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Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez break down the Avalanche's matchup against the New York Rangers at MSG. The guys share their thoughts on what was an incredible battle on ESPN, particularly the head-to-head in goal between former teammates Alexandar Georgiev and Igor Shesterkin. They also touch on Colorado's impressive penalty kill, another power-play goal for Valeri Nichushkin and the Avs finally winnin...

The guys are back following the Avalanche's big 3-2 victory on the road in Vegas. J.J. Jerez is joined by Aarif Deen of Mile High Sports and Peter Baugh of The Athletic to discuss the inconsistent week that was for the Avs and if Saturday's win was the wake-up call this team needed. The guys touch on Valeri Nichushkin's hot start, Alexandar Georgiev's big game, Evan Rodrigues getting more comforta...

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez are live at Ball Arena to break down the Avs' 4-3 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The guys discuss the top line dominating once again, a lack of help from the depth forwards, Alexandar Georgiev's performance and Bowen Byram having a strong showing. They also touch on Devon Toews and Evan Rodrigues both getting carted to the x-ray room following the game. All and that...

Aarif Deen and J.J Jerez break down the 6-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The guys touch on Alexandar Georgiev's solid performance, Valeri Nichushkin's production and scoring from the blue line. All that and more on this post-game edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez are back to ramp you up for the four-game week ahead. The guys start the show by discussing what they feel hasn't been working about the second line. They break down Evan Rodrigues' first two games before looking at Alex Newhook's performance so far. Oh, and Valeri Nichushkin is a gamer. The show then shifts to injury updates on Gabriel Landeskog and Darren Helm, which co...

Aarif Deen is at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary and joins J.J. Jerez to break down the Avs' 5-3 loss to the Flames. The guys break down the loss, facing Nazem Kadri, presenting him with his ring postgame, and what Colorado misses in a player like him. They then shift their focus to opening night's banner-raising ceremony and a strong 5-2 victory over Chicago. The guys also touch on Jack Johnson...

Opening night is right around the corner and the trio is back together! Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports are joined by Peter Baugh of The Athletic for a full season preview episode ahead of Wednesday's opener against Chicago. The guys start the show with some thoughts on the final roster coming out of camp. They touch on Martin Kaut and Shane Bowers getting sent down as well as Anton...

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports break down the latest around the Avs as the preseason winds down. They start with a quick recap of Monday's 3-1 victory and some of the players that stood out. The guys then chat goaltending and Aarif gets into the behind-the-scenes of his profile story on Alexandar Georgiev that will be posted online next week. They then give an update from Jared Bedn...

Aarif and J.J. take over The Hockey Show on Mile High Sports radio for this mashup episode. The guys start the show with a look around the NHL, some of the long-term deals that were signed throughout the summer and Jason Robertson's current RFA status. They then debate the preseason and if it's too long before breaking down the Avs' lines at practice with Gabriel Landeskog and Darren Helm still in...

Aarif and J.J. are here for a quick pod to discuss the Avalanche's first couple rounds of training camp cuts. They discuss some of the names that stick out most, like Sampo Ranta, Oskar Olausson and Brad Hunt. They also have another chat about Martin Kaut and his camp so far as he continues to skate with the main group. The guys also touch on Shane Bowers, Mikhail Maltsev, Ben Meyers and the rest...

Preseason hockey is officially underway. Aarif and J.J. break down the Avs' split-squad games and some of the more notable performances from the Ball Arena matchup against Vegas. The guys discuss Alexandar Georgiev, Evan Rodrigues, Martin Kaut and Oskar Olausson among others. They then look at Colorado's forward depth in general as injuries to Valeri Nichushkin, Gabriel Landeskog and Darren Helm p...

Training camp is finally here. Aarif and J.J. have all the latest after Day 1. The guys open the show with their thoughts on the team's mindset this year and how they're approaching camp differently. They provide injury updates and dive deep into Alex Galchenyuk's PTO. They also share their thoughts on Alexandar Georgiev's play before discussing Nathan MacKinnon's contract extension. The show ends...

Aarif is back from Istanbul and he and J.J. are back full-time for the new season. The guys start the show with a recap of Aarif's trip, why he went to Turkey and what the rest of his vacation was like. The guys then dive deep into the Evan Rodrigues signing and where he fits in the lineup. J.J. then introduces a new segment, and the guys discuss Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby's interviews wit...

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports are back to discuss Nathan MacKinnon's next contracts and all the ramifications that could come from such a lucrative deal. The guys discuss how the Avs' core could play out over the next number of years and who they might lose along the way. They also debate which players are more vital to the team. They then chat PTO's as the summer winds down and un...

The guys are back after four weeks off to ramp up before training camp next month. Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports kick off the show with their thoughts on Nazem Kadri signing with the Calgary Flames. The guys discuss if the Avs should've bit the bullet on a similar deal or if it was time to move on. They also chat about potential replacements in the No. 2 center spot and if Alex New...

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez are back to recap all the moves around the Central Division in the month of July. The guys start the show once again with the latest chatter surrounding Nazem Kadri before discussing the recent re-signing of Mikhail Maltsev. The show then shifts to a recap of every team in the division and the pieces they've added and subtracted. The guys debate which teams improved and w...

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports continue the offseason with the latest news around the NHL. They touch on the fluid Nazem Kadri situation and look at some of the other remaining UFA's remaining on the market. The guys also discuss the whopper of a deal involving Matthew Tkachuk and Jonathan Huberdeau that unfolded Friday night. The show then shifts to a deep dive into the goaltending...

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez recap the Avalanche's busy free agency period, which was mostly spent re-signing pieces from the Stanley Cup run. The guys kick off the show by breaking down the Nazem Kadri situation and if he could be returning to the Avs after all. If so, the guys look at some trade options Chris MacFarland could consider to clear cap space. The show then shifts to the contracts given...

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports break down the Avalanche's acquisition of Alexandar Georgiev. They discuss what the Avs gave up for him, what it means for Darcy Kuemper, and how Georgiev's new contract helps Colorado's salary structure. The guys also chat about Georgiev's ceiling and what Sakic might be planning for goaltending in upcoming years. The show ends with an update on Valer...

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports preview the busy week ahead in the NHL. First, the guys break down some key dates from the 2022-23 regular-season schedule and chat about Andrew Cogliano's extension. They then look at the draft, where the Avs hold just four picks and don't make their first selection until 97th overall. They also break down all of Colorado's pending UFA's, if they'll r...

The Avalanche have spent a week celebrating their Stanley Cup championship, highlighted by the parade in Denver on Thursday. J.J. Jerez is joined by Aarif Deen of Mile High Sports and Peter Baugh of The Athletic to break down the parade festivities and a quick recap of the six-game series victory over Tampa Bay. The guys also discuss some of the best performances from the playoffs before looking a...

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez recap the night of June 26, 2022, live from the media room at ice level of Amalie Arena. The Colorado Avalanche are Stanley Cup Champions.

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports break down the Avalanche's 3-2 overtime victory in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. They touch on Nazem Kadri's poetic night, Darcy Kuemper's much-needed bounceback and Jon Cooper's postgame comments. The show ends with a cameo appearance from Peter Baugh of The Athletic and Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet.ca. All that and more on this quick hit post-game editi...

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports break down the Avalanche's 6-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3. The guys discuss Tampa's ability to play their game, self-inflicted wounds from Colorado and the Bolts continuing their strong play at Amalie Arena. The show ends with a conversation about goaltending on both teams. All that and more on this quick hit post-game edition of Hockey...

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports break down the Avalanche's 7-0 beat down of the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. They touch on Colorado's depth pieces leading the way, the Bolts having no answers and Mikko Rantanen's playmaking. They also preview the upcoming two games on the road. All that and more on this quick hit post-game edition of Hockey Mountain High: Y...