Moser, Lombardi and Kane

0:00 - We love a good bench cam! It captured the pure joy of the Avalanche bench when Brett Kulak scored the OT winner and sent Colorado onto the Western Conference Final. The thrill of victory.13:09 - Let's take a BRIEF break from Avalanche revelry to get a Broncos/NFL update with our Insider, ESPN's Jeff Legwold. What does Leggy think about the Broncos starting the season on MNF at Kansas City? How about all these international games? How far does Leggy think the NFL wants to expand? Is the values of RBs finally increasing again? Is the Bell Cow Back in vogue again?32:58 - Ryker was on the call last night with Conor McGahey. And Ryker's screams of pure sports joy reminded us of other famous screams throughout history.

0:00 - Nathan MacKinnon caught up with the TNT crew after the game and answered the two burning questions on everyone's minds: how's his nose, and why was he swimming in a hotel pool with flippers?11:49 - Cale Makar got a bit banged up during the game last night, but he returned. But it looked like his arm/shoulder area was still bothering him. In his postgame presser, Coach Bednar said "Cale's is...okay." All the internet detectives are analyzing his tone of voice to try and determine if Cale truly IS okay. I guess we're playing this Zapruder film game again.Also in his postgame presser, Bedsie was asked about the Cup or Bust expectations with this team. He said it puts a lot of pressure on the team, but he wouldn't have it any other way.29:58 - Oh, by the way...we already have the NFL Thanksgiving slate. In addition to packed Turkey Day lineup, it looks like the NFL is scheduling games on Thanksgiving Eve (Wednesday) AND Black Friday. Oh, by the way...Golfer Garrick Higgo was late to his tee time at the PGA Championship and received a two stroke penalty for it. Amateur hour! Oh, by the way...De'Von Achane just got PAID. Does this start to reset the RB market a bit? 

0:00 - What a comeback for the Avs! They immediately went down 3-0 in the first period, tied it late in the 3rd period with quick back-to-back goals, forced OT, when won it in OT. My goodness. That game was anything but pretty, but all that matters is the final score. Happy Trails, Minnesota Wild! The Western Conference Final awaits.17:04 - Makar got dinged up in that game, and even though he came back, his arm looked like it was bothering him. Should we be concerned? Coach Bednar was asked about it after the game and gave a short answer.Also, Blackwood got shelled for 3 early goals. So Bedsie swapped him for Wedgewood and it calmed things down. That pretty much solidifies it. It's Wedgewood's from here on out. We're done with the carousel, right?33:56 - Colorado's depth is insane. You got goals from Parker Kelly, Jack Drury, and Brett Kulak?? That's ridiculous! After the game, Coach Bednar praised Kulak for his reliability and versatility.

0:00 - Moser left a little early this morning because he has to GET TO SKATE! But before he left, he didn't give us his Keys. So, let's give him a call and get the Keys to Avs vs Wild Game 5 live from Moser's car en route to Ball Arena! Last game, he went with a Star Trek quote. What will he use today?14:39 - We already know the Broncos defense is elite, but we have yet another stat to prove it. After that, the Avs need to STAY OUT OF THE BOX tonight. Cut down on the penalties, boys. But Vic says a few penalties are acceptable, depending on which penalties they are. Not all penalties are created equal.33:29 - Why do all athletes go to Gemany to get mysterious medical procedures? Turkey is for hair replacement, Germany is for sports medicine I guess? What's in the water over there?

0:00 - Huge game 5 coming up tonight between the Avs and Wild. Avalanche Head Coach Jared Bednar joined us this morning to preview the action.What did Coach think of the Manson - McCarron "butt ending" scuffle? How's Nathan MacKinnon doing after taking a puck in the schnozz last game? Why did Coach start Blackwood in net in Game 4 instead of going back to Wedgewood? Will Coach divulge any injury updates? 16:18 - Nothing Coach said was particularly surprising. He told us all season long that the 2 goalie rotation is the key to success, so why would he change that during the playoffs? And he's stayed true to his word. What kind of game are we expecting tonight? Another wide-open barn burner like Game 1? Or a tighter, grittier, low-scoring game like a 3-1 slugfest?32:56 - Oh, by the way...someone did the math of how many miles each NFL team will travel this season. Where do the Broncos stack up? Oh, by the way...a jackwagon tourist in Hawai'i got what was coming to him. A classic case of instant karma. Oh, by the way...the 76ers fired Daryl Morey. I guess we no longer trust the process.

0:00 - Here we are 2 days later, and Brett still can't that Michael McCarron did what he did in Game 4. Hockey is the only sport in the WORLD where the players are not only allowed to police themselves, but it's encourages and ALLOWED. And yet, he spent the whole game flopping and yapping at the refs. That's certianly a choice.15:58 - The Broncos will start the year by playing the Chiefs on Monday Night Football...on the road...in KC. Is that a disrespectful move? The Broncos were within spitting distance of the Super Bowl, and yet they didn't earn a home game in Week 1? That doesn't feel right.After that, the Rockies an into an immovable object last night named Paul Skenes. That guy is unbelievable.33:36 - Chris MacFarland has been nominated for GM of the Year. Well deserved. He absolutely should win. Every single mid-season acquisition the Avs picked us is contributing in the playoffs. And he does this every year. Remember last year when he swapped Mikko for Marty Nachos? How's Nachos been?

0:00 - Hockey hits are truly different than any other sport. You're not just colliding with other humans. You're getting slammed full force into immovable planks of solid wood, by huge humans moving at high speeds. There's no other sport like it.Also, we were critical of Jared Bednar yesterday for sticking with MacKenzie Blackwood in net for Game 4. It seemed like a solution in search of a problem. And today, we're here to eat crow. Clearly Bedsie knows that goalie room better than anyone else, and that's all that matters. But now, here's where it gets really interesting...who starts in net tomorrow for Game 5?17:05 - Josh Manson clearly got in Michael McCarron's head last night. Manson is a pest. He plays right on that line, but he doesn't cross the line. Every team needs a player like that. Josh Manson is doing to the Wild what Jaden McDaniels did to the Nuggets.32:39 - Some final odds and ends here...The Broncos probably need to a get a restraining order against Von Miller. What happened to Cal Raleigh, who (you could argue) should've won AL MVP over Aaron Judge? Is it okay to send a tweet to the group chat during the waining seconds of a playoff game? LaMelo Ball's partner is named Ana Montana, and they named their son LaOne? Huh?

0:00 - Avs beat the Wild Game 4 last night, and take a commanding 3-1 lead as the series heads back to Denver for Game 5. It feels like this series is all but wrapped up. Colorado has all the momentum, and has had it for most of the series. But playoffs are weird, man. The Hockey Gods are cruel. The Avs can't take their foot off the gas pedal. Don't take anything for granted. Take care of business tomorrow night, wrap this thing up, and head to the conference final. 15:41 - Sean Payton addressed the media at Rookie Mini-Camp over the weekend, and gave the media an update on Bo Nix's ankle, second surgery, and recovery timetable. How do we feel about this whole thing? Are we still concerned about that ankle holding up? Or is this just a bunch of overblown unnecessary panicking? 33:45 - Oh, by the way...former Broncos QB Craig Morton passed away over the weekend. His importance to this franchise cannot be understated. RIP one of the Denver greats. Oh, by the way...the Buffalo Bills new stadium looks kinda bland. If you're building a brand new stadium, and least make it look cool and modern. Oh, by the way...we have a new word for Moser to incorporate into a broadcast.

0:00 - ONE. MORE. WIN. That's all the Avs need to punch their ticket to the Western Conference Final. They beat the Wild last night in Game 4 and looked COMPLETELY different from Game 3. Much improved. Way more focused & bought in. 14:48 - Josh Manson got in a scuffle with Michael McCarron last night. He rammed his stick into the side of McCarron's head/neck area. DURING THE GAME, in an intermission interview, McCarron said Manson's a dirty player. Again, he said that DURING THE GAME. That's crazy! He doubled down on the dirtiness in his postgame comments. And honestly. GOOD. You need a pest that gets in your opponent's head.33:08 - MacKinnon caught a slapshot right in the face. Stopped that puck with his nose. Next period, he was back in the game. Even got the game-sealing empty-net goal. Hockey players are truly built different. After that, we learned today that the first Monday Night Football game of the season is scheduled for September 14 between...the Broncos and the Chiefs! Hell yeah, brother. What a way to start the season. But, Brett said this is an indication of something larger...

0:00 - It's a pivotal Game 4 for the Avalanche tonight against the Wild. What are the Keys to an Avalanche victory?14:56 - Over the weekend, Marvin Mims said that the Broncos haven't started contract negotiations with him yet. He's due for an extension after this season. Why is that?After that, Aaron Gordon was a big topic of discussion at the Nuggets End of the Season presser. He's a hugely important piece of this team. But the bottom line is he can't stay healthy consistently. So what's next for Mr. Nugget?36:24 - The fellas make their final predictions for Game 4, and talk about pool flippers a bunch. For some reason. 

0:00 - First of all, Jesper Wallstedt is getting a little too big for his britches as a rookie. Bro, you've played like 40 career NHL games. Settle down.Second of all, what do the Avs need to clean up for Game 4 tonight?14:19 - On Friday, video emerged of Nathan MacKinnon swimming laps at the team hotel while wearing flippers? And of course, it went viral and everyone started clowning the Dogg. So...why was the best hockey player on Planet Earth swimming laps with flippers?31:15 - Oh, by the way...David Njoku signed a 1-year $8 mil contract with the Chargers. Don't like that he landed in the AFC West! Oh, by the way...the UFL is underway! A referee was interviewed on the sideline DURING A GAME about why he didn't call PI on a particular play. His reasoning actually made sense. We should do this during NFL games. Oh, by the way...is there anything better than Canadian NHL refs chirping players?

0:00 - Well, it's not gonna be a 2nd round sweep for the Avs. They fell flat in Game 3 and lost to the Wild 5-1. Why did the Avs play so poorly? What was the cause?14:51 - On Friday, the Nuggets held their End of the Season press conference at Ball Arena. Josh Kroenke, David Adelman, Jon Wallace, and Ben Tenzer all addressed the media. What did they have to say about the disappointing end to Denver's season, and more importantly, what happens next?32:13 - Where does motivation come from? Does it come from the players or their coach? After that, the Avs lost Game 3. No need to panic yet! It's playoff hockey. Minnesota is a good team. So, how will the Avs respond tonight? If Minnesota evens the series at 2-2 heading back to Denver, will you be concerned?

0:00 - Tomorrow's Game 3 is a MUST WIN for the Wild. Because if the Avs take a 3-0 lead, this series is over. No way you win 4 in a row against this Avs squad. That being said, what style of play will the Wild use in Game 3? Will they try a track meet like Game 1? Or will they play a more physical grimy style like Game 2?13:50 - As the Nuggets offseason looms, they have a dilemma. If they "run it back" with all the same pieces, they'll be decimated by the repeater tax, luxury tax, aprons, all that wonderful stuff. You name it. Now, you can pony up and pay all that stuff and be fine IF and ONLY IF you have a championship roster. For example, OKC can afford to pay all the taxes because they know their roster is elite. Are the Nuggets in the same boat? Because if they need to make changes, they have to offload contract and avoid the taxes. 30:43 - It's our favorite part of the week DRUNK TAKES! We take clips from throughout the week, slow em down to half speed and it makes us sound like we're hammered. 

0:00 - In case it wasn't obvious from our dynamite singing, the song we were jamming to is "1999" by Prince. Rest assured our dance moves were top tier.After that, Moser is itching to give you some Keys! So let's not make him wait! What are the Keys to an Avalanche victory in Game 3 vs the Wild tomorrow?11:29 - Last night in our show group text, Marc Moser didn't recognize a picture..of his own face.After that, does MPJ chug truth serum every morning after he wakes up? This dude lets the inside thoughts get out way too often. And he said something recently that seems ridiculous at first. But the more we thought about it, Vic thinks MPJ isn't the only NBA player who feels that way.31:03 - Oh, by the way...Taylor Heinicke is calling it a career. All things considered, he had a pretty solid run. Oh, by the way...The Rockies won last night with a GRAND SLAM BABY! Take that, Mets. No sweep for you! Oh, by the way...a former CU football player just finished his college degree 50 years after being drafted into the NFL. 

0:00 - Imagine we're hosts of sports radio in Minneapolis/St. Paul this morning...what are we saying to the Wild fans? How are we convincing the fanbase that the Wild can win Game 3 tomorrow?15:17 - Yesterday on PHD, Scott Hastings disagreed with one of Brett's Nuggets takes. Today, Brett offered up his rebuttal. 32:27 - The Lakers vs OKC. It's like Voldemort vs Thanos. How do you pick a side? There's one benefit to this series. Since the Lakers are playing, the entire national media is watching every minute of every game. And because of that, OKC's flopping and foul-baiting is under a massive microscope. The whole sporting world is finally waking up to OKC's whistle grifting.It's CRAZY that the Thunder are actually making us feel sorry for the Lakers. Genuinely! That's how bad their flopping is. 

0:00 - Why are the Broncos bringing in Nathan Peterman for a tryout? Anything we should expect from Rookie minicamp? Where have the Broncos made the biggest upgrades to their roster so far? Jeff Legwold of ESPN can answer any/every Broncos question we might have.14:32 - What's your biggest concern with the Avs right now? You HAVE to pick one. And you can't say injuries or staying healthy. That goes without saying.  33:09 - The Broncos have signed draft picks TE Justin Joly & S Miles Scott to contracts. Joly is interesting...how will they used him based on his body type? Can he finally be the...sigh...god dang Joker than Sean Payton wants?

0:00 - The Avalanche have identified Quinn Hughes as the head of the snake. They need to play extra physical with him and wear him down. It's all part of Colorado's game plan: play fast, physical, and beat up Minnesota. 15:10 - Brett watched Ducks vs Golden Knights Game 2 and had one thing in mind...which team would you rather face in the next round? Vic and Moser didn't take too kindly to that. We're already assuming the Avs have won Round 2 and looking ahead? That's bad juju. You're disrespecting a formidable opponent in the Wild.34:50 - Oh, by the way...The Broncos have invited QB Nathan Peterman to their rookie minicamp for a tryout. Remember him? He threw 5 INTs in one half for the Buffalo Bills, and Jon Gruden berated him for an entire season of Hard Knocks with the Raiders.Oh, by the way...Bo Nix posted a video of himself running, and all the internet sleuths have pounced on it. Where was it taken? When was it taken? What's the timeline?! How's his ankle? Everyone chill, dude.Oh, by the way...Brock Nelson is a finalist for the Selke Trophy.

0:00 - STRAW POLL: What's your biggest concern with the Avs right now. And you can't say health/injuries. That's a given. Aside from that. And yes, you have to pick a concern. That's how the game works.16:19 - Draymond Green tried to roast Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA last night, and the joke fell flat. You're not Shaq, Draymond. You can't make those same jokes. Draymond might be the least self aware athlete in the sporting world right now.But Draymond's comments about the current state of the Warriors raised a bigger question: how much time is left in the Nuggets championship window? Which moves can they make in the offseason to extend the window?32:41 - More details about the Dianna Russini & Mike Vrabel scandal emerged yesterday. TMZ dropped another bomb. And honestly...ENOUGH already. We're sick of hearing about this damn story. It just won't die! Also, breaking news: the Rockies are bad again. They've lost 6-straight, and they're on the verge of getting swept by the Mets. The lowly Mets. Today, they need to steal 1 win and get off the schneid.

0:00 - This current iteration of the Colorado Avalanche TRULY feels like the 2022 Cup Team. We said it occasionally throughout the regular season. But after 6 playoff games, we mean it. We know it. This team has the juice to go all the way. They just look and feel different.14:38 - The Avs' depth is insane. They're getting contributions from all 4 lines every single night. That's what championship rosters do. 34:09 - Moser's flying to St. Paul with the Altitude TV squad to cover Games 3 and 4. But...why? What's the point of Moser going there? Aside from accosting sweet old ladies, what should Moser do in Minnesota?

0:00 - The Colorado Avalanche are 6-0 in the playoffs so far! 4 wins against the LA Kings, 2 wins against the Minnesota Wild (and counting). How's Coach Bednar feeling about his squad? What improvements did they make between Games 1 and 2 vs the Wild? It feels like the entire roster is stepping up, but in particular, who are the biggest difference-makers in these playoffs?19:33 - A texter asked us if we think the Avalanche are too overconfident. In 2021, they won the Presidents' Trophy and they were feeling themselves. Then they got bounced in the 2nd round by Vegas. This team feels very different from that 2021 squad. Why? Why shouldn't we be worried about overconfidence?33:04 - Oh, by the way...RIP Ted Turner. He truly changed the television and broadcasting world forever. Oh, by the way...a school director in Arkansas was running a child fight club. HUH? Oh, by the way...Bryson DeChambeau said that, instead of trying to rejoin the PGA, he'll most likely work on growing his YouTube channel. Then, he'll join whatever tournaments want him. Really? Is that better than sucking it up, paying a fine, and getting back into the PGA?

0:00 - The Avs ONLY scored 5 goals last night?? Wow, what a snoozefest. The Avalanche won Game 2 vs the Wild last night, and they'll take a 2-0 series lead back to Minnesota. That was AWESOME. That Avalanche team looks legit. They genuinely haven't looked this good since 2022.16:06 - Moser drew the short straw last night. So Altitude TV stuck him outside in the snow to do live hits in front of Ball Arena. A sweet old lady walked by him, and Moser chose and interesting phrase to say to her.34:15 - Thanks to Moser, we have a new playoff slogan for the Avalanche!After that, Brett also hate-watched Lakers vs Thunder Game 1 last night. Don't you...kinda, sorta, maybe wanna root for the Lakers? Just a little bit? Because the Evil Empire of the Foul-Baiting Thunder can't cruise to the finals. Someone HAS to put up a fight right? SGA can't flop his way through everyone!

0:00 - The Avalanche are ADAPTABLE. They can play any style of hockey game. You want a 2-1 low-scoring grind-it-out type of game? You got it. Want a 9-6 barnburner? You got it. Whatever style it is, they'll play it. Which type of game will we see tonight?13:05 - Boogie Cousins said the Nuggets lack accountability. When he was here under Coach Malone, he saw an accountability that has disappeared from the team. Where does that need to come from?In a recent interview, Steph Curry said NBA players are underpaid for one specific reason. And his logic opens up a whole new can of worms. 30:59 - Avs vs Wild Round 2 Game 2 tonight! What are the keys to an Avalanche victory?

0:00 - Our old friend Jon Cooper is back at it again! He had another classic huffy whiny quote in his postgame press conference after the Lightning got bounced in Game 7. Back with a vintage banger! It's like 2022 all over again.15:54 - According to Bennett Durando, Christian Braun is shouldering a good portion of the blame for the Nuggets first round exit. He said he's the vocal leader of the team, he didn't play well enough, and didn't have the team prepared well enough. Is that true? Is that his role on the team?And looking at the 1000 ft view, what needs to happen with this roster? Should you keep Aaron Gordon and roll the injury dice again? How about hanging onto Peyton Watson? To keep him, you'll have to offload other pieces. 31:18 - Oh, by the way...we had fans at Coors Field with paper bags on their heads...BUT NOT ROCKIES FANS! The Mets fans traveled with the brown bags. Hallelujah! Oh, by the way...the Philadephia Eagles signed Big Dom to a contract extension. What's the deal with this guy? Fuggedaboudit. Oh, by the way...would you take $50,000 to watch every second of every World Cup game this summer? If so, there's a job opportunity waiting for you.

0:00 - 0:00 - The Avs and Wild will face off tonight in Round 2, Game 2. It PROBABLY won't look like game 1. Don't bet on a 9-goal explosion from the Avs. So, what WILL the game look like?16:16 - Bennett Durando of the Denver Post said that Christian Braun tweaked his calf during the playoffs. He was dealing with that injury on top of lingering ankle issues. So, that begs the question again...WHY did the Nuggets spend the offseason acquiring depth then NOT USE THAT DEPTH?? What was the point of trading MPJ???32:53 - The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the hiring of their new GM yesterday. A reporter didn't like the hiring and wasted no time in making his feelings known at the presser.

0:00 - After one game, it's obvious that the Minnesota Wild are a different beast than the LA Kings were. Round 2 will be vastly different from Round 1. Why is that? What makes the Wild so dangerous?14:02 - First of all, the Nuggets are NOT going to fire Head Coach David Adelman, according to multiple sources. They're keeping him in the driver's seat for another season. And yet, it feels like the whole fanbase wants him gone. Do we like this decision by the Nuggets? Can Adelman right the ship in Year 2?Second of all, the Nuggets literally cannot afford to "run it back." Changes need to be made do this roster. How drastic do those changes need to be? Which players are movable?31:40 - This should come as a shock to no one, but Marc Moser was LOCKED IN to the Kentucky Derby this weekend. BIG Derby Guy over here. Did you watch the Derby? Are you just as obsessed with Secretariat as Moser is?

0:00 - What did Jared Bednar have to say after last night's barnburner between the Avs and Wild? How much of it was on his goalie? How much of it was on his defense?15:17 - Moser broke one of his flip-flops right at the start of the show. So he went out to his truck, and had a spare pair of flip flops ready to roll. That's crazy, right? Who else has spare flip flops on hand?After that, the Avalanche scored 9 GOALS in Game 1 last night. Which one was your favorite?34:01 - Oh, by the way...rest in peace the great John Sterling. His iconic calls will live on forever. YANKEES WIN! THAAAAAAAAAAAAA YANKEES WIN! Oh, by the way...Cam Young tried to add a stroke to his game that the judges missed. That's wild! Who else would do that? Oh, by the way...the Celtics got bounced in the first round by the 76ers. After the game, Jaylen Brown complained about Joel Embiid flopping. Then he went on a livestream and kept complaining about flopping. Come on, man. Just take the L. 

0:00 - 15 goals in one game. Ah yes, business as usual for a standard NHL game.Your Avalanche started Round 2 with a BANG and dropped 9 goals on Minnesota's noggin in Game 1. But they also gave up 6 goals. How do we make sense of this crazy game? How do we weigh the good with the bad?15:50 - John-Michael Liles hopped on the show this morning to help us break down last night's goal-scoring bonanza at Ball Arena. What did JML think of all the back-and-forth action between the Avs and Wild?35:52 - According to both Bennett Durando and Shams, the Nuggets have no plans to move on from David Adelman. Is this a good move, or rather, lack of a move?

0:00 - Where was this team's FIGHT? Where was their MOTIVATION?? You couldn't rally to beat an injured, depleted Wolves team in an elimination game? What about all the times you got punked by Lu Dort this year? Clowned by Jaden McDaniels this series? No one stood up for this team when it mattered most. Say what you will about guys like Russell Westbrook and Paul Millsap. They didn't take crap from anyone.14:46 - The Nuggets season is mercifully over. And now their watch is ended. Avalanche...it's up to you now. Please please PLEASE beat the Minnesota Wild and pull Denver sports out of the pit of misery. Plus, we CANNOT afford to lose to a second Minnesota team in a row. Do your thing, Colorado Wagon! 32:27 - We need it today more than most days. It's our favorite part of the week DRUNK TAKES! We take clips from throughout the week, slow em down to half speed and it makes us sound like we're hammered. Today's edition includes: Nuggets need to skratoninerre, that Japanese stroke, FnX? FnY?, put electrodes on your thing, and prebusecent.

0:00 - There's no tweaking here. We're beyond tweaking the Nuggets roster. Large moves need to be made. In Vic's humble opinion, you have to trade a core member of the team. So...who's tradable? Is anyone not named Nikola Jokic untouchable?14:11 - Hey, the Avs finally have a second round opponent! They'll face the Minnesota Wild starting soon. Yay! We need more beef with the state of Minnesota. So we chatted with the Berto of the Minnesota Wild broadcast, Kevin Falness (pregame, intermission, postgame host) who actually used to live/work in Denver ages ago and was roommates with Moser and Berto. Boy, to be a fly on the wall in that house...31:24 - Oh, by the way...it doesn't really feel right to do this segment today. One of our texters said this whole series came down to Peyton Watson and Aaron Gordon. If we had them both healthy, the Nuggets are moving on to the 2nd round. Is that true? Do we buy that?

0:00 - Well, that's a wrap. It's another early exit for the Nuggets. This year, it was an even earlier exit than last year! So, now that the whole season is in the books, let's do an autopsy all morning long. What the hell happened??17:38 - This is the actual worst case scenario for the Nuggets. You made all these moves in the offseason to build what we ALL SAID was the best roster in franchise history (on paper). And it was WORST THAN LAST YEAR. So now, you have to make moves. You can't run it back. But what moves can you make? How far do you want to go while you're still in the Jokic Window?33:38 - Chris Finch fabricated a fake narrative that isn't there in order to rally his team. And guess what? Fake or not, it worked. As a coach, you need to find motivation and a rallying cry anywhere you can. And he found it.

0:00 - Yesterday, Vic made a guest appearance on PHD and went on a rant about how miserable and stuck up most sportswriters are. Today, we had our very own miserable sportswriter Jeff Legwold on the show. What did Leggy think about Vic's tirade? Does Leggy have any updates on Bo Nix AnkleGate 2K26 2.0?18:10 - It's do or die. Win or go home. What are the keys to a Game 6 victory for the Nuggets tonight?Also, what do the Nuggets do with AG? Should he play if he isn't healthy? If he does play, how do you shuffle the rotation? Should AG be a starter, or should he come off the bench?30:42 - Alright, time to stop playing around. What are everyone's final score predictions for Game 6 tonight? Also, Moser's daughter tuned into the show. She confirmed that Moser's feet are terrible. Should Moser even consider getting a pedicure to clean them up? Or is it a crime against humanity to subject someone to those rancid little piggies?

0:00 - David Adelman said he doesn't want to "crush" his guys after losses, even thought that's what the media/fans want him to do. We don't need him to go full Bobby Knight on his locker. But hold your guys accountable! Get them fired up! Let's go! What's wrong with tough love if you guys are receptive to it?14:02 - Are the...Rox good again? You know who's definitely good? Sugano. Man, he's been wheelin' and dealin' all season long. Now that we've had a day or so to process Bo Nix AnkleGate 2.0, do we feel any different? All the internet "medical professionals" were offering their analysis of it all on Twitter last night, so make of that what you will. 32:45 - Oh, by the way...Marc Rycroft was in an episode of Breaking Bad! Seriously! Oh, by the way...The Saudis are pulling all their funding from the LIV Tour. Should the PGA let all those golfers back with open arms? Or should they make them work their way back? Oh, by the way...Erik Johnson was double-fisting cowboy boot margaritas on the ESPN broadcast at the Dallas Stars arena before Game 1. And honestly? It looked awesome.

0:00 - The Nuggets CANNOT lose Game 6 tonight in Minnesota. The Timberwolves injuries are piling up. AND if you win Game 6 and bring a Game 7 home to Denver, it's over. Denver's moving on. Just bring it on home, baby. Take care of business tonight and let's roll.15:21 - Do you want the Avs to face the Stars in the next round? Do you want them to face their fears and conquer the demons from Dallas? Or would you rather see them face the Wild? Brett prefers the path of least resistance to a championship. It doesn't matter how you get to the mountaintop as long as you get there.33:05 -  Jared Bednar isn't getting any love for the Jack Adams Award. Wedgewood isn't a finalist for the Vezina. What is it with the Avs constantly getting snubbed for these season awards??

0:00 - LET. THEM. FIGHT. It sucks, but we all have to root for the Dallas Stars tomorrow. This series has to go 7 games! Whoever survives, we want them as tired, depleted, and beat-up as possible.After that, the Rockets are in a 3-1 hole to the Lakers right now. They've suffered a few injuries this year, but even still, it's another failed KD experiment for another team. What's next for Houston and KD?12:58 - No Nuggets game to preview tonight...no Avalanche game tonight (obviously)...which means...IT'S TIME TO PLAY THE FEUD! 29:24 - Did Stephen A...actually defend Nikola Jokic on First Take?? Did he actually stand up for Jokic as Kendrick Perkins was ripping him?? Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... MASS HYSTERIA!

0:00 - The Avalanche haven't played a game since Sunday and still don't have a second round opponent yet. What's Head Coach Jared Bednar been up to in his time off? Is he worried about the whole "Rust vs Rest" debate? How's Josh Manson healing up? What are the takeaways from the series vs LA that they can take into the next round?18:45 - Justin Simmons announced his retirement from football today, and he signed a one-day contract so he can retire as a member of the Denver Broncos. That's awesome. Welcome back to Denver, Justin. We missed you. Congrats on a fantastic career in Orange and Blue.Speaking of former Broncos...Luca "My Name is Luca" Evans published an article in the Denver Post yesterday where he sat down with Von Miller and asked him what his future holds. Von said he'd love to return to Denver. Not as a player, but as a member of the front office. Someday, Von hopes to be an NFL GM. Is that a good idea? Would you like to see Von somewhere in the Broncos front office?33:05 - Oh, by the way...Shelby Harris just signed a deal with the NY Football Giants. Congrats to the former Bronco! He keeps finding new spots. Oh, by the way...the NCAA men's basketball tournament is expanding to 76 teams effective next season. Official announcement coming soon. Oh, by the way...a man ran the London Marathon while dressed in a Thomas the Tank Engine costume and set a Guiness World Record in the process.

0:00 - Did you hate-watch Minnesota vs Dallas last night? We certainly did. We had nothing else to do. Let them fight! This series had better go 7!16:28 - Now that the smoke has cleared and the State of Minnesota is no longer out for Vic's head, let's take a look at Game 6. Will the rabid home crowd help give the Timberwolves the boost they need to rattle off a win with the depleted roster?Also, the NBA is finally narrowing down a new plan to curb tanking. And stop me if you've heard this before...Brett STILL doesn't think it'll ACTUALLY fix tanking.34:49 - Broncos news broke yesterday. From Ian Rapoport: Bo Nix had a "follow-up cleanup procedure" on his fractured ankle. He should be back in time for training camp, but don't be surprised if they take it easy with him in the spring, according to Rapoport. Supposedly, this is all pretty standard. But at which point do we start to worry about ankle issues? Especially for such a mobile QB. 

0:00 - Last night, the Nuggets played with physicality! They were enforcers! That's what we've wanted to see all series long, heck, all season long! Valanciunas spoke about it in his postgame comments. Being physical was part of the game plan.14:55 - The Timberwolves will be without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo for the rest of the series. But make no mistake: the Nuggets are missing their 2 best defenders. It'll be easier for them to win, but it won't be a cakewalk. They still have VERY little room for error in Game 6. 32:22 - The Nuggets are off tonight. The Avalanche won't play another game for like a week? Two weeks? Three weeks? Who knows!? So what are you watching tonight?

0:00 - What was your favorite play or moment from Denver's Game 5 win over the Timberwolves last night? There were lots of options to choose from, thankfully.14:51 - What are the biggest post-NFL draft questions for the Denver Broncos according to Jeff Legwold? What needs to they still need to fill?31:54 - Oh, by the way...only 71 players have declared for the NBA Draft so far. That's WAY down from even 5 years ago. Why is that? Oh, by the way...Garet Bolles helped a stranger change their tire on the side of the road. Oh, by the way...Younghoe Koo's bonkers whiffed kick from this past season actually saved a man's life.

0:00 - What do we say to the God of Death? Not today! The Nuggets won game 5 and stayed alive in the series vs Minnesota! They finally played with physicality and didn't let Jaden McDaniels do what Jaden McDaniels does. 15:01 - Yesterday, the entire state of Minnesota wanted Vic's head on a stake (think Lord of the Flies) for saying that the Nuggets needed to intentionally injure Jaden McDaniels to send a message. Here's the thing...Vic never said that. At all. Not even close. He only asked for "repercussions" to Jaden McDaniels' tomfoolery. Today, Vic responded to the angry residents of the Twin Cities (and beyond).31:55 - Have you been following the NHL and NBA playoffs much? Outside of the Nuggets and Avs, which playoff series have you been following?

0:00 - How do the Nuggets fix their offense, and fix it ASAFP?14:20 - Joker doesn't look like himself out there. Something is off with him. Heck, something is off with the entire team. 31:08 - It's win or go home for the Nuggets! What are the keys to a game 5 victory? Also, two people ran the London Marathon in less than 2 hours this weekend. That's unreal. If we took all 4 of us on this show and did relay race, could we combine for 1 sub-5 minute mile? 

0:00 - The NFL Draft is in the books! Do we like the Broncos picks? How did the Law Firm of Payton and Paton do this year?14:10 - Jaden McDaniels has been punking the Nuggets since 2024, and they keep letting him get away with it! We're not mad at McDaniels for breaking an unwritten rule...we're mad at the Nuggets for letting him do it AGAIN! That has to end tonight. Period. Someone needs to stand up to him.32:06 - Oh, by the way...The Rockies SWEPT THE METS! On the road! How do you like them (Big) apples? Oh, by the way...Diego Pavia didn't get drafted this weekend. From Heisman finalist to undrafted. Yikes. Oh, by the way...Canadiens Head Coach Martin St. Louis handles the stress of the playoffs by watching Seinfeld. 

0:00 - The Nuggets lost Game 4 to the Timberwolves, and they've been pushed to the brink of elimination. Minnesota lost 2 of their best players in that game, and the Nuggets still couldn't rally for a win. That was a tough look on Saturday night. Where's the fire? Where's the competitive spirit?14:29 - As if Denver's loss wasn't bad enough, Jaden McDaniels punked them AGAIN. At least Jokic got in his face about it this time.33:04 - The Kings played the Avalanche in the first round and it was a waste of 8 days. Darryl Sutter's quote still rings true 4 years later. Congrats to the Avs for taking care of business. After the game yesterday, Kings Interim Head Coach DJ Smith was very complimentary of the Avs.

0:00 - The Avs won in LA last night and they now lead the series 3-0. Josh Manson left with an apparent injury, but aside from that, it was an awesome night all around. What can we expect in Game 4? LA knows the series is all but done. Are they gonna go down swinging and try to beat the heck out of the Avs? Especially since it could be Kopitar's last-ever game in a Kings sweater. 14:10 - In his postgame presser yesterday, our old friend Jaden McDaniels said just seeing the Nuggets motivates them. They see the name on the front of the jersey and they want to beat those guys. What motivates the Nuggets?31:40 - Man, do we need it today. It's our favorite part of the week DRUNK TAKES! We take clips from throughout the week, slow em down to half speed and it makes us sound like we're hammered. 

0:00 - It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. We're all trying to work through the pain of last night's Nuggets loss together. We're shocked. Flabbergasted. Embarrassed. Dejected. Angry. All of that this morning.On the other hand, way to go Avs! They're one win away from sweeping the LA kings out of the playoffs. This series is all but done. It's all hands on deck. Every night, they're getting contributions from someone new.13:38 - The LA Rams made an interesting pick in the first round of the NFL Draft yesterday, and Sean McVay himself seemed a bit perplexed.After that, whose job is it to motivate the Nuggets? Is it on Coach Adelman? Or is it on the players themselves? For Vic, it's not even a question which one is more important.32:07 - Oh, by the way...the Eagles swooped in and drafted a player from the Steelers while he was ON THE PHONE with the Steelers GM! Oh, by the way...a Braves pitcher made him MLB debut yesterday and his very first pitch went oppo taco for a home run. That's not right, man. You first career PITCH can go for a home run. Oh, by the way...the Philadelphia Flyers are offering an alternative to the 9-9-9 challenge.

0:00 - Last night was a mixed bag, to put it lightly. Let's start with the good. Way to go AVS! The Colorado Wagon ROLLED over the Kings last night, and they're up 3-0 in the series. This thing is over. Just take care of business, complete the sweep, then rest up for the next round.16:04 - That was a pathetic effort from the Nuggets last night. Your opponent called you SOFT and NAMED NAMES! And you rolled over and died. You couldn't answer the bell. So much for "bulletin board material." That was embarrassing. We can't make heads or tails of this loss. We're flabbergasted. Do you want to win or not? 33:29 - How will the Nuggets find motivation to WIN in this damn series if they haven't already? What more do you need?? Does it come from the coach? The players themselves? How do they refocus and start doing things the right way?

0:00 - Our ESPN Broncos/NFL Insider Jeff Legwold has FINALLY published his list of the Top 100 Players in the NFL Draft! Hallelujah! In honor of the draft kicking off tonight, let's break down some of his rankings. And AGAIN, it's important to note - these aren't where he thinks the players will be drafted. This ranking is based purely on skill and talent (for example, Fernando Mendoza is #7 on Leggy's list, but he's obviously going to go #1 overall to the Raiders). 20:56 - It's a Playoff Double Diparoo for the Avalanche and Nuggets! What are the keys to a double WIN-a-roo. 32:40 - Time Zones in the US are silly and arbitrary. Once that's out of our system, we have one final chance to preview these dual Game 3s tonight and calm our nerves...or not.

0:00 - Jaden McDaniels called out the Nuggets and their lack of defense. He named names! It's still hard to believe he did that. The Nuggets HAVE to answer the bell tonight. If they lose tonight, that's a wrap on the series. Prove your mental toughness. Take care of business.After that, the Rockies won last night! They're up to 10 wins already! Let's give Brett a couple minutes for some Rox positivity.14:51 - Vic is having trouble focusing on the Avs vs Kings series. Because in his mind, it's already over. There's no way LA wins this series. Plus, we're so caught up in the Nuggets vs Timberwolves series. What happens if Denver loses tonight? What happens if they, god forbid, lose this series? Where do we go from there? 32:26 - Oh, by the way...A Mariners pitcher caught a line drive inside his jersey. And the batter was awarded a base hit. I'm sorry, I thought this was America! That should be a hit. Oh, by the way...get ready to buy a 2nd or 3rd TV in order to watch all the different playoff games across various streaming apps. Oh, by the way...the Cleveland Cavaliers have introduced the most unhinged form of in-arena entertainment we've seen in a long time.

0:00 - Yesterday at shootaround, all the Nuggets were asked about Jaden McDaniels' fiery postgame comments about their defense (or the lack thereof). David Adelman had the only response that we liked. Everyone else was a bit too laissez faire for Brett's taste. The Nuggets should be fired up right now. It should be fuel. It should be bulletin board material. It should rally them to win. If it isn't...get ready for Cancun.14:28 - The Colorado Wagon has rolled to a 2-0 series lead over the LA Kings, but there's still room for improvement. Jared Bednar said as much on our show yesterday. After that, believe it or not, there's an NFL Draft tonight! Let's go back to Aqib Talib's comment that the Broncos might make a move on draft night. If that's the case, how would it shake out? It probably would happen tomorrow night, right? Which position will they target? It's gotta be a tight end, right?33:13 - The Phoenix Suns lost to OKC last night, and they're down 0-2 in the series. After the game, Devin Booker was incensed with the poor officiating that (stop me if you've heard this before) favored OKC. He even name checked a specific ref who was particularly bad. Which are you more sick of: OKC always getting a favorable whistle, or people complaining about OKC getting a favorable whistle?

0:00 - Long time no talk! Jared Bednar joined the show again this morning. How's Bedsie feeling after last night's win? Will he continue to roll with the red-hot Wedgewood in net, or will he start to rotate goalies? How did he pass the time during the 20-minute glass break delay?19:17 - No Fly Zone alum and Champion of Super Bowl 50 T.J. Ward joined the show today! He's headed to Pittsburgh to announce the Broncos 2nd round draft pick on Friday. Does he have any Broncos/draft scoops like his former teammate Aqib Talib? What does he think of this current iteration of the Broncos that features another iron-clad defense, much like the one he was a part of?37:50 - Yesterday was bonkers, across the board. Both the NBA and NHL playoffs were pure cinema. What was the most shocking part of it all?

0:00 - The LA Kings have played the Avs super physical in Games 1 and 2. They lay huge hits. They dust it up after the whistle. They throw dudes in front of the net and see what happens. And even though they're down 0-2, it's working! They're slowing down the high-flying Avs. Will other teams be able to copy that formula deeper into the playoffs? 13:11 - At any point last night, did your confidence in the Avs waver? Did you think the hockey gods/puck luck might bounce against you?Also, there's never a good time for the rinkside glass to shatter. But man, the Avs had all the momentum when some fans SHATTERED a pane of glass all over the LA Kings bench. That 20(ish) min stoppage to replace the glass and clean everything up really killed Colorado's mounting momentum. 30:32 - Oh, by the way...Mike Vrabel finally addressed the Russini scandal yesterday, but he didn't really say anything at all. Shocker. Oh, by the way...even in their losses, the Colorado Rockies are still making incremental progress. The arrow is continually, yet gradually, shifting upwards, and that's all you can ask for at this point. Oh, by the way...an NFL draft pick has an opporunity to win a lifetime supply of Heinz Ketchup on Friday. 

0:00 - Remember Stefon from SNL? Bill Hader's Weekend Update character? Well, last night's Avs game had everything: fights, weird penalties, broken glass, crazy saves, bad officiating, you name it. Whatever you wanted, you got it. In the end, the Avs won Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead over LA. That's all that matters.15:31 - Boy, Scott Wedgewood is playing his BUTT off. He's a brick wall in net. Should Bednar still consider rotating goalies? Or ride the hot hand?Also, some rambunction Avs fans shattered and I mean SHATTERED the glass behind the LA Kings bench last night. It took the Ball Arena crew about 20 minutes to clean up the glass and put in a new pane. Crazy stuff. We've seen a puck shatter the glass. We've seen players collide against the glass and shatter it. But fans? That's gotta be a new one.32:11 - As crazy as the NHL playoffs have been, how about the NBA playoffs? The injured Lakers won AGAIN and took a 2-0 series lead over the Rockets! Wemby fell hard and slammed his head into the court. He's obviously concussed. How long will he have to recover before rejoining the Spurs?