DNVR Colorado Avalanche Podcast

The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics are officially over, and now the Colorado Avalanche turn the page to the NHL stretch run with a Stanley Cup mindset. This DNVR Avalanche mini pod with Justin Michaels, Rudo, & Bailey Curtis breaks down whether Olympic momentum (and medal-fueled confidence) can translate into playoff dominance—especially for Martin Necas, who looked like a difference-maker on the wo...

Team USA wind olympic gold for the first time in 46 years as they squeak by Canada in OT thanks to Jack Hughes. Brock Nelson wins Olympic gold as three Avalanche players take silver.   Intro - 0:00 The USA owns hockey!? - 1:20 Thoughts on 3v3 - 11:30 Standouts - 19:00 What ifs - 37:55 Learn a little about leadership? - 44:40 Hear from Bednar after practice - 49:50 Will the PP get better? - 58:46  ...

Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar pick up points to push Canada to the gold medal match. Also, how are the Colorado Eagles looking right now?   Join the DNVR Supporter's Club and get a custom DNVR badge next to your name!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aOXvlqQqMlTFvbbAarD-A/join   An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events     ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dn...

USA trailed for the first time in the Olympics and for most of the game but a late clutch goal from the legend Hillary Knight forced the game to OT where Megan Keller scored the golden goal   Intro - 0;00 That 3v3 was weird - 2:13 Worst game for USA? - 9:10 Good Gold medal game? - 14:30 Growing the game - 19:50 Any extra pressure for Men? - 26:07 Remember your Halo days? - 33:26 Is it worth the si...

A great back and forth came saw Canada tie it late and win in 3-on-3 OT. MacKinnon pitched in with a PP Goal. Necas ends the tournament with fantastic numbers.   Join the DNVR Supporter's Club and get a custom DNVR badge next to your name!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aOXvlqQqMlTFvbbAarD-A/join   Intro - 0:00 Post practice thoughts - 1:50 Hear from Bednar after practice - 8:20 Are we ever g...

There are plenty of awesome winter sports to talk about in the 2026 Winter Olympics, but seeing the Avs tearing it up out on the ice brings it to a whole new level. Christian Saez and AJ Haefele talk Avs, Olympics, and more on the Denver Sports Podcast.   Join the DNVR Supporter's Club and get a custom DNVR badge next to your name!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aOXvlqQqMlTFvbbAarD-A/join   I...

Olympic group play ends with Canada and the USA as the top two seeds. Will there be any surprises in the elimination stage?   Intro - 0:00 Is anyone beating the USA Women’s team? - 1:00 Could we see an upset? - 8:45 Are the GM’s still workin? - 18:40 Olympics MVP - 24:34 Undervaluing Kivi? - 33:50 Weird suspension - 46:20 Most fun line to watch? - 48:21 Will the PP get better? - 50:30   Join the D...

As the NHL Trade Deadline approaches during the 2026 Winter Olympics break, we break down the Colorado Avalanche’s top trade targets to gear up for a deep Stanley Cup run. The show debates whether a luxury 3C like Ryan O'Reilly or Vincent Trocheck is the best fit to boost faceoffs, depth scoring, and two-way reliability down the middle. We also explore the blue-line option: Mario Ferraro as a phys...

Team FInland gets their first win of the olympics as the overcome rival Sweden in physical affair where special teams was a big difference maker.   Intro - 0:00 Grain of Salt - 1:50 Will Olympic performance change deadline targets? - 3:30 Who has been the most fun team to watch? - 6:24 Which av is having the best Olympics - 12:34 Random stuff about the Olympics - 19:06 Finland vs Sweden - 24:00 An...

MacKinnon scores a goal, and Makar picks up an assist as the Avs players get off to a hot start at the Olympics. Canada looks dominant as tehy shutout Czechia.   Intro - 0:00 The Avs (except marty) are scoring! - 1:30 More disappointing? - 12:50 Rudo’s Conspiracy corner - 20:45 Can Brock Nelson sustain this pace? - 27:42 Who benefits most from the short ice? - 32:06 Who is this Olympics most impor...

With men's Ice Hockey underway at the Olympics who at DNVR can draft the best starting six from the pool of Olympic players?   Intro - 0:00 Olympics Updates - 1:30 Let’s get into it - 11:00 Round 2 -  14:15 Round 3 - 20:30 Round 4 - 24:40 Round 5 - 34:45 Round 6 - 41:20 Best players we didn’t draft? - 46:50   An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events     ALL THINGS...

The Avalanche have a pretty successful history when it comes to the olympics. Players like Sakic and Forbserg putting their skills on display for the world to see. What are some of the best moments?   Intro - 0:00 Who is the Avs Goat? - 1:00 Random names - 16:28 The pressure is different - 21:50 Team Canada vibes? - 32:00 Team Canada vs Team USA - 35:00 No rink drama? - 46:10 Who’s gonna get the M...

The Avalanche have arrived at the Olympics can team Canada help save the Avs Pp?   Intro - 0:00 Women’s hockey - 1:40 Men’s Hockey / Sweden - 6:00 Czechia - 11:45 Canada - 17:10 Gold, Silver, bronze? 42:55 Quick goalie talk - 45:44   An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events   ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports   MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/co...

Is a trade-deadline addition the missing piece to fix the Colorado Avalanche power play, or is the solution already in-house? With the Avs sitting at just 15.1% on the man advantage and near the bottom of the NHL, we debate whether a true “power-play specialist” is worth targeting before the March 6, 2026 trade deadline. From Steven Stamkos as a potential sniper if the Nashville Predators retain s...

The DNVR Avalanche crew answers listener questions including the Olympics, trade bait, lineups, Cale Makar and more. How do you fix the PP? - 1:30 Cale struggling - 6:00 Can the Avs trade Sam Girard? - 12:40 Ideal 3C and LD? - 18:55 Who’s got money to spend? - 25:42 Ideal Top 6 - 28:37 DoPS is just letting it fly - 38:25 Most important Avs to their olympic team? - 43:51 Achan potential? - 46:00 Ho...

The Avalanche have made it to the Olympic break and stand a top the NHL but with a lead that is smaller than it was a month ago. Where do the Avalanche really stand right now?   Intro - 0:00 News - 1:00 Surprised more hasn’t happened? - 6:46 Is this Olympics cursed? - 17:50 What could Drury’s next contract look like? - 20:21 How comfortable do we feel? - 28:56 Standings check in - 32:56 What has b...

The Avalanche finally seem back to business at 5v5 despite some third period mistakes. A three point night from Nichushkin and two goals from Lehkonen led the way   An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events   ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports   MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dnvr-locker   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Spo...

The Colorado Avalanche were shutout for the first time this season. You can't win if you don't score.   📬 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   BALL-KNOWER BONUS/Merch: https://promotion.allcitynetwork.com/all   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DN...

The Avalanche are sending eight players to the Olympics but who will have the best individual performance of the bunch. Will it be MacKinnon or will Makar out shine him? Can someone like Necas make a statement on a weaker team?   An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events     ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports   MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/coll...

Despite recent struggles for the Avalanche they still have a number of players having career years. Is Colorado still exceeding expectations?   Intro - 0:00 News - 1:00 Hear from Bednar after practice - 4:16 Ugh the Power Play - 12:30 Who is playing above expectations?  - 18:00 Lumber yard - 20:00 Defense - 26:48 Forwards (Bottom 6) - 43:54 Top 6 - 54:34   An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WIT...

The Avalanche are shutout for the first time this season as they trailed for 99% of the game. Lack of execution may have outweighed lack of effort   Intro - 0:00 Does anyone want to score??? - 11:20 Toews - 14:55 PP is still bad - 18:23 Curtis-y Call - 35:00 Hear from Bednar - 51:09   📬 Denver sports in your inbox: https://thednvr.com/newsletter   An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WITH US: ht...

Nathan MacKinnon has a three point night waking back up for the Colorado Avalanche as they body the Red Wings 5 - 0. A solid effort top to bottom for the Avs even without Necas.   📬 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   BALL-KNOWER BONUS/Merch: https:...

The Avalanche get back to their dominant ways as they rout Detroit 5 - 0. MacKinnon scored twice as Burns, Colton, and Kelly tacked on goals.   Intro - 0:00 Rundown - 3:30 Switching up the first line - 8:00 Avs responded - 12:40 Three Stars of the game - 17:25 More guys to love  -29:10 Toews or Achan next game? - 35:30 Special teams - 38:55 Depth - Who are you happier for? - 45:04 Need to win clos...

Analysing the Avalanche gameplay feels meaningless when most of the things that need to be fixed can be summed up with one word. Try.   📬 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   BALL-KNOWER BONUS/Merch: https://promotion.allcitynetwork.com/all   SUBSCRI...

Sam Malinski recently signed a 4 year, $19 million deal with the Avs. What does that mean for Sam Malinski’s role on the team? What does this mean for the Avs’ blue line moving forward? Plus, will injury give an Avs goalie a shot at the Olympics this year?   Intro - 0:00 Quick News - 1:15 Let’s talk Malinski - 9:40 Fancy stats - 21:13 Sammy G on the out? - 38:20 Devon Toews as an X-Factor  - 47:00...