DNVR Colorado Avalanche Podcast

The Colorado Avalanche finished the season with a loss against the Minnesota Wild. The Avalanche had clinched the number one seed in the league a few weeks back and finished the season with one goal in mind. To stay healthy for the playoffs. The Avalanche rested many high-profile players like Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon. Join Rudo, Jesse, and Meghan as they break it all down in today's postgam...

The Colorado Avalanche blow a big lead to Matt Duschene and the Nashville Predators. Cale Makar came in hot and scored a goal. The Avalanche ballooned the lead all the way to 4-1 and then the wheels came off. Darcy Kuemeper had a few brain farts and allowed the Predators to come back and take the game to OT. Join Rudo, Blais, Meghan, and Evan as they go through it all on today's postgame show.  Le...

The Colorado Avalanche are back in the win column with a huge win against the St Louis Blues. Valeri Nuchushkin got a goal and assist and seemed to be everywhere on the ice. Bowen Byram on the other hand seemed to have a rare off night. Luckily for Bo Jordan Bennington had an even worse night. Join Rudo, Blais, and Meghan as they go through it all on today's postgame show. Learn more about your ad...

The Colorado Avalanche clinched the number one seed in the Western Conference about a week ago and now they're just trying to get through the rest of the year without any injuries. It happens every year that the top teams who have nothing to play for the last couple of years just going through the motions. Is it time to shorten the season? Also, the whole is uniting to witness the Las Vegas Knight...

The Colorado Avalanche don't stop their losing skid as they are taken down by the Winnipeg Jets. This is the longest losing streak the Avalanche have had since January of 2018. The Avalanche seem to keep relaxing and it taking it also as they after they clinched the number one seed in the west. Is it time to start worrying about the Avalanche now or should we take this skid with a grain of salt? J...

The Colorado Avalanche continue their losing streak after Evander Kane gets a hat trick. The Edmonton Oilers clinched their spot with the win. The Avalanche have not seemed to try a lot since clinching the number one spot in the west. Join Rudo, Blais, and Jesse as they go through tonight's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

As the Colorado Avalanche prepare for their next couple of games this week, will they need to adjust their lineup with captain Gabe Landeskog out? AJ Haefele, Jesse Montano, and Nathan Rudolph are discussing the various lineup construction possibilities on the DNVR Avalanche Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

The Colorado Avalanche were beat by the Seattle Kraken in the first game of their west coast road trip. Phillip Grubauer finally got his revenge game against his old team. The Avalanche just didn't seem engaged in today's contest. Even if they didn't seem engaged the Avalanche still made it close at the end and even Cale Makar came out with a point and goal. Join Rudo and Jesse as they break it al...

The Colorado Avalanche are resting after clinching the number 1 seed in the west. The rest of the teams in the NHL's Western Conference are still fighting for positioning. One of those teams fighting for a playoff spot is the Las Vegas Knights. They're one of the high-profile teams who as of now are looking in from the outside. Who are some of the teams the Avalanche could face in the first round?...

The Colorado Avalanche lose to the Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals for the second time this season. The reffing was inconsistent which did not allow the game to flow as it should. At the end of the night, the Capitals were the better team and came out with a victory. Join Blais and Rudo as they go through it all on today's postgame show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

The Colorado Avalanche beat the Carolina Hurricanes to clinch first place in the western conference. Nathan Rudolph, Jesse Montano, and Blais Hunter break down their takeaways and more on the DNVR Avalanche Postgame Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

The NHL Stanley Cup playoffs is the best in the world, but can the league improve it? Every few years the NHL likes to look back at its format and see where it can improve. Today AJ, Rudo, and Jesse go through all of the ways they would like to see the format improved. All that and much more on today's show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast...

The Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils on the second night of a back-to-back. The game started off very slowly until Logan O'Connor ended his goal drought in the second period. After that, the Avalanche just dominated and ended up with an easy 3-1 victory. During the domination, many Avalanche players reached personal milestones. Join Rudo, AJ, and Blais as they talk about it all on tod...

The Colorado Avalanche just completely dominated the Los Angeles Kings. Everybody in the team got theirs. Nathan MacKinnon had a hat trick while Cale Makar had 4 points in an amazing win. The Avalanche put 9 goals past both of the King's goal minders. Join AJ, Rudo, and Blais as they go through it all.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

The Colorado Avalanche have already clinched their spot in the playoffs, but the rest of the west still has some interesting playoff races going on. The Las Vegas Knights are looking in from the outside as they look to be healthy before the Stanley Cup playoffs. Will the Knights be able to sneak into the playoffs? Join Rudo, Jesse, and AJ as they go through the Western Conference standings and dis...

What a night for hockey in the state of Colorado. The University of Denver Pioneers won the National Championship. That makes it 9 nattys for the Pioneers. The Colorado Avalanche also won tonight's game in a shoot-out against the Edmonton Oilers. Connor Mcdavid was no match for Darcy Kuemper who stood on his head and helped the Avalanche get 3 points. Join Rudo, Blais, and Jesse as they celebrate...

All hail Cale! Cale Makar won it for the Colorado Avalanche after the Avalanche gave up a later goal that sent the game to overtime. The Avalanche keep dominating the league and after getting Valeri Nichuschkin this team looks unstoppable. Join Rudo, Blais, and Meghan as they go through the amazing game from the Avalanche on today's postgame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

The Colorado Avalanche are the top team in the NHL and Mikko Rantanen has been producing at an elite level. With that being said there hasn't been much buzz about the Avalanche's wing being part of the Hart Trophy conversation. Should Mikko Rantanen be considered a legit candidate for the most valuable player in the NHL award? Join AJ and Rudo as they discuss it on today's show. Learn more about y...

Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche beat Sydney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins for the second time in 3 days. The Colorado Avalanche are the hottest team in the league and have gone 8-2 in the last 10 games. With the win today the Avalanche have clinched an NHL Stanley Cup Playoff spot. Will the Avalanche win the west? Join Rudo, Jesse, and Blais as they discuss it all on today's postg...

Keith Yandle's ironman streak has ended at 989 games. He was a healthy scratch by the Philadelphia Flyers head coach Mike Yeo in yesterday's game against New York Rangers. Was it disrespectful to end the ironman streak because of a healthy scratch? Bowen Byram has also been recalled from the Colorado Eagles and he will be joining the Colorado Avalanche on their three-game road trip. Join Blais, Je...

The Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in maybe the NHL's game of the year. In the matchup of best friends, Nathan MacKinnon beat Sydney Crosby. Darcy Kuemper had one of his best games of the year and helped the Colorado Avalanche get closer to clinching an NHL Stanley Cup Playoff spot. Join AJ, Rudo, and Blais as they celebrate the win on today's postgame show.  Learn more about your...

The Colorado Avalanche destroyed the San Jose Sharks. Nathan MacKinnon was back in action after he missed the last game due to a hand injury. Even if Nathan MacKinnon wasn't in the lineup the Avalanche would have probably out-talented the Sharks. Join AJ, Rudo, and Blais as they celebrate the victory.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

The Colorado Avalanche keep being the most dominant team in the NHL. Last night they beat the Calgary Flames while being without Nathan MacKinnon, Bowen Byram, Sam Girard, and Gabriel Landeskog. After the year the Avalanche have been having many people think they are the cup favorites. On today's show AJ, Rudo, and Jesse go through all the questions you guys have about this gritty Avalanche team a...

The Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames. This was a battle of NHL Western Conference heavyweights and the Avalanche came out on top. Nuke was having his ways and came out with two goals. The Avalanche were without Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, Sam Girard, and Bowen Byram and they still beat the Calgary Flames. Join Rudo, Blais, Jesse, and Evan as they celebrate the win. Learn more ab...

The Colorado Avalanche lose a heartbreaker in Minnesota against the Wild. The Wild were coming in after the playing last night and still came in hot. The Avalanche were clearly the better team but could not capitalize on their chances. Unfortunately, all their missed chances haunted them, and lost. come join Rudo, Jesse, and Meghan as they talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...