Podcasts about AVS

In hour one of Dover and Cecil, the guys start the show by asking you, the tribe, what some of your kids, nieces, or nephews' biggest accomplishments have been. What memories come to mind for Dover? We got some shocking numbers about the Broncos on first and second downs. Can Davis Webb really make a huge difference in that area, or are we setting him up for failure? What can Webb do to help improve in those areas? The Nuggets over/under win totals were released. The Avs had their point totals released. Which team is more likely to hit their mark? Which team could fall short of their expectations for the regular season? Josh has a serious Rockies dilemma coming up this weekend. Does he pay for tickets to a game this weekend for the first time in years? 

00:00 Cross talk, Avs schedule released.18:00 LeBron James update.37:05 Salary caps.

00:00 Drew Moor joins the show.16:10 More on the Avs schedule and LeBron.31:55 Broncos talk.

Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley finish out another offseason week by digging in on the Colorado Avalanche Organization's newest Head Coach, Jussi Ahokas takes over as Bench Boss for the Colorado Eagles   Plus, Jesse and Meghan peel back some of the layers on the Avs' first ever 84-Game schedule, and finally the two round out the show addressing the fact that a show last week made some Blackhawks fans pretty upset!   Did you know you could refinance your auto loan?   With RefiJet, you could save around $150 a month—all with just a soft credit pull and zero hassle. Lower payments, flexible terms, even cash back from your car's equity. RefiJet does the work, you get the savings. Start today at RefiJet.com! The Faster, Easier way to Refinance   #ColoradoAvalanche #GoAvsGo #AvsNation #NathanMacKinnon #CaleMakar #GuerillaSports #Hockey #AvalancheHockey #MileHighHockey #AvsFans #Avalanche2025 #Mikko Rantanen #AvsGameDay #NHLHighlights #DenverSports #AvalancheForever #MakarMagic #HockeyInColorado #StanleyCup #NHL #VegasGoldenKnights #VGK Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Will and James. The guys discuss Zach and James's concerns about the Avalanche and go down a rabbit hole of Zach's story of participating in in-game entertainment at an NBA game with a broken wrist. Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Avalanche and Zach's frustration with Jared Bednar returning as the Avs coach. Should we be frustrated with their lack of playoff success since the Stanley Cup, even after being favorites in every series they've played in? How close is the Avs window to closing with their roster being the oldest in the NHL?  We react to ESPN ranking the top safeties in the NFL and the Broncos duo of Brandon Jones and Talanoa Hufanga being absent from the list. We react to Bleacher Report suggesting the Broncos should consider trading Riley Moss now, while his value is at its highest. Could Jahdae Barron step into Moss's role as cornerback two? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Nuggets' win total coming out at 49.5. Will the Nuggets still be a top 4 team in the West next season? How many teams in the West have gotten better while the Nuggets stay the same or have gotten worse? Is Nuggets ownership willing to go into the luxury tax again this season? We react to ESPN ranking the top safeties in the NFL and the Broncos duo of Brandon Jones and Talanoa Hufanga being absent from the list. Phil explains what each of Jones and Hufanga bring to this Broncos defense. Are these guys in the Broncos' long-term vision? Will they receive contract extensions? We react to Bleacher Report suggesting the Broncos should consider trading Riley Moss now, while his value is at its highest. Could Jahdae Barron step into Moss's role as cornerback two? Zach voices his concerns with the Avalanche heading into the 2026/2027 season. How close is the Avs window to closing with their roster being the oldest in the NHL? 

In the third hour of Dover and Cecil, it's time to look at the Denver Nuggets and the Avs. Have we become spoiled by the teams' success? They’re always in the playoffs, but can't climb to the mountaintop anymore. Should fans be more appreciative of having the playoffs be a formality every year? Should more fans place blame on Jokic’s performance in the first round last year? We look at the Avs schedule for next season. What games are we looking forward to? Does the regular season matter? We look at the World Cup as it moves towards a final on Sunday! What have they made of the tournament this time around? Does Argentina feel like a team of destiny? What Colorado sports teams felt like teams of destiny? ESPN released its final top 10 list of the preseason. Which safeties made the list, and did any Broncos make the top 15? Do you need a top 10 safety to be a serious contender? Could Hufanga have made this list if he got more turnovers for the Broncos?

00:00 Spring and Mat Smith are in, World Cup, Avs talk.21:05 Nick Kosmider joins the show.36:20 More on the Avs.

00:00 High Five.15:10 This generation vs. the last generation, Nuggets rookies.34:15 More on the Avs.

Welcome back to a special league-wide edition of Guerilla Sports Off Ice! Leo Carlsson's $90M offer-sheet continues to be arguably the biggest news of the NHL offseason. Now that the Ducks have offically matched Philly's offer and have the contract on their books, what does it mean for Anaheim? Rumors are circulating that Cutter Gauthier won't take a penny less than Leo's new contract. Will the Ducks be able to shake their new contract issues? Or is this the start of a downfall in SoCal? We're joined on the episode by a very special guest, Zach Cavanagh! Zach is an Anaheim Ducks reporter for The Sporting Tribune, host of the ‘Ducks in Deep' Podcast and a member of the Anaheim Chapter of the PHWA. Zach gives his inside perspective on the Leo Carlsson contract situation, how the Ducks community is reacting to matching the offer-sheet, and his understanding of how Anaheim will tackle their cap situation now that they have an NHL record-breaking contract on their books. After chatting with Zach, Mark Robinson is joined by Michael Gurzhiev, a senior creative at Guerilla Sports, who is pinch-hitting for Jesse Montano while he's out on vacation. Mark and Michael overview a handful of topics, and close things out with a fun game.

In the third hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys start by looking at the Colorado Rockies. With the trade deadline around the corner, what will the Rockies do? They have several players who are being seen as elite trade targets. Should they cut bait with them and get prospects back, or is it better to keep them around to help develop their young team? The Avs' first game was released earlier today. How do we feel about the first game of the year? Do we like that the NHL has added two extra games? How many records will Cale and MacKinnon break with all of these extra games? The guys break out into an impromptu sandwich ranking. What are your all-time favorite sandwiches?

Waymos—the autonomous, self-driving ride-hailing vehicles—are already cruising around D.C. with one big catch: under current D.C. law, there's still a human safety driver behind the wheel. But will D.C. ever allow Waymos to operate without a human driver? And more importantly, should it? The D.C. Council is considering a bill that could finally allow them to operate in the District, but not without a fight. Labor unions, disability advocates, tech companies, and business leaders all packed a marathon hearing to debate what the future of transportation in D.C. should look like—and who it should serve. Ben Brasch was there for many many hours. He joins me today to explain where the debate stands and what the future of AVs in D.C. could look like. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this July 15th episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

00:00 High Five.15:15 LeBron James update, Nuggets offseason.30:40 Avs and Connor Hellebuyck.

In hour three of Stokely and Evans without Mark Schlereth, they try to come up with a new team motto for the Broncos before they discuss what the Nuggets could do in free agency with everything in the NBA currently in LeBron limbo. Mike educates Stoke on the logistics of NHL buyouts and educates the listeners why the Avs didn’t get an ideal return on Val Nichushkin. Mike defends the young guys on the Broncos’ offense, telling the fans to give them time to develop. The guys end the third hour debating who the GOAT of golf is.  

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Are the Avs most poised to run it back and win a title? Or the Broncos? Or the Nuggets? Mat and Tyler hash it out on PHD.

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans without Mark Schlereth, they break down what went wrong for Team USA (as much as they can) and adopt a team for the rest of the World Cup. The midday fill-in hosts think the Broncos’ defense will regress this season, Mike and Stoke tell them why they’re wrong. How does a QB get better at the boring part of the job? Mike asks Stoke, a man who played with Peyton Manning, how Bo can take the next step in his development. What’s Trending? Why the US will never win the World Cup, Jokic Pearl Clutching, The Avs took a shot at Hellebuyck, and the Rockies’ hanging tough against the Dodgers.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello are joined by ESPN's Seth Wickersham to discuss his article today detailing Sean Payton's day-to-day during the playoffs. How much did Sean Payton actually entertain having Bill Belichick join the Broncos coaching staff? Will Sean Payton be able to hand off play-calling duties with his obsessive nature over the team? Can Sean Payton be too overbearing with his coaching staff and the players? We react to Wickersham's time on the show and applaud him for the detail he was able to put in a long-form article on Payton. How would Payton handle a slow start from the Broncos and Davis Webb's first season calling plays? We react to rumors that the Avalanche have kicked the tires on trying to acquire Connor Hellebuyck. Were the Avs a better goaltender away from winning the Cup this season? What would the guys be willing to give up for Hellebuyck? How concerned should we be with Nikola Jokic waiting till next season to sign a contract extension? Is this about Jokic applying pressure to the organization or wanting to maximize his money in a contract? 

0:00 - This year felt different for the USA Men. Turns out, it was the same. Let's ask the age-old question that we've been asking for decades. Why isn't soccer bigger in the US? It's the most popular sport in the World by a country mile, and yet it's the 5th-most popular sport in the US at best.15:18 - The Kings waived DeMar DeRozan. Should the Nuggets take a chance on him? Maybe a 1-year rental?Also, Elliotte Friedman said that the Avalanche might be interested in procuring the services of Connor Hellebuyck. Why? They already have 2 great goalies. Plus, Hellebuyck always folds in the playoffs. At least it seems that way. Look at what the Avs did to him in 2024.32:55 - Oh, by the way...Trey McBride went on Bussin' with the Boys and had some less-than-favorable things to say about his alma mater CSU. The clip may have been taken out of context, but it's a bit of a bummer.Oh, by the way...if we did a redraft of the 2024 NFL Draft, would Bo Nix still be the 6th QB taken? Or would he move up the ranks?Oh, by the way...Pringles is releasing a limited run of hot dog buns that are flavored like Pringles. And, they'll even be sold in Pringles cans. Moser is the Glizzy expert of the show. Is that something he'll purchase?

Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley come back at you with a BONUS episode of Off Ice, and today, it's all about the Prospects!   Colorado has put an emphasis on restocking the  pipeline this summer after years of doing nothing but selling-off. Plus, we'll hear from Director of Player Development Brian Willsie, and one of the Avs' top prospects in Francesco Dell'Elce   Did you know you could refinance your auto loan?   With RefiJet, you could save around $150 a month—all with just a soft credit pull and zero hassle. Lower payments, flexible terms, even cash back from your car's equity. RefiJet does the work, you get the savings. Start today at RefiJet.com! The Faster, Easier way to Refinance   #ColoradoAvalanche #GoAvsGo #AvsNation #NathanMacKinnon #CaleMakar #GuerillaSports #Hockey #AvalancheHockey #MileHighHockey #AvsFans #Avalanche2025 #Mikko Rantanen #AvsGameDay #NHLHighlights #DenverSports #AvalancheForever #MakarMagic #HockeyInColorado #StanleyCup #NHL #VegasGoldenKnights #VGK Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans without Mark Schlereth, they let everybody know where Stink is and what he did to tick off Mike’s neighbors and Bears fans across the country. There's a lot of hot gossip about the Nuggets floating around, how much of it is a smokescreen? Are the Nuggets choosing to run it back or is the modern NBA forcing them to? The guys get realistic about the Nuggets’ chances to get LeBron James. They wrap up the second hour debating the Nuggets and Avs’ strategy this offseason.  

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans without Mark Schlereth, they learn some new soccer slang before they address Stink directly while he’s on his way to the airport. Mike stands up for himself, telling Stink to fight his own battles. They wonder if Bo has mastered the aspects of QB that makes a QB elite. They make plans for tonight’s huge match between Team USA and Belgium. Mike and Stoke discuss the Avs’ constant issues in the net and how difficult it is to fix them. They educate themselves about the rules of soccer. Mike takes a moment to acknowledge greatness while we are experiencing it, acknowledging the greatness of Joey Chestnut before making their fearless predictions for tonight’s match against Belgium.   

0:00 - Who are the newest Avs? What should we know about Jaden Schwartz?It's also crazy that Kawhi Leonard dipped from the US in the midst of a fraud investigation and signed with the Raptors. So is this Aspiration trees/Clippers thing just dead in the water now? The Aspiration guy is serving hard time, but the Clippers are innocent?17:00 - DMac took an impromptu trip to Seattle to consume all the World Cup action! He joined us live this morning out in front of Lume-sorry, I mean, Seattle Stadium in Seattle (thanks, FIFA) to update us on all the insanity he's witnessed so far.31:15 - Oh, by the way... World Cup soccer is its own thing. It's its own sport. It even feels like a different sport compared to regular ol' soccer! Oh, by the way...Joey Chestnut won the Hot Dog Eating Contest for the 18th time! Unreal. Whether or not you're a fan of the contest, you have to appreciate how dominant he is in his field of competition. Oh, by the way...Vic finally sympathizes with dogs for one specific reason.

In Hour 4 of The Drive, Broncos talk! How should we grade the Broncos offseason? What move do the guys like the most? Are there any holes on the roster? On a scale of 1-10, how concerned should we be with Bo Nix's ankle? More on the Avs signing Jaden Schwartz. Is this a notable move? Or just...ehh? Where does LeBron James rank among the all-time great NBA players? Will King James pick the Nuggets? Finally, what did we learn today in Denver sports? Tyus Jones, Jaden Schwartz, etc..

In hour 2 of The Drive, Mike and Justin discuss how the Nuggets go from a first-round exit to making a realistic title run. If Denver signs LeBron and made a corresponding move, are the Nuggets on a similar level to OKC and San Antonio? Can Christian Braun get back to the form he was in during the 2024-25 season? Will Julian Strawther finally take a big leap? The Colorado Avalanche signed Jaden Schwartz to a three-year deal and made a couple other signings. Are the Avs a better hockey club following these signings? On the Three Count: USA has won their first knockout stage game since 2002, defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2-0. What are their chances against Belgium? Hunter Goodman can't stop hitting home runs. Chris Johnson's battle with ALS. More on the United States' run in the World Cup.

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike succumbs to peer pressure as the guys relive the Summer of Evans last year. They speculate why Jaylen Brown hasn’t been moved yet, is the Celtics’ asking price richer than the Nuggets can afford? They celebrate Bobby Bonilla Day before they wonder if the Avs could convince Cale Makar to take a hometown discount on his upcoming megadeal. What’s Trending? The Nuggets missing out, woodland critters, and World Cup Fever. 

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, both of our hosts are in rough shape between Stoke’s Shingles and Mike’s common cold. They recap yesterday’s NBA and NHL free agency action as it pertains to the Nuggets and Avs. They discuss what they hope the Nuggets do... then predict what they’ll actually do. There are some Nuggets fans listening who want to run it back next season, but how many times do you want to run it back until it’s time to make a change? The Nuggets’ free agency hinges on one player, Mike and Stoke tell you who that is. Mike and Stoke end the first hour telling Nuggets fans to be prepared for the Nuggets to run it back next season.  

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they bounce around topics like Mike’s (fake) illustrious tennis career, a new job opportunity for Stink, and how much money PFM made Stoke. They revel in the schadenfreude of seeing a top player reject the Dallas Stars. They brace themselves for no big news for the Avs or the Nuggets. They open a mystery box from a dedicated listener. The guys wrap up the third hour with a bad look for CSU.  

In the third hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys look at NBA free agency! It's been going on for over 12 hours, and Denver hasn’t made any moves yet. Are the guys okay with how things are progressing, or are they already starting to worry? Teams around them are getting better; what could they be waiting for? How real is this buzz that LeBron could end up in Denver? We look at Bo Nix! Is it possible that he could match or surpass some of Payton Manning's best years? Could we see Jaylen Waddle break receiving records in his first year in Denver? The Avs are already making moves! Who did they sign, and what more can they do as the NHL’s free agency starts?

In hour one of Dover and Cecil, the guys look at NBA free agency! It's been going on for over 12 hours, and Denver hasn’t made any moves yet. Are the guys okay with how things are progressing, or are they already starting to worry? Teams around them are getting better; what could they be waiting for? How real is this buzz that LeBron could end up in Denver? We look at Bo Nix! Is it possible that he could match or surpass some of Payton Manning's best years? Could we see Jaylen Waddle break receiving records in his first year in Denver? The Avs are already making moves! Who did they sign, and what more can they do as the NHL’s free agency starts?

0:00 - Now that LeBron is leaving LA...would you take him here in Denver? Remember, before he signed with the Lakers, the Nuggets were supposedly a candidate to land him. 15:17 - Colorado Rapids Head Coach Matt Wells joined us this morning to share his expert opinion on the World Cup. How will USA fare against Bosnia tonight? Has he enjoyed the World Cup overall? How has the quality of play been so far? Let's pick the brain of a soccer savant.36:41 -  NHL Free Agency officially opens today. Will the Avs be in the running? By the way, former Av Bowen Byram just signed a deal with the Blackhawks for $12.4 million per year! Sheesh! Good for Bo but we didn't realize he's worth that big of a pay day!

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the newest tax proposal on tickets for large events, which would impact teams like the Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche. Is local government making it even tougher for the Broncos to stay in Denver when they build their new stadium? Could Broncos ownership decide to build outside of Denver to avoid the hassle the government keeps bringing them? We react to the latest in the NBA as free agency kicked off today. We react to former Nugget Tim Hardaway Jr. signing with the Heat on a 1-year $6.5 million contract. What are the Nuggets losing in the absence of Hardaway? Will we see a Cale Makar contract extension in the next few days? We react to multiple reports that Makar and the Avalanche have just started the negotiation process. How much should we expect Makar's next contract to be worth? Will the Avs be able to field a Cup-competitive team while paying Makar a huge contract? 

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they recap a successful 3rd annual Fan Football Camp and wish a happy birthday to John Elway. They try to get into the mind of Nikola Jokic to figure out why he’s passing a massive 4-year, $278M extension. The Nuggets are looking to bring in a former head coach to help David Adelman, is this a move to find a safety net in case the Nuggets’ coach doesn’t produce again? They discuss Jaylen Brown’s trade value after a social media tirade about analytics. Mike and Stink end the first hour reacting to the Avs retaining Brett Kulak and Brent Burns. 

0:00 - Bill Simmons said there's some "smoke" around the Nuggets right now. Some of it is legit, and some of it isn't. He thinks there could be a mutually beneficial trade between the Nuggets and Celtics. It might be all conjecture and heresay, but Simmons also has his finger on the pulse of the Celtics.14:20 - What a busy few days for the Avs! They traded Nichushkin then then immediately re-signed Brent Burns and Brett Kulak. One thing's for sure: Sakic ain't done yet. How do we think Super Joe's handled the offseason so far?34:05 - Brett & Moser were gone last week when the news broke about the Timberwolves trading for LaMelo Ball. What's Tim Connelly's game plan here? Because again, at first glance this seems like an insane plan. The team is becoming Oops! All Guards!

0:00 - The Avs signed Brett Kulak to a 5-year extension. That's a good move by the Avs brass. On the flipside, the Seattle Kraken offered Jason Robertson an 8-year contract woth $15 million per year and he turned it down. Man. That's a lot of bread to pass up on. Are the Kraken THAT bad?14:02 - After our clock troubles in the previous segment, it reminded the fellas of some rough Broncos days. Remember the first Nathaniel Hackett/Russell Wilson game when no one understood how to manage the clock? Remember when Broncos fans were yelling about counting down the play clock? Good times.After that, Caleb Williams was denied a trademark for the nickname "Iceman." Evidently that's his nickname? That sent the boys down a rabbit hole. If we re-did the 2024 NFL Draft, would Caleb Williams still go #1 overall?31:09 - Everybody calm down. Jokic WILL sign his contract extension. That being said, why hasn't he signed it yet? Why is he waiting?

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they discuss how much they and the Avs will miss Val Nichushkin after the trade. Mike rants about Costco shoppers. Stink explains why he thinks the Broncos could’ve won the Super Bowl if the Broncos had a healthy Bo Nix. How much pressure are Sean Payton and Bo Nix under going forward? Is it Super Bowl or Bust for the Broncos now? What’s Trending? The Avs’ strategy is clear, a good loss for Team USA, and a wildcard run for the Rockies?  

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they debate how much merit the Avs’ apparent strategy of building through free agency is. The Morning Crew take on The Drive’s toughest trivia for The Fan’s weekly Trivia Challenge, how will they perform with the team’s captain out of commission? Mike and Stink cap off the week coming up with ideas to get Stoke back and speculating who else on the Avalanche could get dealt over the weekend.  

In hour one of Dover and Cecil, the guys react to the big Avs trade! Nichushkin is on his way to Columbus, and the Avs acquired more draft assets. What did we make of the trade, and what could it signal for the Avalanche as the offseason gets into full swing? The Broncos added some great playmakers, but nationally they're not getting any love; why? The Broncos stacked some very impressive wins last year, but how many of them were statement wins? Are they the team that others want to make statements against? How can they make the biggest statement next season? Can the Broncos play faster under Davis Webb? Is that the secret to unlocking Bo Nix?

In hour two of Dover and Cecil, the guys are joined by our 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis! Davis Webb is one of the biggest stories for the Broncos. Should we be concerned about his play-calling role if the Broncos start slow? Will Sean Payton show him any grace knowing how difficult the schedule is? Will the Broncos add anyone else to the roster as the offseason continues? We take a deep dive into the Broncos running back room. Who will make the biggest splash if or when JK Dobbins gets hurt? We got an update on Payton Watson. What number was reported as the current price for P-Wat? Is he worth that number, and who might actually be putting it out? The Avs resigned some players as we check our X! 

In the final hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys ask our 9News Broncos insider about Davis Webb. Should we be concerned about his play-calling role if the Broncos start slow? Will Sean Payton show him any grace knowing how difficult the schedule is? We take a deep dive into the Broncos running back room. Who will make the biggest splash if or when JK Dobbins gets hurt? Can RJ Harvey carry a backfield by himself? Should the Broncos think about adding more running back depth once the season starts? We got an update on Payton Watson. What number was reported as the current price for P-Wat? Is he worth that number, and who might actually be putting it out? What's the biggest difference between how the Avs are navigating the offseason versus the Nuggets?

In the third hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys react to the big Avs trade! Nichushkin is on his way to Columbus, and the Avs acquired more draft assets. What did we make of the trade, and what could it signal for the Avalanche as the offseason gets into full swing? What legacy did Nichushkin leave behind in Colorado? How will you remember his time here? The Broncos added some great playmakers, but nationally they're not getting any love; why? The Broncos stacked some very impressive wins last year, but how many of them were statement wins? Are they the team that others want to make statements against?

0:00 - It's a live Summer Scramble! Raj is in studio for the next hour with Berto and Vic. Since we have a hockey expert in our midst, what does Raj think about the Avs trading Val Nichushkin to the Blue Jackets for 3 draft picks?14:07 - Now that we've had a day to process the LaMelo Ball/Naz Reid trade, do we feel any differently about it? What are other trade rumors around the NBA?Also, how close are the Nuggets to becoming the Bucks? A team with an MVP superstar who only found a way to win 1 championship? Are Joker's days in Denver numbered?31:49 - Yesterday, USA fell to Türkiye in the last game of the Group Stage. And...we're finding it hard to care. That was basically a scrimmage. A friendly. Türkiye was playing for pride and nothing more.

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they run through the headlines of the morning between the Nuggets’ draft, the Avs’ trading Jack Drury to Nashville, and the LaMelo trade to Minnesota. They run through the top five improvements that Bo needs to make to take it to the next level. They run some of Stoke’s symptoms through Doctor Google to end the third hour.  

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate which of the Broncos on the final year of their contract are most likely to get an extension. Is there any chance the Broncos bring back Evan Engram after a rocky first season in Denver? Could anyone take Riley Moss's starting cornerback spot across from Pat Surtain? What did the guys make of the Nuggets' two second-round picks in the NBA Draft last night? Zach breaks down who Trevon Brazile is as a prospect and what he brings to the Nuggets roster. Will Bryce Hopkins make an impact for the Nuggets or more likely be a G-League player? We dive into the news of the day in  Val Nichushkin getting traded to Columbus in exchange for draft assets. We look back on Val's roller coaster of a time with the Avs. DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joins the show to discuss Val Nichushkin's departure from Colorado. Will details Val's controversial time as a member of the Avs, the ups and the downs. How will the Avs utilize the cap space created from trading Nichushkin? Would the Avs have won another championship if Val had not been suspended and missed time due to his addiction problems? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the US's World Cup possibilities as they look to make it further in the bracket than they have in recent history. Could soccer pass up hockey as the 4th most popular sport in the country? Zach and Phil break down the Nuggets' 35th overall pick in Trevon Brazile out of Arkansas. What does Brazile bring to the Nuggets roster? Will Brazile be an impact player or more of a development project? We react to the breaking news that the Avalanche have traded Val Nichushkin to Columbus for draft capital. We recap Val's time in Denver, from the good of the 2022 Cup run to the bad of being suspended multiple times. How will the Avs use this freed-up cap space after "salary dumping" Nichushkin? We respond to your thoughts on the text line regarding Val's departure. Did Val cost the Avs a second championship in this window? 

In hour one of Dover and Cecil, the guys look at the Nuggets draft picks from the second round. Are either of those players NBA-ready? Which one could project to be a rotational player, and who did we compare him to? The Avs made a trade with their old friend Chris McFarland in Nashville. Who got moved, and how can this help the Avs with Cale Makar? Which team last night made moves that will impact next season faster? What are the biggest questions for the Denver Broncos defense? The Rockies had another comeback win last night. We’re talking this thing day to day, but a lot of Rockies fans still are upset! Is it better to demand instant results or take it game by game with a young Rockies team?

In the third hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys look at the Nuggets draft picks from the second round. Are either of those players NBA-ready? Which one could project to be a rotational player, and who did we compare him to? The Avs made a trade with their old friend Chris McFarland in Nashville. Who got moved, and how can this help the Avs with Cale Makar? Which team last night made moves that will impact next season faster? What are the biggest questions for the Denver Broncos defense? Who can help the Broncos replace JFM’s production? The Rockies had another comeback win last night. We’re talking this thing day to day, but a lot of Rockies fans still are upset! Is it better to demand instant results or take it game by game with a young Rockies team?   

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they answer some “Tell Me Why I’m Wrong’s” about Klint Kubiak and Stink’s love for the Washington. They play a game to predict which games Stink will be calling this football season. Will Shedeur be able to win the starting job in Cleveland or is there just too much red tape to overcome? A “Tell Me Why I’m Wrong” point is in dispute and Mike explains why the Avs should make this trade if it’s available.  

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the Mount Rushmore of Colorado-born athletes and who the GOAT is. Darrin Chiaverini joins the show to discuss his time with Davis Webb at Texas Tech, what Webb will bring after his promotion to become the Broncos' offensive coordinator, and Coach Chiaverini's praise of Phil after coaching him at CU. Chiaverini shares his thoughts on Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter "skipping the line" to be honored at Colorado. Today's "Three Count" features our reaction to Chiaverini's comments on the Buffs, Jack Drury getting traded to Nashville to rejoin the Avs former GM Chris MacFarland, and the top 5 picks in the NBA Draft last night. We react to Dick Monfort charging $23 a head to watch World Cup games at McGregor Square. Is this move "fair or foul"? Is Monfort being greedy, or is this just capitalism? 

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stoke’s out and Stink’s backpack is moldy. They recap their Father’s Day weekends and the sports viewing from it like Wyndham Clark winning the US Open in front of a hostile crowd and the Rox beating Skenes. Stink channels his inner ugly American to vent about the World Cup for a bit before he lays out the questions he still has about the Broncos’ roster now that the offseason is complete. The NBA and NHL drafts are this week, what do the Nuggets and Avs need to accomplish to get where they want to go? Mike and Stink wrap up the first hour opening the text lines to some irate soccer fans.