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Will and Stoke bring our 9News Broncos Insider on the show to get some clarity on the news and to get some info ahead of minicamp. 

In hour one, Dover and Cecil start the show by looking at last night's instant classic between the Knicks and the Spurs. We check in with our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis. What is he hearing about Bo Nix? Who will be the Broncos wide receiver three this season? We get major breaking news on Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos!

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stink and Stoke become best friends before they discuss the fallout from the Brendan Sorsby ruling, how it affects the NIL era of college football, how it affects the culture of the players, and where College Football goes from here. Mike and Stoke confront Stink about the big guy’s newfound vendetta against Sean Payton while they discuss history of teams with 1-score games. Mike, Stink, and Stoke wrap up the third hour running back our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis’, comments about Jonathan Cooper’s chances for a suspension and the backup QB role.  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they chop it up about their golf plans after work. Mike revels in the Knicks fans’ suffering after New York dropped Game 3. The guys discuss the sorry state that college football is in after news came out that teams have to take it upon themselves to hold Texas Tech accountable for the Brendan Sorsby ruling. Sean Payton talked about OTA’s with Trey Wingo and it has Mike and Stoke wondering about the value of the practices and how Davis Webb is progressing through them. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some info about Jonathan Cooper and Jaylen Waddle. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil discuss the latest with Bronco Jonothan Cooper and his legal situation after being arrested last week for domestic violence allegations. Will Cooper receive a punishment from the NFL? We hear from Mike Klis on how the process moving forward will take place, with Cooper having to deal with the Colorado court system and the NFL "court system". What do the guys make of Marvin Mims changing agents? Is this a sign that Mims is frustrated with the lack of an extension and could ask to be traded? Will Mims cause any problems at training camp if he does not get an extension and the Broncos decide not to trade him? Has Mims earned an extension? Is the Broncos offense not utilizing Mims in the right way? We react to Gabe Landeskog winning two NHL leadership awards today. What are the guys looking to hear in Joe Sakic's end-of-the-season press conference for the Avalanche? Why is Jared Bednar not speaking at the press conference?  

Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some info about Jonathan Cooper and Jaylen Waddle.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Aniello and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos. We react to the news of the day, in Jonathan Cooper being arrested on domestic violence charges. Will this story bring any distractions to the Broncos locker room or organization? Why are there such wide-ranging opinions on the Broncos, where some have the Broncos as Super Bowl favorites and some have them as the 15th-best team in the league? Who is the biggest competition for the Broncos in the AFC? Today's "Three Count" features the Hurricanes coming back from down 2-0 to even the series with a 4-3 win in overtime, how much would it take for us to take a hockey puck to the face like Brayden McNabb did in last night's game, Aaron Judge going down with a stress fracture to his ribs, and previewing Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the latest with Jonathan Cooper, his first impressions of Jaylen Waddle in a Broncos jersey, and much more. 

In hour three, Dover and Cecil talk about the healthy swings event that Cecil and Kevin were at yesterday. What were the vibes from the Broncos in attendance? Do they feel like they can get back to the AFC West championship and win a title? Our 9News insider, Mike Klis, joins the show to give the latest on the Jonathon Cooper situation.

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil check in on Broncos first round pick Jahdae Barron. What did we hear from Sean out of OTAs yesterday? Should the Broncos look to bring back Von Miller? We look at Jaylen Waddle. How did he look yesterday and how excited should Broncos country be about their new receiver? We reset the big news of the day. Jonathan Cooper was arrested. We get the latest from Mike Klis.

In hour two, Dover and Cecil are joined by Mike Klis! What is he looking for at OTAs? Which players does he think will stand out? Who are you most intrigued by as they go into their new role? We check our X to close the hour.

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the chat about dried fruit and Syracuse alumni. They preview tonight’s Stanley Cup matchup. Are the Hurricanes a litmus test for the Avalanche? They give the 8am listeners a chance to hear what our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, had to say about the storylines heading into OTA’s and Evan Engram’s expanded role with Davis Webb. They send birthday wishes to a listener before they compare apples to oranges when it comes to going all-in for the LA Rams and the Nuggets. Should the Broncos bring Von Miller back to the fold? Mike and Stink wrap up the third hour debating the pros and cons.  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they talk about the wild weather yesterday and they tell everybody why Stoke’s out. They cover the Rockies comeback win over the Angels and the blockbuster trades that happened across the NFL. Russell Wilson appears to be hanging up his cleats, and the guys discuss his case for the Hall of Fame. Bill Simmons called out the Nuggets’ ownership for being cheap but can the Nuggets realistically keep everybody without making trades? Mike and Stink are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some info on the top storylines heading into Broncos OTA’s.  

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil pivot off the Avalanche and to the Broncos as their OTA's are underway. After looking into the numbers, does Courtland Sutton have a case to be the number one receiver with the Broncos, even after the Jaylen Waddle trade? Have we underrated Sutton because of the changing coaches and quarterbacks in Denver and the up-and-down offenses during his tenure here? Who should be the number one option for the Broncos in 2026? Could the Broncos move on from Sutton next offseason to save cap space in 2027? Today's "Three Count" includes Chris MacFarland leaving the Avalanche to be the President of Hockey in Nashville, Cale Makar coming in 2nd for the Norris Trophy, previewing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes tonight, and reacting to the College Football Playoff schedule for 2026-2027. We react to Mike Klis saying there could be a position battle at left guard between Ben Powers and recent draft pick Kage Casey. 

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

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

Mike and Stink are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get some info on the top storylines heading into Broncos OTA’s. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish up their conversation on Aaron Gordon and the Nuggets before pivoting to the Broncos. We continue to react to Mike Klis' article detailing the biggest questions for the Broncos this season. How will Davis Webb look as a first-time play caller? Will the Broncos be improved in explosive plays? How much will a tougher schedule impact the team? Will we see the Broncos blowout teams in a way we didn't last season? Today's "Three Count" features an update on the land agreement for the Broncos' next stadium location at Burnham Yard, previewing Game 7 between the Thunder and the Spurs after a heated series, and breaking down the Colorado Eagles in the AHL Western Conference Final. Did all the Avalanche representation in the Olympics come back to bite the Avs in the butt when it mattered the most? Were the guys gassed after 7 straight months of high-level hockey? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to a trade idea that involves the Nuggets sending out Aaron Gordon in return for Derrick Jones Jr. and a first-round pick. Could the Nuggets take a step back financially and competitively to reset the organization moving forward? We react to Mike Klis' article detailing the biggest questions for the Broncos this season. How will Davis Webb look as a first-time play caller, and will we learn anything about him during OTA's? Will the Broncos be improved in explosive plays? Did all the Avalanche representation in the Olympics come back to bite the Avs in the butt when it mattered the most? Were the guys gassed after 7 straight months of high-level hockey? We wrap up the show summarizing everything we learned in Denver sports today, including Jared Bednar not being fired yet, the Broncos almost crossing the line of making Burnham Yard their future home for a stadium, and much more. 

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the guys talk through their shock at how the Avs are down 0-3 to Vegas. Who or what is to blame? There were hopes for three parades back in January... and there have been three disappointments instead. Which one stings the most? Mike goes out to the text line to get some theories on why the Avs are in the position they are in. Mike and Stoke debate what the Avalanche's next step should be if they don’t make it out of the Western Conference Finals. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get an update on Bo Nix’s ankle and to hear about Davis Webb’s system. 

Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get an update on Bo Nix’s ankle and to hear about Davis Webb’s system.

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 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 two, Dover and Cecil are joined by our 9News insider, Mike Klis. What did he make of the schedule release? What do the first six weeks look like for the Broncos? Davis Webb is taking control of the playcalling. What does that leash look like throughout the season? Is Sean Payton still keeping his hands on the wheel from the passenger seat? We react to the audio from coach Bednar from last night. What did he make of his top line? How can the team make it through games without Cale Makar? Where does Bednar think the Avs need to improve the most going into game two? What did Nate have to say after the loss, and what version of Nate will we get tomorrow? We check our X to close the hour!  

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the guys chat about the drought-busting rain hanging around before they recap a thrilling night of sports from the NBA, the NHL, and even the rainy-day Rockies. Mike explains why the Avs’ series against the Vegas Golden Knights an even tougher test will be than the Wild. The guys hear what the talking heads think about the western conference finals. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get his take on the Broncos’ tough 6-game opening stretch and other implications of the schedule release. 

Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to get his take on the Broncos’ tough 6-game opening stretch and other implications of the schedule release.

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? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will dive into the Broncos' schedule after it was released yesterday. Are the Broncos being disrespected for having only 5 nationally televised games this year, when 13 other teams have more? We go through and rank the top 5 most important games on the schedule for the Broncos. Will weeks 16 and 17 be for home-field advantage in the playoffs as the Broncos take on the Bills and Patriots? Is week 1 at Kansas City too early to be the most important game of the season? Today's "Three Count" features the NHL levying a huge fine and taking away a draft pick from the Golden Knights after they refused to do media after winning their second round series, and Mitch Marner potentially passing up Nathan MacKinnon for the goal of the postseason in the NHL. Our 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss his biggest takeaways from the Broncos schedule, if the NFL is purposely making the Broncos schedule tough in the first 6 games, and much more. 

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil were joined by Mike Klis, who talked about what he saw at Broncos rookie mini-camp over the weekend. Mike described what he likes about Jonah Coleman. Is it a good thing that the Broncos are playing the Chiefs right out of the gate? Mike also mentioned how tough the beginning of the schedule could be. What did Jared Bednar have to say about the Avs advancing to the Western Conference Finals? 

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil heard from Mike Klis and what he noticed from Jonah Coleman at rookie mini camp. Is it good for the Broncos to play the Chiefs in Week 1 on the road? Will Petersen joined the show to talk about what it was like being in the building last night for the Avs game. Did the Avs beat their toughest opponent left in the playoffs? 

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the Avalanche won game four against the Minesota wild last night despite how nervous Stoke was and now he owes Mike breakfast.  Sean Payton had some words of praise for second year tight end Caleb Lohner and we hear some comments from him about his coach having faith in him.  And we close out the hour by picking the brain of 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis about the Broncos opening game and Bo Nix’s ankle. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will take a deep dive into the Nuggets as their ownership, front office, and head coach spoke today. We hear from Josh Kroenke and his thoughts on Aaron Gordon's health. How concerning has Gordon's lack of availability been the past two seasons? How much will finances and ducking below the tax factor into the Nuggets' moves this offseason? What did the guys make of Kroenke saying everything is on the table besides trading Jokic? Will the Nuggets "run it back" for the 2026-2027 season? Has Kroenke shown that he is willing to spend money on the organization off the court? Today's "Three Count" features what the guys are looking for at the Broncos rookie minicamp this weekend and Pat McAfee hopping on the Avs bandwagon. Our 9News Broncos' insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss George Paton signing a contract extension with the Broncos, if Paton has more power today than he did a few years ago, and what he is looking for at rookie minicamp. 

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil heard from Mike Klis explaining why he doesn't think this Broncos rookie class will have the biggest impact this year as we've seen in the past from previous rookie classes. Cecil mentioned that Sean Payton needs to let go of the wheel and let Davis Webb do his thing on offense. The guys heard from Dan Issel on what he thinks the Nuggets need to do moving forward and mentioned that ownership can't be cheap. 

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil were joined by Mike Klis as he mentioned that this might be the least impactful Broncos draft class we've seen in a long time. Is the Nuggts window officially closed now? The guys reacted to Kay Adams saying the oddsmakers are wrong for setting the Broncos win-loss record at 9.5 wins. 

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, with Stoke out for the day, Mike and Stink get aggravated about the lack of Avalanche players nominated for post-season awards, and get a little excited about The Rockies and their chances to compete in the near future.  Mike Klis gave us some insights into Bo Nix’s ankle and when he might return and also gives his list of players, he thinks The Broncos should prioritize in re-signing before next offseason.     

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stoke is out today so Mike and Mark hear some comments from Jared Bednar and Nathan Mackinnon about game one against The Minesota Wild, and get ready for tonight’s game two with some predictions and advocating for Avalanche players getting post season awards named after Hockey people.  Mike asks the people which pending free agents The Broncos should re-sign during the offseason, and Mark gives us his picks after hearing what Mike Klis thought about who The Broncos should prioritize.    

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation with Mike Klis on Bo Nix and his ankle after a second surgery this offseason. Was Nix pushing his ankle too much by playing basketball and walking around the Masters? The guys compete in our weekly trivia competition against the morning show. Can we beat their 1-3 performance as they were undermanned without Stokley and Schlereth? We dive back into the Nuggets' early exit in the playoffs to the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. Was this the biggest first-round playoff upset since the "We Believe Warriors"? How can the Nuggets re-construct this roster with bad contracts like Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets final game of the season as they got bounced in the first round to the Timberwolves. Did the Nuggets make a mistake by matchup up with the Wolves in the first round? Were they overconfident after a Game 1 win? Was Michael Malone the problem for the Nuggets? We break down David Adelman's performance in this series and question what he brings to the table. How has Christian Braun become such a shell of himself on the court? Are either of Aaron Gordon or Christian Braun's contracts tradeable? Today's "Three Count" includes an early preview of the Avalanche's second-round opponent in the Minnesota Wild as they beat Dallas in the first round last night. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the concern level for Bo Nix after another ankle surgery this offseason and much more.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate what the expectations are for the Broncos' first two draft picks. What will Onyedim and Coleman's snap count be in their rookie seasons? How many sacks will Onyedim have? How many all-purpose yards will Coleman have? We preview tonight's huge Game 6 between the Nuggets and Timberwolves. We react to the latest Timberwolves injury report, which has Ayo Dosunmo and Kyle Anderson listed as questionable. Will Minnesota be able to create enough offense to challenge the Nuggets? We react to the Rockies continuing to be competent and competitive as they beat NL Central leading Reds last night, 13-2. With the Rockies winning their 14th win of the season, we look back at how long it took them to get 14 wins last season. We react to the Athletic's article, which details every team's post-draft needs in the NFL. We hear from Mike Klis on Bo Nix's surgery and what his timeline will look like heading into OTA's.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as they get set to face off with the Timberwolves in an elimination game in Game 6. Will we see Aaron Gordon suit up for the Nuggets tonight? Is this version of Gordon a better option than Spencer Jones? Who is the X-Factor for the Nuggets tonight? Will we see Cam Johnson continue his success from Game 5? We pivot to the Broncos and hear from Mike Klis on Bo Nix's surgery and what his timeline will look like heading into OTA's. What will Nix miss if he is unable to participate during OTA's? Today's "Three Count" features the odd similarities of the Broncos final pick in the draft and Khalil Mack, local legend Calais Campbell signing a one-year contract with the Ravens at the age of 39, and previewing the Wild and Stars game 6 tonight. We hear from Jarde Bednar and his thoughts on the style of hockey played in the first round and how that will look moving forward in the playoffs. 

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil were joined by Mike Klis to give his latest insight on Bo Nix's injury drama that's going on. Did the draft go down the way the team wanted it to go down? What's the latest with George Paton's contract? The fellas previewed tonight's Nuggets game. Should Aaron Gordon play tonight or sit it out again?  The guys broke down the two TEs that the Broncos drafted last week. Which one will see the field more as a rookie? 

In hour number two, The Drive reacts to an EMBARRASSING loss for the Denver Nuggets! What happened last night, and what do they need to do to make sure that doesn’t happen tomorrow and put Denver in a 3-1 hole? Is David Adelman not cut out to be this team's head coach? Has his leadership been called into question after these past two games? Can this team win without Aaron Gordon? Are we already looking at Christian Bruan's contract and regretting it? Have the Wolves mentally put the Nuggets out, or will they bounce back in game 4? What does history say about the Nuggets in game four? We are joined by Mike Klis to see what the Broncos are thinking about doing in the draft today. Could they be looking to draft multiple  players or will they make some trades to got more picks later?

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Cecil were joined by Mike Klis to give his latest insight on the Broncos' draft. Will the Broncos draft a RB on Day 2 or 3? Klis explained why it would be a bad idea to trade Riley Moss. Of the players that Jaden McDaniels called out, which Nugget shows up to prove McDaniels wrong? The fellas heard from Paul Bissonnette giving his thoughts on the Avs' power play so far in the playoffs.   

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil recapped what insight Mike Klis had for the Broncos ahead of tonight's NFL Draft. Previewing tonight's Nuggets game, Cecil mentioned that Rudy Gobert is playing better than he's ever played. What adjustments is Jared Bednar willing to make in the playoffs? Closing out the show, the fellas made their final predictions and Mile High Moments for the Nuggets and Avs games tonight. 

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike and Stoke lament the Nuggets loss to the Timberwolves and break down some of the biggest reasons why they lost.  The Avalanche get set for game two in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against The LA Kings, and the guys get into the matchup and what might happen going forward for The Avs in goal.  We then welcome in 9News Broncos Insider Mike Klis to discuss The Broncos Draft plans involving Running Backs, Tight Ends and potentially Defensive Linemen.  

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets and Timberwolves series after Minnesota tied the series at 1-1, last night. We hear from Anthony Edwards and his thoughts on Rudy Gobert deserving more respect for how he changes who the TWolves are when he's on the floor. Has Rudy Gobert figured out how to defend Jokic? Do the Nuggets lack a killer instinct? Are the Timberwolves the tougher team in this series? We react to Mike Klis' opinion on the Broncos needing to go all in for 2026 and not worry about any years past that. Will the Broncos be able to take advantage while Bo Nix is on his rookie contract? Klis calls his shot with 6 options that will be the player the Broncos draft with their second-round pick. We wrap up the show previewing the Avalanche and Kings game two tonight. Who will be the x-factor for the Avs tonight? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Mike Klis' opinion on the Broncos needing to go all in for 2026 and not worry about any years past that. Will the Broncos be able to take advantage while Bo Nix is on his rookie contract? Klis calls his shot with six names he expects the Broncos will draft with their second-round pick. We hear from Jamal Murray on the Nuggets loss and Zach questions if the Nuggets lack a killer instinct. We react to Jaden McDaniels comments on the Timberwolves offensive gameplan of going after the Nuggets bad defenders. Was McDaniels wrong is his assessment of the Nuggets and lack of a rim protector? We preview the Avalanche and Kings game tonight as the Avs look to go for a knockout punch. Will tonight's game as physical and low scoring as game one? How many games will the series go and how many games will we see MacKenzie Blackwood start any of them? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets and Avalanche as they get set to start their playoff runs. Which team is under more pressure heading into the playoffs? Would Jared Bednar be on the hot seat if the Avs can't make it back to the Stanley Cup finals? The Athletic's NBA analyst Jon Krawczynski joins the show to discuss the Timberwolves underwhelming season, how the TWolves will try to slow down Nikola Jokic, and who the x-factor is for Minnesota in this series. Could the TWolves "blow up" their roster if the series doesn't go well for them? Today's "Three Count" features our reaction to our conversation with Jon Krawczynski, CU landing a huge financial commitment to the Athletic department from a donor, and Chase Dollander dealing in last night's game against the Astros. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the anticipation around the draft without a first round pick, if the Broncos will make a big splash like Aqib Talib predicted, and much more. 

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike gets some digs in at Stoke after Deion Sanders made multiple comments praising Julian Edelman.  The Avs beat Edmonton last night so we play everyone’s favorite Oilers suck related song.  And we close out the hour by welcoming in 9news Broncos insider Mike Klis to break down his “mystery” mock draft. 

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike and Stoke welcome Mark Schlereth into the show to get into the Broncos potential draft strategy and who Aqib Talib thinks the Broncos might trade for.  Mike Klis had some great points about The Broncos players that could get traded, players they could trade for, and what he thinks the plan is with buying The Rockies. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to Drew saying he thinks MacKenzie Blackwood will start "a majority" of the playoff games for the Avalanche. We pivot to the Nuggets as we preview their first-round playoff matchup with the Timberwolves. Who is the best player in the series? Which team has the better second option? Will Jamal Murray have the same playoff rise we've seen from him in the past, even after having his best regular season yet? Today's "Three Count" includes Ball Arena hosting outdoor watch parties for the Nuggets and Avalanche playoff games and previewing tonight's NBA play-in tournament games between the Suns and Blazers as well as the Hornets and Heat. We react to Mike Klis' mock draft in which the Broncos select a tight end with the 62nd pick and a running back with the 108th pick.