Freshly Grated with Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

Now that the dust has settled on the Avs collapse, the reality is major Denver sports will have zero parades in 2026. How did this happen after three (or two or one) looked like a realistic possibility? Is it a summer of sadness or bad luck? Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

Von Miller really wants to sign back with the Broncos, does it make any sense for Denver? And does Von look a little desperate at this point or just passionate? Plus, have the emotions shifted on the Avs from shock to disgust? Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

The Avalanche's season is shockingly done after their offense was pathetic in Game 4 against the Golden Knights. How did they go out with such a whimper and get swept after the WCF started only a week ago? And are big changes next? Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

The Avalanche need an absolute miracle to save their season and that starts by winning Game 4 against the Golden Knights. How can they get it done? And what's the latest on Nathan MacKinnon, Valeri Nichushkin and the goaltender situation? Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

Cale Makar is making progress, but he's still out for Game 2 against Vegas. How can the Avalanche win and avoid a brutal 0-2 series hole minus Makar? Plus, Nikola Jokic is slated to play for Serbia this summer. Is that a good or bad idea? Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

The Avalanche found themselves down 3-0 to Vegas in Game 1 of the WCF and this time couldn't complete the epic comeback. What went wrong? Why can't Brock Nelson get going? And how desperately does Colorado need Cale Makar back? Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

Avs star defenseman Cale Makar was on the ice earlier, but won't play in Game 1 of the WCF. How does Colorado handle his absence? And is Jared Bednar making the right goalie decision? Plus, series predictions, including Nathan MacKinnon's! Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

Despite the confidence of coach Jared Bednar saying that everyone will be available when the Avs drop the puck against the Knights, what can we expect and does it alter your perception of the Western Conference Finals? Plus, Wemby and SGA took front stage last night for Western Conference supremacy, where does that leave the Nuggets!? Join Marcello Romano and James Merilatt

Nikola Jokic finished a distant second to SGA for NBA MVP, did the voters get it right or was Jokic robbed once again? Plus, the Avalanche have a solid health update from Jared Bednar and the Broncos No. 1 again in the power rankings! Join Will Petersen & Marcello Romano

The Broncos schedule is out and the first six games and last three are both brutal stretches! How does Denver overcome it? Plus, we know it'll be Avalanche and Knights in the Western Conference Final! Will Colorado get revenge for 2021? Join Will Petersen & Marcello Romano

The Avs had a win for the ages, erasing a 3-0 deficit and sending the Wild on vacation! How did they pull it off? Is Nathan MacKinnon's goal one of the best we've ever seen? Brett Kulak the OT hero, the goalie situation moving forward & more! Join Will Petersen & Marcello Romano

Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke had a press conference on Friday with some interesting takeaways, what were the biggest ones? And how will this roster look moving forward? Plus, Gabriel Landeskog thinks the Avs have another level?! Join Will Petersen & Marcello Romano

The Nuggets have announced a Friday presser with Josh Kroenke, Ben Tenzer, Jonathan Wallace and David Adelman. What questions do they need to answer after a bitterly disappointing finish? Plus, does a long break benefit the Avs or Wild? Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

The Avalanche have scored 14 goals through two games against the Wild and overwhelmed them with offense. Does Minnesota stand any chance in this series? Plus, some curious comments from Christian Braun about his role with the Nuggets. Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

Could it be the end of an era for Aaron Gordon in a Nuggets uniform? Does it make sense for Denver to trade the beloved but oft-injured Gordon? Plus, the Avalanche don't have a goalie controversy entering Game 2, right? Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano 

The Avs and Wild combined for an insane 15 goals in Game 1 at Ball Arena with Colorado prevailing 9-6. Is it good that Colorado can win in all kinds of ways or did some defensive concerns pop up? Plus, the Nuggets make two big decisions. Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

The Nuggets season ended with a whimper in a pitiful Game 6 loss to the Wolves. Jamal Murray was a no show, Christian Braun was awful and David Adelman couldn't rally the troops. Is the championship window closed? Join Will Petersen & Marcello Romano

It's finally here: Game 6 between the Nuggets and Wolves. Will Denver force a critical Game 7 or see its season end in disappointing fashion? Plus, did Scott Wedgewood and Jared Bednar have the perfect answer on his Vezina Trophy snub? Join Will Petersen & Marcello Romano

What? Bo Nix has a clean up procedure on injured ankle, concerned?  Defiant David Adelman's reaction to Round 1 criticism and what's the X-Factor for Game 6? Join Marcello Romano & James Merilatt

The Nuggets desperately needed a win and they got it over the Wolves in Game 5, but can they do it twice more to take the series? Plus, the Avs have three of four Conn Smythe favorites and Mel Kiper Jr. didn't really like the Broncos draft. Join Will Petersen & Marcello Romano

The Nuggets need to win three straight games to save their season, can they pull it off against an injured Wolves team? Plus, the Avalanche sweep the Kings and the Broncos were busy during the NFL Draft! Join Will Petersen & Marcello Romano on Freshly Grated!

Not only did the Wolves steal Game 2 in another Nuggets collapse, Jaden McDaniels called out Denver's defense postgame. Will it motivate them? Also, what went wrong in an ugly fourth quarter from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray? Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

The Nuggets took Game 1 from the Wolves and Minnesota is already complaining about the refs! Is Denver in Minnesota's head this early? Plus, the Avs win a gritty Game 1 behind Scott Wedgewood and it's finally NFL Draft week! Join Will Petersen and James Merilatt!

Sean Payton is backing Evan Engram as a "key piece" in the Broncos offense ahead of the NFL Draft. Do you believe him? Plus, we finally know it's Avalanche and Kings in Round 1 and the Nuggets playoff journey starts tomorrow! Join Will Petersen and Marcello Romano

Frank Caliendo joins Marcello Romano on Freshly Grated to talk Nuggets and Avalanche Playoff outlook, why Jokic will win the MVP! Bo Nix and the Broncos prep for what the NFL Draft can bring them.