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The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #69

Jay Vean — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:16:51 +0000

In this show, my co-host, James “Tapeleg” Gralian from “The Rink Podcast” and I break down the Avalanche’s performance since our last podcast. Ten wins in 13 games for those of you keeping track of that kind of thing. We also discuss Matt Duchene’s knee injury, Jiggy and Varly, Joe Sacco’s coaching style, Ryan O’Reilly being a true “Factor”, Jay McClement and Chuck Kobasew’s contributions this season, Peter McNab’s “That’s what she saids”, and a whole lot more. Thank you for joining us for episode number 69 of The Avs Hockey Podcast, Your Home for Almost Everything Avalanche. Happy 2012 Avs Fans!

With no Avalanche player, that I could find at least, wearing 69 during the regular or preseason, here’s what I have for you. :30 second mark in this trailer for the win.

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Chuck Kobasew discreetly asking David Jones to go grab the puck after Kobasew’s 100th career NHL goal during the Avalanche’s game against the Ducks on December 31, 2011. Kobasew needed that one for the mantel. Well done Nicholas! (That’s Kobasew’s given name. I could have sworn it was Charles.)

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #68

Jay Vean — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:57:27 +0000

In this podcast my co-host, James “Tapeleg” Gralian, from “The Rink Podcast“, and I discuss Joe Sacco’s past, present, and future with the Avs organization, Paul Stastny’s move towards Avalanche/Nordique greatness, Kevin Porter’s suspension, Gabriel Landeskog’s maturity, Matt Duchene’s next steps, and a whole lot more. Thanks for your support Avalanche fans!

Links related to our discussion in the show.

Our early favorite for Avalanche goal of the year:

More on the art of the backhand from Justin Bourne from the Backhand Shelf Blog.

Also from the Backhand Shelf Blog, Bourne talks about gap control for defensemen.

Get your Love for Lokomotiv bracelets here and support the families of those lost in the plane crash on September 7, 2011.

This podcast is brought to you by the number 68. For example, Radim Vrbata’s 1999-2000 preseason game worn jersey. Photo courtesy of eBay seller: flyingsquid.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #67

Jay Vean — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:37:56 +0000

In this show my podcasting partner James “Tapeleg” Gralian, from “The Rink Podcast” and I break down the first 8 games of the season. We also discuss the top line of the Avalanche (which is actually the third line), a new and improved Ryan O’Reilly, opening night, a bigger and better Avalanche blue line, a true number one goaltender in the burgundy and blue, and why hockey fans in Denver are fighting for respect…yet again. Those topics and much, much more in episode number 67 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thanks for joining us Avalanche fans.

For some background regarding the topics discussed in our show click here and here.

Episode #67 of the show, the 1999-2000 pre-season Anders Lovdahl game worn white jersey edition of our show.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #66

Jay Vean — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:10:15 +0000

In this show my partner James “Tapeleg” Gralian (from The Rink Podcast) and I discuss sad times and exciting times. We talk about the Avs we lost this off season, pre-season Avs hockey, head shots, Twitter and the “Shanaban”, Peter Forsberg night, why our jerseys are “Worn With Pride”, how close we got to being sponsored by our favorite pre-podcast meal provider, and all kinds of other Colorado Avalanche stuff. Welcome back for season number five of The Avs Hockey Podcast and thanks for allowing us to be your home for almost everything Avalanche! Let’s Go Avs!

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #65

Jay Vean — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:03:06 +0000

In this podcast my partner James “Tapeleg” Gralian and I break down the off season for the Avalanche. We cover free agency, the draft, the two new goaltenders for the Avs, and a bunch of Avs and NHL related stuff in between. Those topics and, as always, much, much more in episode #65 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Good talkin’ to you again Avalanche fans!

No Avs player has worn jersey number 65? I think not!

The AHP #65, It’s All About the Jerseys (And Your Help)

Jay Vean — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:42:48 +0000

Hi again everyone. James and I are planning a summer podcast focused on jerseys and want you to be a part of the show. We’ll plan the show based on your questions and feedback and would love to hear from you. You can choose to participate in many different ways.

You can click on this link —> http://goo.gl/uCdd2 , fill out the Google form, and click submit.

You can comment on The Avs Hockey Podcast’s Facebook page found here. If you leave a comment there please include the favorite hockey jersey in your collection (if you have a collection.)

You can leave a comment on this blog post. If you leave a comment here please include the favorite hockey jersey in your collection (if you have a collection.)

Or you can email James and me at avalanchepodcast@comcast.net.

Check out a few of James’ jerseys on his jersey blog, Jerseys and Hockey Love. Check out the whole blog as well as some of the stories about his jerseys on “The Jerseys” tab.

Check out the stories behind some of my jerseys on my blog here under the categories section on the right. And here are pictures of most of the hockey jerseys in my collection. Bookmark my gallery as I post pictures every once in a while.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you and are looking forward to the show as well. Keep an eye out on Twitter and Facebook for details about when the show will be posted. Thanks Avalanche fans!

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #64

Jay Vean — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:32:00 +0000

In this show my co-host James “Tapeleg” Gralian, from “The Rink Podcast”, and I say farewell (and good riddance) to the 2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche season. We say farewell and “We’ll miss you” to yet another Avalanche captain. We discuss who may be back, who may be captain, and who may be off of the 2011-2012 Avs roster. And we also talk about a sense of urgency that we hope the Avalanche organization is feeling right now. Those topics and, as always, much more in episode #64 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thanks for a great season Avs fans!

Farewell Footer. It was a pleasure watching you all these years.

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Adam Foote’s tribute video made for him by the Avalanche organization. Awesome.

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The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #63

Jay Vean — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:00:33 +0000

In this show we deferred to the you, the listeners, to help us with topics to discuss. As we expected, you didn’t let us down. James “Tapeleg” Gralian, from “The Rink Podcast”, and I talk about our favorite Avalanche memories, how bad the Avs are right now as compared to teams in the past, why we are positive the Avalanche aren’t losing on purpose right now, a few things that would constitute a “jersey foul”, and much, much more. Hang in there Avalanche fans, the end of the season is coming up here pretty soon.

Special thanks (in no particular order) to Ryan Reebow, Carl Walls, Dario Ronzone, Katie Martinez, Brian Rookstool, Robert Kilpatrick, Jason Hautzinger, Arbon Reimer, Chris Joy, and Mick Semantel for taking the time to get in touch with us and submitting topics and questions for this show. We didn’t get to all of your questions and ideas in depth, but you’re at least mentioned so it’s definitely worth a listen!

Here are some videos that we referred to in this show.

James’ favorite Avalanche moment:

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One of my favorite Avalanche memories (bad quality, but those of you that saw it don’t need quality):

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Another one of my favorite Avalanche memories:

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And why choose one Joe Sakic goal when there are these ten and over 600 more to go with them?

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Ryan O’Byrne, Manly Man:

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The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #62

Jay Vean — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:41:35 +0000

In this episode, my partner James “Tapeleg” Gralian (from the “The Rink Podcast”) and I recap the past 10 games for the Colorado Avalanche. We forgo the game recaps, for obvious reasons, and talk about all kinds of other Avalanche stuff including: Joe Sacco and his coaching style, the recent trades the Avs made, Peter Forsberg’s arrival and retirement, and we even talk about old fan favorites like Andrew Brunette, Dan Hinote, and Ian Laperriere. It’s a different show than you’re used to and we think you’ll like it. Thanks for the listen Avs fans!

Click here to visit James’ blog, “Jerseys and Hockey Love.” He has recent posts about Craig Anderson’s departure, the 9-1 whoopin’ Avs received from the Flames on Valentine’s Day, as well as a post about everyone’s favorite Avs beat writer and his antics/shenanigans on Twitter.

Other relevant Avs related stuff worth watching:

Thanks Andy. We’ll miss that smile.

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Thanks Stewie. We’ll miss that knuckle burn. Take it easy on your former team in the future…please.

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We’ll miss that toughness too. Take that Kyle Brodziak! BOOM!

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And thank you Peter Forsberg. See you in the Hall of Fame in a few years.

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The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #61

Jay Vean — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:32:07 +0000

In this show James “Tapeleg” Gralian and I discuss a comeback from a long time Av, an exit from this season for a current Av, we discuss the 2011 All-Star festivities, and we also tell you which Avalanche player to blame if things in your life are just a little bit off. Those topics and much more Avalanche stuff in episode number 61 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thanks for joining us Avs fans!

Save of the podcast right here from Buffalo Sabres forward Tyler Ennis on January 14, 2011. Stick save and a beauty! Hockey is a game of inches and this is a perfect example of just that.

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