Podcasts about Makar

This Detroit Red Wings podcast welcomes top-ranked Red Wings prospect Trey Augustine for his first-ever interview on the show ahead of training camp! Hockeytown news & analysis covers the GM search candidates, Simon Edvinsson's unsigned contract, & Cale Makar's record-setting deal in Colorado. (00:00) - Intro & Episode Preview (05:40) - Trey Augustine Interview The goalie prospect on signing his entry-level contract, his thoughts on the Sebastian Cossa trade, his Michigan State years, back-to-back World Juniors golds, his ATO with the Grand Rapids Griffins, growing up watching Pavel Datsyuk at the Joe, and why he's going into camp on a mission. (35:30) - Red Wings Notes GM Search Update Jeff Kealty, Brett Peterson, and Scott White among the reported external interviews: what each candidate brings and why the lack of retreads is encouraging. Also notes on Eddie Genborg and the looming Mason/Lucas Raymond nightmare continuing on national broadcasts. (51:30) - Makar's Record Contract, Quinn Hughes' Contract & Hellebuyck Trade Request The richest deal in NHL history at $20.4 million AAV and what a blank-check superstar market means going forward. Minnesota's cap crunch just got scarier, and Connor Hellebuyck goes public in Winnipeg, plus how both situations ripple back to Detroit's Dylan Larkin trade rumors. (1:04:55) - Overtime: Patron Questions When to hit the panic button on the Edvinsson contract, deadline returns for expiring deals, and which Canadian city would get the next expansion team (or rather why almost none will anytime soon). --- WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here:  wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Marvin Mims getting injured again, after missing much of training camp with a lower-body injury. Zach shares why he's anxious about Mims as he heads into a contract season in which his offensive role shrunk during the offseason and he might not be available to start the season. We hear from Sean Payton on the Broncos roster after they whittled it down to 53 guys. Is this roster in a better position than it was a year ago? What do the guys make of the Broncos practice squad? Were we surprised that former 3rd-round pick Drew Sanders was cut? We dive into the latest with Jonathon Cooper, as he was placed on the Commissioner's exempt list and has a trial set for November. We hear from George Paton on the situation and the replacements for Cooper while he misses time. Could Cooper cause a distraction for the Broncos this season? We react to Cale Makar's historic NHL contract extension. We hear from Makar on signing an 8-year contract instead of going for a shorter 4-year deal. Does Makar's new deal add pressure for him to be even better moving forward? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down the Cale Makar contract extension. How will Makar's contract impact how the Avs construct their roster moving forward? Did Joe Sakic's job just get harder with all the money going towards Makar, MacKinnon, and Necas? We pivot to the Broncos and preview their third and final preseason game tonight. What do the guys make of the list of guys that will and won't play tonight? We hear from Vance Joseph on what he's seeing from Que Robinson in year 2. Who needs to play well tonight to make the Broncos' 53-man roster? Could recent draft picks like Red Murdock or Justin Joly be in jeopardy of being cut? We wrap up the show previewing the Week 0 slate in college football and revisiting Cale Makar's record-breaking contract extension with the Avs. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they get set for their third and final preseason game tonight. With Bo Nix not playing, what is the biggest storyline heading into the game? With roster cut day around the corner, we project what the Broncos' 53-man roster will look like. Will the Broncos keep all three quarterbacks? Will the Broncos keep a 4th running back as insurance for JK Dobbins' injury history? How many offensive linemen will they keep? Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss his projections for the 53-man roster, the latest with the Jonathan Cooper legal situation, and much more. Today's "Three Count" features Cale Makar's historic contract extension with the Avalanche, the Avs cap table moving forward, and how Nathan MacKinnon will feel about Makar making so much more money than him. How will Makar's contract impact how the Avs construct their roster moving forward? How have the expectations for Makar changed? 

0:00 - Vic caught with with Wil Lutz after practice the other day. What was it like trying to kick a FG in the middle of a snowglobe? (not to keep bringing up painful AFC Championship game memories).During this segment, news broke that the Lakers were sold again for a cool $12.5 billion. 14:57 - NHL Network ranked Cale Makar as the top defenseman in the NHL. When it's time to pay him, he can name his price and the Avs will pay it. But should he? How big should his payday be?31:24 - Oh, by the way...Ben Johnson said he wants the Bears to have the highest scoring offense in NFL history, bypassing the prolific 2013 Broncos. Good luck, Ben! More power to you.Oh, by the way...have you ever found a venomous snake trapped in the lining of your football helmet?Oh, by the way...could we get Vic to line up for a putt at a PGA event with a Smuckers Uncrustables-themed putter? 

0:00 - Mike Sando released his annual ranking of NFL QB tiers. Which tier is Bo Nix in? Was he fairly ranked?14:14 - The Avs might face a Sophie's Choice in the near future. Sorry, Mose. I forgot we're not allowed to use that name anymore. If you could only keep MacKinnon or Makar for salary cap reasons, which one would you keep? Which player would Raj choose?After that, a little earlier than usual today...Oh, by the way...Terrell Owens made $80 million during his NFL career and recently said "it goes fast." Man, how quickly can you blow through that kind of money?Oh, by the way...USC and Notre Dame are renewing their rivalry starting in 2030. Having that rivalry back is good for college football fans.Oh, by the way...birds feel worms in the ground through their feet.31:11 - How did the Rockies do at the trade deadline? Do we like the moves they made? Did they do enough? Let's ask the TV Voice of the Rockies himself, Drew Goodman.

For the first time in 75 years the Commonwealth of Nations appointed a Poet Laureate in Selina Tusitala Marsh, the former Poet Laureate of New Zealand, who lives on the NZ island of Waiheke. Selina, who has Pasifika ancestral roots, was made Poet Laureate in 2025 by the Commonwealth Foundation, for the inaugural two year post. Her work as Laureate aims to use poetry to connect the 2.7 billion Commonwealth citizens throughout 56 nation states. British Council New Zealand and the Pacific supported Selina to come to Scotland for a curated programme of exhibitions, talks and performances produced by the Scottish Poetry Library and the Games Festival's Watershed initiative. While in Scotland Selina recorded a podcast at the Scottish Poetry Library with Scottish Makar, Peter Mackay. She brought her official hand-carved New Zealand Laureate tokotoko stick with her, which accompanies her at all her public events. Selina and Peter's wide-ranging conversation will be catnip for poetry lovers, an absolute joy to listen to, beginning with Selina reading her poem Tusitala, and where her middle name comes from. And yes the tokotoko stick is discussed!

0:00 - Macklin Celebrini just signed a contract extension with the Sharks to the tune of 5 years, $94 million. That's just shy of $19 millioin per year. That really throws a wrench in the Avs' plans. Cale Makar is do for a contract extension at the end of next season. If Celebrini is worth $19 per, then what the heck is Makar worth?19:26 - New Michigan Head Football Coach Kyle Whittingham said all of college football's problems can be solved by essentially turning the whole operation into a minor league for the NFL. Run it exactly like you would any other minor league. Vic completely agrees, but Brett thinks CFB can be fixed with a simpler solution.34:16 - The Sacramento River Cats mascot absolutely TRUCKED Alek Thomas as he was running onto the field. Is there anything better than mascot mishaps?

we went In or Out with Brandon, Donovan & Josh talking the Celebrini deal, with Makar & Hughes top his deal, will the Jays heat up after selling, will the Angels go nuclear & blow it up & are buffalo wings overrated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Hour 3 we were joined by Brogan Houston covering the Utah Mammoth to breakdown the Mammoth's offseason & we went In or Out with Brandon, Donovan & Josh talking the Celebrini deal, with Makar & Hughes top his deal, will the Jays heat up after selling, will the Angels go nuclear & blow it up & are buffalo wings overrated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colorado Avalanche entered the 2025-26 season with one goal—winning the Stanley Cup. After capturing the Presidents' Trophy with an NHL-best 121 points, Colorado appeared destined for another championship run before suffering a stunning sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine how one of the league's most talented rosters fell short, the playoff disappearance of several superstar players, and the difficult offseason facing General Manager Chris MacFarland as the Avalanche attempt to capitalize on what remains of their championship window. IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Avalanche finish atop the NHL standings with the Presidents' Trophy before sweeping Los Angeles and defeating Minnesota in five games, only to be swept themselves by Vegas in the Western Conference Final. Neil and Vic revisit the preseason expectation that anything short of a Stanley Cup would be considered a disappointment. [00:01:00] Colorado's dominant regular season is reviewed, including a remarkable 31-2-7 start, two separate 10-game winning streaks, the league's best home and road records, and elite performances at both ends of the ice. The panel also discusses the surprising weakness of an all-star power play that somehow finished near the bottom of the NHL despite its immense talent. [00:03:00] The discussion turns to Colorado's star-studded roster. Nathan MacKinnon leads the NHL with 53 goals, Martin Nečas records his first 100-point season, Brock Nelson scores 30 goals once again, and Cale Makar remains among the league's elite defensemen before the stars unexpectedly go quiet during the conference final against Vegas. [00:04:00] Neil and Vic examine the collapse against the Golden Knights as Colorado's biggest offensive weapons—including MacKinnon, Nečas, Makar, and Nelson—struggle simultaneously. They compare the Avalanche's postseason exit to recent playoff disappointments by other Stanley Cup contenders whose stars failed to produce at the most critical time. [00:05:00] Colorado's goaltending situation is debated following another successful regular season from Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood. Neil questions whether the Avalanche's goaltending matched the elite talent in front of them, while acknowledging that history has shown teams can still win championships with solid—but not necessarily superstar—goaltending. [00:07:00] Attention shifts to Chris MacFarland's offseason challenges. The Avalanche enter the 2026 NHL Draft with eight selections but will not make their first pick until the fourth round after aggressively trading premium draft capital in recent seasons to strengthen a championship-caliber roster. [00:09:00] Neil explains the difficult reality of managing a veteran contender with limited draft assets after pushing nearly every chip to the center of the table. Vic outlines how Colorado accumulated additional selections later in the draft while reviewing the transactions that cost the Avalanche their early-round picks. [00:10:00] The panel reviews Colorado's pending free agents, including Joel Kiviranta, Brent Burns, Brett Kulak, Jack Ahcan, Nick Blankenburg, restricted free agent Jack Drury, and Zakhar Bardakov. Neil identifies Drury as the organization's top contract priority after his strong two-way season. [00:11:30] The episode concludes with a discussion about Colorado's championship window. Neil believes the Avalanche remain the NHL's most talented team and cautions against overreacting to one disappointing playoff series. With Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and the core still intact, he estimates Colorado has another two to three years to capture another Stanley Cup, provided the organization makes smart decisions without disrupting an elite roster.

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Rick Houston is joined this week by guest co-host Graig Hoffman, executive director at North Wilkesboro Speedway. This week in the third and final installment of our interview, Jimmy Makar remembers saying goodbye to Dale Jarrett as the driver for Joe Gibbs Racing, saying hello to DJ's replacement, Bobby Labonte and what it was like to sit at the head table at the Winston Cup awards banquet. Rick and Graig then tackle the October 5, 1978 issue of Grand National Scene. Darrell Waltrip THRASHES the field at North Wilkesboro for the first 380 laps … pits … then pits again after being black flagged for a missing lug nut … which hands the victory to Cale Yarborough. D.K. Ulrich loses his appeal over a nitrous oxide system that was discovered on his car following a bad accident at Darlington, despite his insistence AT THE TIME that it was inoperable. And … Junior Johnson comes to the rescue for reporter Mike Mulhern. Please consider supporting the podcast via Patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Makar takes listeners through the turbulent Blue Max Racing era with Rusty Wallace, which means financial trouble, the disappointment of losing the Winston Cup championship, MORE financial trouble, WINNING the Winston Cup championship and … you guessed it … financial trouble that would bring the team to its knees. He stays with Rusty and new owner Roger Penske, but only long enough to face a difficult decision that summer. Hosts Rick Houston and Tony Liberati then tackle the July 21, 1991 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Rusty Wallace gets a little help from a friend to win at Pocono, in Jimmy Makar's last race with the team, while Ernie Irvan may … or may NOT have triggered an earlier multicar crash that DID lead to his infamous apology at Talladega the very next week. Darrell Waltrip gets TESTY just before going on the air with MRN to talk about getting caught up in the mishap. Benny Parsons makes an emotional return to the track after the loss of his wife Connie. Deb Williams pens a couple of great stories about Stevie Waltrip and Kyle Petty's goal to return from his broken leg sooner than expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In hour three of Stokely and Evans without Mark Schlereth, they explain why Stink is wrong about Caleb Williams and Bo Nix. They dig into a fascinating article from ESPN’s Seth Wickersham covering Sean Payton in depth. They discuss the course of Bo Nix’s development going into year three. They dig up more gold from the Payton Article before they discuss Jokic’s money moves coming up next year. Stoke has a soccer question about the foreign head coach of the US Men’s National Team before they get into the projected numbers for Cale Makar’s pending megadeal.  

This week … Jimmy Makar, Part One. And IN Jimmy Makar, Part One, Jimmy talks about being a fan from the second his was born and how his dad Jim's tenure as a Winston Cup team owner was short-lived but somehow also managed to sow the seeds for a lifetime in the sport. Jimmy takes us along for the ride on the road trip from hell to beat ALL road trips from hell. He tells us about working for Robert Gee, Harry Hyde, Junior Johnson and Raymond Beadle and the transition from Tim Richmond as driver to Rusty Wallace. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and longtime Winston Cup Scene photographer Bryan Hallman leaf through the September 29, 1977 edition of Grand National Scene. This early issue of Scene featured coverage of two Winston Cup races … Benny Parsons won at Dover by holding off a wink-wink challenge from David Pearson, while the UNGRATEFUL Cale Yarborough dominated … and won … at Martinsville. Kenny Brightbill destroys Jim Makar's Mercury at Dover, while Gene Granger produces a lengthy story on Richard Petty's record-setting 1967 NASCAR season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the screen time epidemic in America and how they are raising their kids to function at dinner without any screens. Zach re-shares his story from after Friday's live show at Arvada Beer Garden when he got his car towed and had to go through a messy process to get it back. With the NFL's top-100 list continuing to trickle out, the guys debate what Bronco is most likely to be on the list a year from now that's not on it this offseason. Could JK Dobbins make the list if he is able to remain healthy this season? Will we see a Cale Makar contract extension in the next few days? We react to multiple reports that Makar and the Avalanche have just started the negotiation process, and it will get done, but not immediately. How much should we expect Makar's next contract to be worth? 

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

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they give an update on Stink’s ruined, moldy backpack before digging into Wyndham Clark’s US Open victory in front of a hostile crowd. What does a 3rd year leap look like for Bo Nix? Mike points to one specific game as an example for the Broncos’ QB and offense. They discuss the moves that the Nuggets and Avalanche need to make this offseason to maximize their aging core of players. Mike and cap off today’s show debating whether the Nuggets and Avalanche greats like Jokic, MacKinnon, and Makar need another ring to cement their standing.  

Pàdraig MacAoidh (Peter Mackay) is Scotland's Makar, or national poet. He's part of the programme for the Opening Ceremony taking place on 27 June 2026, to officially mark the seventh session of the Scottish Parliament. He chats to us about the role, his inspiration behind the poem, and what else he's working on at the moment.

Boomer, Pinder and Rhett react to Joe Sakic's emphatic comments about Cale Makar's future in Colorado after the Avalanche legend made it crystal clear that the franchise has no intention of letting their superstar defenseman go anywhere. Sakic stated that he fully expects Makar to finish his career with the Avalanche and revealed that discussions with his agent have already taken place regarding a long-term extension. The guys discuss what Makar means to the organization, why locking him up is the easiest decision Colorado will ever make, and whether there is any realistic scenario where one of the NHL's best players would ever consider leaving.Video Link: https://youtu.be/7DMdQ8BhcJc#nhl #nhlshorts #nhlplayoffs #nhlpredictions #nhlhockey #nhlpicks #stanleycup #stanleycupfinal #coloradoavalanche CHECK OUT OUR STUFF ⬇️BARN BURNER MERCHhttps://nationgear.ca/collections/shirts/FlamesnationBARN BURNER SHORTS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj_bcGtvvo-cW2DHEDZ6dEO5ePDmlhZc9&si=jo8iNGxT4ImhS2Y8

In this audio by #nittygrittywithdrneetikaushik, we shall be sharing the traits , personality and facts about Capricorn sun sign / Zodiac sign.In astrology, Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac. People born under this sun sign ( December 22 – January 19) are ruled by Saturn.If you are an Capricorn this video will help you understand your deeper self. If you have Capricorn as your friend, relative or partner, this video will help you understand their personality.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the rumors of Cale Makar's injury and potentially missing the beginning of next season. We speculate what the injury could be and debate how much money Makar will make on his contract extension. Would a new Makar contract put the Avalanche in a tough position to fill out the rest of the roster with good depth? We give former Avalanche Claude Lemieux a heartfelt tribute as he took his own life this week. How safe is Jared Bednar to return as the head coach of the Avalanche next season? Zach shares the history of the most recent coaching hires for the Avalanche, mostly being first-time head coaches. Would they continue this track record if they move on from Bednar? We dive into the Broncos and debate if Que Robinson is ready for a bigger role on the defense. We react to ESPN listing Payton Watson as a top restricted free agent in the NBA this offseason. Could the Nuggets move on from Cam Johnson and/or Christian Braun to make room to retain Watson?

In hour one, Dover and Cecil start the show, reacting to the Avalanche getting swept by Vegas last night. After an amazing regular season, the Avs' season ends embarrassingly in the conference finals. How did they get here? What did their body language say after they went down in that game? Their sense of urgency didn’t come until the final two minutes of the game. Why? Has this window closed, or is it still open so long as you have Makar and MacKinnon? We listen and react to some of the players audio.  

Evan Rawal from the Denver Gazette joins the podcast to talk about the third round. This round has had some extremely good games and some shocking results. Can the Avalanche climb back into this series? Do the Canes have what it takes to take control of their destiny? Tune in now!

The Avalanche blew a 3-0 lead in Game 3 to the Vegas Golden Knights and now face down one of the worst series defeats in franchise history, down 3-0 in the Western Conference Final and on the verge of being swept. After a great first period, the Avalanche stopped playing. Makar returns injured, Mackinnon goes down with injury, and nobody steps up as a hero. The season will be on the line in Game 4. Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) The shock start in the Canadiens/Hurricanes series (16:00) The Western Conference Final (19:00) Avs will just have to manage Makar's injury, he won't be 100% (21:00) Dorofeyev (32:00) Updates on potential coaching hires (38:00) Discussing more of the Auston Matthews discourse (44:00) Sidney Crosby playing forever (48:30) Stick Taps TODAYS SPONSORS: SHADY RAYS - Go to ⁠http://shadyrays.com⁠ and use code SDP for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. SHOPIFY: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at http://shopify.com/johnston Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined OverDrive to discuss the Memorial Cup from Kelowna, Landon DuPont in the spotlight throughout the tournament, the stature of the top defenseman in the NHL, Cale Makar's injury for the Avalanche, the Canadiens' journey to the Stanley Cup, the Maple Leafs direction, Gavin McKenna's potential and more.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Avalanche as they get set for Game 2 of the Western Conference Final tonight. We react to the news of Cale Makar being ruled out for the game, and we share what our panic level is heading into the game. We hear from Paul Bissonette saying the Avs will not win the series without Makar, and Zach shares history on what a win or loss means for the Avs tonight. Who needs to step up for the Avs the most in Makar's absence? Is there a chance we see MacKenzie Blackwood in Game 3 if tonight doesn't go well for Scott Wedgewood? Today's "Three Count" features the Knicks winning their 9th straight playoff game with Josh Hart exploding offensively, and the Hurricanes getting blown out by the Canadians after the Canes 8-0 start to the playoffs. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss how the Broncos will approach preseason football, what the offense will look like with Davis Webb calling plays, and if Sean Payton will still call a handful of plays each game. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil, and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition against the morning show. Will we bounce back from a 1-3 performance from last week and beat the morning show's 2-2 performance from earlier today? We preview tonight's massively important Game 2 of the Western Conference Final for the Avalanche. We react to the news from this morning that Cale Makar will remain out and not play in Game 2. At what point are we expecting to see Makar in this series, if at all? We hear from Ben Dinucci on how the Broncos offense will look different with Davis Webb calling plays and how Bo Nix will have more time at the line of scrimmage with a quicker play call. We revisit Mike Klis' comments on Sean Payton still having a hand in play calling and could call 10-12 plays per game. We react to ESPN's Bobby Marks forecasting what Peyton Watson's contract will look like this offseason, and the guys debate if the Nuggets will be willing to take on that contract or what trades the Nuggets will make to take on an expensive contract. Does Watson want to be in Denver long-term? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Avalanche as they get set for Game 2 of the Western Conference Final tonight. We react to the news of Cale Makar being ruled out for the game, and debate who needs to step up for the Avs the most in Makar's absence. Zach shares the history on what a win or loss means for the Avs tonight. Will Jared Bednar's adjustments to the top 3 lines get the Avs' offense going? DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joins the show live from Ball Arena to discuss how the Avs can get to Carter Hart, his reaction to Cale Makar being ruled out of Game 2, and if MacKenzie Blackwood would take over in net if the Avs lose tonight. Will we see a desperate version of the Avalanche tonight? We wrap up the show with the guys sharing bold predictions for the game and their predictions for the result of the game. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil live from Schoolyard Beer Garden. The guys reminisce on the last time they did a live show from Schoolyard and begin to preview tonight's massively important Game 2 of the Western Conference Final for the Avalanche. We react to the news from this morning that Cale Makar will remain out and not play in Game 2. At what point are we expecting to see Makar in this series if at all? What version of the Avs will we see tonight? Zach shares the history on what a win or loss means for the Avs tonight. We hear from Ben Dinucci on how the Broncos offense will look different with Davis Webb calling plays, how Webb's history with a spread offense will impact the Broncos offense, and more. We react to ESPN's Bobby Marks forecasting what Peyton Watson's contract will look like this offseason, and the guys debate if the Nuggets will be willing to take on that contract or what trades the Nuggets will make to take on an expensive contract. Does Watson want to be in Denver long-term? 

Montreal stunned Carolina 6–2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, swarming the Hurricanes with four first-period goals and exposing signs of rust after Carolina’s 12-day layoff, as Rod Brind’Amour admitted his team wasn’t ready for the Canadiens’ pace, long stretch passes and relentless transition game. Cole Caufield’s quick response goal after Carolina scored 33 seconds in shifted momentum immediately, as the Canes aggressive play allowed Montreal to repeatedly generate breakaways. Carolina will need a bounce-back in Game 2, especially from Frederik Andersen and a Jacob Slavin, who struggled through a difficult night. Out West, Vegas opened with an upset win over Colorado thanks to a stellar performance from Carter Hart and the massive absence of injured Cale Makar, whose uncertain status now looms over the series. John Tortorella appears energized in his new role with Vegas after recognizing Philadelphia needed a different voice for its rebuild. Discussion then turns to the Maple Leafs’ coaching search, with the suggestion that Toronto should think beyond short-term fixes and consider talented but inexperienced candidates from the AHL and NHL assistant ranks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour three, Dover and Cecil preview a must-win game for the Colorado Avalanche. Game two is a few hours away, and everyone was wondering if Cale Makark was going to play. After morning skate, we got the news that Makar is also out for game two. How does this change your confidence going into game two, and who will need to step up to fill his massive shoes? Dover and Cecil give their keys to the game. What do the Avs have to do tonight to tie this series up? Dover and Cecil give their X-factors: who or what is going to be the difference in this game?

In hour one, Dover and Cecil start the show, previewing a must-win game for the Colorado Avalanche. Game two is a few hours away, and everyone was wondering if Cale Makark was going to play. After the morning skate, we got the news that Makar is also out for game two. How does this change your confidence going into game two, and who will need to step up to fill his massive shoes? Dover gives his keys to the game. What do the Avs have to do tonight to tie this series up? Dover and Cecil give their X-factors: who or what is going to be the difference in this game? Cecil gives his keys to the game. How important is the start of the game? What level of urgency does this team need to demonstrate early? We take a quick look at the Rockies, who are having a tough May. Where were they last year, and do we still think they are on pace to improve over the next few years?   

0:00 - It's finally GAME DAY! Avs vs Golden Knights Game 2. Western Conference Final. Ball Arena. Makar or no Makar, we're excited, but it's a chance for the Avs to really prove themselves.14:38 - We're not panicking about the Avs. You heard us say it all day yesterday. But you know who else isn't panicked? The team! If you listen to everything Bedsie and the players said postgame after the Game 1 loss, they sounded calm. They didn't sound dejected or worried.Also yesterday, Vic Lombardi violated a cardinal sin of our radio show. Court is in session!32:50 - It seemed like the Avs were playing with "hesitancy" in Game 1. They need to pick up the pace and be more decisive tonight.

0:00 - Cale Makar is on the ice at morning skate? How's he looking? DMac is down there at Ball Arena. Let's get him on the horn for some live updates on Makar's status.16:05 - We jokingly gave a morbid keys to the game in the last segment. So NOW, let's get the real Keys to an Avalanche victory tonight in Game 2. 31:27 - 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.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Avalanche falling behind 0-1 in the Western Conference Final at home, the history when Nathan MacKinnon falls behind 0-1 in a series with home ice advantage, and if Scott Wedgewood will be the goaltender in Game 2. Zach and Phil continue to react to Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. What were their biggest takeaways from the loss? How did the absence of Cale Makar impact the game? Are we getting a new appreciation for Makar with how the team looked without him? We hear from coach Jared Bednar on the team missing Makar in the game and how they struggled in areas that he typically excels in. We pivot to the Broncos and react to Bill Barnwell calling the resigning of JK Dobbins the best move the Broncos made this offseason. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to react to Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. What does history say about teams when they fall behind 0-1 in a series? What were the guys' biggest takeaways from the loss? How did the absence of Cale Makar impact the game? We hear from coach Jared Bednar on the team missing Makar in the game and how they struggled in areas that he typically excels in. Zach shares the latest on Makar taking the ice today for the Avs in practice. We react to the breaking news of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch passing away. We hear from the captain, Gabe Landeskog, on learning from Game 1 and moving on to Game 2. Are the Avalanche built to handle adversity? Is Game 2 a "must-win"? What role did the officiating have in the loss? What adjustments will Coach Bednar make going into Game 2? 

Vegas takes advantage of no Makar and wins game 1. Marner continues to dominate, even without Mark Stone. We've got a series on our hands! The boys are LIVE recapping game 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 - Last night's Avs loss stings. Losing to Vegas is never fun, especially at home in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. But the Avs did a lot of things right. There are PLENTY of positive takeaways. They need to tighten up their execution, put more pressure on Carter Hart, and figure out their line combos without Makar. But make no mistake. They WILL respond and win Game 2. 12:32 - Are you panicking about the Avs right now? Hop on a flight on Moser Airlines. He'll be your flight attendant for today. He'll guide you through these turbulent skies.30:56 - Oh, by the way...Aaron Rodgers officially announced that 2026 will be his final season in the NFL. Brace yourself for the upcoming retirement tour. Oh, by the way...Bill Barnwell wrote a list of every team's best and worst offseason moves so far. What did he choose for the Broncos? Oh, by the way...the Avalanche set out playoff t-shirts for their fans to wear at last night's game. And no one worse them. Why are the Avs a pom pom fanbase but not a t-shirt fanbase?

Big Show + with Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys briefly discuss the World Cup coming to Canada in a few weeks. Then they look back on Avs/Knights game one and if they are regretting their picks of Avalanche in 5 after knowing that Cale Makar was out of game 1 due to injury.   (26:39) Later on, the guys shift their focus to the Eastern Conference Finals as they preview the Montreal Canadiens vs. the Carolina Hurricanes. the guys give their deciding factors in the series and predict who will be representing the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Final!   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

The opening game of the Western Conference Final had an immediate twist as Avs star defenseman Cale Makar was ruled out and the Golden Knights took advantage.Vic and Neil break it down and look ahead to Game 1 of the Eastern Final as the Carolina Hurricanes (remember them?) finally get back in action against the battle-hardened Montreal Canadiens.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 #PatrickHoffman #NHL #SummerCoolers #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 #CaleMakar #MarkStone #JohnTortorella #ScottWedgewood #KeeganKolesar #LoganO'Connor #PKSubban #ESPN #DylanCoghlan #JeremyLauzon #BrandonSaad #RossColton #RasmusAndersson #TomasHertl #MitchMarner #PavelDorofeyev #CarterHart #BenHutton #BrettHowden #ValNichushkin #KevinWeekes #SheaTheodore #GabeLandeskog #NicDowd #JackEichel #DevonToews #NazemKadri #SeanMcDonough #JaredBednar #RodBrind'Amour #CraigButton #TSN #AdamFoote #PatrikAllvin #JimRutherford #HenrikSedin #DanielSedin #RyanJohnson #KevinDean #ScottYoung #BrettMcLean #QuinnHughes #LindyRuff #JackAdamsAward #SheldonKeefe #SunnyMehta #DaveRogalski #SergeiBrylin #TomFitzgerald #WalterCup #PWHL #MontrealVictorie #OttawaCharge #MinnesotaFrost #Marie-PhilipPoulin #BZZR.com

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the massive game awaiting the Avalanche tonight and give Adam Munsterteiger a shoutout after he passed away far too early. Zach and Phil continue to preview the Avalanche and Golden Knights' Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. Who needs to step up the most for the Avs in Makar's absence? We react to Garrett Bolles and his comments on new offensive play-caller Davis Webb. Will we see a new gear unlocked in the Broncos' offense this season? Will Bo Nix attack downfield more than all the screen passes we saw last year? We react to the Broncos' preseason schedule being announced for the 2026 season. How will the Broncos approach the preseason? Will starters play? Who will the Broncos participate in a joint practice with? 

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the news that Cale Makar will be out for the Avalanche in Game 1 against the Golden Knights. Then, they listen to Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon's comments on John Tortorella skipping his post-game media availability. Afterwards, Avs analyst and former NHLer John-Michael Liles joins the guys (12:46) to discuss the weight of Makar's absence, Gabriel Landeskog's impact, and Scott Wedgewood's series outlook. Finally, Nick, Justin, and Sam get into Justin's recently published article about how NHL coaching tenures are trending down, Mike Babcock emerging in the Oilers' coaching search, and the Canucks narrowing in on promoting Manny Malhotra to their NHL bench. 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.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Will react to Mike Klis's comments on Bo Nix's offseason procedures on his ankle. Are the guys buying that Bo Nix's first surgery went so well that they moved up a surgery planned a year from now, to this offseason? Why has Bo Nix's recovery timeline changed so many times? We compete in our weekly trivia match against the morning show. Will we be able to beat their 3-1 performance from this morning? How concerned are the guys with Cale Makar after he was seen struggling with a hip and shoulder injury during Game 5 of the series? Will he be available to play to start the Western Conference Final? How big of an impact on the series would it be if Makar is not the best version of himself? 

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

Donovan McAbee is a poet, songwriter, and essayist. His work has appeared in The New York Times, TIME magazine, The Hudson Review, The Sun, Garden & Gun, Poetry London, and others. McAbee grew up in a small town in South Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and a PhD in Creative Writing and Contemporary Poetry from the University of St Andrews in Scotland. McAbee lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and two children.Kathleen Jamie was raised in Currie, Scotland, and she studied philosophy at Edinburgh University. Her awards include the Forward Prize for best poetry collection of the year, a Scottish Arts Council Book of the Year Award, the Somerset Maugham Award, a Paul Hamlyn Award, and a Creative Scotland Award. From 2021 to 2024, Kathleen Jamie served as Scotland's Makar (a title given to the national poet)."The Whale-watcher," "The Buddleia," and "The Wishing Tree" were recorded with permission from Kathleen Jamie.Links:Donovan McAbeeRead "The Tunnel," "Holy the Body," and "Sightings" in The Sun MagazineRead "Coming Back Down" in ReflectionsDonovan McAbee's websiteHear Major Jackson read McAbee's "Desert Sayings" on The SlowdownKathleen JamieRead "The Whale-watcher," "The Wishing Tree," and other poems at Scottish Poetry LibraryBio and poems at The Poetry FoundationHear 19 poems by Jamie at The Poetry Archive

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil reacted to the Avs scoring 9 goals in Game 1 last night. The fellas heard from Cale Makar on the weird hit he took in the first period. Will Petersen joined the show and explained that there's not a debate with the goalie situation. What did Will think of Makar's performance last night? The guys talked with Kissner on the latest post and video of Bo Nix running.