Rinkside with Aarif Deen

Aarif Deen comes to you late in the evening on Friday following the stunning news that Mikko Rantanen is no longer part of the Colorado Avalanche. He breaks down the trade, what it means for the Avs, and how it could impact thier future. All that and more on this emotional edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif recaps the postgame availability following the Avalanche's 3-2 OT loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. He gets into why he was irked with a particular comment made by a star player and why it doesn't set a great example for the rest of the team. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif recaps the recent news that escrow payments have been canceled for the remainder of the year. He breaks down what it means for the salary cap next season and beyond and how it could affect the Avalanche. Most notably, he looks at different Mikko Rantanen extension scenarios and how it all fits into the Avs' cap structure. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presente...

Aarif recaps the last three games for the Avalanche and the inconsistencies they're dealing with during this stretch. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif looks back at the Avalanche's 3-2 OT victory over the New York Rangers. He breaks down Jared Bednar's postgame presser before looking at the line comebinations from Wednesday's practice. Also, a quick snippet on the outlandish Mikko Rantanen report. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif quickly recaps the Avalanche's loss to the Winnipeg Jets before getting into Monday's practice with a full breakdown of all the latest news. He recounts his conversation with Scott Wedgewood about his injury scare and recovery, and also shares updates from Jared Bednar's presser on other injured players. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Spo...

Aarif looks back at the Avalanche's 6-1 triumph over Minnesota on the second leg of a back-to-back after a disappointing loss in Chicago. He also previews the upcoming game against Winnipeg. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif digs into the latest report regarding Gabriel Landeskog's knee swelling. He also shares his thoughts on what to make of the captains recent appearances at morning skate during the homestand. Aarif then checks back in on the huge win against the Florida Panthers before previewing the upcoming road trip. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sport...

Aarif recounts the Avalanche's crazy 6-5 OT victory over the Buffalo Sabres and his view of how it all unfolded. He starts the show with a break down of a livid Jared Bednar postgame press conference and shares updates on Scott Wedgewood's status. He also touches on Parker Kelly's opinion of how it all happened. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High S...

Aarif breaks down the Avalanche's 5-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets. He gets into individual performances, a behind-the-scenes view of the locker room postgame, and the Valeri Nichushkin injury. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif recaps the past week, which included two big wins (and hat tricks) against Seattle and Utah. He dives into the Mackenzie Blackwood contract extension and the general positive vibes around the Avalanche's locker room during Saturday's practice. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif breaks down the Avalanche's latest trade, acquiring forward Juuso Parssinen from the Nashville Predators ahead of a New Year's Eve battle against the Winnipeg Jets. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif breaks down the Avalanche's back to back wins in San Jose and Anaheim and the importance of both Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif breaks down the first two starts for Mackenzie Blackwood and the Avs' game as a whole. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Now that Mackenzie Blackwood is ready to make his Avalanche debut, Aarif shares his thoughts on the trade, if Blackwood is the long-term answer, and what the team gave up to acquire the goalie. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif joins Mile High Sports' Shawn Drotar to comment on the acquisitions of both Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood. They also touch on the recent impact of Valeri Nichushkin and the Avalanche's dominance during the five-game road trip. All that and more on this radio bonus edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif breaks down the Avalanche's loss in Carolina and why the team is suddenly unable to generate on the power play. He also looks ahead at the rest of this crucial road trip, the stretch of games before the holiday break, and Casey Mittelstadt again having a tough night. Mixed into all the Avs stuff, Aarif is fascinated with the New York Rangers and Jacob Trouba drama and talks about that, too....

Aarif checks in following the Avalanche's big comeback victory in Buffalo. He discusses the Alexandar Georgiev struggles, Scott Wedgewood saving the day, and how the new backup goalie is likely already winning over his teammates. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif is back to work and catches you up on all things Avalanche. He breaks down why the Scott Wedgewood deal makes sense, why the team felt they needed to move on from Justus Annunen, and discusses some of the inuries and struggles around the Avs. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif joins Shawn Drotar on Mile High Sports Radio to discuss the latest around the Avalanche goaltending and Valeri Nichushkin's imminent return on Friday. All that and more on this radio bonus edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif recaps the Avs' 6-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. He touches on the strong play from Alexandar Georgiev early, Colorado's crazy five-goal second period, and the top line producing at an insane rate. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif breaks down the Avalanche's 1-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets and highlights the goaltending battle between Connor Hellebuyck and Alexandar Georgiev. He ends the show by revisiting Colorado's goaltending and how they should move forward with Justus Annunen and Georgiev. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwrit...

Aarif joins Shawn Drotar on Mile High Sports Radio to preview the Avalanche's matchup at the Winnipeg Jets. He also gives an update on Cale Makar and Valeri Nichushkin, and recaps Artturi Lehkonen's season debut. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif breaks down the latest from Avalanche practice on Wednesday, where head coach Jared Bednar announced that Cale Makar will make the trip to Winnipeg. He also briefly chats about the latest Gabriel Landeskog update before breaking down Tuesday's 6-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Tw...

Aarif is back on a Saturday night to break down the Avs' third straight loss, a 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Nashville Predators. He shares his thoughts on how the game was frustrating for Colorado and how the bounces just weren't going their way. The show also starts with a review of Nikita Prishchepov's NHL debut and the rarity of what the 20-year-old seventh-round pick has accomplished to mak...