Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl

The Nuggets lost Game 4 in Minnesota on Saturday night and are now one loss away from being eliminated in the first round. How did they collapse in the 4th quarter? Was Jokic right for going after McDaniels for scoring with a couple seconds left on the clock and the game in hand? Also, what are the Nuggets chances of winning the series and if they lose tonight, should David Adelman be fired? The A...

The Nuggets were humiliated last night in Game 3 from the jump. The Timberwolves came out with an energy that the Nuggets could not match. What is going on with the Nuggets and can they still win the series? Did Aaron Gordon’s absence take all the wind out of the Nuggets sails? Is Game 4 an absolute must-win? On the other hand, the Avalanche have taken a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Kings....

The Broncos Super Bowl 50 'Night of Champions' event was last night at the Paramount Theater. Troy recaps the event from his perspective. The Nuggets and Timberwolves tangle tonight in Game 3. How will Denver respond after losing Game 2 and Jaden McDaniels sounding off on the Nuggets defense? The Avs will also be in action tonight, taking on the Kings in Game 3 in LA. Will we see another low-scori...

The Avs rallied from a 1-0 deficit late in the 3rd period to defeat the Kings in OT, 2-1. Gabe Landeskog got the game-tying goal and Nicolas Roy won it in overtime. Eric and Troy react to the Game 2 victory and ponder how far the Avs can go in the playoffs. With Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 3 set for Thursday night, the guys dive into how badly the Nuggets need to get out of the first round to av...

The Nuggets blew a 19-point lead and lost Game 2 to the Timberwolves, 119-114. Denver had trouble defending Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle and the Nuggets seem to wear down in the 4th quarter. After the game, Jaden McDaniels called out the Nuggets defense, calling the whole team bad defenders. Eric and Troy react to the loss and McDaniels' postgame comments. Can David Adelman get the Nuggets to...

After a sports-filled weekend in Colorado, Eric and Troy break down the big weekend it was. The Nuggets took Game 1 from the Timberwolves, pulling away late after a bit of a slow start. The guys get into their biggest takeaways from the win and preview Game 2 tonight. The Avalanche won a low-scoring affair against the Kings in Game 1 as Scott Wedgewood shined in his playoff debut and Logan O’Conno...

On Friday's episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck preview the Avalanche vs. Kings first-round series. Is this an ideal first round opponent for the Avs? The Nuggets vs. Timberwolves series begins on Saturday. Should Nikola Jokic feast in this series? Are the Nuggets on upset watch? Eric and Troy give their series prediction. Sean Payton and George Paton met the media to discuss the NFL...

On today's episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck examine Nikola Jokić's legacy. How much does it matter for his legacy if he wins another title and his second finals MVP? If the Nuggets win the title and Jokic wins NBA Finals MVP, is that enough to cement him as a top ten player of all time when you throw in his 3 MVP awards? With the Denver Pioneers winning their 11th national champio...

The Avalanche beat the Flames last night, 3-1 to reach 119 points on the season, the same amount they finished with in 2021-22 when they won the Stanley Cup. What are the best teams in the NHL salary cap era? Where does this year's Avs team and the 2021-22 team rank? The TV schedule is out for the Nuggets-Timberwolves opening round series. Is the NBA screwing their fans by putting the games on so...

The Nuggets start the playoffs on Saturday against Minnesota. What makes you believe the Nuggets are the better team and this series won’t go to 7 games? What are the two biggest keys for the Nuggets to have a successful playoff run? Is this year's team better than the Nuggets title team in 2023? The NFL Draft begins a week from this Thursday, but the Broncos don't have a first-round selection. Er...

The Nuggets end the regular season on a 12-game win streak, as Denver beat OKC on Friday and San Antonio last night to earn the #3 seed in the West. The Nuggets will face the Timberwolves in the first round and won't have to see the Thunder until the Western Conference Finals. How good do you feel about the Nuggets heading into the playoffs and do you think they can win another title? Also, the Wa...

The Avalanche clinched the Presidents' Trophy after last night’s win over Calgary. Eric and Troy dive into the Scott Wedgewood vs. Mackenzie Blackwood goaltender debate. Does Jared Bednar need to name Wedgewood the No. 1 starter now? What if the goalie controversy continues into the playoffs? The Nuggets take on the Thunder tonight at Ball Arena and OKC has ruled out 10 players, including almost a...

The Nuggets have now won 10 straight, after beating the lowly Grizzlies at Ball Arena. The Nuggets have two games remaining in the regular season (Thunder and Spurs). Is the way the playoffs set up for the Nuggets favorable—starting with Minnesota, and then, likely the Spurs? The Masters begins today at Augusta National. Where does The Masters rank among best sporting events out there? Also, the R...

The Avalanche dominated the Blues in a rematch from Sunday night, and clinched the #1 seed in the Western Conference. The Avs also moved a step closer to clinching the #1 overall seed in the NHL. Do the Avs have to make it to the Stanlay Cup Finals in order for it to be a successful season? The Nuggets take on the Grizzlies tonight at home. How does getting the #3 seed change their trajectory of w...

The Nuggets took over sole possession of the #3 seed, despite trailing by 16 points with 8 minutes to go in the 4th quarter, but forced overtime and beat the Trail Blazers at home. Do the Nuggets deserve credit for coming back and forcing overtime in the win? Is this team is mentally tough enough to play 48 minutes in the playoffs against the Thunder and Spurs? Will the Nuggets light switch mental...

The Nuggets outlasted the Spurs in overtime on Saturday in one of the best games of the year. The Jokic vs. Wemby matchup did not disappoint and Jokic put on a show, especially in overtime. Eric and Troy react to the game as well as the NBA MVP race. Are the Nuggets likely to get the #3 seed now? Is a first-round matchup with the Timberwolves on the horizon? The Avs shut out the Stars on Saturday,...

It's Friday! Luka Dončić suffered a hamstring injury in the Lakers blowout loss to the Thunder last night. What kind of impact will this have on the Western Conference seeding, especially if Luka is out for the rest of the regular season? The Nuggets take on the Spurs tomorrow at Ball Arena and the Avs will be in Dallas. If you could only watch one game, which game would you watch? And which team...

Jokić will average a triple-double for second season in a row, but won't win MVP. Difference between awards for athletes and awards for media. Should the Nuggets move Cam Johnson or Peyton Watson and bring LeBron James to Denver? And with as good as Nathan MacKinnon is, does focus on his play pull appreciation from what Cale Makar does for the Avalanche? Check out a Thursday episode of Hot Takes w...

Troy is back from the NFL owners meetings in Arizona. He gives his top takeaways from being down there and getting the scope of things. What did Sean Payton say about the Broncos activity in free agency? Payton had some things to say about the re-signing of J.K. Dobbins. Plus, Eric and Troy discuss what George Paton said about the trade for Jaylen Waddle as well as Bo Nix trending towards having m...

The Colorado Avalanche won in dominant fashion last night scoring nine goals, but Cale Makar left the game with an upper-body injury. Is it Cup or bust for the Avs this season? George Paton says the Broncos aren't looking to trade any of their WRs even after bringing Jaylen Waddle to Denver. Is there enough firepower at receiver and running back to help Bo Nix take the next step? Could shortening...

On Monday morning, Myck Miller fills in for Troy Renck, who is at the NFL owners meetings. The Nuggets beat the Warriors last night with a big second half, but suffered some more injury woes. Is it starting to feel like it is just not the Nuggets year? Nikola Jokić was asked if the Nuggets have another shot at a title this year. How does Jokić compare to other superstars in the league, when factor...

Eric and Troy debate whether Peyton Watson or Gabriel Landeskog is of more importance to a deep playoff run for the Nuggets/Avalanche. Which team is more talented on paper when both teams are healthy—the Nuggets or the Avalanche? There is clearly pressure on Jared Bednar to win a title, but how much pressure is on Adleman if he has a healthy lineup? Can the Avs improve their power play enough to w...

The Nuggets blew out the Trailblazers, as they hold on to the #5 seed in the West. This game also featured the return of Peyton Watson who had missed the last 19 games. Yesterday was also only the 12th time the Nuggets have had a full lineup this season. Will how the Nuggets play defense determine if they win a title? Now that Watson is back, does this make you feel any better heading into the pla...

The Colorado Avalanche are in Chicago tonight to take on the Blackhawks and the Nuggets host the Raptors at Ball Arena. Which team has more “must wins” to finish out the regular season—the Avalanche or Nuggets? The Dallas Stars have appeared to be the kryptonite for the Avalanche. So who is the kryptonite for the Nuggets? Would you have more confidence in the Nuggets beating OKC or the Avalanche b...

The Avalanche and Stars played in another tightly contested hockey game last night and this time, Dallas won in a shootout, 2-1. How worrisome is it that if the Avs play Dallas in the second round, the Avs could get knocked out before reaching the Western Conference Finals? The Nuggets lost to the Grizzlies on the second night of a back-to-back, where Denver had to travel as well. Should it matter...