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Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil live from the Glenn Bar and Grill. The guys recap Zach's time on the golf course yesterday, playing 100 holes for charity, and all the massive news in Denver sports yesterday that he missed. Zach and Phil react to the latest in the Jonothan Cooper story with the law and his domestic violence allegations. Could Cooper get released from the Broncos with the poor decisions he's made in the last week? We react to Davis Webb explaining how Jaylen Waddle coming to Denver reminds him of when the Bills traded for Stephon Diggs in Josh Allen's third season in the NFL. Will Bo Nix take a massive leap in production like Allen did with the arrival of an elite number one receiver? We hear from Joe Sakic and his comments from the Avalanche's end-of-the-season press conference. Is the Avs organization not upset enough about the way they were defeated in the playoffs? 

0:00 - Joe Sakic and Josh Kroenke FINALLY addressed the media yesterday for the Avs end of the season press conference. Did they say the right things? Did they answer all the questions we've had in the offseason so far?15:30 - News broke during this segment that Jonathon Cooper has been arrested again. He's back in Douglas County jail. Yikes. His days in orange and blue may be coming to a close sooner than we all expected.Mid-segment, Marc Moser disappeared completely and handed off his headset to Conor McGahey. Hi Conor! What a pleasant surprise.33:42 - Conor McGahey is a HUGE soccer fan and has been a hockey ref since his teenage years. Let's preview the World Cup with a true soccer junkie. Who do the USA Men never stand a real chance? What are reasonable expectations for them this year?

0:00 - Broncos Linebacker Jonathon Cooper is back in Douglas County jail. He got arrested again last night. This situation has gone from bad to worse. Can the Broncos hang onto him? Or is that a guy you need to cut loose immediately?17:03 - John-Michael Liles throws on the headset so Moser can take another Twix break. JML was at the Avs end of season presser yesterday. What were his takeaways from everything Sakic and Kroenke had to say?32:47 - Oh, by the way...Phil Mickelson is back in the headlines again for the wrong reasons. He's had a meteoric fall from grace in the past few years. Oh, by the way...Karl-Anthony Towns was playing chess on the final play of Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Everyone else was playing checkers. Oh, by the way...a top outfield prospect for the Dodgers hurt his knee because he had to dodge (no pun intended) the bat dog. 

0:00 - Jonathon Cooper's been arrested twice in a week or so. Sean Payton, George Paton, and the Walton-Penner group have a big decision to make. This is the first serious off-the-field issue they've had to deal with. Will they hang onto Cooper and wait for due process of the law? Or should they cut him immediately and avoid a potential headache completely?14:18 - Joe Sakic and Josh Kroenke finally held the Avs end of the season press conference yesterday. Right off the bat, they made one thing clear: Jared Bednar is the head coach because the locker room loves him. It doesn't matter what any of us jackwagons behind a microphone think. The players want him. That's why he's still here.33:41 - Moser's dealing with technical issues, blood sugar issues, and bad smell issues today. Happy Friday. Then after that...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.

The end of season press conference for Joe Sakic and the Avalanche might not have been the most informative, but it still revealed some interesting tidbits about the Avs future. The coaching staff will remain the same, and the Avs are pretty much going to run this back as best they can going into next season, with the same coaching staff. How do we feel about the Avs direction heading into the offseason. Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle For the latest in Denver Sports, stay tuned here at Mile High Sports where you get daily coverage on your favorite teams, boots on the ground from our credentialed reporters. Every Team. Every Day. Subscribe to our channel: / milehighsports Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @MileHighSports Check out our website: MileHighSports.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the ratings are through the roof for the NBA and NHL Playoffs. Mike and Stink break down why both Finals series have captured the attention of people across America. They rave about the power of Madison Square Garden and the role it played in the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history. They preview Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals, and they give their do’s and don’ts for Joe Sakic’s press conference later today. Stink explains why the national pundits’ “1-score games” narrative about the Broncos is incorrect. Mike and Stink end the third hour answering texts about the media darling QB’s across the NFL and the Avs’ offseason. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Will live from Todd Creek Golf Course. The guys react to the breaking news of the day in Sean Payton and the Broncos agreeing to a new 5-year contract extension. Will Payton get a pay raise in his new contract after all the success he's had in Denver the past few seasons? Does this rule out a future in which Davis Webb will be the head coach of the Broncos? Phil and Will continue to discuss Sean Payton's contract extension, and we hear from Sean on how great ownership has been here in Denver, and still being excited about football. We pivot to the Avalanche as Joe Sakic spoke today at the team's end-of-the-season press conference. We hear Sakic's thoughts on Jared Bednar returning for next season, even in the final year of his contract. Will Bednar get an extension before the next season starts? Will the Avs and Cale Makar agree on a contract extension this offseason? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Will react to Josh Kroenke explaining why the Avalanche and Nuggets are not in the same situation and why he is not treating their offseasons the same. Why is Josh much more involved with the Nuggets and not as much with the Avs? Could the Avalanche make a splashy trade this offseason that shakes up the core of the team? Would the Avs be able to recoup any assets in return for Val Nichuskin or Ross Colton? We react to the news of the day in Sean Payton and the Broncos agreeing to a new 5-year contract extension. We hear from Sean on how great ownership has been here in Denver, and wanting to coach until he stops being excited about football.  We pivot to the Avalanche as Joe Sakic spoke today at the team's end-of-the-season press conference. We hear Sakic's thoughts on Cale Makar's looming extension and the injuries the team suffered in the playoffs. 

In hour two, Dover and Cecil react to the big news of the day! The Broncos have extended Sean Payton! What does this mean for the Broncos' timeline? Does this mean you’re losing Davis Webb and Vance Joseph next season? Kevin Kissner gives us the stats we need to know about tight ends and running backs. What numbers do they need to reach on a Super Bowl-contending team? Do we trust the Avs front office as we wait for their presser to start? We check our X to close the hour.

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, it is a contentious start to the second hour as Stoke holds Stink accountable for flaking on him yet again. Stoke raves about the Broncos’ new facility, could it be the best in the world? Mike pats the Avs’ disappointment-in-chief on the back for getting a couple of awards for leadership. The guys are talkin’ about Bo, specifically his arm strength and the QB evaluation throughout his NFL journey. What’s Trending? Champ needs to see more reps from Bo, the future of the Rox, it’s fair to compare the Canes to the Avs, and a do or die Game 4.  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike works his way back into golf shape and Stoke calls Stink out for flaking on the Broncos alumni event yesterday. Gabriel Landeskog got some new hardware for the season he had and Cole Carigg made his electrifying debut for the Rockies, can the young man be one of the future core Rockies? Sean Payton and the guys are talkin’ about Bo, specifically his ankle and the long term worries about his health. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour wondering what the Carolina Hurricanes are doing that the Avs couldn’t.

In hour three, Dover and Cecil look at the Stanley Cup Final! What did we see from the Carolina Hurricanes, and what can the Avs learn from them? What does Champ Bailey think about Bo Nix? What can keep Nix from being a top 10 QB? How serious is this ankle injury? Can Jaylen Waddle help the Broncos get into the top half of the NFL in explosive plays? We react to the biggest story in college football and how teams are reacting to the news.

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil react to what Andrew Mason found about teams in the following year after winning a lot of one-score games. What does history tell us about the Broncos going into next year? Kevin Kissner breaks down some numbers in “Kiss My Stats!” What do Super Bowl champion number two receivers average? What does Courtland Sutton need to aim for? Some news came out of the Nuggets camp. What was it and how did we react? What will the Avs press conference look like tomorrow? We preview the NBA Finals game to close out the show!

In hour one, Dover and Cecil start the show by looking at the Stanley Cup Final! What did we see from the Carolina Hurricanes, and what can the Avs learn from them? A big trade suggestion was made, but how do we feel about it? What does Champ Bailey think about Bo Nix? What can keep Nix from being a top 10 QB? How serious is this ankle injury? Can Jaylen Waddle help the Broncos get into the top half of the NFL in explosive plays?

0:00 - The Canes beat the Golden Knights last night and evened up the Stanley Cup Final. Thank you, Carolina! This series continues to be a blast. But it has Brett thinking...what do those teams have that the Avs don't? 18:01 - We're officially DONE with Knicks fans. Brett was flip-flopping on whether or not he could root for the Knicks and their loudmouth fans, but now it's over. Get bent, Knicks fans. Bing Bong. Go Spurs.Yesterday, Warren Schaeffer was asked about all the visiting fans who invade Coors Field every night. And believe it or not, Vic actually disagreed with something he said.35:15 - In honor of FIFA, what are some of the most corrupt organizations in the sports world?

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stoke sends out birthday wishes before he holds Stink accountable for ditching him. Mike asks a question: are the Avs and Nuggets close to title contention based on what we’ve seen from the NAB and Stanley Cup Finals so far? The guys have a serious discussion about how a locker room and team handle an incident like Jonathan Cooper’s alleged domestic violence case. They recap a bad weekend from the Rockies before they discuss RJ’s Harvey heading into year 2. Can the sophomore RB break out in his second year? They wonder if Jarrett Stidham needs to look over his shoulder for Sam Ehlinger. They wrap up the second hour previewing tonight’s Game 3 in the NBA Finals.

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they open with the reality that the tough schedule the Broncos face is part of sitting at the NFL’s big boy table. They wonder why Jaleel McLaughlin stayed in Denver before Stink and Stoke unburden themselves by getting something off their chest they’ve been holding onto for months. Stink and Stoke quantify the intangible qualities of continuity and chemistry from their experience as players and how it will be a benefit for the Broncos running it back this season. The Morning Crew cap off today’s show forecasting what the Avs will do with their netminders for next season.  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike tells everybody how he almost started the week in a cell before they chat about the ravenous demand for tickets to Game 3 of the NBA Finals. They discuss Jaleel McLaughlin’s return to the Broncos, his role and whether he’ll even make the final roster. Mike asks Stoke how continuity and team chemistry factors into winning games. Scott Wedgewood finished 5th in Vezina voting, should the Avs try to trade him while the iron’s hot?  

In hour one, Dover and Cecil start the show by looking at an incredible Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final! How did you feel watching a team fight back against a Knight defense that shut down the Avs? We get an update on Jonathon Cooper. What is the latest after his court hearing this morning? How does Broncos ownership feel about Cooper's recent headlines? Which players in Colorado Sports do you wish had won a title in Colorado?

0:00 - The deal's not done, but the Chicago Bears are most likely headed to Hammond, Indiana. Who cares if it's just up the road from Chicago? It's a different state! Chicago screwed this up, and Illinois screwed it up. Ya done goofed. It makes Vic appreciate Denver's sports scene a little more. All 4 of our major sports teams play in the same part of the same city. That's pretty cool. 17:09 - Karl-Anthony Towns has completely revived his career in NYC. The Knicks version of KAT is way better than the Timberwolves version of KAT. What did the Knickerbockers do to get the most out of him?32:42 - Dylan Larkin has supposedly narrowed down his list of preferred destinations, and it doesn't include the Colorado Avalanche. Should the Avs still pursue him? Do they need his services?Also, early reports out of Broncos camp - everyone's raving about Jaylen Waddle. He's impressing both Sean Payton and his teammates. Brett thinks it comes down to one thing: SPEED. Waddle is fast. When was the last time the Broncos has a pure speedster catching the football?

On a Monday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss the Broncos going through another week of OTAs. Who needs Nix to have a great season more: Sean Payton, Davis Webb or Nix himself? A chat about the MLB Hall of Fame and steroid use. Connor McDavid won the Ted Lindsay Award for the fifth time, given to the Most Outstanding Player. Why didn't Nathan MacKinnon finish in the Top-3? And what does this say about how other players view MacKinnon? The guys finish the podcast by getting into the Avs shakeup in the front office, with GM Chris MacFarland going to Nashville. Tune in to another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! 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 Phil and Aniello cross-talking with Dover and Will. The guys discuss the news of the day in Jonathan Cooper being arrested for alleged domestic violence. Could this be a reason to bring in Von Miller for edge rusher depth? Phil and Aniello break down what they saw out at Broncos OTAs yesterday. What are the guy's biggest storylines for the Broncos during OTAs and training camp? Will Jaylen Waddle raise the floor of the Broncos' offense? Is Nikola Jokic still the best player in the NBA? Do the Nuggets need to infuse more "dawgs" on the roster to give them back their edge? Is it David Adelman's job to inspire his team to play harder, or is that on the players? What changes do the Avalanche need to make this offseason? Is there a path for the Avs to move on from Val Nichushkin and his contract? Is it time to upgrade defensively and move Devon Towes down the pecking order? 

In hour one, Dover and Cecil start the show by looking at the second game of the Stanley Cup Final! How did it feel seeing a team not roll over and give up like the Avs did? What are the stories we’re hearing out of OTAs? We react to the breaking news involving Broncos edge rusher Jonathon Cooper. We look at the Broncos' projected percentages to win some games. Do we agree or disagree with the projections?

0:00 - HURRICANES COUNTRY. LET'S...spin? Storm? Rain? Thank GOD the Hurricanes evened the series last with a thrilling OT win. Seth Jarvis with the snipe, and we're tied 1-1 heading back to Vegas. We don't have any strong feeling about the Canes. We just DESPISE Vegas. Those jackwagon fans don't deserve happiness, nor does anyone associated with that franchise in any way, shape, or form. 15:58 - At OTAs yesterday, Courtland Sutton was asked about how Jaylen Waddle can help open up the field, and he ended his answer by defending the TE room. Unprompted. Good on Court for standing up for his teammates, but let's zero in on one specific thing he said. It might actually explain why the TE room has struggled the past few years.32:01 - Dylan Larkin has told the Red Wings he wants out of Detriot. Should the Avs trade for him?

On a Friday episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy begin the podcast by getting into the Carolina Hurricanes come from behind victory in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals. After watching two games of the series, how would the Avs have fared against these two teams? News and notes from Broncos OTAs: How is the Sean Payton/Davis Webb dynamic working so far? Does J.K. Dobbins look fully recovered from his injury? And how will the playing time between the running backs be divided this season? NBA Finals Game 2 prediction. Tune in to a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! 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 with Mark Schlereth, the guys wish Happy Birthday to the June kids on the show before they hear more about Stoke’s experience at the Pro Am. They explore an out-there trade for the Broncos. Mike continues to lie about the barn before the guys debate whether the Avs will miss Chris MacFarland in the short-term. Stink rants about the Broncos placement in ESPN’s power rankings. What’s Trending? Jalen Brunson has ice in his veins, Russell Wilson’ self-important retirement video, the Rockies winning multiple series in a row, 46 years of Stanley Cup greatness, and a man loses his number.  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stoke is back to tell us all about his 2nd Pro Am experience. He guys react to Game 1 of the NBA Finals where Jalen Brunson proved them very, very wrong. Mike updates Stoke on the Avs’ coaching and GM situations. The guys discuss the benefit of doing business right in the NFL after the Broncos gave PS2 a bonus out of nowhere. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour rounding up the topics they covered like Stoke’s experience at the Memorial Tournament, the Knicks, and the continued disrespect for Bo Nix.  

In hour one, Dover and Cecil start the show by looking at the first game of the NBA Finals! How did Cecil's Knicks look? Does he think the Nuggets could have competed with either team? Given all the shake-ups in the NFL recently, do we still feel good about our predictions? Is Jared Bednar playing his final season with the Avs if they don’t win it all next year? We go down memory lane, remembering Mr. Unlimited as he officially announced his retirement.

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For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they fill us in on Stoke’s Pro-Am partners before they discuss the Pat Surtain II bonus. Mike explains exactly why losing GM Chris MacFarland to the Nashville Predators isn’t as big a loss as many people are making it out to be. They compare Stoke to his terrible little dog before they play a guessing game about the most underappreciated player on the Broncos. What’s Trending? Voter fatigue hits the NHL, Carolina loses like the Avs, camaraderieship, and a golden opportunity for the Rockies.  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, we get a Stokley Pro-Am update; the Rockies aren’t in last place, and the guys discuss the implications of Chris MacFarland getting poached by Nashville. They heap praise onto the Broncos’ front office for the way they treat their players after they gave Pat Surtain II a big bonus. They finally learn who Stoke is paired with at the Pro-Am before they recap Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals and speculate whether the Avs’ front office shuffle saved Jared Bednar’s job. Mike and Stink wrap up the first hour with a guessing game.

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stink tells us about a recent procedure in uncomfortable, hilarious detail. They discuss how much ownership matters after Pat Surtain II got a bonus. They discuss the shuffling and uncertainty surrounding the Avs after getting swept. Stink unlocks his maternal instincts before the guys point out the flaws in the teams that have better odds than the Broncos. They debate which franchise, if any, has a better cornerback lineage than the Broncos.  

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what the biggest question mark in Denver sports currently is. Is it Bo Nix's ankle injuries, Nikola Jokic's looming extension, or whether Jared Bednar will get a contract extension? Zach shares the numbers on the Avalanche's playoff wins year by year since Bednar took over as head coach of the Avalanche. We react to the Denver Gazette's article by Mark Kiszla detailing Nathan MacKinnon's actions following the Avs playoff exit and calling for him to grow up. Do the Avs need someone in the building to call MacKinnon out on his "childish" behavior? Today's "Three Count" features more of Kiszla's criticisms of Nathan MacKinnon, the Rockies' hot streak of winning 4 of their last 5 games, and Caleb Williams landing the Madden cover for next season. We preview the NBA Finals, the ticket prices for each venue, and more. The guys share how they see the series going and predict their NBA champions. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Jared Bednar returning as the head coach of the Avalanche. Zach points out the lack of playoff success outside of the Cup year, and the guys debate if another coach like David Carle would have the respect of the Avs locker room. Zach and Phil debate if Marvin Mims is a trade candidate for the Broncos with their history of moving off wide receivers when they have a full position room. Will the Broncos be able to figure out Mims' role on the offense or continue to use him mostly as a special teamer? We react to the Broncos giving Patrick Surtain an unpromoted pay bump this week. Are players like Nik Bonitto and Jaylen Waddle also looking for a pay bump as rewards for outperforming their contracts? We react to Jamal Murray being left off the Team Canada roster. Is there a fracture between Murray and his national basketball team? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what the biggest question mark in Denver sports currently is. Is it Bo Nix's ankle injuries, Nikola Jokic's looming extension, or whether Jared Bednar will get a contract extension? Zach shares the numbers on the Avalanche's playoff wins year by year since Bednar took over as head coach of the Avalanche and explains why Bednar doesn't deserve an extension. We react to the Denver Gazette's article by Mark Kiszla detailing Nathan MacKinnon's actions following the Avs playoff exit and calling for him to grow up. Do the Avs need someone in the building to call MacKinnon out on his "childish" behavior? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the Avalanche having to bring back Bednar after losing their GM, if there's an excuse for the way the Avalanche's playoff failures, and much more. 

In hour three, Dover and Cecil react to the first game of the Stanley Cup Final. How did it feel not seeing the Avs in the game? What could an Avalanche vs Canes match-up look like? Could Cale Makar NOT sign his extension? We look at Mike Clay’s projects for Broncos receivers. Do we agree? We rank QB’s in the NFL and debate where Bo Nix lands.

In hour one, Dover and Cecil start the show by looking at the first game of the Stanley Cup Final. How did it feel not seeing the Avs in the game? What could an Avalanche vs Canes match-up look like? Tonight, the Knicks and Spurs start the NBA Finals! Who are we rooting for, and is there a way for the Knicks to stop Wemby? We look at Mike Clay’s projects for Broncos receivers. Do we agree? We rank QB’s in the NFL and debate where Bo Nix lands. We close the hour showing some love for the Rockies and T.J Rumfield!   

0:00 - It's gonna be a long summer, man. The Nuggets left a bad taste in our mouths. The Avs left an even worse one. And now, Brett's asking Moser stupid questions. Strap in, everyone. It's gonna get weird until Broncos training camp. After that, not to go all Seinfeld, but WHAT'S the DEAL with all these international tournaments in hockey and basketball? There was just a hockey tournament. Now there's a basketball one? Jamal Murray isn't playing for Canada, but Jokic IS playing for Serbia?16:00 - AJ Brown spoke to the media yesterday for the first time as a New England Patriot, and he was a little overzealous. How do you feel about someone playing for a team, while actively being a fan of a different team?36:22 - Brett got a song completely stuck in Moser's head. And it happens to be a song that Moser hates with the burning passions of 1000 suns. As I said earlier...it's gonna be long summer.

0:00 - Avs GM Chris MacFarland was hired by the Nashville Predators to be their President of Hockey Operations and General Manager. They made him an offer he can't refure, so he took his talents to the Music City. Joe Sakic will take over as GM "for the foreseeable future."If they hire a new GM, what will the relationship be between him and Sakic? Sakic definitely has his fingerprints on every deal and, oh by the way, he's a Hall of Famer with 2 Stanley Cups. Or, do you let Sakic just be the GM by himself again?15:11 - The more we think about the Avs vs Golden Knights series, the less sense it makes. We hate to keep using the F word but it feels like a fluke. Vegas stole Game 1 of the Finals on the road at Carolina last night. The Hurricanes scored a goal 30 SECONDS INTO THE GAME and still lost 5-4. Vegas just feels like THAT team. They're the team of destiny. This is their year. Everything is coming up aces, you might say.33:44 - The Broncos gave PSII a $5 million bonus yesterday. That kinda came out of nowhere. Here you go, PSII! Take a cool $5 mil. Brett's reading between the lines here...what was the real reason for the bonus? Were the Broncos attempting to appease PSII and prevent a potential camp holdout?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they started OTA's today. After looking into the numbers, does Courtland Sutton have a case to be the number one receiver with the Broncos, even after the Jaylen Waddle trade? Have we underrated Sutton because of the changing coaches and quarterbacks in Denver and the up-and-down offenses during his tenure here? Who should be the number one option for the Broncos in 2026? Which wide receiver will the opponents' best cornerback cover on a week-to-week basis? We react to Mike Klis saying there could be a position battle at left guard between Ben Powers and recent draft pick Kage Casey. We wrap up the show recapping the day in Denver Sports with Jared Bednar returning as the Avs head coach, GM Chris MacFarland leaving the organization to join the Nashville Predators, and Joe Sakic returning to his role as GM on an interim basis. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to Mike Klis's preview of Broncos OTA's and his comments on new play caller Davis Webb prioritizing Evan Engram this season. Will Webb be able to unlock Engram in his first season calling plays? Will Engram improve on his catch reliability? We react to the news of the day in Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland leaving the Avs to become the President of Hockey with the Predators, as well as the news of Jared Bednar returning for next season. What do the guys make of Joe Sakic re-taking over as GM for the interim? Will former Av Andrew Cogliano take over as the next team general manager? With the NFL Draft behind us, Zach shares 5 names of guys the Broncos could look to add to the roster, including Stefon Diggs, Taysom Hill, Cam Jordan, and more. Would a Von Miller reunion make sense for the Broncos? We debate the Avs' decision to bring back Jared Bednar and how much blame he deserves for the Avs playoff shortcomings. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the breaking news of the Broncos restructuring Pat Surtain's contract and Chris MacFarland leaving the Avalanche to become the President of Hockey with the Predators. Zach and Phil continue to discuss Chris MacFarland leaving the Avalanche, as well as the news that Jared Bednar is expected to return as the Avs head coach. We get into a heated debate over whether Jared Bednar deserves an extension. Would Bednar "hold out" if he does not get an extension? How much of the playoff disappointments fall on Jared Bednar's shoulders? Would losing both MacFarland and Bednar in the same offseason be too much change for a championship-level team? Have the Avalanche players and organization become too comfortable, and do they need a shake-up? 

In hour three, Dover and Cecil react to the news of the day. Chris McFarland has left the Avalanche to join Nashville. What does this mean for the Avs moving forward? Coach Bednar's job appears to be safe. Will Joe Sakic start his search for a new general manager? The Broncos have OTAs this week. What stories are we looking out for? How serious is Nix’s ankle injury, and could it be completely overblown?

In hour two, Dover and Cecil react to the big news of the day. The Avalanche has allowed Chris McFarland to speak with the Nashville Predators about their hockey president role. Within the hour, the news broke that McFarland had accepted the job. What's next for the Avs, and what does that mean for head coach Jared Bednar? We take a look at the Nuggets' “false positives.” Which players overperformed and then underdelivered this season? We check our X to close out the second hour!   

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil look at the Avalanche. Who were some of the “false positives” of the year? Was Marty Necase the biggest false positive of the year? Will Petersen joins us to break down the news of McFarland leaving the Avs. We take a look at the Nuggets' “false positives.” Which players overperformed and then underdelivered this season? What are we watching tonight? Will Josh join Cecil and root for his Knicks in the NBA finals?

0:00 - Ding dong, the Flop is dead! The Spurs beat the Thunder in 7, and they're heading back to the NBA Finals. Watching the WCF got Brett thinking...could the Nuggets beat either of these teams in a 7 game series when fully healthy? Even though the biggest concern is whether or not the Nuggets CAN stay healthy for a full season & playoffs. Ultimately, what do the Nuggets need to do?14:31 - Well that came out of nowhere! Some HUGE blockbuster trades went down around the NFL yesterday & over the weekend. One of them poses a direct threat to the Broncos. But thankfully, that trade could still go up in flames. 33:31 - The Stanley Cup Final begins tonight. Avs fans, will you tune in? Will you hate-watch the Golden Knights and root for the Hurricanes? Or is it too painful to tune in at all?

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike and Stoke tell us about the best things they saw in the world of sports and music over the weekend. Jared Bednar is still the head coach of the Avalanche a week after Game 4. What does it tell us about the Avs’ plan? They try to get ready for the World Cup games this summer... emphasis on try. Mike and Stoke speculate about some surprise June 1st roster cuts we could see for the Broncos and across the NFL. Mike and Stoke wrap up the first hour telling folks to relax about Jokic’s summer plans. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to NBC's rankings of all 32 General Managers in the NFL. Where did George Paton rank on the list? Should Paton feel slighted by being listed alongside Sean Payton as GM? We react to a blockbuster trade in the NFL with the Browns sending Defensive Player of the Year, Myles Garrett, to the Rams. How does this change the matchup between the Rams and Broncos in week 3 this season? Does this trade make us think the Broncos didn't do enough this offseason to get better? We also react to the Patriots trading for AJ Brown today. Why have we not heard any news on Jared Bednar or the Avalanche's end-of-the-season press conferences? Are the Avs and Bednar in contract extension talks? Does Bednar deserve an extension after another playoff failure? Is the Avs' championship window still open if they run it back with the same core of players and the same coach? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Jake. The guys discuss the hail storm rolling through Denver today and the guys' weekends. Zach and Phil react to a blockbuster trade in the NFL with the Browns sending Defensive Player of the Year, Myles Garrett, to the Rams. How much does this trade put the Rams ahead of the Broncos? We also have breaking news as the Patriots have traded for AJ Brown. Which of the trades impacts the Broncos more, and which trade impacts the landscape of the NFL more? Why have we not heard any news on Jared Bednar or the Avalanche's end-of-the-season press conferences? Are the Avs and Bednar in contract extension talks? Does Bednar deserve an extension after another playoff failure? We react to Russell Wilson retiring from the NFL and joining CBS as an analyst. We hear from Wilson on his time in Denver, getting benched to prevent injury, and his relationship with Sean Payton. Is Russ a future Hall of Famer? 

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk and the boys chat about tonight's Western Conference Finals Game 6 between the Thunder and Spurs, comments made by JJ McCarthy in reference to his relationship with Kyler Murray, what's going on in MLB as Shohei Ohtani continues to set records as labor negotiations are about to heat up, a recap of last night's conversations with all the league's commissioners, and more. Joining the show is about three great guests including 12 year NFL veteran at QB, 2x Emmy award winner for NFL Live, and ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky, to chat about the Kyler Murray/JJ McCarthy situation, which teams with new OC's he's worried about, and more. Next, Stanley Cup Champion, 18 year NHL veteran, 2006 1st overall pick, and ESPN NHL analyst, Erik Johnson joins the show to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes looks like they're pulling away from the Habs, how Vegas managed to sweep the Avs, and more. Later, 21 year NBA veteran, 12x All-Star, 11x All-NBA, 9x All NBA-Defense, and 2x Gold Medalist, Chris Paul joins the show to chat about Adam Silver and Tyrese Haliburton's comments last night on the state of the NBA, his stance on all the flopping and how it's getting taught now, his thoughts on tonight's game, this run the Knicks are on, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, enjoy Memorial Day weekend. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices