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Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl cover everything sports in the Mile High City every weekday morning at 9am on Mile High Sports.
Episodes
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Tue. May 5: Avs vs. Wild Game 2 TONIGHT | Is Christian Braun the Nuggets vocal leader? | Aaron Gordon trade buzz
Troy Renck and Bruce Haertl are in for Hot Takes. Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild Game 2 is set for tonight at Ball Arena. Will we see a similar style…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Mon. May 4: Avs beat Wild in Game 1 high-scoring thriller | Cale Makar vs. Quinn Hughes | Nuggets to retain David Adelman
Troy Renck and Bruce Haertl are in for Hot Takes on Monday morning. The Avalanche took Game 1 from the Wild, 9-6 in a 15-goal thriller. Troy and Bruce react to…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Fri. May 1: Nuggets lose Game 6, eliminated from playoffs | Early look at the Nuggets offseason | Avs vs. Wild in second round
Bruce Haertl is filling in for Troy Renck. Eric and Bruce dive into the Nuggets Game 6 loss to the Timberwolves and assess the disappointing series for Denver…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Thu. Apr. 30: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 6 TONIGHT | Will Denver be able to keep Peyton Watson this offseason? | Justin Simmons retires a Bronco
Game 6 between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves is tonight in Minneapolis. Troy is heading out to the Twin Cities for the game. What needs to…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Wed. Apr. 29: Nuggets favored to win Game 6 & the series | Any asterisk for Denver if they beat Minnesota? | Bo Nix follow-up procedure on ankle
The Nuggets are now favored to win Game 6 over the Timberwolves and to win the series. Is this surprising - considering the injuries to Anthony Edwards and…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Tue. Apr. 28: Nuggets fend off elimination, force Game 6 on Thursday | David Adelman’s adjustments | Denver’s chances at winning the series
The Nuggets kept their season alive with a 125-113 win over the Timberwolves in Game 5. Nikola Jokic was back to his usual dominant self and Denver got big…
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Mon. Apr. 27: Nuggets on brink of ELIMINATION after Game 4 loss | Avs SWEEP Kings | Broncos 2026 draft roundup
The Nuggets lost Game 4 in Minnesota on Saturday night and are now one loss away from being eliminated in the first round. How did they collapse in the 4th…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Fri. Apr. 24: Nuggets get PUNKED in Game 3 | Avs take 3-0 series lead over Kings | Broncos make first draft pick tonight
The Nuggets were humiliated last night in Game 3 from the jump. The Timberwolves came out with an energy that the Nuggets could not match. What is going on…
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Thu. Apr. 23: How will Nuggets respond after Game 2 loss & McDaniels’ comments? | Avs vs. Kings Game 3 | NFL Draft
The Broncos Super Bowl 50 'Night of Champions' event was last night at the Paramount Theater. Troy recaps the event from his perspective. The Nuggets and…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Wed. Apr. 22: Avs rally past Kings in Game 2 | Nuggets vs. Timberwolves | More pressure for Adelman or Bednar?
The Avs rallied from a 1-0 deficit late in the 3rd period to defeat the Kings in OT, 2-1. Gabe Landeskog got the game-tying goal and Nicolas Roy won it in…
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Tue. Apr. 21: Nuggets blow 19-point lead, lose Game 2 | Jaden McDaniels calls out Nuggets defense | David Adelman’s demeanor
The Nuggets blew a 19-point lead and lost Game 2 to the Timberwolves, 119-114. Denver had trouble defending Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle and the Nuggets…
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Mon. Apr. 20: Nuggets pull away from Wolves in Game 1 | Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 2 preview | Avs take Game 1 from Kings, Wedgewood sharp in playoff debut
After a sports-filled weekend in Colorado, Eric and Troy break down the big weekend it was. The Nuggets took Game 1 from the Timberwolves, pulling away late…
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Fri. Apr. 17: Avs draw Kings in the first round | Nuggets vs. Timberwolves series preview | Sean Payton & George Paton on NFL Draft
On Friday's episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck preview the Avalanche vs. Kings first-round series. Is this an ideal first round opponent for the…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Thu. Apr. 16: Nikola Jokić's legacy | Nuggets vs. Timberwolves | Denver sports domination
On today's episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck examine Nikola Jokić's legacy. How much does it matter for his legacy if he wins another title and…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Wed. Apr. 15: Best NHL teams in salary cap era | Nuggets vs. Timberwolves TV schedule | Nikola Jokić’s defense
The Avalanche beat the Flames last night, 3-1 to reach 119 points on the season, the same amount they finished with in 2021-22 when they won the Stanley Cup…
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Tue. Apr. 14: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves matchup | Keys to a successful Nuggets playoff run | Broncos approaching 2026 NFL Draft
The Nuggets start the playoffs on Saturday against Minnesota. What makes you believe the Nuggets are the better team and this series won’t go to 7 games? What…
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Mon. Apr. 13: Nuggets winners of 12 straight, will face T-Wolves in first round | Walton-Penner Group buys 40% ownership stake in the Rockies | DU Hockey wins 11th national championship
The Nuggets end the regular season on a 12-game win streak, as Denver beat OKC on Friday and San Antonio last night to earn the #3 seed in the West. The…
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Fri. Apr. 10: Avalanche clinch Presidents’ Trophy | Wedgewood vs. Blackwood | Travis Hunter to be a full-time CB in 2026
The Avalanche clinched the Presidents' Trophy after last night’s win over Calgary. Eric and Troy dive into the Scott Wedgewood vs. Mackenzie Blackwood…
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Thu. Apr. 9: Nuggets beat Grizzlies for 10th straight win | The Masters tees off | Rockies sweep Astros, but attendance down at Coors Field
The Nuggets have now won 10 straight, after beating the lowly Grizzlies at Ball Arena. The Nuggets have two games remaining in the regular season (Thunder and…
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Wed. Apr. 8: Avs clinch No. 1 seed in Western Conference | Nuggets vs. Grizzlies tonight | Coach Prime’s Spring Game proposal
The Avalanche dominated the Blues in a rematch from Sunday night, and clinched the #1 seed in the Western Conference. The Avs also moved a step closer to…
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Tue. Apr. 7: Nuggets rally vs. Blazers, move into #3 seed | Michigan beats UConn for national title | North Carolina hires Michael Malone as HC
The Nuggets took over sole possession of the #3 seed, despite trailing by 16 points with 8 minutes to go in the 4th quarter, but forced overtime and beat the…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Mon. Apr. 6: Nuggets outlast Spurs in a thriller, now tied for #3 seed in West | Avs beat Stars, lose to Blues | NCAA national championship tonight
The Nuggets outlasted the Spurs in overtime on Saturday in one of the best games of the year. The Jokic vs. Wemby matchup did not disappoint and Jokic put on a…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Fri. Apr. 3: Impact of Luka Dončić hamstring injury | Rockies home opener today | Massive matchups for Nuggets & Avalanche tomorrow
It's Friday! Luka Dončić suffered a hamstring injury in the Lakers blowout loss to the Thunder last night. What kind of impact will this have on the Western…
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Thu. Apr. 2: Jokic NOT MVP | LeBron to Denver? | Enough appreciation for Cale Makar?
Jokić will average a triple-double for second season in a row, but won't win MVP. Difference between awards for athletes and awards for media. Should the…
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Wed. Apr. 1: Sean Payton on ‘free-agency frenzy’ | Top takeaways from NFL owners meetings | More power in the organization for Bo Nix?
Troy is back from the NFL owners meetings in Arizona. He gives his top takeaways from being down there and getting the scope of things. What did Sean Payton…
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Tue. Mar 31: CUP or BUST for Colorado Avalanche | Broncos set at WR, RB? | Pros and cons of shortening NBA games
The Colorado Avalanche won in dominant fashion last night scoring nine goals, but Cale Makar left the game with an upper-body injury. Is it Cup or bust for the…
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Mon. Mar 30: Nuggets beat Warriors, but injury woes continue | Nikola Jokić compared to other superstars | Could Jared Bednar get a contract extension?
On Monday morning, Myck Miller fills in for Troy Renck, who is at the NFL owners meetings. The Nuggets beat the Warriors last night with a big second half, but…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Tue. Mar 24: Is Peyton Watson or Gabe Landeskog more important to a deep playoff run? | Where does the Jaylen Waddle trade rank among top NFL offseason moves?
Eric and Troy debate whether Peyton Watson or Gabriel Landeskog is of more importance to a deep playoff run for the Nuggets/Avalanche. Which team is more…
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Mon. Mar 23: Nuggets take care of the Trailblazers in Peyton Watson's return | Could Justin Fields be the Week 1 starter for the Chiefs?
The Nuggets blew out the Trailblazers, as they hold on to the #5 seed in the West. This game also featured the return of Peyton Watson who had missed the last…
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Fri. Mar 20: Avalanche and Nuggets both in action tonight | Comparing Nikola Jokić vs. Nathan MacKinnon | Latest buzz with #CUBuffs football
The Colorado Avalanche are in Chicago tonight to take on the Blackhawks and the Nuggets host the Raptors at Ball Arena. Which team has more “must wins” to…
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Thu. Mar 19: Avs fall to Stars in shootout | Nuggets bad loss to Grizzlies on short rest | Broncos roster among the best in the NFL?
The Avalanche and Stars played in another tightly contested hockey game last night and this time, Dallas won in a shootout, 2-1. How worrisome is it that if…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Wed. Mar 18: Broncos TRADE for WR Jaylen Waddle | Nuggets trounce 76ers | Avs vs. Stars tonight
The Broncos pulled off a BIG move yesterday, trading for Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle. The Broncos gave up a 1st, 3rd, and 4th round pick—while they also get back…
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Tue. Mar 17: Nuggets begin favorable stretch of games tonight vs. Philly | Should we be worried about David Adelman? | Best NFL free agents available
The Nuggets start a favorable part of their schedule over their next 7 games—starting tonight at home against Philly. What would be considered a successful…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Mon. Mar 16: Broncos are the only team not to make an external move in free agency | Nuggets lose to Lakers on Saturday in OT, Murray struggles
The Broncos are the only team who haven’t made an external move in free agency. Are you more upset, frustrated, or surprised this is the case right now? Is the…
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Fri. Mar 13: Nuggets get one of the biggest wins of the year in San Antonio | Broncos re-sign Lil'Jordan Humphrey | Sean Payton/Davis Webb dynamic
The Denver Nuggets got one of their biggest wins of the year last night in San Antonio, beating the Spurs, as Aaron Gordon and Victor Wembanyama did not play…
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Thu. Mar 12: Nuggets rout Rockets, face Spurs tonight | David Njoku to visit Broncos | Still no outside free agent signings for Broncos
The Nuggets earned a blowout win last night at home vs. the Rockets. The defense allowed under 100 points and Denver ran away with the game in the 3rd quarter…
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Wed. Mar. 11: Why the Broncos aren't active in free agency | Nuggets B2B | Maxx Crosby "fails physical"
What does it say about the Broncos that Denver has been quiet in free agency? Also, the Nuggets are getting healthy but slipping in the standings as they…
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Tue. Mar 10: Broncos free agency takeaways | Should Denver make a move for Brian Thomas Jr.? | Nuggets lose heartbreaker to OKC
The Broncos are running it back—specifically on offense. Is the front office delusional in thinking that running it back will win them a Super Bowl? Is the…
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Mon. Mar 9: Broncos re-sign Justin Strnad & extend Adam Trautman | NFL free agency buzz | Nazem Kadri returns to the Avalanche
The Broncos were active yesterday, re-signing linebacker Justin Strnad and extending tight end Adam Trautman. Eric and Troy react to these players returning to…
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Fri. Mar 6: Nuggets survive late push by Lakers | Avs acquire Nicolas Roy from Maple Leafs for two draft picks | Avalanche vs. Stars TONIGHT
Last night, the Nuggets survived a late rally by the Lakers and won 120-113. Denver won wire-to-wire and made some strides, as Jokic and Murray had solid…
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Thu. Mar 5: Broncos free-agent outlook | Could Denver pull off a trade for AJ Brown? | Aaron Gordon nearing return to action
According to CBS Sports, Denver is the reason why the Jets used the franchise tag on Breece Hall rather than the transition tag, making sure the Broncos…
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Wed. Mar 4: Which free agent running back should the Broncos pursue? | Russell Wilson responds to Sean Payton | Chase Dollander on Rockies new direction
The free agent running back class has gotten a little thinner, as the Jets are putting the franchise tag on Breece Hall, while the Seahawks will not put the…
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Tue. Mar 3: Nuggets outlast Jazz, Avs conquer Kings | Avs interest in Nazem Kadri & Ryan O’Reilly | Troy at Rockies Spring Training
The Nuggets finally got a win in the clutch last night, beating the Utah Jazz 128-125. Jamal Murray went off for 45 points, including 8 made 3-pointers. Is it…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Mon. Mar 2: Nuggets lose to Thunder & Timberwolves | Examining Lu Dort’s ‘cheap shot’ on Nikola Jokić | Could the Broncos trade for David Montgomery?
The Nuggets lost both contests over the weekend, losing in overtime in Oklahoma City on Friday night and lost at home to Minnesota yesterday afternoon. How…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Fri. Feb 27: NFLPA report cards | Broncos inside linebacker situation | NBA MVP race
Eric Goodman and Myck Miller are in for Hot Takes on a Friday morning. NFLPA came out with its report card grades for every team and the Broncos aced the test…
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Thu. Feb 26: Nuggets & Avs both victorious | Broncos hire Colorado DC Robert Livingston | Reaction to Calvin Booth interview
The Avalanche beat Utah last night without Nathan MacKinnon and the Nuggets put together one of their most impressive wins of the season, beating the Celtics…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Wed. Feb 25: Sean Payton turns play-calling duties over to Davis Webb | Avs trade Sam Girard to Pens for Brett Kulak
Sean Payton will be giving up play calling to new offensive coordinator Davis Webb. Should Payton have given up play calling at midseason—and if so, how…
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Tue. Feb 24: NFL Combine buzz | Sean Payton & George Paton to speak later today | Should Broncos pursue Travis Etienne Jr. or Jaylen Waddle?
Sean Payton and George Paton are scheduled to speak later today at the NFL Combine. If you could ask Payton & Paton multiple questions, what would you ask? WR…
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Mon. Feb 23: Nuggets can’t hold lead against Warriors | USA beats Canada for Olympic gold | Troy at the NFL Combine in Indy
The Nuggets were in the Bay Area yesterday for a matinee against the Warriors and fell apart in the 4th quarter, losing 128-117. Is this the worst loss of the…
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Fri. Feb 20: Nuggets lose to the Clippers in the clutch | Can Denver find a way to win these close games? | Most difficult sports to play
The Nuggets dropped their opening game following the All-Star Break to the Clippers, as they failed to execute down the stretch, losing 115-114. The Nuggets…
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Thu. Feb 19: Nuggets resume action tonight | Is Cam Johnson a trade candidate this offseason? | Chicago Bears committed to Indiana move
The Denver Nuggets are back in action tonight as they take on the Clippers in LA. Can the team step it up on the defensive end? Can the Nuggets hold onto the…
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Wed. Feb 18: Legendary Nuggets coach Doug Moe passes away at 87 | Mark Cuban on NBA tanking | Travis Hunter’s role next season
Eric and Troy start the podcast by discussing the passing of legendary Nuggets coach Doug Moe, who died yesterday at 87. What will Moe be best be remembered…
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Tue. Feb 17: First look at the 2026 Colorado Rockies | Rockies new pitching philosophy | What could Breece Hall bring to the Broncos?
As the Colorado Rockies are reporting to Spring Training, Eric and Troy discuss the offseason moves in the front office. How do you feel about Walker Monfort…
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Mon. Feb 16: Takeaways from NBA All-Star Weekend | Nuggets post All-Star Break | Adam Silver on NBA teams tanking
NBA All-Star weekend has wrapped up. Eric and Troy give their thoughts on the new format and discuss the performances from Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray. Does…
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Fri. Feb 13: Broncos targeting Oregon TE in mock draft | Christian Fauria goes after Coach Prime | Is A.J. Brown a viable option in Denver?
According to a couple of mock drafts, the Broncos are targeting Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq. Would this be a smart pick and if the Broncos took him, would he…
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Thu. Feb 12: Nuggets head into All-Star Break at 35-20 | NFL.com ranks Bo Nix 18th best QB | U.S. & Canada men’s hockey start play today
The Nuggets topped the Grizzlies, 122-116 last night and will head into the All-Star Break at 35-20. Overall thoughts on the first-half of the season. How has…
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Wed. Feb 11: Rockies place Kris Bryant on 60-Day IL | Have we seen the last of Bryant as a Rockie? | Bo Nix's development
The Rockies have placed Kris Bryant on the 60-Day IL to begin the season. Bryant has played in 170 games in the first four years of his 7-year, $182 million…
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Tue. Feb 10: Nuggets squander 4th quarter lead, lose stunner to Cavs | Broncos options at TE | 2026 NFL power rankings
Eric and Troy start off the pod by discussing what went wrong with the Nuggets last night, as they squandered a 4th quarter lead and lost to the Cavs, 119-117…
- Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Mon. Feb 9: Seahawks dominate Patriots in Super Bowl LX | Drake Maye's rocky performance | QB's who reached the Super Bowl on their rookie contract
The Seahawks beat the Patriots 29-13 to win the Super Bowl. Is there any surprise that the Seahawks dominated the game in the way that they did? Eric and Troy…
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Fri. Feb 6: Peyton Watson sidelined with hamstring strain | 2026 NFL Honors | Super Bowl LX preview & prediction
Peyton Watson has been diagnosed with a 2nd degree hamstring injury. It appears Watson will be out at least four weeks in the latest injury to bite the…