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Aarif Deen and JJ Jerez begin this week's episode of Avalanche Talk with a look at the opening of phase two of the NHL's plan to restart play. The guys also share their biggest takeaways from Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog's Zoom video conference earlier that day.

In lieu of recent events in our society, this week's episode of Avalanche Talk opens with a discussion on how those events have impacted the hockey world and where the current culture in hockey and the NHL stands. The NHL's phase-two plan to return to play is also discussed.

Shortly after the NHL announced an approved plan to return to play, hosts JJ Jerez and Aarif Deen give their initial reactions on how it will all pan out. The guys give their takes on the proposed tournament itself, the NHLPA's stance on the matter and what hub cities are the best fit for the NHL's return.

Avalanche Talk pokes its head out during quarantine and the hockey hiatus to breakdown the latest news regarding the NHL's hope to return to play. Hosts JJ Jerez and Aarif Deen discuss the league's current plan to resume action and how it affects the Colorado Avalanche's championship hopes.

During the COVID-19 pause, hosts JJ Jerez and Aarif Deen record on what should have been the final day of the Avalanche regular season. The guys look back at game 82 from the 2017-18 season and compare the team that barely squeaked into the playoffs that year to what the Avs look like today. The show then wraps up with a look back at the season that was and a bit of analysis on what the rest of th...

This week's episod of Avalanche Talk looks at the injury riddled Avs squad and how they will cope for the remainder of the regular season. Hosts JJ Jerez and Aarif Deen dive into what the Avalanche will look like come playoff time and how playing time should be managed up until then. The show wraps up with a look at recent roster decisions and the Mile High Sports Three Stars of the Week.

Once all was said and done in the NHL trade deadline, Aarif Deen and JJ Jerez assess the transactions made by the Colorado Avalanche and break down how each of the newest acquisitions fit within the organization. With such an entertaining deadline this year, the guys also look at a handful of trades from around the league as well as some of the trades that never came to fruition.

This week's episode of Avalanche Talk looks back at the Stadium Series game and all that went wrong for the Avs that weekend. Hosts JJ Jerez and Aarif Deen then take a look at the most recent result for Colorado -- the overtime loss against Tampa Bay-- and all of the injuries the Avalanche are faced with moving forward. The show wraps up with some more possible trade deadline scenarios and how Col...

Hosts JJ Jerez and Aarif Deen take a look back at the successful road trip from the Avalanche and what contributed to a strong stretch of wins. The conversation moved to an obligatory discussion on hypothetical trades before the NHL trade deadline and the show wraps up with a look ahead at the upcoming Stadium Series game against the LA Kings.

In this week's episode of Avalanche Talk hosts JJ Jerez and Aarif Deen breakdown the Avs victory over the Detroit Red Wings shortly following the game. Just ahead of the All-Star break and Colorado's bye week, Aarif and JJ take the opportunity to look around the standings and what may lie ahead for the Avalanche.

Mile High Sports Avalanche beat reporter Aarif Deen talks about Colorado's third periods, playing a full 60 minutes and the upcoming four games before the All-Star break with Avalanche Talk host J.J. Jerez.

Mile High Sports Avalanche beat reporter Aarif Deen talks Colorado's recent losing stretch, the Avs' statement victory against the St. Louis Blues and Avs prospects at the World Juniors, which wrapped up today, with Avalanche Talk host J.J. Jerez.

This week's episode of Avalanche Talk looks back at all the latest news and notes surrounding the Colorado Avalanche. Hosts JJ Jerez and Aarif Deen recall the debacle that was the scratching of Taylor Hall, the latest lost for the Avalanche and the recent play of some of Colorado's standout players.

Avalanche Talk returns with host JJ Jerez and Mile High Sports beat writer Aarif Deen to break down the latest happenings surrounding the Colorado Avalanche. Topics include; Mikko Rantanen's return, other injured players on their way back and what lies ahead for the Avs in their upcoming schedule.