Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche

Over the past few years the Colorado Avalanche have done a great job of just finding ways to win games. While they were still afloat in the standings this year, it seemed like some games the Avs would usually come out on top of, they were losing. But we seem to be back to the days of old where the Avs are once again finding ways to win. We discuss why.   We also look at episode three of the Gabrie...

The Colorado Avalanche are cruising right now, especially on home ice. A 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings gave the Avs their 10th straight home win as Devon Toews 3 point night was the standout performance.   With how the Avs are playing the question is, does it matter if the Avs have home ice in round 1? Are they confident no matter who or where they are playing?   We break it all down and reme...

The Colorado Avalanche are 6th overall in the standings across the entire NHL. Does it seem like it though? And do people realize they are that high? We talk about if it's a good things that the Avs don't get talked about as much as some of the other teams in the league the media seems to be in love with.   We also discuss what is left for the Avs to accomplish with their remaining 11 games, as we...

The Colorado Avalanche seemed to be on their way to their 2nd straight comfortable win against the Montreal Canadiens, but the Habs had other ideas as they rattled off 3 goals in the last 10 minutes of the game to force OT. Colorado would eventually win in a shootout, but there are lessons to be learned here.   We break it all down! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy!   Subscribe to our Subtext to talk...

The Colorado Avalanche saw their nine game point streak come to an end Wednesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and they can't be happy in the fashion it happened.   Devon Toews redirected a pass that flipped over the shoulder of Mackenzie Blackwood and into their own net, and then referee Kelly Sutherland inexplicably falls down during a short handed clear attempt that stopped the puck an...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club) and Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, which teams are falling off, which teams are heating up, and who they think will end up holding the final four wildcard spots in the playoffs!   Support Us...

As each day passes we are closer to a potential Gabriel Landeskog return to action. The question now becomes how does Jared Bednar handle it?     Not playing for as long as Landeskog has been out likely means he'll be delegated to a bottom 6 role. Parker Kelly seems to be the one who would be the odd man out. But Kelly has been doing everything asked of him this entire season. Would it be smart to...

The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars are on a collision course for a first round matchup. There are grumblings about how that doesn't seem fair for one of the best teams in the league to get sent home for the remainder of the playoffs.   It wasn't always the current system. Some feel the league should go back to the 1-8 system and do away with the focus being on the divisions. We discuss.   We...

The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars showed us what we are in for in round 1 of the NHL playoffs in just over a month.   The Avs were in charge for the majority of the game, but Dallas showed how they can never be counted out and in 20 seconds late in the 3rd period tied it up with two goals to send it into overtime. But that's when Cale Makar said enough of this, took matter into his own hands...

The Colorado Avalanche might not have played their best game, but that is what is different about this team post trade deadline. Even not playing their best they can still find ways to win, and that is exactly what they did Friday night in Calgary.   The Avs top line guys struggled to find shooting lanes, but fear not. Depth guys like Parker Kelly with his two goals, Ryan Lindgren with another and...

It's never too early to talk about next season! So why not touch a little bit on what the Colorado Avalanche could do when it comes to contracts after this season. Brock Nelson in particular. Nelson told the New York Islanders 'no' when he was offered a three year extension. Would he do the same to Colorado?   We also discuss our confidence level in this years club heading into the playoffs. Is it...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC) and Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames are talking about Aaron Ekblad’s 20 game suspension for breaking thee NHL’s rules on performance enhancing drugs, the whirlwind of the trade deadline including Mikko Rantanen to Dallas and Brad Marchand to Florida, and...

It took the Colorado Avalanche nearly 55 minutes to figure out how to get a goal against the Minnesota Wild, and even the one they did wasn't very pretty. But style points don't matter and when a game went the way it did Tuesday night in Minnesota, you'll say thank you and take the point.   We break it all down! So tune in, subscribe and enjoy!   Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! ht...

The Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-0, Monday night to win every game on their six game homestand. Nathan MacKinnon also reached a personal milestone of getting his 1,000th career point in the process.   Scott Wedgewood got another shutout as a member of the Avs as he came up with some incredible saves to keep the Hawks off the scoreboard. No time to celebrate as the Avs turn aro...

The new era of the 2024-2025 Colorado Avalanche is here, and the early returns are exciting.   The Avs took down the Toronto Maple Leafs, 7-4, Saturday night with all of the newly acquired players pitching in on the stat sheet.   We break down the game as well as discuss episode one of the Gabriel Landeskog TNT documentary.   Tune in, subscribe and enjoy!   Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us d...

The Condor has returned! In a move that won't send shockwaves through anyone expect the Colorado Avalanche faithful, Erik Johnson is coming back to Denver.   In what is more than anything a locker room deal, one of the most beloved Avs ever will join the club for another playoff run. How can you not be happy about that.   The Avs also sent Casey Mittelstadt to Boston in exchange for Charlie Coyle....

Chris MacFarland continues to shape the Colorado Avalanche into the best possible version of a Stanley Cup contender.   He did it again Thursday night, while the team was dominating the San Jose Sharks to the tune on 7-3, he made a deal with the New York Islanders for the top player of the trade season, Brock Nelson.   We break it all down! So tune in, subscribe and enjoy!   Subscribe to our Subte...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC) and Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) talking about the upcoming trade deadline and who’s going to be the next piece to fall before talking about the outdoor game this weekend, and whether the NHL has oversaturated the outdoor game market too much!   Support U...

Three down, three to go on the Colorado Avalanche six game homestand.   The Avs found a way to get past the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-1, with the help of a timely Casey Mittelstad goal, two more from Artturi Lehkonen and two empty netters. Add in some stellar goaltending by Scott Wedgewood and it's two points in the standings.   Was it their most polished game? Far from it. But maybe the Avalanche ar...

Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland meet the media Monday afternoon to discuss a series of topics. The main ones being the newly acquired Avs in the trade with the New York Rangers. MacFarland discussed how head coach Jared Bednar plans to utilize Ryan Lindgren on the defensive side and Jimmy Vesey on the offensive side.   He also mentioned how Gabriel Landeskog will likely miss the regular sea...

The Colorado Avalanche got a jump start on the trade deadline season and made a deal with the New York Rangers for defenseman Ryan Lindgren and forward Jimmy Vesey. Lindgren is the big name in the deal, and his drop in production has been well discussed. But will a change of scenery be just what he needs to get back to his production from a few years ago? The Avalanche think so.   Tune in, subscri...

The Colorado Avalanche have won the first two home games of their current six game homestand, and both have come with help from the depth.   The Avs picked up a big divisional win over the Minnesota Wild, scoring 5 goals for the second straight game. Does this change the tune of the front office come trade deadline?   We break it all down! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy!   Subscribe to our Subtext t...

Casey Mittelstadt hasn't had the best season in his first full year with the Colorado Avalanche. But does Val Nichushkin returning, and Jonathan Drouin  back as well finally give Mittelstadt a solid line he can play with day in and day out? Was Nuke the missing piece?   We also discuss the rumblings about former Avalanche star Mikko Rantanen and the talk about the Carolina Hurricanes trading him b...

  The Colorado Avalanche went 21 games missing what Val Nichushkin brings and in one game you could see how much it was missed. Nichushkin was one of only three forwards not to register a point, but he was everywhere and showed his importance to helping this team win.   Nathan MacKinnon had a three point night, bringing his season total up to 90, which leads the league.   In a season where you nev...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Ian McLaren (Locked On Bruins) and Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings). Today we’re talking about Alex Ovechkin getting closer and closer to the all time NHL goal record, and who could be a surprise trade piece at the trade deadline in a couple of weeks!   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up...