DNVR Colorado Avalanche Podcast

The DNVR Avalanche guys sit down to talk about Josh Manson's contract extension and what it means for the Colorado Avalanche defense this year and moving forward. They get into how that changes the salary cap math for the Avs and the cap landscape around the NHL, especially after the Dallas Stars traded Matt Dumba to the Pittsburgh Penguins yesterday.   Intro - 0:00 Initial thoughts on Manson exte...

The NFL Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year odds are out, and there are plenty of Colorado ties. Is Travis Hunter more likely to win the offensive or defensive award for the Jacksonville Jaguars? Which Denver Broncos rookie is more likely the win the award, RJ Harvey or Jahdae Barron?   Plus, we look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. released his first mock draft, featuring...

The top prospect in the 2026 NHL Draft, Gavin McKenna, chose to continue his amateur career at Penn State instead of playing another season in the Western Hockey League. He is the latest example of high-end junior players choosing to eschew Canadian juniors in favor of NIL payments in college hockey. What does this mean for the future of the CHL? Also, the guys draft the best sandwiches.   Intro -...

The Colorado Avalanche finally filled their opening at assistant coach with Dave Hakstol. What will this move mean for the PP and the Avs.   Intro - 0:00 Initial thoughts - 1:00 How'd we get here? - 11:30 Avs taking away a different lesson than we thought? - 21:17 What would it take for Bednar to be in the hot seat? 34:00 Is Hakstol the next HC? - 47:00 Avs Cap Space - 52:24 Another trade this off...

Over a week into free agency most of the dust has settled. Which NHL teams came out on top winning the offseason and which teams got worse?   Intro - 0:00 Winners of free agency - 4:40 Top two winners - 18:27 Losers of free agency - 34:30 Top two losers -  55:00   📬 Denver sports in your inbox: https://thednvr.com/newsletter   An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/eve...

The Avalanche have signed just one significant free agent this offseason. Who's left out there and did Colorado miss the boat?   Intro - 0:00 Avs Needs a new skills coach? - 2:00 Did the Avs miss out on FA? - 22:14 Names still out there? - 40:10   📬 Denver sports in your inbox: https://thednvr.com/newsletter   An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events     ALL THING...

Intro - 0:00 Good news and bad news - 1:00 Avs Linked to Joe Veleno - 7:40 Hear from CMAC - 18:45 Hear from Brian Willsie - 36:48 Which prospects will get a shot? - 49:25 What does a good season look like for Burns? - 51:40   https://thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube   📬 Denver sports in your inbox: https://thednvr.com/newsletter   An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/...

The Colorado Avalanche have signed Brent Burns to a one-year deal worth $1 million, with up to $3 million in performance bonuses. AJ and Eric rolled out of bed to give their instant reactions and break down what this move means for the Avs’ blue line heading into next season.   📬 Denver sports in your inbox: https://thednvr.com/newsletter   An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WITH US: https://t...

NHL free agency remains mostly frozen as the league awaits Ehlers decision meanwhile the Avalanche get their first looks at draftees Dell'elce and Funck   Intro - 0:00 Where is Ehlers?  - 1:00 Who else is out there? - 5:40 What's the hold up? 8:00 Small prospect pool - 18:08 Hear from Francesco Dell’elce -  34:00 Hear from Linus Funck - 40:00 Hear from Max Lacriox -  45:13 Getting Impatient? - 51:...

Day one of NHL Free Agency is in the books — and the Colorado Avalanche kept things surprisingly quiet. Could that mean they’re waiting on a bigger move, like a potential play for Nikolaj Ehlers? Or are they simply playing it safe to avoid a costly mistake? Rudo, Eric, and AJ break down everything from the opening day of free agency — the signings, the surprises, and who the Avs could still be tar...

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On today’s DNVR Avalanche Podcast, we start by breaking down the disaster that was the NHL Draft broadcast. Then, we shift the focus to the Colorado Avalanche’s draft class. The Avs made just three selections, and we dive into what each pick could bring to the organization. We also hear directly from the Avs’ Director of Amateur Scouting and GM Chris MacFarland as they share insight into the team’...

In this shortened version of our Draft coverage we spend the first bit talking the trade the Avalanche made this morning! For full draft coverage please visit our YouTube page!   📬 Denver sports in your inbox: https://thednvr.com/newsletter   An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events   ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports   MERCH: https://store.allcitynetw...

Draft day is tomorrow and while the Colorado Avalanche don’t have a pick it doesn’t mean they can’t make moves. The Central division owns three of the top five picks, what does the future of the division look like? Rudo, AJ Haefele, and Eric Lacroix come to you LIVE in this edition of the DNVR Avalanche Podcast! Start - 0:00 Peterka trade - 1:20 New CBA talk - 10:50 A lament of the Buffalo Sabres...

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The NHL has had its fair share of blockbuster trades but how many players currently in the NHL would never be traded no matter what? There are a few that are obvious or could no one be the right answer?   DIEHARD SALE: https://thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube   📬 Denver sports in your inbox: https://thednvr.com/newsletter   An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events...

Today on the DNVR Avalanche Podcast, we’re wrapping up Spirit Week with Diehards Day! This episode is all about you — our amazing Diehard community. We asked our Discord members what topics they wanted to hear, and Rudo & Eric are diving into all of it. From under-the-radar players we want to see get a shot next season, to the ultimate question: Which Av would you want to be stuck on a desert isla...

Harrison Wind and Andre Simone give their list of the best free agents that the Nuggets could realistically land this summer. Also, Diehards join the show to ask questions and give their take on how the Nuggets offseason is trending.   Intro - 0:00 Hangover takes - 4:00 Nuggets offseason - 12:22 Wind’s Top 10 free agents - 20:00 Talking to Diehards 37:00 D-Line calls in - 58:10   An ALLCITY Networ...

With 9 trades made in season last year the Colorado Avalanche have a lot of moving pieces, how would you grade the moves post mortem and how much room is there for these deals to get better or worse for Colorado?   This week, we're teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America as part of ALLCITY Spirit Week! Our goal is to raise $10,000 to help support life-changing mentorships for kids acro...

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A mystery guest joins the DNVR Avalanche Podcast to talk shop. A former player and head coach can you guess who it is? Join in as the cover Coaching from the NCAA to the Olympics.   This week, we're teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America as part of ALLCITY Spirit Week! Our goal is to raise $10,000 to help support life-changing mentorships for kids across the country. You can donate or...

Olympic teams announced their first six players today with Gabe Landeskog and Martin Necas leading the way for the Avs outside of Canada. What it will be like to finally see Avs play at the Olympics again?   This week, we're teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America as part of ALLCITY Spirit Week! Our goal is to raise $10,000 to help support life-changing mentorships for kids across the...

It’s Friday the 13th and the Colorado Avalanche are no strangers to cursed moments, from Landeskog’s cut knee to Roy’s failed taunt what are some of the biggest curses the Avs have experienced   Intro - 0:00 Game 4 - 1:00 Who’s getting the Conn Smythe? 7:55 Who’s getting traded - 16:15 How much does LOC injury factor in to the offseason - 28:20 Is free agency fair? - 37:14 Most cursed moments in a...

With Brock Nelson signed the Avs still need to flesh out there roster but how little is the bare minimum?   Intro - 0:00 KSE sole owners of Elitches - 1:25 Going back to ATL? - 8:40 More Expansion - 18:02 Kreider to Ducks - 23:25 Balancing risk - 34:11 Cup tax? - 44:00 How good can this off season be? - 1:00:00   An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events     ALL THI...