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DNVR Colorado Avalanche Podcast
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…
Episodes
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Building the perfect NHL player
With the Colorado Avalanche still not playing due to COVID-19, the DNVR Avalanche crew is building the perfect NHL player! AJ Haefele and Nathan Rudolph draft…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Where the Colorado Avalanche roster stands as the NHL resumes
Hockey, at least for the Avs has been delayed until 2022. Despite the league-wide shut down a number of NHL teams are still actively adding players to COVID…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Understanding NHL analytics and why they're important
The NHL is full of statistics that tell us how a game is going. When you dig deeper into stats you get advanced analytics that tell us a lot more about the…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastTHE Denver Sports Podcast: What would you gift your favorite Denver Sports team for the Holidays?
It's the Holiday season SO Allie Monroy is joined by Eric Wedum, Patrick Lyons, and Harrison Wind to talk about what they would gift each Denver Sports team…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: What the Colorado Avalanche and the NHL want for Christmas
It's the time for giving, but NHL teams are more in a receiving mood. Rudo and Jesse go through what NHL teams are wishing for Christmas this year. They also…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: NHL hits pause and Olympic Break now jeopardized
The NHL has shut down as a whole until after Christmas as COVID has run rampant. The Beijing Olympic break is also in jeopardy as the NHL doesn't want to risk…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: What has and has not worked for the Colorado Avalanche?
The Colorado Avalanche have had an up and down year so far. They are in the driver seat with 4 points behind the Minnesota Wild with 2 games in hand. Even…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado Avalanche shut down through Christmas
With a COVID outbreak in full swing the Avs have has three games postponed and are now shut down through the NHL Christmas break. Rudo, AJ, and Jesse discuss…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado Avalanche loses COVID Cup to Nashville Predators
The Colorado Avalanche lose to the Nashville Predators in a COVID-filled game. The beginning of the game started off weird as both Cale Makar and Darcy Kuemper…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastTHE Denver Sports Podcast: Biggest Sports Controversies- Are robot umpires and quick overtimes the future?
Jesse Montano is joined by Eric Wedum, Patrick Lyons, AJ Haefele, and Harrison wind to discuss the most controversial calls and rules in sports today. The crew…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado Avalanche win fifth consecutive game with victory over New York Rangers
Val Nichushkin's two-goal performance puts the Avs on a five-game win streak two of which coming over the New York Rangers. With Cale Makar and the other big…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado Avalanche answers the bell in hard-fought win over Florida Panthers
Andre Burakovsky's hat trick lifts the Avs over the Florida Panthers in what was easily the most exciting game of the season for the Avs. With heavy physical…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado Avalanche scores another touchdown in win over Detroit Red Wings
The Avs drop seven on a team for the third game in a row as they cruise to victory against old foe the Detroit Red Wings. While the offense likely covers up…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: How does JT Compher's return affect the Avs?
With JT Compher back in the lineup the Avs may finally be at their optimal forward lineup. AJ and Rudo talk about what it might look like and answer viewer…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado Avalanche finish road trip in style with another blowout win against the New York Rangers
The Colorado Avalanche drop seven goals for the second game in a row as they rout the New York rangers. Nathan MacKinnon finally busting his slump and Darcy…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Cale Makar, Lucas Raymond, and other early trophy contenders
With 25% of the NHL season over Rudo and AJ take an early look at some of the awards races going on in the league. With Ovi in the race for the Hart and a…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado Avalanche escape with another high-scoring win over the Philadelphia Flyers
Justus Annunen struggled a bit, but he did walk out with a victory tonight in a high-scoring affair. Cale Makar had a goal for the ages as he went coast to…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado Avalanche fall in controversial fashion to Ottawa Senators
The Avalanche fall in OT to the Ottawa Senators in a game marred by choppiness and reffing decisions that leave many fans baffled. AJ, Rudo, and Jesse break…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Resurgent Jonas Johansson backstops Colorado Avalanche to rebound win over Montreal Canadiens
Jonas Johansson had a bounce-back game and only allowed one goal tonight as the Colorado Avalanche took care of business to the tune of a 4-1 win over the…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado Avalanche get smoked in blowout loss to Toronto Maple Leafs
The Colorado Avalanche got blown out by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Auston Mathews went off as he had a hat trick for the Maple Leafs. The absence of Darcy…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: The Colorado Avalanche are close to healthy and Jake DeBrusk hits the trade market
Jake Debrusk's name has been the hot topic of the rumor mill for a while in the NHL but things seem to be resurfacing as multiple teams have been in contact…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Does Nathan MacKinnon's return cement the Colorado Avalanche atop the NHL
The Colorado Avalanche are rolling winning seven of their last eight games. With Nathan Mackinnon getting close to coming back, does he push the Avalanche to…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Mikko Rantanen is an apex Predator in Avalanche win over Nashville
The Colorado Avalanche bounce back with a victory against the Nashville Predators. Mikko Rantanen had a hat trick as he dominated the game. Cale Makar had a…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado Avalanche left holding the bag in Dallas against the Stars
The Colorado Avalanche's winning streak comes to an end against the Dallas Stars. Pavelski a well know Avalanche killer showed up today with two early goals…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Nazem Kadri and the Avalanche cook the Anaheim Ducks to continue hot streak
The Colorado Avalanche dominate the Anaheim Ducks as they continue their win streak. Nazem Kadri and Cale Makar continue their hot streaks with amazing play on…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Debating the topics of the day surrounding the Colorado Avalanche
On this show, AJ, Rudo, and Jesse go through the last few games and what the Avalanche have done right to go on the winning streak and what they have to do to…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Nazem Kadri carries the Colorado Avalanche in barn burner over the Ottawa Senators
The Colorado Avalanche played an extremely wacky game against the Ottawa Senators. Twelve goals and an Avalanche W that may be one better of forgotten. Join…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Cale Makar & the Colorado Avalanche sink the Seattle Kraken in blowout win
The Colorado Avalanche THRASHED the Seattle Kraken in their first ever meeting. AJ, Rudo, and Blais go over what the Avalanche did right in order to win on the…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Talking Sean Behrens & catching up on the Colorado Avalanche prospect pipeline
The Colorado Avalanche's prospect Sean Behrens has been playing quite a bit for the Denver University Pioneers as a freshman. Meghan Angley hops on the pod…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado Avalanche survives in wild win over Vancouver Canucks
The Colorado Avalanche are officially on a winning streak as they beat the Vancouver Canucks on the road. Rudo, AJ, Blais, and Jesse talk about what the…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: What does Nicolas Aube-Kubel need to do to stick with the Colorado Avalanche?
Nicolas Aube-Kubel is now on the Colorado Avalanche but how long will he stay? What are his expectations with the team and how do his stats represent where he…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: What J.T. Compher's injury means for the Colorado Avalanche
Add JT Compher to the ever-growing list of Avalanche Injuries. How do the Avs deal with yet another key injury, and who steps in to take his place. Jesse and…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Sam Girard returns to form as the Colorado Avalanche reel in the San Jose Sharks
The Avs make it two blowouts in a row as Sam Girard seems to have found his confidence again. Is this team back on top or do they still need to prove they can…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Bowen Byram escapes injury after high hit from Bo Horvat
Bowen Byram escapes serious injury after taking an elbow to the face from Bo Horvat. Byram was at practice with full energy and no restrictions, so expect him…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastTHE Denver Sports Podcast: Who is the face of Denver Sports NOW?
This was a topic we discussed over a year ago BUT with Von Miller traded in the last month, Nolan Arenado traded in the last year...the only two players left…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado Avalanche drops a Brazil on the Vancouver Canucks to get back on track
The Colorado Avalanche completely dominate the Vancouver Canucks. Mikko Rantanen unleashed the big moose once again. Rudo and AJ are feeling the vibes after a…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: How can the Colorado Avalanche survive Nathan MacKinnon's injury?
AJ, Rudo, and Jesse discuss what the Avs have to do with Mackinnon out. The fellas are hopeful everything will be okay, but there is still a worry. They go…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Alex Newhook returns to the Colorado Avalanche
The Avs have returned Alex Newhook to the NHL but with Nathan MacKinnon questionable with an LBI and a weak portion of the schedule coming up, the next 10…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: What's next for Sampo Ranta and the Colorado Avalanche?
Rudo, AJ, and Jesse talk out what Sampo Ranta going back to the Eagles means for him and the Colorado Avalanche. The fellas also go through who is up next…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado Avalanche blows another third-period lead in loss to Columbus Blue Jackets
AJ, Rudo, Jesse, and Blais go through the brutal loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Nathan MacKinnon seems to be completely out of it. The Avs need to get…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: The undefeated Carolina Hurricanes and the winless Arizona Coyotes define the NHL's first month
One month into the season storylines are starting to shake out across the NHL. Teams with both incredibly hot and cold starts are chasing targets they set at…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Should the Colorado Avalanche respond to the Jack Eichel trade?
Jack Eichel is officially a Golden Knight, likely setting up Vegas to be the odds on favorite for the Stanley Cup. AJ and Jesse break it all down and discuss…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastTHE Denver Sports Podcast: Examining the best rebuilds in Denver sports history
The Broncos trading Von Miller away has stirred up some conversation about whether or not the team is in "rebuild mode." George Paton, Broncos GM, says they…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Avalanche ride the emotional roller coaster to an overtime loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets
The Avs squeak out a point in a game they really had no business earning a point out of. AJ, Blais, Jesse, and Rudo debate whether earning a point from this…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: What Cole Caufield's demotion says about young players in the NHL
Jesse Montano is back with DNVR and the Avs crew takes a look at his journey back and then dives into prospects in the NHL and what the modern development…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado Avalanche back to .500 with weird win over Minnesota Wild
The Avs win two games in a row for the first time this season as they take down Minnesota on home ice. A game that was disjointed in many ways saw the Avs take…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: The Chicago Blackhawks scandal has taught us how much hockey's culture needs to change
AJ and Rudo give their thoughts on the Chicago Blackhawks cover-up. The fellas are dumbfounded at the fact that this was allowed to happen. They try to have a…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado Avalanche end St. Louis Blues winning streak behind great J.T. Compher game
Colorado Avalanche take on the St. Louis Blues tonight. AJ Haefele, Nathan Rudolph and Blais Hunter discuss their biggest takeaways from the game and more on…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: What the Avalanche need to do to stop their slow start
AJ and Rudo discuss what the Avalanche have to do to stop the slow start to the season. AJ believes the Avalanche played well in their matchup against the Las…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Avalanche offense fails to produce against Knights
The Avs offense once again comes up short, this time Colorado got the goaltending required to win the hockey game but the finishing just wasn't there. Rudo and…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Blueline injuries are holding the Avalanche back
With Sam Girard nursing a sore shoulder and Devon Toews still out of the lineup the Avs blueline is just limping along early in the season. While the immediate…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Avalanche win electric duel against Tampa Bay Lightning
A thriller of a hockey game as the Avs pull one out against the 2 times defending Stanley Cup champs. The Three-Headed-Monster and Cale Makar led the way in…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: The Avalanche need Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar to lead the way
The Avs slow start has been less than ideal. The most surprising part is the lack of impact from the Avs two best players, Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon. The…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Disjointed Avalanche drop third straight in loss to Panthers
The Avs drop their third straight game in another underwhelming performance from their best players. The postgame goes a bit off the rails as things unravel…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastTHE Denver Sports Podcast: Favorite season-opener memory in Denver sports history
The Denver Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns in their season opener on Wednesday. Allie Monroy is joined by AJ Haefele, Andre Simone, Eric Wedum and Spencer Smith…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Darcy Kuemper and the Colorado Avalanche's slow start
While there's nothing to panic about, two losses in the Avs' first three games still qualifies as less than ideal. Beyond the glaring roster fluctuation…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado Avalanche defense no-shows in beatdown loss to Washington
Rudo and AJ go talk out the beatdown the Avalanche just received from the Washington Capitals. The stars were not out tonight and the team looked toast. Its…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Avalanche address roster issues with Mikhail Maltsev and Martin Kaut call-ups
After a game started with 17 skaters, the Avs have more cap flexibility and are able to call up some of the players people are excited to see. Plus, the Jack…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Avalanche depth already being tested by injuries and Gabe Landeskog's suspension
It's not even game two of the season but, MacKinnon still out with COVID, Landeskog suspended, Toews, and now Nichushkin injured. The Avs are staring down a…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastTHE Denver Sports Podcast: What is the big question for the Denver Nuggets heading in to their season and is all the hype for Bones Hyland warranted?
The Denver Nuggets take on the Suns for the start of the season next Wednesday and the DNVR crew is talking all about the questions surrounding the team, some…