The Avs Hockey Podcast

In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about the offseason, they discuss this year's lineup and lineups of the future, and they break down what the salary cap allows, and doesn't allow, the Avs to do. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #151 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. […]

In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay break down the Avs players who did Avs things this season, they preview the first round matchup against the Jets, and they talk about the Avs riding the injury train yet again. Those topics and a whole bunch more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #150 of […]

In this podcast James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss the new look of the team following the trade deadline, who's hot and who's not, and they say a fond farewell to some now former Avs. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #149 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thanks for your […]

In this podcast, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss some of the many strange things that have happened so far this season, players getting back into the lineup as the team gets healthier, and Nathan MacKinnon bringing the noise in historic fashion. Those topics and a whole bunch more Avs and hockey stuff coming at […]

In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay break down the first quarter of the season, they discuss some of the recent roster changes, and they also appreciate Cale Makar doing all the hockey things. Those topics and a whole bunch more Avs and hockey stuff coming at you in episode #147 of The Avs […]

In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss the upcoming season along with commenting on many of the newer and more seasoned faces on the roster. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff coming at you in episode #146 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thank you very much for joining us for […]

In this season-ending podcast James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about the series against the Kraken, they discuss what next season's team may look like, and James solves all the problems with questionable hits and suspensions too. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #145 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thank […]

In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay mention what grinds their gears on broadcasts, they preview the upcoming playoff series against the Seattle Kraken, and they discuss that maybe, finally the team may be mostly out of a season-long injury hole. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff coming up in episode […]

In this podcast, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss the seemingly endless stream of injuries this season, they review the new destinations for some familiar names, and James rudely triggers Jay on purpose. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff coming at you in episode #143 of the Avs Hockey Podcast. It was […]

In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss ALL the injuries, they recap a few of the games since their last show, and they fondly remember Peter McNab. Those topics and whole bunch more Avs and hockey stuff coming up in episode #142 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thanks for listening, friends.

In the first show of the 2022-2023 season, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about big names leaving the organization as well as big names sticking around, big players dealing with injuries, and they discuss how defending the Stanley Cup has gone so far this season. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff […]

In this show James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay revisit the 2022 Stanley Cup Final, they wrap up a championship season, and they also discuss what next season's team could look like. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in this legendary episode (#140) of The Avs Hockey Podcast. The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club […]

In this (in AHP terms) historic podcast, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about the Blues and Oilers series, they revisit the exhaustive list of playoff hockey clichés, and they make absolutely no predictions because everyone knows exactly what we want to see happen in the Stanley Cup Final. Those topics and much more Avs […]

In this podcast, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay recap the first round matchup against the Nashville Predators, they discuss the difference between some rest and possibly too much rest, and they also highlight the potential keys to the second round series against the St. Louis Blues (after watching game one.) Those topics and much more […]

In this podcast, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss playoff keys and hopes, they break down the importance of Mikko Rantanen and Devon Toews, and they also briefly mention the standard click bait that's now available pretty much everywhere. Those topics and a whole lot more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #137 of The […]

In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about Cale Makar's greatness according to us (as well as his teammates), who should and who shouldn't be dropping the gloves to protect their teammates, and they also break down the moves the Avalanche made at the trade deadline. Those topics and much more Avs and […]

In this podcast, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about goaltenders stepping up, a great stretch of hockey for our favorite NHL team, and they discuss the “merits” of the NHL All-Star Game. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff coming at you in episode #135 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thanks for […]

In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss a never boring month of Avalanche hockey, two gorgeous overtime game winning goals, all-star players (and a coach too), and Jay shares some seriously smokin' hot takes. Those topics and plenty more Avs and hockey stuff coming at you in episode #134 of The Avs Hockey […]

In this podcast James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about all the players who stepped up big when Nathan MacKinnon went out, Nazem Kadri's best stretch of play as a member of the team, a heathy (and spectacular) Cale Makar, and the current list of injuries that's WAY too long. Those topics and much more […]

In this podcast James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss a depleted Colorado Avalanche lineup, players testing the limits of player safety, and Avalanche jersey style details. Those topics and a whole bunch more Avs and hockey stuff coming at you in episode #132 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Hang in there, friends. Things will get […]

In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about new arrivals to this year's team and departures from last year's squad, the importance of roster depth, and they make absolutely no predictions about the upcoming season (while obviously hoping things turn out great.) Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode […]

In this podcast James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about the transition from four games of pure delight to six games of “What the?”, they discuss who performed and who didn't perform for the Avs during the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs, and they look ahead at what the Avs roster may look like in the […]

In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about four good games of ice hockey, they expound upon Nazem Kadri's game two hit on Justin Faulk (as well as the subsequent suspension), and they also check in on Blues captain Ryan O'Reilly. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff coming at you […]

In this podcast, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay preview the first round Stanley Cup playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, they talk about players stepping up at the right time, and they even throw in some rec league softball talk. Those topics and a whole bunch more Avs and hockey stuff coming at you […]

In this show James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss one big game, some big (and old) additions to the roster, a big month by the big line, and there's some appreciation shown for the two big guys who run a lot of this team. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode […]

In this podcast, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss the game in Lake Tahoe, who is currently hurt, healthy, stepping up big time, who is backing up Philipp Grubauer, and that time when Tim Peel said the quiet and agreed upon part out loud, while mic'd up. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey […]