy to happen. Music: "Burn The World Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By...

The Avs got "goalied." Multiple times in fact. What does it mean to get "goalied?" It means no matter how many shots Nathan MacKinnon puts on net, how many grade-A chances Cale Makar creates, or how many snipes or back door tap in's Mikko Rantanen tries to set up, the hot hand of the opposing goalie allows none of it. Much to the dismay of the Avalanche Faithful. Music: "Burn The World Waltz" Kevi...

Where have the episodes been this new year? A minor hiccup in scheduling but were back on track Avs Faithful. We have new power rankings and a new chapter in the Colorado coming back against Buffalo saga and I got to see it live and in person. All this drama and more on this episode of the Captain Avalanche Fancast. Music: "Burn The World Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creat...

Welp, this one took a while, but Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays whatever you may or may not celebrate Avs Faithful. Some teams are naughty but the Avs are oh so nice this year being gifted with a new goaltending tandem and depth contributions from across the board. There's a lot to look forward to in the new year. Articles/Links: https://coloradohockeynow.com/2024/12/23/notebook-is-this-what-h...

It has not been the brightest week of hockey for either of the Colorado Avalanche or San Jose Sharks. There have been close losses, unlucky losses, and just straight losses. But there are some bright spots. Macklin Celebrini and Nikolai Kovalenko can't stop scoring goals and Mackenzie Blackwood can't stop saving goals. Keep your heads up Avs fans, there is still lot's of hockey left in the season....

It is official. As Captain Avalanche Cory so beautifully predicted, all on his own with no help, the Colorado Avalanche have traded for Mackenzie Blackwood. Thus solidifying their new goaltending tandem going forward. Get hyped Avs fans, if this early showing is anything, we have a lot to look forward to. The Avs went 4 for 5 on a long road trip. So that's cool too. Articles: Athletic (Subscriptio...

Who will win the Avalanche Goalie Sweepstakes? Will it be the one of the veterans Cam Talbot or John Gibson? Or perhaps some young blood in Dan Vladar and Mackenzie Blackwood. All I know is that Avs fans are the real winners with the acquisition of Scott Wedgewood and let us tell you Avs fan, this team likely isn't done. We take a look at who the Avalanche might acquire as their next number one go...

The Avalanche have finally arrived back home after a (mostly) successful road trip. But we can't ignore the ending. Captain Avalanche Cory does his best Steve Dangle impression as he screams the tale of the Avs woes in Tampa and sings their praises for an over .500 road trip. Jumbo Joe got his number retired and were all preparing for some turkey in our gullets. Happy Thanksgiving Avs Faithful! Mu...

So maybe Friday against Washington wasn't all that great, but getting to celebrate with EJ in Philly with a victory definitely was. We take a long dive in the tank today, make fun of other franchises and ourselves and eat some garlic bread along the way. Music: Burn The World Waltz: "Burn The World Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠...

This Friday, the Avalanche didn't just get Val Nichushkin back, but Jonathan Drouin and Miles Wood as well. The top six is now back together and a completely healthy Avalanche roster is closer now more than ever and hopefully an Avalanche of success along with it. P.S. We're all just gonna collectively forget Friday's game against the Capitals happened and gear up for next Monday. Disregard Cory's...

Artturi Lehkonen has returned and it was as glorious as everyone expected. With every player returned the Avalanche grow stronger and the goaltending looks... a little better! Positives are to be found even in loses Avs faithful. Just keep looking forward. Music: Burn The World Waltz: "Burn The World Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License...

The Avalanche are injured, there's no ifs ands or buts about it. But there is hope on the horizon and his name is Artturi Lehkonen. Survive two more weeks Avs Faithful and 4 of the missing top 6 forwards will likely return. Oh also the Sharks won not one, but two games! It's Halloween at the Captain Avalanche Fancast and things are looking spooky. Music: Burn The World Waltz: "Burn The World Waltz...