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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: Bo Byram bodies Blackhawks on opening night
The Avs come out firing on opening night defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 4 - 2, often looking dominant in a game without Nathan MacKinnon. The Avs were led by…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Ranta, Nichushkin, and the Avs opening night roster with Meghan Angley
The Avs season begins tomorrow and with a few final cuts, the roster has been mostly solidified. Rudo, Aj, and Meghan discuss the Avs opening night roster and…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Will fortune favor Colorado? Avalanche season predictions
Rudo and AJ get ready for the future with professional Tarot card readings for the Avalanche. Will the Avs have good fortune or will they hit a wall this…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen pop off in the Colorado Avalanche's final preseason game
AJ and Rudo go through the last preseason game of the season. They talk about what they think will happen to the young players and which players might be let…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Sampo Ranta and Alex Newhook are one step closer to making the Avalanche
Rudo and AJ go through the Avs latest roster cuts. Alex Newhook and Sampo Ranta are still on the roster and there is a chance they stick around till the season…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastTHE Denver Sports Podcast: Bold Predictions for the Avs, Broncos, and Buffs
The Avs are a week away from the start of their season, the Broncos are 3-1 and well... the Buffs are hanging in there. Allie Monroy is joined by Nathan…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: How much does Pavel Francouz's injury change things for the Avalanche?
With an official timetable on Pavel Francouz's lower-body injury and Jared Bednar testing positive for COVID Rudo and AJ take a look at the first month of the…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Who are the Colorado Avalanche's biggest threats in the Central Division?
Rudo and AJ go through the biggest threats for the Colorado Avalanche in the Central Division. Who will give Colorado a run for its money this year? Do AJ and…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Pavel Francouz injury overshadows game against the Vegas Golden Knights
A wildly offensive preseason game isn't something to take too much out of. Unless that something is a potential injury. Pavel Francouz may not be a "key" piece…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Sampo Ranta steals the show in preseason win over Wild
Rudo, AJ, and Blais go through the second Colorado Avalanche preseason. Rampo Santa was an absolute star while some others disappeared. All that and much more!…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastTHE Denver Sports Podcast: Broncos are 3-0 and expectations as the Avs & Nuggets start their 2021-2022 preseason
The Broncos are undefeated three games into the season and the Avalanche and Nuggets have begun their 2021-2022 preseason. What to expect from the Avs &…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Where does Justus Annunen stand with the Avalanche?
Rudo and AJ go through the goaltender options as Justus Annunen is most likely to head down to the AHL. The fellas believe that the Avs have full confidence in…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: After Shane Bowers shines, how do Sampo Ranta and Martin Kaut respond?
With one preseason game in the books, the bar has been set by Shane Bowers in the battle for the fourth line. With half a dozen names in the mix for one lineup…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Byram shines in first preseason game
The squad is back together for the first preseason postgame show of the year! Rudo, AJ, Blais, and Evan all go through what was a hectic game. There were a lot…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Winners and losers of Avs training camp
Rudo and AJ go through the winners and losers of the Avs training camp. They talk about which lines are are most likely to start the season and which players…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado's stars shine brightest on day 2 of Avalanche training camp
Rudo, AJ, and Evan go through day 2 of the Avalanche training camp. The stars really showed today. The top line completely dominated and excitement is rampant…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Day one of Avs training camp give early look at potential lines
Rudo, AJ and Evan go through the first day of the Avs first day of training camp! Jack Johnson against all odds looked decent, but there is some disagreement…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Avalanche Training Camp preview
Rudo and AJ preview the Avalanche training camp. They go through the position groups and the lines to see where the battles will be. All that and much more!…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastTHE Denver Sports Podcast: Teddy Mania, Avs Rookies, Rockies young stars & Nuggets Training Camp
A lot going on in the Denver sports world! Broncos are 2-0 with Teddy Bridgewater at QB, Rockies are finishing up their year while the Avs and Nuggets are just…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Andreas Wingerli powers Avs to roller coaster victory
Rudo and AJ discuss the Avs victory in the rookie tournament. Andreas Wingerli shows out in the game against the San Jose Sharks. Many Avs that helped their…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Newhook and Bowers lift Avs to Rookie Tournament win
After a rough game one, the Avs big guns showed and dominated in game two of the rookie tournament. A four-point night for Newhook and multi-goal outing for…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Kings thrash Avs to open rookie tournament
The Avs drop their opening game of the rookie tournament 4 - 0 to the LA Kings. Despite an ugly scoreboard, there were still things to like, Rudo and AJ break…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: How good can a healthy Darcy Kuemper be for the Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche's rookies are in Arizona for Rookie Camp and the conversation continues about how a healthy goaltender in Darcy Kuemper could change the…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Bowen Byram's multi-point effort paces Team Burgundy to victory
Rudo and AJ recap Avs Dev camp. Bo Byram shines with a multi-point effort in scrimmage. They also go through who else shined today and who had a luck luster…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Sampo Ranta Superstar? Avs Dev camp day 2
Rudo and AJ go through what they saw today at the Avs Dev camp on day 2. Things are ramping up and the fellas can't hold their excitement. They also break down…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Newhook leads by example at day one of development camp
On-ice activities are finally officially back, AJ and Rudo break down all of day one of development camp including standouts Alex Newhook, Sampo Ranta, and…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Free Skate Friday: Full Ice Trivia
Blais hits Rudo, AJ, and Evan with his brand new game show. Blaise goes through hockey history trying to stump the fellas. The winner gets nothing, but the…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Artem Anisimov and the Avalanche roster logjam
The Avs added another PTO before camp in Artem Anisimov. With an already crowded group competing for a bottom-six job, another body muddies the waters even…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Talking Lacroix Hockey with Co-Founder Scott Masters
Rudo and AJ talk Lacroix Hockey with Co-Founder Scott Masters. Lacroix hockey is an advisory group that helps young Colorado hockey players find a path to the…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Which Avalanche players are candidates for the Winter Olympics?
With NHL players officially returning to the Winter Olympics Rudo and AJ look at the Avs roster and see who has the best shot at making the biggest sporting…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado's rookie camp roster
The Avs officially announced their rookie camp roster, with high-end prospects like Byram, Newhook, Barron, and Bowers the top end should put on a show but…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Can Jack Johnson actually help the Avalanche?
Rudo and AJ break down the signing of Jack Johnson. The fellas go over his stats the last couple of seasons and it seems there is a trend. AJ believes Johnson…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Would NHL teams rather have Nathan MacKinnon or Cale Makar?
Rudo and Aj go through a plethora of would you rather scenarios around the leagues. They talk about rebuilds, up-and-coming players, and much more. The fellas…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Which NHL teams have the best defenses?
AJ and Rudo go through the NHL and rank the top defenses in the league. The Avs are extremely talented on the defensive end, but are they the best? Makar and…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: The NHL needs more of the Jesperi Kotkaniemi drama
AJ and Rudo go through the Jesperi Kotkaniemi situation. The NHL had some Twitter drama over the weekend and the boys loved it. Is Montreal right to be upset?…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastTHE Denver Sports Podcast: Denver Sports and Colorado State Trivia!
With NFL preseason going on for the Broncos & the dead off-season for Nuggets and Avs, Allie Monroy put some of the DNVR crew's knowledge of Denver Sports…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Where are DNVR's favorite hockey prospects now?
AJ and Rudo go through some of their past draft sweethearts. They have seen many prospects come up the ranks, but how many of them actually panned out? AJ…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Who is Colorado's next star player?
AJ and Rudo discuss who is up next on the Avs roster. Bowen Byram feels like the right answer, but the Avs are full of young talented players. They also break…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Mailbag: Which Zombie President would win in a Royal Rumble?
Rudo and AJ answer listener questions on the show ranging from Taylor Makar's future to Avs players as video game characters and more. Learn more about your ad…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: What the Avalanche need from Nazem Kadri this year
The Colorado Avalanche lost a lot of production in their forward corps between Brandon Saad and Joonas Donskoi. With that Nazem Kadri's role becomes more…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: What should the Avalanche do with Nazem Kadri and Andre Burakovsky?
The Colorado Avalanche has 2 major free agency decisions coming next offseason. Andre Burakovsky and Nazem Kadri are both upcoming UFA's and major impact…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: The good, bad, and ugly of the NHL offseason
The DNVR Avs crew closes out the week looking at some of the best and worst moves around the NHL. Who improved and who hit the pitfalls of free agency and the…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Best and Worst of Colorado's summer moves
The DNVR crew is back live for today's show looking at all of the Avs offseason moves and ranking them from worst to first. In some cases including the moves…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: DNVR's favorite NHL player snake draft
Rudo and AJ snake draft their favorite NHL players from around the league to go head to head, only one Av each. Whose team would win? Learn more about your ad…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: The best NHL teams since the '05 lockout
The DNVR crew has another snake draft, this time looking at the best teams since the 2005 lockout and what makes a modern NHL dynasty possible. Learn more…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: The best logos in the hockey world
It's the middle of August and the DNVR crew has some fun diving into some unusual places to find their favorite hockey logos, NHL, Juniors, Russia, and beyond…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Ranking the top 15 Colorado Avalanche prospects
The Colorado Avalanche have no shortage of prospects to talk about currently. Who are the top prospects in the Colorado Avalanche organization? AJ Haefele and…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastTHE Denver Sports Podcast: DNVR Lounge Mail Bag
Not much going on in the Denver Sports world so the DNVR Crew is doing a Mail Bag where they answer questions from the DNVR Lounge - sports, life, food, and…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: What is the future at goaltender for the Colorado Avalanche?
The DNVR crew finishes up there look at the Avs organizational depth with the goaltender position. With Kuemper at the helm, the immediate future holds…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Is defense still the strength of the Avalanche organization?
The Avs defense is expected to come into next season healthy and will provide a strong top six to start but do they have the depth to survive potential…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: What holes remain among the Colorado Avalanche forwards?
The Avs forward core may not be as deep in talent as last year but that doesn't mean they don't have options. AJ and Rudo take a look at Colorado's…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Oskar Olausson comes to North America
The Colorado Avalanche's first-round pick Oskar Olausson has decided to leave Sweden and come to North America for his next playing season. The assumption is…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Will Darcy Kuemper win the Vezina? Offseason Q & A
Rudo, AJ, and Blais are back for a fun Friday episode to answer listener questions ranging from favorite type of pizza to best Avalanche boy bands. Learn more…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Colorado Avalanche change jersey number color
August is upon us and the Avs may have made another change to their jersey design. The DNVR crew calls it ugly breaks down the news of the day and picks early…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastTHE Denver Sports Podcast: Best nicknames in Denver Sports history?
A lot has happened in the Denver sports world, with the Colorado Avalanche and Joe Sakic taking on free agency and keeping Gabriel Landeskog and securing a new…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: The best Nathan MacKinnon memes and tweets the internet has to offer
Nikita Zadorov spoke about his time playing with Nathan MacKinnon yesterday and his obsessive if not a little crazy singular attitude towards winning. This…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: How Ryan Murray helps the Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche have signed Defensemen Ryan Murray. He's slated to slide into their 3rd pairing and be the Avs' 6th D-man. What was up with his dip in…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: What's left for the Avalanche to do in the offseason
With the bulk of free agency wrapped up and the NHL Draft over the offseason is mostly over for the Colorado Avalanche. What do the Avs have left to do in the…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: The winners and losers of the NHL's offseason
With the NHL Draft over and free agency mostly wrapped up for the Colorado Avalanche we look back at the entire NHL offseason. What do we think of Tyson Jost's…
DNVR Colorado Avalanche PodcastDNVR Avalanche Podcast: Avs add Darren Helm to address depth issues
The Colorado Avalanche have added forward Darren Helm! he signed a 1-year $1 Million deal with the Avalanche. The Avs most likely are not done yet. What do we…