Mile High Hockey

The Avs have inked center Brock Nelson to a three-year contract worth $7.5 million per season. How important was it for Colorado to get this done given what they gave up for Nelson at the trade deadline? And what's next? Join Will and Drew!

Avs bosses Joe Sakic and Chris MacFarland met with the media on Tuesday after the season stunningly ended in seven games against the Stars. What did we learn and were enough changes made entering the offseason? Join Will and Drew now!

The Avs were down 4-3 after a wild second period, and it was nervous time. But Colorado scored four goals in the third to force a Game 7 with the Stars. Join Will and Mike as they discuss an amazing and memorable playoff game!

The Avs season is on the line tonight in Game 6 against the Stars. And if they lose, will major changes to the coaching staff or front office be coming? Let's hope that's not the case and Colorado wins in seven!

The Avs have to find a way to win Game 6 or their season will end on May 1. That's not what anyone envisioned when this year began and the roster was overhauled the last few months. How do they get it done? Join Will and Drew!

The Avs gave up a goal in the first nine seconds against the Stars and could never recover in Game 5. Was it bad luck or was there something else going on? Plus, Colorado now must win two to save its season. Join Will and Mike!

Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog scored a goal in Game 4 against the Stars that sent Ball Arena into a tizzy. This is more than just a good story, Landeskog can help Colorado win the Stanley Cup. Join Will and Drew now!

With the Avs down 2-1 in the series to the Stars, head coach Jared Bednar is shaking things up! It looks like captain Gabriel Landeskog will be back on the top power play and other lines have been shuffled. What does it all mean? Join Will and Drew now!

The Avs had four power-play minutes to bury the Stars on Wednesday night and couldn't do it, instead losing yet another game in OT. Now, down 2-1 in the series, the Gabriel Landeskog return isn't the biggest story. Join Will and Mike to discuss!

Not only does it sound like Gabriel Landeskog will play for the Avalanche tonight after 1,032 days, but other changes could be coming as well! How does Colorado take a 2-1 series lead on the Stars? Join Will and Drew now!

The Avs blew a golden opportunity to go up 2-0 on the Stars in their Round 1 series, losing a 4-3 OT heartbreaker. Why didn't Gabriel Landeskog play instead of Miles Wood? And will this now be a dogfight the rest of the way? Join Will and Mike now!

The Avs looked fantastic in Game 1 against the Stars, with Mackenzie Blackwood playing great in goal and Nathan MacKinnon adding two goals in a 5-1 win. Can they take Game 2 tonight and have firm control of the series? Join Will and Drew now!

Neither Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar nor GM Chris MacFarland will reveal if captain Gabriel Landeskog will be on the ice for Game 1 against the Stars. Is this gamesmanship, or is the franchise still not sure what they want to do? Join Will and Mike now!

It sure looks like Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog has a shot to play on Friday night for the Colorado Eagles. How electric will the building be if so? Just look at the ticket prices! Join Will and special guest Drew Spevak to break it down now!

Avalanche head coach Jard Bednar didn't rule out Gabriel Landeskog potentially playing a game or two with the Colorado Eagles. Is that rehab work a good idea? Plus, other good injury news for the Avs. Join Will and Mike now!

Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson made some interesting comments to the NHL on TNT crew about a possible return for Gabriel Landeskog. How do you read it? Plus, an epic comeback in Chicago to steal two points! Join Will and Mike now!

The Avs lost their second straight game at Ball Arena on Monday night, somehow losing to the Calgary Flames with a 2-0 lead and more than 10 minutes left. Are the guys in a slump waiting for the postseason to start or what is going on? Join Will and Mike now!

Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon extended his home point streak to an absurd 22 games in a 5-2 win over the Red Wings on Tuesday night. He also scored a wild goal. Is MacKinnon going to be a rare back-to-back NHL MVP? Join Will and Mike now!

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog practiced for a fourth straight time on Monday, even pumping his fist after he scored a goal. Is a postseason return imminent? Plus Colorado kicks off a four-game homestand tonight. Join Will and Mike now!

The way the Avs lost on Wednesday was insanely frustrating, as NHL referee Kelly Sutherland fell over in embarrassing fashion, lost an edge and stopped a clearing attempt with his body. How in the world did that happen? Join Will and Drew Spevak now!

Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog is not only skating with the team, he's now traveling as well. Is a return for the postseason going to happen? Plus, wrapping up the emotional Mikko Rantanen return. Join Will and special guest Drew Spevak now!

The Avalanche play the Flames on Friday night, but all eyes are already on Sunday with Mikko Rantanen's return to Denver. Will he get booed by the fans? Cheered after a tribute video? A mixture of both? Join Will and Mike to discuss further!

Are the Avs in a good position to win the Stanley Cup after taking six in a row at home? It looks like they could so Will and Mike are talking about it now after a big trade deadline and winning streak from the team!

Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog has a docuseries coming out, a profile in The Athletic and a curious Instagram conversation making the rounds. What does it all mean? Join Will and Mike now to discuss!

Avs GM Chris MacFarland made an interesting comment at his press conference on Monday, and captain Gabriel Landeskog is likely out for the year. Was this surprising or time it was said? Plus, a trade over the weekend. Join Will and Mike!

The Avalanche smacked the Devils 5-1 on Wednesday night as they kicked off an important six-game homestand. With Nathan MacKinnon playing at an absurdly high level, is this the catalyst to a hot streak? Join Will and Mike!

The Avalanche get ready for a long home stand with the trade deadline coming in the middle of it. What answers does the front office need to figure out? Join Mike to break it all down

Team USA got the better of Canada in their first matchup. Will they be able to match that same intensity this time on their home soil?

We knew that the players would enjoy playing for their country, but has it been such a positive experience that it will give the players a boost when they return to the regular season?

Avs star Nathan MacKinnon scored the first goal of the 4 Nations Face-Off and Team Canada won a dramatic 4-3 OT game against Team Sweden. Cale Makar and Devon Toews also played a ton and had key moments. What were the biggest takeaways? Join Will and Mike!

The Avalanche have played nearly 70 percent of their regular season, as the NHL pauses for the 4 Nations face-off. What did we learn about Colorado and what grade have the Avs earned thus far? Join Will and Mike now!

The Avs were shutout in Vancouver on Tuesday night and are just 1-3-0 away from Ball Arena since the Mikko Rantanen trade. How does this offense get going in the next two games and start producing goals? Join Will and Mike as they offer up some solutions!

Avs goalie Mackenzie Blackwood is coming off back-to-back shutouts and Colorado outscored its opponents 7-0 in a great homestand. With some things still to be figured out on offense, is Blackwood the key to a second title in four years? Join Will and Mike!

The Avalanche just wrapped up a 1-2 road trip after the Mikko Rantanen trade, but probably deserved more than two points. How do they get rolling with the big move now almost a week old? Will has special guest Myck Miller from FOX31 to discuss!

The Avalanche stunned the NHL world when they traded Mikko Rantanen, especially doing it six weeks before the deadline. Why was this move made now and is GM Chris MacFarland's legacy on the line? Join Will and Mike to discuss the shocking development.

Avs head coach Jared Bednar revealed bad news on Wednesday, as forward Valeri Nichushkin suffered a setback and there's no timeline for his return. How does Colorado navigate this and what went wrong in a 3-2 OT loss to the Jets? Join Will and Mike now!

The Avs have not been able to win back-to-back games the entire month of January and looked flat in a disappointing 3-1 loss to the Wild. Is this a product of an 82-game grind, or something else going on? Join Will and Mike now!

Avs goalie Mackenzie Blackwood stole a game against the Rangers, and he still hasn't given up more than two goals in any game in a Colorado uniform. Is he creeping into the Vezina Trophy conversation as the NHL's best goalie? Join Will and Mike now!

The Avs return home to face the Rangers tonight, but they're still not healthy. Valeri Nichushkin is going to miss more time, Sam Girard is out and Miles Wood isn't back. Plus, the mystery of Gabriel Landeskog continues. Join Will and Mike to discuss it all!

The Avs outshot the Blackhawks 36-20 on Wednesday night, but somehow fell 3-1 on the scoreboard to lowly Chicago. What went wrong and is it a cause for concern or just a blip on the radar? Join Will and Mike now!

The Avs won a showdown 3-1 with the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers on Monday, thanks to some excellent goaltending from Mackenzie Blackwood and timely goals. How refreshing is it Colorado can win these types of games? Join Will and Mike now!

Don't look now, but the Avalanche are just nine points back in the Central Division after defeating the Jets 5-2 on New Year's Eve! What worked well and with a five-game winning streak, how big of a run can Colorado go on? Join Will and Mike now!