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The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #68

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

Oct 26th, 2011

by Jay Vean.

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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 #60

Jan 3rd, 2011

by Jay Vean.

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In this show, my partner James “Tapeleg” Gralian and I break down the nine games since our last podcast. We also discuss the first half of the 2010-2011 Avs season, why it may be time to worry about this team based on a few stats, and we give TJ Galiardi’s crotch the attention it deserves and then some. Those topics and plenty more Avalanche stuff in episode #60 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Happy New Year Avs fans!

TJ Galiardi’s privates sure are taking a beating this season. Here was the first incident in October:

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #53

May 2nd, 2010

by Jay Vean.

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In this show I’ll break down the Avs’ short playoff run, I’ll share my overall thoughts about the 2009-2010 Avs season, and I’ll throw the Auraria Higher Education Center Parking Authority into the penalty box. Those topics and plenty more in episode #53 of the Avs Hockey Podcast. Thanks for a great season Avalanche fans!

Chris Stewart with the game winning goal in game one with 49.3 seconds left in regulation. Do you believe in hockey karma Rob Blake? You should now.

Ryan O’Reilly deflects Dan Boyle’s hard around attempt passed Sharks goaltender Evgeni Nabokov to give the Avs a 1-0 overtime win in game three of the series.

The top ten plays of the Avs/Sharks series, posted by a Sharks fan. Not sure where Chris Stewart’s game one game winner is, but whatever. Not the outcome we all wanted, but a good chance to see all the big plays from the series in one clip.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #52

Apr 11th, 2010

by Jay Vean.

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In this show I’ll recap the eight games since my last podcast, and I’ll talk at length about something no one thought we’d be talking about at the beginning of this NHL season. The Colorado Avalanche are in the Stanley Cup playoffs. How about that? I’ll also have plenty more for you in episode #52 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thanks for joining me Avalanche fans!

Matt Duchene’s shootout goal that secured a playoff spot in the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs. We all hope this is the first of many huge goals he will score for the organization throughout his years here.