Podcasts about Colorado Avalanche

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by breaking down the Leafs' Marchenko trade. The fellas also delve into the latest surrounding the Detroit Red Wings and Dylan Larkin (20:00). Elliotte provides an update on Alexander Nikishin (29:00). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Penguins walloping the Flyers in their season opener (35:00). They talk about Jared Bednar's extension with the Colorado Avalanche (41:00). The fellas touch on a barn-burner between the Canucks and Oilers (45:00). The Final Thought focuses on Thomas Chabot being named the captain of the Ottawa Senators (54:00). Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (59:20).Today we highlight Toronto rockers The Get Alongs and their track Come On. Check their music out here.Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here.Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.32 Thoughts is produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour two of Dover and Cecil, the guys start the hour by checking in with Deion Sanders. What is going on in Boulder? Have they made a decision on their starting QB for this weekend? Is JuJu’s time as a Buff over? We break down the Broncos matchup against the 49ers. Who has the best coach, QB, and defense? We check in with our buddy Evan Rawal! What is he expecting from the Colorado Avalanche? How will the Avs approach the power play? Can Makar get his first 100-point season? How will the Avs handle the goalie situation? We check our X to close out the hour!   

In the final hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys start the hour by previewing the first game of the Avs season! Hockey is back in Colorado! What is one of the Avs best players saying going into game one? What are our expectations from Nathan MacKinnon? We hear from the head coach. What is he saying about his contract extension? What is his plan with the goal tenders?  We break down the Broncos matchup against the 49ers. Who has the best coach, QB, and defense? We check in with our buddy Evan Rawal! What is he expecting from the Colorado Avalanche? How will the Avs approach the power play? Can Makar get his first 100-point season? How will the Avs handle the goalie situation?  We give our Avs mile high moments, and score predictions to end the show!

In the final hour of Dover and Cecil, the guys start the hour by previewing the first game of the Avs season! Hockey is back in Colorado! What is one of the Avs best players saying going into game one? What are our expectations from Nathan MacKinnon? We hear from the head coach. What is he saying about his contract extension? What is his plan with the goal tenders?  We break down the Broncos matchup against the 49ers. Who has the best coach, QB, and defense? We check in with our buddy Evan Rawal! What is he expecting from the Colorado Avalanche? How will the Avs approach the power play? Can Makar get his first 100-point season? How will the Avs handle the goalie situation?  We give our Avs mile high moments, and score predictions to end the show!

October is almost here, and today's card covers MLB playoff action, hockey, WNBA playoffs and soccer. I'm breaking down all 10 picks, reviewing yesterday's results and trying to finish September with a winning day. Yesterday: 3-6, down $33.45YTD: 596-546, down $66.31 TODAY'S PICKS:⚾ Red Sox/Yankees under 6.5 (-105)

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The season is only days away! Dr. Jay Calvert and Dr. Jason Berkley discuss the Connor Hellebuyck trade saga, Dylan Larkin expanding his list of teams, Adam Fantilli signs an extension with Columbus, giving out big contracts to mostly unproven talent, and Quinn Hughes still not being signed! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In aflevering #163 blikken Dennis en Hans traditioneel vooruit op het nieuwe seizoen in de NHL. Het tweeluik aan previews wordt vandaag afgesloten met de Western Conference en springen de heren gelijk in het diepe met onder meer Presidents' Trophy houder Colorado Avalanche. Verder was er andermaal een update met betrekking tot de NHL-wedstrijden op Disney+ en behandelen de heren oud en vertrouwd aandachtspunten en stellingen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of Jets at Noon... Tyson and Jim breakdown last night's game against the Colorado Avalanche. How'd the Scheifele-Connor-Perfetti line look? Could Viggo Bjorck keep up his strong play this pre-season? All great questions, but Stuart Skinner stole the show. Later on, the guys tee up the Jets third pre-season against the Edmonton Oilers, the line combos and who to watch out for. To wrap up the program, Trevor Linden joined CJOB earlier in the day and he had some thoughts about hockey team's dealing with situations like the Jets are right now. All that and more on today's episode of Jets at Noon... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Alive!: Preseason Puck Drop 09/21/26We're Back! A full-length episode is in the works to kick off the Pittsburgh Penguin's regular season campaign. Still, co-host Jeff Taylor simply couldn't help himself but to record a quick, ‘flying-solo' preseason edition of the pod.Very special thanks to Espresso A Mano, Pittsburgh's finest coffee roasters and cafe, for partnering with Fly Penguins Fly podcast. Visit an Espresso A Mano location near you:https://espressoamano.com/Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on X/Twitter: @penspodJeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewtonLETS GO PENS.JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIOFly Penguins Fly Podcast is produced by Jeff TaylorOriginal theme and outro music composed and recorded by Jeff TaylorMark Guiliana played drums, Ashley Taylor sang.Interested in becoming a sponsor of our podcast?Email Fly Penguins Fly Podcast at: penspod@gmail.comShane Taylor designed and delivered our artwork.Hire Shane: shanetaylordesigns@gmail.comThis episode includes portions of the following musical selections:Fly Penguins Fly Theme composed and produced by Jeff TaylorKid Kodi by Blue Dot Sessions

Well we had to save the best division for last! This week we break down our Central Division predictions for the 2026-27. Join us this week as we cover who's going in strong, who's a little uncertain in net and who is approaching a rebuild! Presented by Draft Kings Use Code THPN https://tinyurl.com/DKTHPNsignup Want to learn more about hockey? Make sure to sign up for the Hockey 101 class taught by The Hockey Princess https://www.chicagowomenssportsclub.com/new-page Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 - Everyone wants to blame Bo Nix for what happened to the Broncos on Monday Night Football. Colin Cowherd went on his show yesterday and had some harsh words for Nix. Yet another classic Cowherd flip-flop! So, how much of the loss was Bo's fault? Can everyone make up their damns minds about this kid already?? Sheesh!15:30 - It's Avs Media day today! Bednar addressed the media, as will most of the players. If you can believe it...the Colorado Avalanche have a preseason game THIS SUNDAY! That's unbelievable. Hockey season is RIGHT HERE.After that, Joe Buck signed a 6-year extension with ESPN worth north of $100 million. He'll remain the Voice of Monday Night Football into the next decade. Joe Buck used to catch lots of flack earlier in his career for unemotional calls, but he's improved A LOT in recent years. Are you yay or nay on Joe Buck?33:48 - When you watch a game, do you have the sound on? Do you need the commentators? Do you prefer a simulcast like the Manningcast? Or do you have no sound at all? Vic need all the commentary all the time. He thinks people who watch games in silence are psychos. 

Major pro sports teams have turned dozens of franchise owners into billionaires many times over in the last quarter-century, but nobody has made as much money from sports ownership as Stan Kroenke. The reclusive billionaire—who announced on Tuesday that he is buying a majority stake in the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno, at a valuation of roughly $4 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the deal—made his fortune in real estate and stands as America's largest private landowner, with some 2.7 million acres of ranches. But it is his sports team investments from the last three decades that now make up the majority of his estimated $27.6 billion net worth. Even before the Angels deal is complete, Kroenke's stakes in the NFL's Los Angeles Rams, the NBA's Denver Nuggets, the NHL's Colorado Avalanche, MLS's Colorado Rapids, the Premier League's Arsenal FC and the Women's Super League's Arsenal WFC are worth around $22 billion net of debt, according to Forbes estimates. By Hank Tucker, Staff Writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avs Rookies Make Quick Work of Rookie Faceoff as Training Camp Approaches Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley are BACK in the Studio to breakdown this year's Rookie Showcase as the Colorado Avalanche prospects went to San Jose and put up 13 goals across just two games. Plus they'll preview a big week ahead as Main Camp opens this Thursday 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.

Summer Coolers – Los Angeles KingsThe Los Angeles Kings enter 2026-27 as the NHL's oldest team and perhaps one of its biggest short-term gambles. After finishing fourth in the Pacific with 90 points, Los Angeles finally avoided another first-round matchup with Edmonton—only to draw the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche and get swept. Now Peter Laviolette takes over behind the bench, Anze Kopitar has retired, and GM Ken Holland has doubled down on veteran experience. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine whether the Kings have enough left for one more playoff run or whether age is finally about to catch up with them.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] Peter Laviolette takes over as head coach after DJ Smith, who had replaced Jim Hiller. The Kings finished fourth in the Pacific with 90 points.[00:00:25] After four consecutive playoff eliminations against Edmonton, LA finally avoids the Oilers—only to draw Colorado and get swept in four games.[00:00:45] The Kings have not won a playoff series since defeating the New York Rangers to capture the 2014 Stanley Cup.[00:01:00] The numbers reveal major problems. LA's offense falls from 14th to 29th, while the power play finishes 28th at 17 percent.[00:01:20] The defense remains respectable, tied for sixth, but the penalty kill plunges from eighth the previous season all the way to 30th.[00:01:40] There are no major trade acquisitions during the offseason, while defenseman Brandt Clarke re-signs for five years at $7.4 million per season.[00:02:00] Ken Holland again turns toward veteran players, beginning with Corey Perry returning for a second stint with the Kings. Perry will be 41 and signs for one year at $1 million plus potential bonuses.[00:02:20] Erik Haula arrives at age 35, defenseman Erik Gustafsson is 34, and 32-year-old Scott Laughton re-signs for three years at $3.5 million annually.[00:02:40] Matt Zuccarello joins at age 38 on a heavily incentive-based contract, adding yet another veteran to what is already the NHL's oldest roster.[00:03:00] Drew Doughty turns 37, while Artemi Panarin is also well into his 30s. Neil and Vic believe LA desperately needs production from Panarin, Adrian Kempe, and Quinton Byfield.[00:03:20] The biggest departure is captain Anze Kopitar, who retires after a legendary Kings career. His No. 11 will eventually join the franchise's honored numbers in the rafters.[00:03:40] Doughty could become captain during the final year of his contract, but replacing Kopitar's presence and leadership will be extremely difficult.[00:04:00] Neil explains the problem with relying on older players: there is very little upside. Veterans generally maintain their previous level or begin declining rather than suddenly improving.[00:04:20] He still believes LA has a more complete roster than some Pacific Division competitors, but sees the Kings as extremely close to the playoff bubble.[00:04:40] Injuries could become devastating because an older roster may not possess enough depth to withstand losing important players for extended periods.[00:05:00] LA was the only one of the 16 playoff teams last season to have a losing home record.[00:05:15] The Kings also suffered 20 overtime or shootout losses. With an offense ranked 29th, finding just a few additional goals in those situations could dramatically change their position in the standings.[00:05:35] Kopitar may not have been the offensive force he was earlier in his career, but Neil emphasizes that losing his leadership could have an enormous impact.[00:05:55] One potential reason for optimism is Laviolette. Neil points to his history of producing strong results during his first season with new teams.[00:06:15] Whether in New York, Washington, Nashville, or elsewhere, Laviolette has often generated an immediate response with his new voice and approach.[00:06:30] Neil believes Holland may be counting on that first-year Laviolette effect to squeeze one more playoff appearance out of this veteran roster before the Kings are forced to inject significantly more youth.Los Angeles is built to win now, but the margin for error is razor-thin. If the veterans remain healthy and Laviolette produces his typical first-year boost, the Kings could fight for a wild-card position. If age, injuries, and their offensive problems catch up with them, the transition toward a younger era may arrive much sooner.

Bobby and Pinder preview the Central Division heading into the 2026-27 NHL season and go team-by-team through what could once again be one of the toughest divisions in hockey. The guys break down projected lines, offseason additions and subtractions, betting odds and the biggest questions facing the Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Utah Mammoth, St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators, Winnipeg Jets and Chicago Blackhawks. Colorado, Dallas and Minnesota still look like heavyweights at the top, but there are plenty of interesting storylines behind them — from Utah trying to take another step, Connor Hellebuyck's uncertain future in Winnipeg, to Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks finally trying to climb out of the basement. Who wins the Central, which teams make the playoffs, who takes the biggest step forward and which team could completely fall apart this season?Video Link: https://youtu.be/XP3E41Encqw#nhl #nhlshorts #nhlplayoffs #nhlpredictions #nhlhockey #nhlpicks #stanleycup #stanleycupfinal CHECK OUT OUR STUFF ⬇️BARN BURNER MERCHhttps://nationgear.ca/collections/shirts/FlamesnationBARN BURNER SHORTS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj_bcGtvvo-cW2DHEDZ6dEO5ePDmlhZc9&si=jo8iNGxT4ImhS2Y8

September is here, and the sports calendar is getting crowded. This week, we react to the richest contract in NHL history, check in on baseball's race to October, discuss the return of one of the NFL's all-time great defenders, and go all-in on college football with our Week 1 reactions and Week 2 Games of the Week. Cale Makar's Record-Setting Extension Cale Makar isn't going anywhere. The Colorado Avalanche have signed their superstar defenseman to an eight-year, $163.2 million extension worth $20.4 million per season, the richest contract in NHL history. We discuss whether anyone is more deserving of that kind of investment, what the deal means for Colorado's championship window, and where Makar already ranks among the great defenseman of his generation. MLB Playoff Race With September underway, every game starts to a matter a little more. We check in on the division races and crowded Wild Card picture, identify the teams that appear built for October, and discuss which contenders have the most pressure on them during the final month of the regular season. Aaron Donald Comes Out of Retirement Aaron Donald is back. After stepping away following the 2023 season, the future Hall of Famer is returning to the Los Angeles Rams for another run. We discuss what Donald could realistically have left at 35 years old, how his return changes an already loaded Rams defense featuring Myles Garrett, and whether Los Angeles should now be viewed as the team to beat in the NFC. College Football Week 1 Games of the Week Recap We revisit our five opening-weekend Games of the Week, (Baylor vs. Auburn, Clemson vs. LSU, Louisville vs. Ole Miss, Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame, and SMU vs. Florida State), to see what we got right, what we got completely wrong, and what each result tells us about these teams moving forward. College Football Week 2 Games of the Week Then it's time to do it all over again. We preview and predict five of the biggest games on the Week 2 schedule: the renewed Missouri-Kansas Border War, Oklahoma at Michigan, Arizona at BYU, Ohio State at Texas, and Iowa State at Iowa. We break down the biggest storylines and matchups before making our picks for each game. Thanks for listening to Fired Up! Follow the show on your favorite podcast platform and connect with us on social media for new episodes, video clips, previews, and show announcements.

2026-09-10 Eine traumhafte Saison endete mit einem alptraumhaften Conference Final. Nach dem All-In im Vorjahr, mussten die Avs den Kader etwas verschlanken. Ist das Team trotzdem noch gut genug, oder vielleicht sogar schon zu alt für einen zweiten Titel in dieser Ära? ———————————— Unterstütze Sportpassion bei der Global Series 2026 ———————————— Werde dauerhaft Supporter Einmalige […]

2026-09-10 Eine traumhafte Saison endete mit einem alptraumhaften Conference Final. Nach dem All-In im Vorjahr, mussten die Avs den Kader etwas verschlanken. Ist das Team trotzdem noch gut genug, oder vielleicht sogar schon zu alt für einen zweiten Titel in dieser Ära? ———————————— Unterstütze Sportpassion bei der Global Series 2026 ———————————— Werde dauerhaft Supporter Einmalige […] Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Brennan McClain of Pro Hockey Rumors joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Stan Kroenke's purchasing the Los Angeles Angels. He shares insider knowledge about how Kroenke has run the Colorado Avalanche his other sports franchises. They also talk about what the future could hold for the Angels' payroll and potential real estate expansion around the stadium.  

Summer Coolers – Columbus Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for six consecutive seasons, but there may finally be reasons for optimism. Rick Bowness returns after helping stabilize the club following his midseason arrival, Zach Werenski has recommitted to Columbus, Jet Greaves has emerged as the No. 1 goaltender, and the addition of Valeri Nichushkin could provide a significant offensive boost. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine whether the Blue Jackets can finally take the next step, how they replace former captain Boone Jenner, and why Adam Fantilli could become one of the defining players—and leaders—of Columbus' future.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] Columbus finishes fifth in the Metropolitan Division with 92 points, 11th in the Eastern Conference and 17th overall, missing the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season.[00:00:25] The franchise still owns only one playoff series victory in its history—the stunning 2019 sweep of the Presidents' Trophy-winning Tampa Bay Lightning.[00:00:45] Columbus remains largely middle-of-the-pack offensively, defensively, on the power play, and on the penalty kill. Vic describes the team as simply “okay” in almost every major area.[00:01:00] Rick Bowness replaces Dean Evason in January and initially produces significant improvement, particularly in Columbus' ability to protect leads and avoid giving away points late in games.[00:01:20] The Blue Jackets finish 10 games above .500 during Bowness' 37 games, but a disastrous 3-9-1 finish over their final 13 games destroys their playoff hopes.[00:01:40] Bowness publicly challenges the team after the season, making it clear that changes would be necessary if he returned behind the bench. He is back, setting the stage for an important training camp.[00:02:00] The offseason initially brings major uncertainty when two important players indicate they may not remain with the organization. Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Zach Werenski eventually reverses course and says he wants to stay and win in Columbus.[00:02:25] With Boone Jenner leaving for Washington, Werenski could become a candidate for the captaincy as Columbus searches for its next locker-room leader.[00:02:45] Kirill Marchenko becomes the remaining contract concern. He will be a restricted free agent after the season and has expressed uncertainty about signing another deal with Columbus.[00:03:00] General Manager Don Waddell makes one of his biggest moves by acquiring Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche for second-, third-, and fifth-round draft picks spread across 2026, 2027, and 2028.[00:03:25] Neil acknowledges the concerns surrounding Nichushkin's past but says he has heard the forward is a changed person who is excited about his opportunity in Columbus.[00:03:45] Nichushkin should receive increased ice time and additional power-play opportunities, potentially giving the Blue Jackets an important new offensive weapon.[00:04:00] Columbus loses several players, beginning with longtime captain Boone Jenner. Mason Marchment signs with San Jose, Brendan Gaunce joins Boston, and Zach Aston-Reese leaves for Philadelphia.[00:04:20] Charlie Coyle remains in Columbus on a six-year, $6 million-per-season contract and could assume some of the veteran leadership responsibilities previously carried by Jenner.[00:04:40] Ryan Lomberg arrives from Calgary, bringing additional energy and physicality to the lineup, while Columbus also retains several of its own depth pieces.[00:05:00] Two important restricted free agents avoid arbitration. Jet Greaves signs for three years at $5 million per season, while Cole Sillinger agrees to a three-year deal worth $4.6 million annually.[00:05:25] Greaves' contract reflects his emergence as Columbus' No. 1 goaltender after overtaking Elvis Merzlikins during the 2025-26 season. Neil believes Greaves proved he can become a very good NHL netminder.[00:05:50] Sillinger's commitment, along with Werenski's renewed desire to remain with the organization, provides evidence that Columbus is not struggling to retain everyone.[00:06:10] Neil believes the organization enters training camp in a much healthier position than it appeared to be only a month earlier, with Marchenko now representing the primary unresolved long-term concern.[00:06:30] Columbus also has young talent coming through the pipeline, including defenseman Jackson Smith, the 14th overall selection in 2025, who produced 26 points in 35 games at Penn State.[00:06:50] Cayden Lindstrom, the fourth overall selection in the 2024 Draft, remains another major prospect, while Luca Del Bel Belluz has already begun gaining NHL experience.[00:07:10] The central question becomes whether all these pieces are enough for Columbus to finally take the last step and qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.[00:07:30] Neil believes the answer will partially depend on the strength of the competition. He sees Columbus as a work in progress but believes Nichushkin improves the offense and Greaves gives the team a developing young goaltender.[00:07:50] Coyle could help fill the leadership void left by Jenner, while Bowness' biggest priority may be preventing another late-season collapse like the one that destroyed Columbus' playoff chances last year.[00:08:10] Vic identifies Adam Fantilli as one of the most important players entering the season. Beyond his offensive ability, Fantilli possesses the intensity and leadership qualities of a potential future captain.[00:08:30] Neil agrees that Fantilli's development must continue. For Columbus to become a playoff team in 2026-27, the former top prospect needs to begin blossoming into the impact player the organization believes he can become.

Summer Coolers – Colorado AvalancheThe Colorado Avalanche were arguably the NHL's most dominant regular-season team, capturing the Presidents' Trophy while leading the league in offense, defense, save percentage, and penalty killing. But their pursuit of another Stanley Cup ended abruptly when the Vegas Golden Knights swept them in the Western Conference Final, with an injured Cale Makar unable to make his usual impact. Now Colorado enters 2026-27 with significant roster turnover, Joe Sakic temporarily back in the GM chair, questions about lost depth, and one enormous piece of business looming: Makar's next contract. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine whether the Avalanche remain the powerhouse they were a year ago.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] Colorado comes off a Presidents' Trophy-winning season, capturing the award for the fourth time in franchise history while reaching the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a ninth consecutive year.[00:00:25] The Avalanche race through the first two rounds, sweeping Los Angeles before eliminating Minnesota in five games and reaching the Western Conference Final in only nine playoff games.[00:00:45] Their postseason ends dramatically against Vegas. The Golden Knights sweep Colorado in the conference final, with Cale Makar missing the opening two games before returning for the final two while clearly not at full strength.[00:01:10] The result becomes another reminder that regular-season dominance guarantees nothing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Recent Presidents' Trophy winners have experienced dramatically different outcomes once the postseason begins.[00:01:35] Neil points back to Boston's record-setting 2022-23 season as perhaps the ultimate example. The Bruins dominated the regular season before being eliminated by Florida in the opening round.[00:02:00] Winning the Presidents' Trophy requires tremendous consistency over a full season, but Neil explains that the grind can also take a physical toll before the playoffs even begin.[00:02:20] Makar's health becomes especially significant because Neil considers him, along with Nathan MacKinnon, one of the two most important players on the Avalanche roster.[00:02:40] Colorado's regular-season numbers demonstrate just how dominant the team was. The Avalanche lead the NHL offensively at 3.63 goals per game.[00:03:00] Colorado also finishes first defensively at 2.37 goals allowed per game, while Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood combine to help produce an NHL-best .908 save percentage.[00:03:20] The penalty kill ranks first at 84.6 percent, giving the Avalanche elite performance in almost every major statistical category.[00:03:40] Then comes one of the NHL season's biggest statistical mysteries: despite possessing an incredible collection of offensive talent, Colorado's power play finishes only 27th.[00:04:00] A unit featuring Makar, Devon Toews, MacKinnon, Martin Nečas, Brock Nelson, Nazem Kadri, and Valeri Nichushkin consistently struggles to translate its skill into production with the man advantage.[00:04:20] Vic believes the Avalanche frequently tried to be too perfect, forcing passes into the middle while too many long-distance shots missed the net.[00:04:40] Neil offers another explanation: Colorado may simply have had too many players who wanted the puck. With only one puck available, the group never consistently established who should shoot, who should distribute, and who should become the primary setup option.[00:05:00] Despite Jared Bednar's coaching and Colorado's extraordinary talent, the power play remains an unexplained weakness throughout an otherwise dominant season.[00:05:20] The offseason brings a major front-office change when General Manager Chris MacFarland leaves Colorado on June 2 to join Nashville as President of Hockey Operations.[00:05:40] Joe Sakic steps back into the general manager role on an interim basis and quickly begins reshaping the roster.[00:06:00] Colorado trades Ross Colton and a goaltending prospect to Nashville in exchange for another goalie prospect and third-round selections in 2026 and 2027.[00:06:20] Eight days later, Sakic makes another deal with his former GM, sending Jack Drury, Chase Bradley, and a 2029 third-round selection to Nashville for promising forward Fedor Svechkov and physical forward Zachary L'Heureux.[00:06:45] Valeri Nichushkin is also traded to Columbus for three draft picks, removing another significant forward from Colorado's lineup.[00:07:00] Neil notes that MacKinnon and Makar remain the franchise cornerstones, but championship teams cannot survive on superstars alone. Losing players such as Colton, Drury, Nichushkin, and Joel Kiviranta changes Colorado's overall depth.[00:07:25] Neil remains confident that Colorado will be a strong team, but unlike a year ago, he takes more of a wait-and-see approach because of the amount of supporting talent that has departed.[00:07:50] The biggest long-term storyline surrounds Makar, who enters the final season of his contract at $9 million per year and could become an unrestricted free agent.[00:08:10] With the NHL salary cap scheduled to climb to $113.5 million, Vic expects Makar—along with Dallas star Jason Robertson—to become one of the first players in the next wave of enormous NHL contracts.[00:08:35] Neil explains an important distinction about the rising salary cap: simply because teams are allowed to spend to the ceiling does not mean every franchise has the financial ability or willingness to do so.[00:09:00] The cap represents the maximum a team can spend, not an obligation. Neil compares it to being told you can spend $10,000 in a store—it does not mean you actually have or want to spend the entire amount.[00:09:20] Colorado does spend to retain some defensive depth, re-signing Brent Kulak for five years at $4.5 million per season and bringing back veteran Brent Burns on a one-year, $850,000 contract.[00:09:40] The Avalanche also acquire Jaden Schwartz from Seattle on a three-year deal at $3.25 million per season while adding forwards Vinnie Hinostroza from Florida and Noah Cates from Philadelphia.[00:10:00] Colorado still possesses the superstar foundation necessary to compete for the Stanley Cup, but the supporting cast looks different. Whether the new pieces can replace the depth that departed—and how the Avalanche handle Makar's looming contract—will help determine whether the Presidents' Trophy winners remain among the NHL's true elite in 2026-27.

Summer Coolers – Boston BruinsThe Boston Bruins bounced back with a 100-point season and a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but their first-round loss to Buffalo exposed several concerns heading into Marco Sturm's second year behind the bench. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine Boston's discipline problems, the number of players coming off career seasons, the pressure on Elias Lindholm to produce more offense, and whether J.J. Peterka can finally deliver on his potential. With limited goaltending depth and little margin for error, the Bruins may need another season of unexpected performances just to remain in the playoff race.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] Boston finishes fourth in the Atlantic Division with 100 points and returns to the playoffs after missing the postseason for the first time since 2016. The Bruins are eliminated by Buffalo in six games during the opening round.[00:00:25] The Bruins improve offensively, defensively, and on the power play during Marco Sturm's first season, giving the organization several encouraging signs.[00:00:45] The penalty kill becomes a major concern, finishing 24th in the NHL while Boston is shorthanded a league-high 278 times.[00:01:00] Neil explains that poor discipline and weak penalty killing are a dangerous combination. When a team takes that many penalties and cannot consistently kill them, goals against quickly accumulate.[00:01:25] The discussion shifts to whether Boston could follow the same path as recent teams that benefited from several unexpected career seasons before falling back the following year.[00:01:45] A year earlier, the Bruins appeared heavily dependent on David Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie. Instead, several supporting players significantly exceeded expectations.[00:02:00] Pavel Zacha produces 30 goals and 65 points, while Victor Arvidsson scores 25 goals before leaving Boston to sign with the Detroit Red Wings.[00:02:20] Casey Mittelstadt scores 15 goals, rookie Fraser Minten adds 17, Marat Khusnutdinov contributes 15, and physical forward Mark Kastelic scores 12.[00:02:40] Those performances must be repeated or improved for Boston to remain competitive, but Neil questions whether so many players can produce at that level again.[00:02:55] Elias Lindholm becomes one of the most important players entering the season. The former 40-goal scorer managed only 17 goals and must provide more offense behind Pastrnak and Geekie.[00:03:15] Neil believes Boston exceeded expectations during Sturm's first season but does not think the roster has enough dependable scoring depth to comfortably remain in the playoff picture.[00:03:35] Geekie's excellent season included multiple extended goal droughts, showing that even one of Boston's biggest success stories produced unevenly throughout the year.[00:03:55] The Bruins acquire J.J. Peterka from Utah, hoping to unlock the offensive potential he previously displayed with Buffalo.[00:04:15] Neil expresses concern whenever a player is moved in a major trade and then dealt again only one year later. Utah's willingness to move on quickly raises questions about Peterka's consistency and overall value.[00:04:40] Peterka carries expectations of becoming a 35- or 40-goal scorer, but Boston will be his third team in three seasons.[00:05:00] Contract and ice-time issues may have contributed to Peterka leaving Buffalo, but Utah also decides to move on after only a short period. Boston now becomes the latest team betting on his upside.[00:05:25] The Bruins also acquire defenseman Will Borgen from the New York Rangers for two draft picks and add forward Ivan Ivan from the Colorado Avalanche.[00:05:50] Backup goaltender Jonas Korpisalo is traded to the Rangers for a prospect and a fourth-round pick, creating a potential weakness behind Jeremy Swayman.[00:06:10] Boston signs Jiri Patera to a one-year, $850,000 contract after he appeared in only one game for Vancouver the previous season.[00:06:30] Neil believes Korpisalo played well when called upon and warns that the Bruins could be in trouble if Swayman suffers an injury or enters an extended slump.[00:06:50] Connor Clifton joins Boston from Pittsburgh, while Jordan Harris returns on a one-year contract to provide additional defensive depth.[00:07:10] The Bruins will also look toward their prospects, including 2025 seventh-overall pick James Hagens, to determine whether younger players can contribute immediately.[00:07:30] Forwards Dean Letourneau and Will Zellers may also compete for roster spots and could become important if Boston's veterans cannot maintain last season's production.[00:07:50] The episode concludes with Boston facing numerous unanswered questions. The Bruins possess some upside, but their veterans, new additions, and young players may all need to outperform expectations for the team to return to the playoffs.

Cale Makar is officially the highest-paid player in NHL history, signing an eight-year extension worth $20.4 million per season. What does the massive contract mean for the Colorado Avalanche and the rest of the NHL? Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette joins Meghan Angley to break down Makar's record deal, how it could impact the market for elite defensemen, and whether the Avalanche have the salary-cap flexibility to keep their championship core together. We also look at how Colorado's roster construction could help them manage Makar's contract, what the Avs may have to sacrifice to stay competitive, and how recent mega-deals around the NHL have shaped the market. Plus, we hear from Logan O'Connor on the Avalanche's leadership, playoff mindset and what the team needs to improve moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NHL salary cap for the 2026–27 season is set at a historic $104 million, paving the way for record-breaking contracts. Team executives are already projecting that the cap could approach $150 million within the next five years. The docs discuss some of the recent big contracts handed out as we approach the 2026-27 season! Plus, a potential expansion to Atlanta (AGAIN), and Jason's plan to get the GM-less Red Wings back on track.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With training camps now around the corner, NHL Wraparound starts September with the first of several coaches on the show.All 32 men have a unique story in terms of their journey that landed them behind an NHL bench. For Victoria, BC-born Spencer Carbery, it began as a player before working his way through the ECHL and AHL before being named Washington Capitals head coach in 2023.Carbery shares his story with Neil and Vic, his experience working with Alex Ovechkin and looks ahead to guiding the Caps back to the playoffs with some punch and leadership added to the lineup.IN THIS EPISODE:[03:06] - Growing up in British Columbia, Carbery shares his early days as a player and how his journey took him to South Carolina where current Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar convinced to keep playing. One of his teammates with the Stingrays: Caps 2018 Stanley Cup winning-goalie Braden Holtby.[08:34] - As eventual head coach of the Stingrays, one of his assistants: current San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky.[10:50] - Neil and Spencer share some memories of Hershey, where Carbery coached from 2018-2021.[13:32] - The move to the NHL as an assistant with the Maple Leafs where Carbery had full exposure to life in a huge media market and working with true stars for the first time.[16:45] - Hired by the Capitals in May 2023, Carbery takes over as a rookie NHL head coach and begins with a team with star power and experience comparable to that in Toronto. He credits the Caps big names for making the adaptation a comfortable one.[19:22] - Though having heard, seen and experienced the greatness of Alex Ovechkin as an outsider, the things that impressed Carbery most about OV upon becoming his coach.[22:11] - "The Chase" for the all-time goal scoring record. Had OV not broken his leg and missed 16 games and had the record been achieved sooner, might the end result of the 2024-25 season been different for the Caps?[29:58] - With the expectations different in each of his four training camps, does the core message to the team differ or stay the same?[33:51] - The one thing that excites Carbery the most heading into the 2026-27 season.[35:28] - The challenge of being a head coach in an era where the player turnover is far more prevalent than in decades past.[39:32] - Wrapping up the discussion with Spencer Carbery and looking ahead to other coaches joining the show in September.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #BZZR #SpencerCarbery #SouthCarolinaStingrays #ECHL #CHL #HersheyBears #HersheyParkArena #AdirondackRedWings #AHL #JaredBednar #BradenHoltby #PhilippGrubauer #RyanWarsofsky #MikeSullivan #RayBourque #MiltonHershey #WiltChamberlain #BenHogan #AustonMatthews #MitchMarner #JohnTavares #WilliamNylander #MorganRielly #SheldonKeefe #AlexOvechkin #WayneGretzky #NicklasBackstrom #TJOshie #TomWilson #JohnCarlson #EvgenyKuznetsov #Pierre-LucDubois #CraigLaughlin #AlexTuch #JordanKyrou #BooneJenner #JonnyBrodzinski #VincentDesharnais #ConnorMcMichael #TrevorvanRiemsdyk #HendrixLapierre #BrandonDuhaime #ColeHutson #DarcyKuemper #LoganThompson #JakobChychrun #MattRoy #AnaheimDucks #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets

After 23 years Arte Moreno sells the Angels! Who bought it? Stan Kroenke whose company, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, owns the NFL's Los Angeles Rams, the NBA's Denver Nuggets, the NHL's Colorado Avalanche and Premier League Arsenal. Plus, Bergy has his 3 things about the Dodgers but today he will complain about the way they have been playing as of late. It's Beto Week so he's bringing in his friends, today Gustavo Arellano from the LA Times joins us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Angley joins the program to discuss the Colorado Avalanche. Jesse and Victor ask about pros Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas, Brock Nelson, Artturi Lehkonen, Nazem Kadri, Gabriel Landeskog, Jaden Schwartz, Parker Kelly, Nicolas Roy, Fedor Svechkov, Gavin Bradley, Zachary L'HeureuxCale Makar, Sam Malinski, Brent Burns, Josh Manson, Devon Toews, Scott Wedgwood, and MacKenzie Blackwood. In Cat's instincts, Cat Silverman of InGoal magazine joins to discuss prospect goalies Ilya Nabokov, Louka Cloutier, and Nikita Novosyolov. In the dynasty dig, we break down Matthew DiMarsico, Francesco Dell'Elce, and TJ Hughes with the help of reports from FHL scout Kendrick and polls from NHL Rank King Mason Black.Have a listen! Our show is part of the Dobber Podcast Network and sponsored by Fantrax.com. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Check our Facebook and Instagram pages.   View our YouTube for more prospect videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPYVXp3foOcvh7344fjKmA. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey

Forget the final score for a minute — THIS IS THE NEWS ANGELS FANS HAVE BEEN WAITING YEARS TO HEAR! On a massive edition of the ToddFox Postgame Show on the HITI Network, we break down the Angels' loss to the New York Yankees, but the game has been completely overshadowed by franchise-changing news: ARTE MORENO HAS AGREED TO SELL CONTROL OF THE LOS ANGELES ANGELS TO STAN KROENKE AND KROENKE SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT! After 23 years of Arte Moreno ownership, the Angels are preparing to enter an entirely new era. The transaction is expected to officially close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to MLB approval and customary closing conditions. Moreno is expected to retain an undisclosed minority stake. And Kroenke isn't just another billionaire buying a baseball team. His sports empire includes the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids and Arsenal, with championships across several of those organizations. For an Angels fan base that has spent years chanting SELL THE TEAM, this is potentially one of the biggest turning points in franchise history. THE TEAM IS BEING SOLD. STAN KROENKE IS COMING TO ANAHEIM. A NEW ERA OF ANGELS BASEBALL IS ABOUT TO BEGIN. ToddFox reacts to the Yankees game, but we're going DEEP on the sale: What could Kroenke ownership mean for the roster? Will the Angels finally invest in player development and organizational infrastructure? What happens with Angel Stadium? What changes could be coming to the front office? And most importantly—can Kroenke finally turn the Angels back into a championship organization? After years of frustration, losing seasons and watching some of baseball's greatest talent come through Anaheim without postseason success, Angels fans finally have something completely different: CHANGE. Tonight isn't just another postgame show. It's potentially the beginning of an entirely new chapter of Angels baseball. TARPS OFF! THE TEAM IS SOLD! Sound off in the comments: What is the FIRST thing you want Stan Kroenke to change? Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications because HITI Network and the ToddFox Postgame Show will be covering everything surrounding the ownership transition and the future of the Angels. Hashtags: #Angels #ArteMoreno #StanKroenke #AngelsSold #SellTheTeam #TarpsOff #LosAngelesAngels #GoHalos #AngelsBaseball #AngelsNews #NewEra #ToddFox #ToddFoxPostgameShow #HITI #HITINetwork #HalosInTheInfield #AngelStadium #Anaheim #BigA #AngelsFans #HaloNation #Yankees #AngelsVsYankees #MLB #MLB2026 #Baseball #Rams #LosAngelesRams #Kroenke #KSE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Die NHL setzt ein starkes Zeichen für Deutschland! In dieser Folge sprechen die Hockeydudes über die große NHL-Offensive auf dem deutschen Markt: Die Edmonton Oilers mit Leon Draisaitl kommen nach Köln, die Boston Bruins mit JJ Peterka nach München – und gleichzeitig startet die NHL eine spektakuläre Kooperation mit dem FC Bayern München. Außerdem sorgt Cale Makar für Schlagzeilen: Der Superstar der Colorado Avalanche unterschreibt einen historischen Rekordvertrag und wird zum bestbezahlten Spieler der NHL-Geschichte. Was bedeutet dieser Deal für die Zukunft der Liga und die kommenden Superstar-Verträge? Und zum Abschluss wird es spannend: Die KI stellt uns fünf aktuelle Fragen zur NHL ... Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

During Hour 4 we checked in with a new edition of In or Out discussing Ike Howard, the Nashville Predators, Colorado Avalanche's Mount Rushmore, Vlad Guerrero Jr., and airplane etiquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHL's salary landscape has officially changed.Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek break down Cale Makar's massive $20.4 million AAV extension with the Colorado Avalanche, the new benchmark it creates for NHL superstars, and what the deal could mean for the next wave of contracts, including Quinn Hughes and Adam Fantilli.The guys debate whether players should be expected to take less money to help their teams win, how rapidly the NHL salary cap is rising, and what a potential $150 million salary cap could mean for superstar contracts in the future.Then, the conversation turns to two of the NHL's biggest trade situations: Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin. Hellebuyck has publicly requested a trade from Winnipeg, but with no deal completed yet, what is holding things up? The guys discuss his market, Winnipeg's options and whether Hellebuyck could still be with the Jets when training camp opens.They also break down the complicated situation surrounding Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings, including the team's search for a new general manager, Larkin's limited trade destinations, his captaincy and whether Detroit should wait for its new GM before making a franchise-altering decision.Plus, Jason and Jeff debate whether NHL rivalries are being underutilized, why the league should schedule more rivalry games and how creating more meaningful matchups could help increase fan engagement.The episode also features Buy or Sell, including Quinn Hughes' next contract and whether the Washington Capitals have done enough to become legitimate Stanley Cup contenders, plus Brady Tkachuk's expected impact with the Florida Panthers.

Tyler Yaremchuk and Liam Horrobin are both back in studio, with producer Bordzy alongside them for another edition of Oilersnation Everyday!The boys will kick things off with The News, breaking down the massive contract extension recently signed by Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche. With Makar landing a $20.4 million dollar contract on an eight-year deal, what does this mean for the NHL's salary landscape? How could this impact the future of the defenceman market, and what does it mean for teams trying to lock up their own superstar blue-liners?From there, it's time for The First Question: Will the Oilers add another player before training camp? With the season getting closer and Edmonton's roster starting to take shape, Tyler and Liam will debate whether Stan Bowman still has another move up his sleeve. They'll also rely on the Nation Citizens in the live chat to hear who YOU think could be the final addition to the Oilers roster.Later in the show, the boys will be joined by special guest Charlie Nama, promoter and owner of Bareknuckle Ice Wars, as he stops by to promote the upcoming Bareknuckle Ice Wars event coming to the River Cree later this year. They'll discuss the event, what fans can expect, and plenty more.Finally, Tyler and Liam will close things out with their favourite daily betting picks courtesy of bet365.

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, the Pittsburgh Penguins have taken the ice! Well, some of them and Nick Belsky discusses a few players that have begun informal training for the 2026-27 season. He also reacts to the continued disrespect thrown at Penguins' center Ben Kindel, and a history-making deal between Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche — tune in!   Read Taylor Haase's full article here

Die Offseason der Anaheim Ducks bleibt spannend und die nächsten großen Fragen werfen bereits ihre Schatten auf die kommende Saison! In der neuen Folge des Anaheim Ducks Blog sprechen wir über die aktuellen News rund um die Ducks und werfen einen genauen Blick auf die aktuelle Lage des Teams. Wo stehen die Ducks kurz vor dem Training Camp? Wie ist der Kader aktuell aufgestellt und welche offenen Baustellen könnten noch entscheidend werden? Natürlich steht auch Cutter Gauthier im Mittelpunkt: Nach seiner starken Entwicklung und einer überragenden vergangenen Saison stellt sich eine große Frage – wie geht und eventuell wo geht es für Ihn ... Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Guest host Dave Campbell welcomes Derek Van Diest, regional writer for NHL.com, to 880 CHED's Inside Sports for a deep dive into some of the biggest stories making headlines across the National Hockey League. Dave and Derek discuss the blockbuster Cale Makar contract with the Colorado Avalanche and what the historic deal means for one of the NHL's elite defensemen and the future of the Avalanche. The conversation also turns to the ongoing Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors surrounding the Winnipeg Jets. Dave and Derek examine the latest speculation around the star goaltender and what a potential trade could mean for Winnipeg and the NHL. Closer to home, the guys break down the Edmonton Oilers injury situation heading into training camp, including the questions surrounding the roster and how injuries could impact the Oilers as they prepare for the upcoming NHL season. Get expert insight into the latest NHL news, Edmonton Oilers updates, Cale Makar contract news, Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors, Winnipeg Jets speculation and NHL training camp storylines with Dave Campbell and Derek Van Diest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Dave Campbell opens the August 28, 2026 edition of 880 CHED's Inside Sports with a look at the day's biggest sports scores, results and headlines, including major news from around the NHL. Dave discusses Cale Makar signing the richest contract in NHL history to remain with the Colorado Avalanche, keeping one of hockey's biggest stars in Colorado for the foreseeable future. The guys take a closer look at what the blockbuster contract means for Makar, the Avalanche and the NHL as a whole. Plus, Dave runs through the latest sports scores and top stories from across the sports world, keeping fans up to date on everything happening in Edmonton, Canada and beyond. Listen to 880 CHED Inside Sports with Dave Campbell for the latest NHL news, Cale Makar contract updates, Colorado Avalanche coverage, hockey news, sports scores, Edmonton sports and breaking sports headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off discussing Cale Makar getting an NHL record contract with the Colorado Avalanche. Then, MLB Insider Robert Murray (5:24) joins the show to discuss the AL Wild Card race, a massive blunder for the Jays last night, if the boos are justified, and more. Then, they look around the AL and discuss the Yankees path, the Dodgers sweeping the pirates and what to expect in Skubal's start against his former team tonight, if the Brewers could overtake L.A., and more. Then, Justin and Jesse give their thoughts on if the boos to Vladdy and the Jays can have significant repercussions, what the next path for Vladdy should be, and more. Then, they discuss Makar accepting the NHL's highest ever contract, what it could mean for the future of the league, how it compares to some of the biggest contracts around the NHL, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Shi Davidi (1:51) ahead of the Blue Jays' matchup against the Royals. They discuss the Jays signing Michael Lorenzen, the thin pitching staff, their need for a Star Centerfielder, the latest criticism involving Vladdy and the Gatorade bath, and much more. Then, Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds joins the show (25:37) to discuss Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck publicly requesting a trade out of Winnipeg. They break down the relationship between Hellebuyck and the Jets over the years, what the next steps would be for Winnipeg if they grant the trade request, how Cheveldayoff will approach a potential trade, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing the expected contract extension for Cale Makar with the Colorado Avalanche. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clearly the weakest of the four divisions in 2025-26, half of the teams in this octet enter the new season with a change behind the bench, including the one and two teams, the Vegas Golden Knights and the Edmonton Oilers.While the VGK did stun many sweeping the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche enroute to the Final, a rookie head coach will be under the microscope as will a veteran in Edmonton trying to re-build his reputation.Let's also not forget what's taking place in the Golden State. Can the Sharks be the Ducks of the new season and are the Kings simply stuck in suspended animation?IN THIS EPISODE:[05:26] - Vegas Golden Knights[13:41] - Edmonton Oilers[21:29] - Anaheim Ducks[27:08] - Los Angeles Kings[33:53] - San Jose Sharks[40:06] - Seattle Kraken[46:26] - Calgary Flames[51:26] - Vancouver CanucksX: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #BZZR #AnaheimDucks #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets

In 2025-26, the top three teams in the Western Conference all resided in the Central Division...and all failed to make the Stanley Cup Final.In this episode, Neil and Vic examine the powerhouses in Colorado, Dallas and Minnesota while also checking to see if there's enough upgrade in Winnipeg to return to the Presidents' Trophy form of 2024-25. Also under the radar: The up-and-coming Utah Mammoth and the very active Nashville Predators under new Head of Hockey Operations, Chris MacFarland.IN THIS EPISODE:[02:32] - Colorado Avalanche[11:52] - Dallas Stars[16:07] - Minnesota Wild[22:39] - Utah Mammoth[27:31] - St. Louis Blues[31:48] - Nashville Predators[37:57] - Winnipeg Jets[46:54] - Chicago BlackhawksX: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #BZZR #AnaheimDucks #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets

Justin Hein and Luke Sims hold down the fort this episode as they break down the Central Division in the NHL and where the Minnesota Wild fall as things currently stand. Can they overtake the Colorado Avalanche or Dallas Stars, or will they instead be holding off the likes of the Utah Mammoth or St. Louis Blues? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Nothing says “responsible morning radio” quite like starting the hour buzzing on Italian rainbow cookies and ending it by debating whether Rafe Williams belongs on Raya.Welcome to another funny show from The Rizzuto Show, where the crew begins this episode riding the aftermath of Rizz's birthday food extravaganza. Sweet Seven Layers has everybody losing their minds over traditional Italian rainbow cookies, pistachio and blackberry creations, cherry amaretto and enough sugar to make Moon openly admit he's buzzing. Throw in the pastries from Le Bon Boucher and we're basically broadcasting from inside a carbohydrate emergency.Before everyone slips into a frosting coma, Rizz drops some actual useful information: Rizz Show Night with the St. Louis Blues is coming to Enterprise Center, featuring the Blues against the Colorado Avalanche and an exclusive Rizz Show Blues jacket. Even better, a portion of the special ticket benefits Operation Food Search. Look at us briefly doing something respectable.Don't worry. It doesn't last.Sexy Time Fun Facts arrives with a legitimately groundbreaking medical story: surgeons in Vietnam successfully performed the country's first penile transplant from a brain-dead donor.And there goes the respectability.What starts as an unbelievable medical headline turns into a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about organ donation, brain death and transplant ethics. Rafe brings some firsthand perspective from witnessing organ harvesting during his previous surgical work, while Moon reflects on his own recent experience being with his father at the end of his life.Naturally, the thoughtful discussion eventually becomes questions about disclosure to future romantic partners, whether transplanted anatomy could be a different color and the phrase “secret three-way with a ghost.”We almost made it.Then the funny show tackles another vital scientific question: Is Missouri properly representing itself in America's swinging community?A ranking of all 50 states examines factors including clubs, online communities, hotels and other indicators of an active swinging lifestyle. Florida takes the top spot because Florida apparently looked at its existing reputation and decided to lean in. Missouri lands at number 20 overall, while ranking eighth for its number of physical swinger clubs.Respectable?Embarrassing?A challenge for next year?The crew isn't entirely sure, although Rafe refuses to accept the possibility that Cleveland might be out-performing St. Louis in the key-party department. Civic pride comes in many forms.From swinging, we make the completely natural transition into dating apps.Science apparently has an answer for how much you should reveal in your dating profile. Say too little and people assume you're sketchy. Overshare every trauma you've experienced since kindergarten and romantic interest drops. The sweet spot is the “Goldilocks bio”: enough personality and detail to seem interesting without making somebody feel like they've accidentally opened your therapist's case notes.Which means there's only one reasonable next step.Get Rafe on a dating app for the show.Rafe isn't particularly interested. He'd rather meet somebody naturally and “let the universe do it,” which is adorable and therefore completely unacceptable to his coworkers. Tinder, Hinge, Bumble and Raya all enter the discussion, along with stories of celebrities appearing in people's inboxes and the realization that getting Rafe approved for Raya may require more references than getting a mortgage.He apparently needs Wayne Gretzky to write two letters now: one for Canada and one for Raya.Eventually the search deteriorates into increasingly specific dating platforms, FarmersOnly, JDate, theoretical sea-captain dating and Rafe's dream of becoming an aspiring jet-ski owner searching for love.Romance is alive.It's just deeply confused.From Italian cookies and St. Louis Blues hockey to medical ethics, swinger statistics and celebrity dating apps, this episode somehow covers an enormous amount of territory without developing a single useful life skill.Exactly what you've come to expect from your favorite funny show.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley are back to get your week started by taking a look at the Russian Interview with former Colorado Avalanche forward Val Nichushkin and unpacking what Val opened up about his time in Colorado   Plus, the Avalanche vs DU Alumni game is set for thus coming weekend, and the pair take a look at which former players will be on the ice!   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.

Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley finish up the week by taking a look at which UFA's still sit out on the NHL's open market, and who might the Colorado Avalanche take a run at if they keep with their recent track record of picking up a player late in the summer at a discounted price.   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.

Welcome back to another special edition of Guerilla Sports Off Ice with Jesse Montano and Mark Robinson!   Mark and Jesse are back for more offseason hockey talk, and this week, we're giving our waaaaay too early NHL Awards predictions for the 2026-27 NHL Season! From the Hart and Norris Trophies to the Rocket Richard and Vezina, were putting in early selections for who will win these next awards.   It's also a new week, and a new show, which means two more teams need to be reviewed ahead of the season. This week, Mark and Jesse have the Lighting and the Oilers to review...what do these teams need to do get over the hump and be a cup contender?   Finally, the guys wrap up the show with some non-hockey talk about some recent films in the theater that have been trending all around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley kick off your Week by talking about some NHL superlatives as the pair take a look at which players and teams are most likely to over or  underachieve, most likely to improve, and so much more!   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.

Jesse Montano and Mark Robinson keep plugging along in the NHL Offseason as they take a look at some of the cities that the NHL is eyeing for inevitable expansion. Plus who might be trying  get an extension in under the wire before the 8-Year contract becomes a thing of the past.   All that, and they'll peel the layers back on what the outlook is like for the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights   Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley keep it rollin' during the NHL off season as they start to dig in on Division Previews, moving out West with the Pacific Division   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.