DNVR Colorado Avalanche Podcast

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The DNVR Avalanche Podcast is your daily source for all things Colorado Avalanche. Hosted by credentialed insiders and analysts AJ Haefele, Nathan Rudolph, reporter Bailey Curtis, this show delivers expert analysis, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes insight on the Avs, the NHL, and stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. From breaking news and trade rumors to postgame shows and playoff coverage, DNVR Avalanche is the #1 live Avs podcast—broadcast daily from the DNVR Bar in downtown Denver.

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#2210
Yesterday · 1 hr 1 min
What does the Colorado Avalanche aging curve actually look like? | DNVR Avalanche Podcast
With the Avalanche being one of the oldest teams in the NHL what does their aging curve actually look like and how cam they find more consistency going forward? Intro - 0:00 Practice notes - 2:27 Booing the home team - 8:20 Thoughts on the jersey leak? - 18:36 Are the Avs old and slow? - 33:25 Too early standings - 55:50
#2209
Monday · 58 min
The Colorado Avalanche are an unserious hockey team | DNVR Avalanche Postgame
Another embarrassing Avalanche effort as they barely muster 20 shots. Two meaningless goals from Lehkonen and Toews as the Avs give up four PK goals. Dies Colorado have a commitment problem? Intro - 0:00 Big Mad - 1:00 First Line - 16:30 Second Line - 18:35 Third Line - 26:20 Fourth Line - 28:56 Bad Defense - 31:50 Coming up - 42:00 Step one? - 53:00
Saturday · 10 min
Can the Colorado Avalanche AFFORD to Keep Artturi Lehkonen!?
Artturi Lehkonen is off to a scorching start for the Colorado Avalanche, but his contract year could create a major salary-cap decision for the Avs. We break down Lehkonen’s value alongside Nathan MacKinnon, what his next contract could cost, and whether Colorado can afford to keep him with Martin Necas, Cale Makar and other core players already commanding major money. Could an $8–9 million AAV deal keep Lehkonen in Colorado, or will another NHL team price the Avalanche out? Plus, we discuss his
#2208
Saturday · 1 hr 1 min
Nathan MacKinnon goes DAWG mode as Avalanche stomp Tampa Bay Lightning
The Avalanche get a four point night from MacKinnon as the Avs record six different goal scorers against Tampa Bay. Kadri get his first on the PP as Svechkov, Lehkonen, Necas, and Toews get on the scoresheet. Intro - 0:00 Rundown - 2:19 Couple of negatives - 12:25 Three Stars of the game - 18:24 Honorable stars - 29:00 Curtis-y call - 43:40 Hear from Bednar - 47:45 Superchats - 59:52
#2207
Thursday · 1 hr
How are the Colorado Avalanche Looking At Game 10? | DNVR Avalanche Podcast
How are the Colorado Avalanche stacking up 10 games into the season? Which players are performing as expected, and how does the team compare to some of its closest competition? Intro - 0:00 Practice updates - 1:16 How do you gauge the first ten games? - 17:40 D has been bad - 26:00 Hear from Bednar - 33:38 Shake up the lines? - 42:11 Middle of the pack - 52:50 Next ten games - 56:20
#2206
October 21 · 59 min
The Avalanche hang out Wedgewood in embarrassing effort | DNVR Avalanche Postgame Show
The Avalanche spent almost the entire game going through the motions particularly their top lone was non existent in the meaningful minutes.
#2205
October 20 · 59 min
The Avalanche beat themselves in disappointing effort against Philadelphia Flyers
The Colorado Avalanche got what they deserved in a game that simply lacked the effort level to win. Necas and Hughes scored goals but that was not enough in a game where the Avs simply got out worked. Intro - 0:00 Rundown - 2:00 Bad coaching?? - 3:30 Special teams - 16:45 What is goalie interference - 33:00 The differences between each loss - 39:36 Full 60 effort - 48:18 Coming up - 53:40 Superchats/Wrapping up - 56:30
#2204
October 17 · 1 hr 1 min
Nathan MacKinnon scores on the PP as the Avalanche comeback and bop the Penguins
After a slow start the Avalanche dig out of a two goal hole and get excellent performances from Lehkonen and MacKinnon. TJ Hughes also scores his first NHL goal and Landeskog adds on to make it five. Intro - 0:00 Rundown - 2:30 Bad first period - 8:30 TOI - 17:32 Quick thoughts on Malinski - 19:17 Stars of the game - 23:00 Curtis-y Call - 33:24 Brindley making the most of it- 42:16 Marty had a quietly good game - 50:00 Coming up - 52:55 Superchats/ wrapping up - 56:50
#2203
October 15 · 1 hr 3 min
Colorado Avalanche hire Brett Mclean as new Power Play coach | DNVR Avalanche Podcast
Will the PP get better? It couldn't possibly get worse Intro - 0:00 Avs hire new PP coach - 1:00 Power Play guys - 19:00 That was not a kick - 34:50 Bottom 6 - 38:06 Coming up - 1:00:00
#2202
October 15 · 1 hr 1 min
Nelson and the Avalanche scrape one point in wacky loss to Dallas Stars | DNVR Avalanche Postgame
The Avalanche scored four goals but only two fo them counted coming from Landeskog and Nelson. Despite another PP let down the Avs made it to OT but couldn't clutch up in the shootout. Intro - 0:00 Rundown - 3:30 Positives - 6:27 Curtis-y Call - 22:00 Hear from Bednar - 36:00 Good process… - 45:15 Messing with 54:17 Coming up - 57:50 Superchats/ Wrapping up - 58:40
#2201
October 14 · 1 hr 1 min
Martin Necas shows his finish as the Avalanche survive the Dallas Stars | DNVR Avalanche Postgame
The Avalanche get two goals from Necas in an absolute mess of a hockey game. Combined with a goal from Lehkonen allows the Avs to squeeze out a win in a messy one against the Stars Intro - 0:00 Rundown - 1:50 Three Stars of the Game - 14:53 Honorable mentions - 24:24 Negatives - 31:35 PP goal! - 42:13 Defense - 43:20 Faceoffs an issue? - 55:06 Superchats - 58:55
October 13 · 10 min
The TRUTH Behind the Avs' Power Play Struggles to Start the Season & Is It FIXABLE!?
The Colorado Avalanche power play is under the microscope after going 0-for-13 since opening night despite starting the 2026 NHL season 4-for-5 with the man advantage. We break down the Avs’ predictable zone entries, lack of high-danger chances, TJ Hughes’ role on the top unit, and why Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Martin Necas haven’t been able to generate consistent results. With Colorado also allowing two shorthanded goals, is it time for Jared Bednar to shake up PP1 and give players like
#2200
October 12 · 1 hr 2 min
Which Avalanche players are off to a hot start and which are struggling? | DNVR Avalanche Podcast
On an individual level, it has been a mixed bag for Avalanche players to kick off the season, with some players outperforming expectations and some not living up to the hype. Who’s hot and who’s not as the Avalanche head into a back-to-back against the Dallas Stars Intro - 0:00 Hakstol to ASU? - 1:30 Who's replacing him? - 11:15 Who’s hot and who’s not? - 24:30 Defense - 43:50 Coming up - 51:50
#2199
October 11 · 1 hr 1 min
Blackwood and the Avalanche Special Teams Implode against Toronto Maple Leafs
Avalanche special teams and goaltending were a disaster. Stop me if you've heard it before. Despite dominating possession for most of the game the Avs couldn't score when it mattered and couldn't get out of their own way. Intro - 0:00 Start from the beginning - 4:30 Nate was out stared - 16:44 Would you have pulled Blackwood? - 25:35 Curtis-y Call - 31:36 Second pairing - 41:00 Ten game segments - 51:00
#2198
October 9 · 1 hr 1 min
Makar and the Avalanche defense lead the way over Calgary Flames | DNVR Avalanche Postgame Show
A slow start did not stop the Avalanche defense from taking care of business as both Makar and Toews scored multiple goals with Schwartz chipping in two and MacKinnon getting his Intro - 0:00 Breakdown - 2:25 Positives and negatives - 3:54 Three Stars - 16:45 TOI distribution - 25:30 Can Hughes stay in the lineup? - 32:13 Who hates Wedgewood??? - 37:50 What happened to Malinski? - 42:25 Goaltending battle - 49:50 Superchats/ Wrapping up - 54:00
#2197
October 8 · 1 hr
Cale Makar and the Avalanche can't convert opportunities in loss to Winnipeg Jets
The Avalanche take their first loss of the season despite quality play through the first two periods wasn't enough, despite tying the game in the third they blow it late. Intro - 0:00 Breakdown - 1:36 Positives - 3:28 Negatives - 16:55 Defense - 32:40 Coming up - 47:55 Final thoughts - 57:30
#2196
October 6 · 1 hr 4 min
Where do the Colorado Avalanche have the biggest advantages in the lineup? | DNVR Avalanche Podcast
The Avalanche have some of the top players in the NHL but they also hold advantages against some teams in their bottom six. Where do they stack up against the rest of the West now that the season is underway?
#2195
October 5 · 1 hr
How will the Avalanche juggle a healthy lineup? | DNVR Avalanche Podcast
Intro - 0:00 Ugh off days - 1:00 TOI surprises? - 3:05 Line up changes? - 19:00 Juggling a healthy team - 35:55 Waivers - 49:45 Wrapping up - 57:30
#2194
October 4 · 1 hr
Martin Necas and the Avalanche smoke Blues as the vibes are immaculate | DNVR Avalanche Postgame
The Avalanche blew out the Blues 6 - 1 with Necas leading the way with three points alongside MacKinnon. Makar, Manson, Lehkonen, and Roy also scored as the Avs move to 2 - 0. Intro - 0:00 Rundown - 1:45 Special teams - 9:05 Three Stars - 16:34 Credit to the top line - 24:00 Curtis-y call - 32:00 Blackwood - 42:10 The full Manimal experience - 45:15 Hear from Bednar - 48:11 Superchats - 55:40
#2193
October 2 · 1 hr 2 min
Are NHL athletes injured too often, and should the NHL change how they handle injuries?
Join the DNVR Supporter's Club and get a custom DNVR badge next to your name!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aOXvlqQqMlTFvbbAarD-A/join Intro - 0:00 Surprises so far - 1:30 Is scoring too easy? - 7:00 Is parity fake? - 16:56 Practice updates - 33:33 What’s with all the injuries? - 36:40 When do you start to panic - 51:00 An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collect

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