Hockey Mountain High Podcast

01:05:44

Avalanche need more from Blackwood and powerplay...

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2026/10/12

The Avalanche were let down by Mackenzie Blackwood and the powerplay in a frustrating 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, still dealing with some of the same issues they struggled with last season. After a year and a half, what is there left to say about this powerplay falling short? How much leash will Blackwood get this season if the inconsistency continues? Are they going to be able to iron out the flaws before a massive home and home series with the Dallas Stars?Send questions to the mailbag

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01:02:24

Jaden Schwartz and the Avalanche's top pair ROUT...

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2026/10/09

The Avalanche ran the Flames out of the Saddledome for their first road win of the season, picking up a 7-3 win after dropping their first game of the season 3-2 in Winnipeg the day prior. Cale Makar, Devon Toews, and Jaden Schwartz all had a multi goal night, while the Avalanche once again had another offensive explosion for seven goals.. Meanwhile Sam Malinski was a healthy scratch against the Flames, how importnt will it be to keep an eye on that coming up?Send questions to the mailbag here:

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01:05:23

Can the Colorado Avalanche sustain this early season...

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2026/10/06

The Avalanche are 2-0 following a dominant 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues, giving them 14 goals in just two games this season. As the Avalanche hit the road for the first time this season for a Canadian back to back against Winnipeg and Calgary, will they be able to sustain this offensive firepower? If they're able to ice O'Connor and L'Heureux, how will they manage a healthy lineup for the first time this season?Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up

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01:00:30

Avalanche's offense EXPLODES for 8 goals in season...

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2026/10/01

The Avalanche's season opening victory had just about everything, as the Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 8-4 to start the season 1-0. The powerplay was nearly perfect, the penalty kill was perfect, and the Avalanche's offense looks as good as it ever has with a franchise record eight goals on opening night. Nathan MacKinnon also beat the brakes off of Brandt Clarke, while 13 different Avs players recorded a point. Man, we missed hockey a lot, that was a lot of fun.Send questions to the

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01:44:35

Colorado Avalanche 2026-27 season preview + full NHL...

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2026/09/30

The regular season is finally here for the Colorado Avalanche as they prepare to take on the Los Angeles Kings in Wednesday's season opener. After a disappointing playoff exit last season, what are the expectations for this years Avs team, and where can they be expected to finish in the regular season? With O'Connor and L'Heureux out, can TJ Hughes earn a full time spot on the team? Finally, where will everyone in the NHL finish this season?Send questions to the mailbag here:

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01:19:34

What are the biggest Avalanche storylines to follow...

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2026/09/25

The regular season is less than a week away as training camp already begins to wind down, and the Avs roster begins to take shape with more cuts after a preseason loss in Winnipeg. What are the biggest storylines to watch for the Avalanche during this regular season, and who will have the most expectations on them? What will the opening day roster look like?Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow

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01:04:22

All the right players impress in Avalanche's...

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2026/09/21

Training camp and the preseason has begun for the Avalanche, picking up a 4-1 victory over the Utah Mammoth that nobody could actually watch, but all of the players you would want to see impress did just that. With the regular season under two weeks away, who currently has the inside track to win the opening night roster spots? What other stories have emerged from the first handful of days from training camp?Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with

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01:06:22

Avalanche gearing up for training camp with the...

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2026/09/16

It's been a long offseason but training finally begins on Thursday for the Colorado Avalanche, with the regular season opener against Los Angeles just two weeks away. Furthermore, Joe Sakic is here to stay as the GM of the Avs for the long haul, as extensions roll in en masse around the league before training camps open.Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin:

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01:05:26

Who will be competing for a roster spot at Avalanche...

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2026/09/11

Training camp is suddenly just under a week away for the Avalanche after a long offseason, and the regular season three weeks away. Who will be competing for a roster spot for the Avalanche this training camp, and who will ultimately win the opening night jobs? Who will the Avalanche get the most out of for the whole season?Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow

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01:03:25

What does the future hold for the Avalanche after the...

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2026/09/03

It's officially September, and hockey finally starts this month. Training camp begins in just a few weeks, and news is slowly trickling in as the league begins to ramp up again. For the Avalanche, what does the future look like with Cale Makar staying in Colorado for the next 9 years on the richest contract in NHL history? What will they be able to do to maximize their championship window as soon as next season when the deal kicks in?Send questions to the mailbag here:

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01:04:33

CALE MAKAR EXTENDS FOR 8 YEARS, SIGNS THE RICHEST...

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2026/08/29

The saga is over. Cale Makar is now locked in for the long haul with the Colorado Avalanche with an 8 year extension, but it took the richest contract in NHL history in order to get the job done. With the best defenseman in the world in the locked up for the forseeable future, how are the Avalanche going to move forward building a team around a $20.4M player? What does Makar have to do to live up to that number?Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with

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01:07:45

Joe Sakic talks about Cale Makar negotiations, will...

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2026/08/27

Joe Sakic broke the silence on the Cale Makar negotations, by ultimately not providing much of an update beyond confidence that a deal will be done before the season starts. With just over a month to go before the regular season begins, how long until a Makar deal comes through?. Is the dream of signing Makar for 8 years over based on recent speculation? Will Jared Bednar or Artturi Lehkonen get an extension before next season as well? Send questions to the mailbag here:

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01:10:38

Which other NHL teams do we like and dislike the...

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2026/08/19

It's time for the most August episode of all time, as the NHL has ground to a complete halt with no news to speak of or seemingly on the horizon. As incredibly biased Avalanche fans, what other teams around the league do we like or dislike the most? How has our lists changed from last season? How soon until we can start talking about some hockey news again?Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the

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01:10:13

How long will this Avalanche Stanley Cup championship...

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2026/08/13

The Avalanche have made the playoffs for nine straight years in the MacKinnon/Makar era, with a Stanley Cup to show for their efforts, but how much longer will this championship window remain open after four straight playoffs dissapointments? How much will Makar's new contract affect their ability to contend, and how much longer of prime MacKinnon are we getting in his 30s? What moves can be made to extend the window?Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up

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01:21:06

A WAY too early standings prediction for the 26-27...

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2026/08/07

We've got too much time to kill in August while waiting for the next NHL season to begin, so what better way to spend it by giving some way too early prediction for where every team is going to finish next year? Who will be the biggest surprises and disappointments in a league that feels closer than ever? Most importantly, where will the Avalanche finish after last years Presidents Trophy?Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at

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01:08:39

Who has the most to prove on the Colorado Avalanche...

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2026/08/03

August is here to officially mark the deadest time of the year for hockey fans, but we are officially under two months until the regular season kicks off on September 30th. Who on the Avalanche will have the most to prove this coming season, in both the regular season and playoffs? What will the team as a whole have to prove after last season?Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show:

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01:14:16

How does the Vegas loss feel after 2 months, and is...

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2026/07/28

It's almost the halfway point of the NHL offseason, news is still scarce but the NHL season is regular season is just over two months away. However, that means the conference final loss to Vegas was just over two months ago now. Does that loss feel any differently now after so much time has passed? Also, rumors about NHL expansion are still floating around, with potentially 4 more teams in the near future? Finally, answering your mailbag questions!Send questions to the mailbag here:

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01:09:20

How can Avalanche extend Cale Makar and Artturi...

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2026/07/24

The offseason marches on for the Avalanche, but still without an extension quite yet for Cale Makar or Artturi Lehkonen. How soon can we expect an extension for Makar, and will we see one for Lehkonen this offseason at all, and for how much? How does Jason Robertson's one year extension in Dallas affect the Avalanche, and will Dallas be able to keep him beyond next season?Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at

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01:06:25

Breaking down the Colorado Avalanche's 2026-27...

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2026/07/17

The full 2026-27 season schedule for the Avalanche has been released, and the countdown is officially on for the regular season on September 30th vs. the Los Angeles Kings. What parts of this schedule stand out the most this time around for the Avalanche? What matchups and stretches will proves the most challenging to deal with? Did the NHL actually start doing some things right with this years schedule? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything

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01:15:44

How do the Avalanche match up with the Central...

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2026/07/15

The offseason has begun to wind down, and the picture is becoming clear how each team is going to look heading into next season. With the Avalanche essentially done, how do they matchup with the rest of the Central Division after a whirlwind of moves across the division? What other moves are yet to drop across the division? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow

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