Podcast appearances and mentions of Nathan MacKinnon

We have hit the DOG DAYS of the offseason, and Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley take a look at what rumors are still swirling out there, and how they could impact the Colorado Avalanche, either directly or indirectly   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.

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.

Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley take you into the weekend by taking a look at Colorado's Top Prospects, and which of them is most primed to take a significant step and have impact on the NHL roster next season.   Plus, the DRAMA in the NHL continues to roll on, and we're HERE FOR IT   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 league-wide edition of Guerilla Sports Off-Ice!   Mark Robinson and Jesse Montano are back to discuss  all the latest offseason topics in the NHL.   The Philadelphia Flyers have made NHL headlines, sending Leo Carlsson  a 5 year, $90M offer sheet. The Ducks have until Friday to sign off on their decision, but regardless of the outcome, it completely changes the dynamic of the NHL salaries moving forward.   Jason Robertson is headed to salary arbitration and the peculiar situation with his contract extension continues. Will he resign in Dallas? Or wear another sweater for the 2026-27 season.  

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

Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley get the week started by taking a look at where everything landed now that the dust has settled on on Free Agency in the NHL, and one of the most unpredictable summers in League history finally begins going quiet... for now   Leo Carlsson's offer sheet is outstanding, and several notable Superstars wait on the verge of league-defining contracts   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 a special, league-wide edition of GS Off Ice!   Mark Robinson and Jesse Montano are back to break down what has been a bizzare offseason, packed with big signings, blockbuster trades, and arguably the most "player-first" offseason we've seen. Almost every team are heavy buyers, and we've seen some big names move across the NHL Map.   Mark and Jesse overview the biggest news from free agency, which teams are shaping up to have the most star-studded rosters, and what to expect moving forward with plenty of offseason left.  

Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley kick off a busy week by recapping the Avs' Draft weekend, plus they'll preview the 2026 Free Agent Class, and take a closer look at the moves that have already been made   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 offseason edition of GS Off Ice!   Mark Robinson and Jesse Montano are back for another episode of league-wide hockey talk, and there is TONS to talk about after yesterdays BIZZARE slate of trades that went through.   From the news of Brady Tkachuk joining his brother Matthew in Florida, to Bowen Byram leaving the excitement of Buffalo to play with Connor Bedard in Chicago, the NHL news since the conclusion of the Stanley Cup has been plentiful, and we're breaking it all down.   We're also talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs BIGGEST priorirites for the off-season, and we're grateful to have NHL.com Toronto correspondent Dave McCarthy joining us to chat about the Maple Leafs.   Among all the crazy trades over the last few days, Buffalo has been one of the most active teams, especially after trading young star defenseman Bowen Byram. We've got WGRZ TV's Nate Mills joining us to weigh in on all the moves Buffalo has made after their exciting run in the playoffs, and if these moves are setting them up for continued success.   Tune in every Wednesday at 1:00 MST for our LEAGUE-WIDE NHL talk show with Jesse Montano and Mark Robinson on Guerilla Sports. 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 offseason edition of GS Off Ice!   Mark Robinson and Jesse Montano are back for another episode of league-wide hockey talk, and there is TONS to talk about after yesterdays BIZZARE slate of trades that went through.   From the news of Brady Tkachuk joining his brother Matthew in Florida, to Bowen Byram leaving the excitement of Buffalo to play with Connor Bedard in Chicago, the NHL news since the conclusion of the Stanley Cup has been plentiful, and we're breaking it all down.   We're also talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs BIGGEST priorirites for the off-season, and we're grateful to have NHL.com Toronto correspondent Dave McCarthy joining us to chat about the Maple Leafs.   Among all the crazy trades over the last few days, Buffalo has been one of the most active teams, especially after trading young star defenseman Bowen Byram. We've got WGRZ TV's Nate Mills joining us to weigh in on all the moves Buffalo has made after their exciting run in the playoffs, and if these moves are setting them up for continued success.   Tune in every Wednesday at 1:00 MST for our LEAGUE-WIDE NHL talk show with Jesse Montano and Mark Robinson on Guerilla Sports. 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 the week by starting to peel the layers back on what to expect from the Colorado Avalanche as the draft approaches this week.   Plus, the Team USA Group Chat strikes again as Brady Tkachuk has forced his way out of Ottawa to join his Brother Matthew in Florida with the Panthers. WHO IS NEXT?!   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.

On this week's league-wide special edition of GS Off-Ice, Mark Robinson and Jesse Montano break down all the latest and craziest news around the National Hockey League. From Toronto hiring Jim Hiller as its next head coach and trading Joseph Woll to the Golden Knights moving on from John Tortorella and hiring Ryan Craig, Mark and Jesse cover all the hottest stories in the world of hockey. Tune in every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. for a special edition of GS Off-Ice that dives into league-wide topics and discussions! 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 help get your week started by taking a look at the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes and what other teams will attempt to replicate. Plus, they'll unpack Colorado Eagles Assistant Coach Kim Weiss being hired as the Head Coach of PWHL Las Vegas   Presented by Ramos Law and ramoslaw.com   This show is brought to you by RefiJet   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.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their heated debate on whether to consider this a "good year" for the Avalanche. We pivot to the Broncos as Sean Payton and the Broncos agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in Denver until 2030. Why did they decide to give Payton an extension now, with two years left on his original deal? We hear from Payton on the length of the contract and his excitement for football, even at his age. Today's "Three Count" features Evan Engram continuing to have a good few weeks at Broncos OTAs, debating if Nathan MacKinnon was disrespected by coming in 3rd for the Hart Trophy, and the US kicking off their World Cup campaign tonight in Los Angeles. Our 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis, joins the show to discuss the latest update on Jonothan Cooper's legal trouble, if this situation could lead to the Broncos parting ways with Cooper, and how the new Broncos ownership will handle this situation. 

Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley finish the week out by taking a deeper dive into the  comments that we heard from Joe Sakic and Josh Kroenke yesterday at the end-of-Season press conference for the Colorado Avalanche   Presented by Ramos Law and ramoslaw.com   This show is brought to you by RefiJet   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.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Will take a deep dive into the Broncos as they continue to work out at OTAs. We hear from Sean Payton about how his contract extension gives the players in the locker room consistency. What did Phil notice out at practice today? What did the guys make of Jahdae Barron not participating in team drills? Is Barron in line to take over as a starter in the secondary, or will it be another year of him being a depth piece? How much has Bo Nix been involved during practice? What did Sean Payton have to say about the Jonothan Cooper situation, and are we expecting the NFL to get involved? We react to the breaking news of the results of the Hart Trophy. Why did our guy, Nathan MacKinnon, finish in third behind Kucherov and McDavid? We wrap up the show with Zach Bye joining the show after completing his 100 holes today. 

Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley are back with a Tuesday edition of Guerilla Sports Off Ice as the pair unpacks a disappointing end to a promising season for the AHL's Colorado Eagles as they bow out at the same point in the postseason as their parent Club, the Avalanche.   Plus, they'll preview Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, and break the seal on offseason chatter  as the Minnesota Wild said " who needs Cap space" and gave their 4th line Center BIG money   Presented by Ramos Law and ramoslaw.com   This show is brought to you by RefiJet   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.

On a Monday edition of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck discuss the Broncos going through another week of OTAs. Who needs Nix to have a great season more: Sean Payton, Davis Webb or Nix himself? A chat about the MLB Hall of Fame and steroid use. Connor McDavid won the Ted Lindsay Award for the fifth time, given to the Most Outstanding Player. Why didn't Nathan MacKinnon finish in the Top-3? And what does this say about how other players view MacKinnon? The guys finish the podcast by getting into the Avs shakeup in the front office, with GM Chris MacFarland going to Nashville. Tune in to another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley are joined in studio by Corey Masisack of the Denver Post to discuss a week of front office shuffling for the Colorado Avalanche, and what to expect next for the Avs   Presented by Ramos Law and ramoslaw.com   This show is brought to you by RefiJet   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.

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

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

They evaluate the current NFL wide receiver market and critique Nathan MacKinnon's leadership following his refusal to speak with the media after a playoff loss. The conversation shifts to the feasibility of removing professional sports drafts and ends with a deep dive into the historically poor statistics of Nathan Peterman. 01:36 - Wide Receiver Contract Market 04:10 - Nathan MacKinnon's Leadership 08:05 - Removing Professional Drafts 11:20 - Stefon Diggs Return Rumors 23:31 - Nathan Peterman's Career Stats

We preview the upcoming Stanley Cup Final between our beloved Carolina Hurricanes and the hated Vegas Golden Knights.  As well, Claude Lemieux and Dennis Hull pass in a sad week in the NHL.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Ron Schock News Claude Lemieux Dennis Hull Who will be next Oilers coach - Bednar? Cassidy?  Semi Finals - how it went World Championships Guess the 5th -  Stanley Cup Final prediction Connections: Last Week - Sidney Crosby, Mitch Marner, Nathan MacKinnon, Andrew Shaw This Week- Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, Bernie Parent, Bobby Orr Next Week - Playoff updates

Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley are LIVE to discuss the breaking news out of the Avs Front Office. Chris MacFarland is OUT as GM in Colorado as he heads to the Nashville Predators as President of Hockey Ops - What do the Avs do next, and who might take the reigns in his absence   Presented by Ramos Law and ramoslaw.com   This show is brought to you by RefiJet   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 will kick off the week by taking a look at the Stanley Cup Final between Carolina and Vegas, plus they'll talk about the Avs latest signing in Nikita Novosyolov, then they'll give their lists for what needs to be done as the Avs hit the summer   Presented by Ramos Law and ramoslaw.com   This show is brought to you by RefiJet   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.

After a stunning end to the Colorado Avalanche season in the Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights , Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley are joined in-studio by Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette as the crew attempts to unpack the jarring and sudden end to what had felt like a magical run for the Avs   Presented by Ramos Law and ramoslaw.com   This show is brought to you by RefiJet   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.

 In the final hour, Dover and Cecil talk with Evan Rawal from the Gazette. What were some of the issues that got the Avs swept in the conference final? Is Coach Bednar's job safe, and is Nathan MacKinnon wired too tight? The NBA is officially addressing tanking. Is it too late to try and fix this, and do they have a bigger problem to fix right now? Are there any names in the NFL who might get cut that you want on the Broncos as soon as next week?   

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they make a checklist of moves the Avs must make to keep the championship window open. Who would you rather trade if the Avs broke up their core: Nathan MacKinnon or Cale Makar? Jared Bednar got an endorsement from the guy who just beat him, does it matter to the higher-ups who decide his fate? Or are there other factors at work? They answer texts about goaltending from the 9am listeners. Mike, Stink, and Stoke cap off today’s show talking about practice. 

The series in the Stanley Cup semi-finals have brought some surprises with Vegas up 3-0 on Colorado and the Canadiens giving the Hurricanes all they can handle. The Montreal Victoire win the Walter Cup in the PWHL. Plus the NHL is bringing out city-connect sweaters and Mike isn't happy.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Steve Payne  News Why won't refs make a call in OT?  Disagreement over offside call?  City connect sweaters Oilers coachinig interviews Vegas up 3-0 Hurricanes outshooting Habs but just scraping by PWHL Walter Cup final - Montreal Winners Guess the 5th -  Mike's Proposal to radically change the Stanley Cup Playoffs Connections: Last Week - Sidney Crosby, Mitch Marner, Nathan MacKinnon, Andrew Shaw Next Week - Playoff updates

Griffin Warner talks betting for Tuesday. Griffin Warner returns with the May 26 edition of What I Bet on the Straight Outta Vegas AM pregame.com podcast feed, covering a critical NHL elimination game and a full 13-game MLB slate in one of the busiest betting days of the early summer. On the ice, Griffin explains why he is not buying the Colorado Avalanche as road favorites against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final. The Avs fell 5-3 in Game 3 and now trail 3-0, with Nathan MacKinnon's knee injury after blocking a shot adding serious uncertainty to Colorado's roster situation. Cale Makar returned from his own upper-body absence but Griffin says he never looked fully himself, and the backhand goal from Tomas Hertl that extended Vegas's lead was the moment that defined the game. Golden Knights minus 102 is his play. On the baseball side, Griffin works through every matchup on the board, starting with the Washington Nationals and Cade Cavalli against the Cleveland Guardians and Joey Cantillo, leaning Cleveland at minus 130. He covers the Tampa Bay Rays and Griffin Jax against a bullpen game, with former Rays righty Shane Baz, now an Oriole, having pitched well against Tampa recently, and finds value in the under on total first five at plus 100. He leans to Keider Montero and the under in Detroit against the Angels and Jack Kochanowicz, backs Boston and Ranger Suarez plus 100 over Spencer Strider and the Braves because Strider still needs to prove his return from elbow surgery is complete, monitors Sandy Alcantara and Miami against the Blue Jays and Braydon Fisher in a bullpen game, and sides with the Mets and David Peterson over the Reds and Chase Burns in a battle where plus money is simply too attractive to ignore. Kyle Harrison has been one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball since joining Milwaukee from Boston and Griffin respects him enormously but cannot pay minus 170. He leans under on Cam Schlittler and the Yankees against Kansas City and Bailey Falter after recounting how Lucas Erceg's blown save on a misplaced slider to Anthony Volpe cost him a two-unit win the night before. Joe Ryan and the Twins draw plus money from Sean Burke and the White Sox, making the under on seven and a half the natural lean. The Houston Astros no-hit Texas on Monday and Griffin reads that as a direct statement on how poorly the Rangers have been hitting and how difficult Globe Life Field plays, leaning under against Jack Leiter. Aaron Nola and the Phillies get the nod over Randy Vasquez and the Padres after Vasquez was scratched Monday and slid into Tuesday's spot. Emerson Hancock and Luis Severino shape up as a low-scoring Sacramento game, Eduardo Rodriguez and Tyler Mahle figure to keep it quiet at Oracle Park, and there is simply no case for backing Kyle Freeland and the Rockies at plus 206 in Los Angeles against Eric Lauer's Dodger debut. Griffin's Best Bet is the Pittsburgh Pirates and Braxton Ashcraft at minus 125 over the Cubs and Jordan Wicks, who is making his first big-league start of the season after being recalled from Triple-A Iowa following a stint on the IL. Use promo code ERA20 at pregame.com for 20 percent off through May 31. Follow Griffin on all social media at Real_G_Warner and find the show on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and pregame.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Montreal dropped a tough OT decision to Carolina as Andrei Svechnikov scored the winner for a 2-1 series lead, with Lane Hutson publicly taking responsibility for a giveaway that led to the OT goal. Rod Brind’Amour’s team-first mentality continues to define the Hurricanes and Martin St. Louis now faces the challenge of keeping the Canadiens focused on tightening up defensively — particularly clearing the zone and protecting the middle of the ice — rather than dwelling on one play. Out West, Vegas has stunned Colorado with a 3-0 series lead as injuries to Nathan MacKinnon, quiet performances from several Avs stars and stronger goaltending from the Golden Knights have tilted the series heavily. Mark Stone’s impactful return in game 3 arguably overshadowed the hype around Cale Makar’s comeback. Coaching chatter continues as John Tortorella’s future remains uncertain despite a potential championship run, with Ryan Craig viewed as Vegas’ eventual successor. Meanwhile in Colorado there’s growing speculation about sweeping organizational changes if the Avalanche are eliminated as early as tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - It's win or go home tonight. How will the Avs respond? Will they rise to the challenge?17:16 - Vic shared some heartfelt memories of the late great Ezio Lombardi. He truly lived the American Dream. Rest in peace a North Denver legend.After that, do we think Nathan MacKinnon will be able to rally and play tonight? Even if he plays in a very limited capacity, can a hobbled MacKinnon be a difference-maker?33:27 - Oh, by the way...do you care about combined No-Hitters at all? Oh, by the way...Bryce Harper posted a video of himself brushing his teeth, and his method for applying toothpaste is truly insane. Oh, by the way...a dog in Scottsbluff, Nebraska accidentally shot someone with a shotgun. Yeah, you read that right.

A change in venue did not change the territorial dominance of the Carolina Hurricanes as they took a second straight overtime game from the Montreal Canadiens to take a 2-1 series lead in the East Final.Vic and Neil have the recap plus a look to the West Final where the Golden Knights will try to complete a stunning sweep of the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche whose star forward, Nathan MacKinnon, may be compromised should he be able to play.The show wraps up with the measures Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog is taking to ensure his surgically repaired right knee will continue to hold up for not just the rest of his playing career but, downwind as well.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 #WilliamCarrier #EricRobinson #MarkJankowski #ShayneGostisbehere #JakubDobes #AlexandreCarrier #JurajSlafkovsky #FrederikAndersen #AlexNewhook #JakeEvans #IvanDemidov #MikeMatheson #JordanMartinook #JacksonBlake #K'AndreMiller #TaylorHall #JoshAnderson #AndreiSvechnikov #RodBrind'Amour #NikolajEhlers #LaneHutson #ColeCaufield #SebastianAho #NickSuzuki #JalenChatfield #DonCherry #NathanMacKinnon #JaredBednar #CaleMakar #JackEichel #MitchMarner #MarkStone #CarterHart #GabrielLandeskog #Plantiga #PatGraham #JonathanWhyno #JoeSakic #MastertonTrophy #RasmusDahlin #JonathanToews

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Golden Knights' Game 3 win over the Colorado Avalanche to improve to 3-0 in the Western Conference Final. They discuss Colorado's blown three-goal lead, Vegas' depth production, Nathan MacKinnon's injury and John Tortorella's impact. Then, Sportsnet's David Amber joins the guys (13:02) to help tee up Game 3 in the East between the Hurricanes and Canadiens and discuss Rod Brind'Amour and Martin St. Louis' coaching chess match. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam to chat about Frederik Andersen's play, recent Max Domi injury news, the Predators' interest in Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland, and John Chayka's reportedly 'positive' meeting with Auston Matthews. 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.

Boomer, Pinder and Rhett discuss the Colorado Avalanche falling into a shocking 3-0 hole against the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final and whether this series is already over. With Cale Makar battling injury issues and Nathan MacKinnon getting hurt blocking a shot, everything seems to be going wrong for Colorado at the worst possible time. The guys dive into how quickly this series has spiraled, why Vegas suddenly looks completely in control, and whether the Avalanche have any realistic path back into this thing.Video Link: https://youtu.be/69etVd9zwtw#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

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, the guys get Stink’s reaction to the Avs’ game one loss before they hear from Nathan MacKinnon and Jared Bednar. They hear from Vegas coach John Tortorella to get some insight into the matchup heading into game two and they confront an uncomfortable question: what if Cale Makar misses game two? They discuss philosophy for the Avs heading into game two and they debate whether game two is a must-win. What’s Trending? The Avs face their first real adversity, road warriors in the NHL playoffs, OKC is in real trouble, and the Rockies are making baby steps. 

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. 

0:00 - Nathan MacKinnon said it like 5 times postgame: they Avs didn't execute. They stuck to the plan for a good majority of the game, but you need to play a full 60 min to beat Vegas. ESPECIALLY in the playoffs. Why did their gameplan falter at times?13:57 - This Avalanche squad knows how to respond to adversity. Coach Bednar said it himself after the game. Look at how they've responded all season long. Moser also had an example from last season...and managed to get basically everything wrong. But, what did he mean?31:57 - Nothing about last night's Avs loss makes Brett think there are any chinks in the armor. No cracks in the foundation. They're still solid. There's a LONG way to go before we start to panic.

Alberga, Hahn, Meaney and Jensen preview the 2026 conference finals matchups, Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens, with reaction to all the betting odds presented by Bet365.ca. The guys discuss the case for Nathan MacKinnon, Mitch Marner, Jakub Dobes and others to win the Conn Smythe, as well as various prop angles and candidates to lead each series in key categories. The guys also give their series predictions and X-factors for each team.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview tonight's massive Game 1 between the Avalanche and Golden Knights. What will the absence of Cale Makar mean for the Avs? Will Val Nichushkin and Brock Nelson step up after a slow start to the playoffs? We hear from Nathan MacKinnon on going head-to-head against Jack Eichel and his relationship with Marty Necas. We react to Garrett Bolles and his comments on new offensive play-caller Davis Webb. Did Bolles inadvertently take a shot at Sean Payton in his praise for Webb? 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? What will we learn about Davis Webb as a play-caller in the preseason games? 

In hour two, Dover and Cecil preview the Avalanche's game one against the Golden Knights. The Avs took a big hit today, losing Cale Makar for the first game, but what part of their depth gives us faith they’ll still be able to get it done? On what lines do the Avs have clear advantages, and how can they use that to win this game and the series? The guys react to some audio from Avs coach Jared Bednar and Chris McFarland. What did we learn from them, and what is the latest on the goalie situation? We hear from Nathan MacKinnon. What is his mentality going into game one and a big match-up against Jack Eichel? We check our X to close out the hour! 

0:00 - It's finally here. The Colorado Hockey Avalanche will play a hockey game tonight. How are we feeling, Avalanche Territory?17:02 - Are you nervous about Avs vs Golden Knights Game 1? Do you still have residual trauma from 2021? It's understandable if you do, but let's compare the rosters. The 2026 Avs are COMPLETELY different from the 2021 Avs that collapsed in the 2nd round vs Vegas.Speaking of trauma and collapse, the Cleveland Cavaliers choked away a MASSIVE lead over the Knicks in the 4Q of the Eastern Conference Final Game 1 yesterday. Serious, that was a legendary all-time choke job. Hard to believe. 32:43 - Brett Kulak joined PHD yesterday and they asked him what surprised him about this Avs team after he was traded. This is a guy who just played in 2 consecutive Cup Finals with Edmonton. Think he knows what it takes to make a deep run?Also, Nathan MacKinnon spoke to the media yesterday, and said Brent Burns is basically a bear because he sleeps all day.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to dive into the Avalanche as they get set to start the Western Conference Final tomorrow at Ball Arena. We react to the news of Cale Makar not participating in Avs practice today, and we debate how much ice time he will get tomorrow. We hear more from Jared Bednar and Chris MacFarland. DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joins the show to discuss his biggest takeaway from Avalanche practice today, who will step if Cale Makar isn't the 100% version of himself in Game 1, and how well the Avs in-season trades have performed in the playoffs. We hear from Nathan MacKinnon on Vegas's championship pedigree, and how this is the easy part of the season, the grind is the regular season. Is Scott Wedgewood secure as the starting goaltender for the Avalanche for the rest of the playoffs? We wrap up the show reacting to Jason Kidd being dismissed in Dallas as the head coach and debating if the Nuggets should and will take a look at him. 

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. 

"You're gonna go into battle against Nathan MacKinnon with Aho?" The gang dives into the reasons why James Harden, despite being an all-time great, is viewed so negatively by NBA fans. Is he the poster child for the NBA changing in a way that many people have not liked? What have we ever heard James Harden say other than Daryl Morey is a liar? Off of maybe the strangest livestream we've ever done last night, Mike tells us why this is the earliest in the playoffs he's known who will win the title in both the NBA and the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the most disappointing playoff loss in Wild history, Russo and LaPanta discuss what went wrong down the stretch, how the Wild blew a 3-0 lead in Colorado, the effect of not having Eriksson Ek and Brodin, Kaprizov's performance and how incredible Nathan MacKinnon is.Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/)OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) StretchLab (stretchlab.com/) Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WORSTSEATS with promo code WORSTSEATS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis joined Adam Schein to talk about the Hurricanes 8-0 start to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the greatness of head coach Rod Brind'Amour, lessons learned from their Conference Finals losses to the Panthers, the Buffalo / Montreal series, how he learned he made Team Canada ahead of the Milan Olympics, and his friends from Winnipeg that travel around to watch him play. Adam and Bob Stew talk about Adam's experience filling-in as a Little League Coach for his Son's team.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Will finish their conversation on the Broncos' schedule in 2026. Are the Broncos in for regression after going 14-3 last year? We pivot back to the Avalanche as they came from behind to close out the Wild in Game 5 last night. After the Avs showed off their depth in last night's win, the guys debate if this is the deepest Avs team we have seen in the Nathan MacKinnon era. The guys give Chris MacFarland his credit for the in-season trades he made, which are showing up huge in the playoffs. We hear from Jared Bednar on what his message was to the locker room to come back after a shaky first period. Today's "Three Count" includes the Rockies also coming back from down 3 to win yesterday behind Mickey Moniak's impressive performance, James Harden and the Cavs coming back from down 9 to win in Detroit, and Zach's parenting conundrum with his son cussing at the age of 7. Who should we be rooting for in the Ducks and Golden Knights series to be the opponent for the Avalanche in the Western Conference Final? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the unbelievable comeback from the Avalanche in last night's series-clinching Game 5. How were the guys feeling in the first two periods vs how they were feeling during the last 4 minutes and overtime? Zach and Will continue to break down the Avalanche's thrilling win in overtime last night to move on to the Western Conference Finals. How special was Nathan MacKinnon's game-tying goal with under two minutes left? Will finally admits that the Avalanche won the Mikko Rantanen trade with how well Marty Necas has performed in the playoffs. We react to a few Broncos games sprinkled throughout their schedule being leaked online. What do the guys make of the tough start to the schedule? Is the NFL spreading itself out too much with all the games on Wednesdays and Fridays? 

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth as Mark joins the show the guys react to comments made by Sean Payton about second year tight end Caleb Lohner and project whether or not he can have an impact this year.  Avalanche coach Jared Bednar gave us a first hand account of being hit in the face by a puck and how much it must have hurt Nathan Mackinnon.  We close out the hour with What’s Trending getting into things like Broncos rookie minicamp, OKC sweeping the Lakers, and the sad passing of the Broncos first Superbowl quarterback Craig Morton.