The 10 Biggest “What Ifs” in Colorado Avalanche History | DNVR Avalanche Podcast

DNVR Colorado Avalanche Podcast · Jul 18, 2025 · 1h 12m

On today’s DNVR Avalanche Podcast, the crew breaks down the top 10 biggest “What Ifs” in Colorado Avalanche history. From Patrick Roy never getting traded to alternate draft outcomes, Nathan Rudolph, AJ Haefele, and Eric Lacroix dive into the moments that could have changed everything.

Intro - 0:00

Honorable mention - 1:24

#10 Ryan O'Reilly offer sheet isn't matched - 4:05

#9 Keep Nazem Kadri after 2022 Stanley Cup - 10:20

#8 Avs win 2000 Stanley Cup and Rob Blake trade doesn't happen - 21:09

#7 Avs fire Jared Bednar after the 2016-17 season - 25:47

#6 Chris Stewart's off-ice issues don't…