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The Avs Hockey Podcast, #115

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In this episode James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss the start of the season, a super hot top line, and why feelings about Matt Duchene’s departure are still a thing.  Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #115 of The Avs Hockey Podcast.  Thanks for joining us, Avs fans!

 

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Matt Duchene finally returned to Denver and feelings are still there for number nine.  Check out Tom Hunter’s piece on Mile High Hockey chronicling Duchene’s career in Denver.

The Avalanche didn’t make a highlight video or anything, but Alan Roach did tell the crowd all about Matt Duchene’s career in Denver during the first commercial break on October 26.

And then literally seconds after the tribute at Pepsi Center Matt Duchene goes and scores this beautiful goal.

The Avalanche’s first line really hockeyed during the month of October.  Captain Gabriel Landeskog was named the NHL’s first star for the week ending on October 21.  Mikko Rantanen was named the NHL’s third star for the week ending on October 28 and was then named the NHL’s first star for the month of October.

November is men’s health awareness month.  NHL players will be rocking mustaches all month long.  Check out the details about Movember here.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the entire city of Pittsburgh responded to the tragic shooting at The Tree of Life Synagogue on October 27th.  The Penguins wore jerseys with “Stronger Than Hate” patches on the right shoulders during their October 30th game and are auctioning them off.  Click on this link for details as well as a chance to donate to the victims and their families.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #114

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In this show James and Jay talk about Avs that are back, new Avalanche members from other teams, players who signed elsewhere, new voices and faces from Altitude Sports and Entertainment, and perhaps some new (and improved) catchphrases for the show.  Those topics and so much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #114 of The Avs Hockey Podcast, Your Home for Almost Everything Avalanche.  Thank you for joining us and welcome to season 11 of our show.  It’s time for 2018-19 Colorado Avalanche hockey!

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The Avalanche organization made some changes to its minor league alignment this summer.  All the details from J.D. Killian (The Hockey Writers) is here.

Altitude Sports and Entertainment made some shifts during the off season.  Check out the new faces and roles here.  Thank you to Mike Haynes for everything throughout his many, many years with the team.  It will be very different not having him around this season.

Blake Comeau has signed with the Stars, but that certainly (and unfortunately) does not make the memory of this pass go away.

 

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #113

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In this show James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about the playoff series against the Nashville Predators, this season’s roster, next season’s potential roster, and we discuss something we never, ever thought we’d need to discuss on the show.  Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #113 of The Avs Hockey Podcast.  Thank you for yet another great season, fans!

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Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand is out here licking opponents…again.

Ryan O’Reilly is sad.

Gabriel Landeskog telling it like it is after the Avalanche’s playoff-clinching victory against the St. Louis Blues on April 7.

Jay talked to the On the Forecheck podcast prior to the playoff series against the Preds.  Check that out here.

Blake Comeau telling Kevin Fiala the facts during game three of the Avs/Preds series.

The top line for the Avalanche leaves Preds sprawled all over the ice during the third period of game five in Nashville as the Avs tie up the game at one.

Marc Moser’s legendary (and gutsy) call of Sven Andrighetto’s game winning goal late in game five of the Avs/Preds series.

Mile High Hockey’s Tom Hunter shares his thoughts about potential off season moves for the Avs.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #112

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In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss a playoff push, James and Meg visiting Las Vegas for an Avalanche/Golden Knights showdown, Tyson Barrie kicking things up a notch, and the brand new leader in this season’s Vezina voting.  Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #112 of The Avs Hockey Podcast.  Thanks for joining us, #TeamAHP!

Links which shall be clicked

Just after we recorded this show the Avalanche announced why us Avalanche fans are unable to acquire nice things.  Varly’s out for the season and Erik Johnson out for six weeks.

We’re pretty sure emergency back up goaltender Scott Foster woke up on March 29 not fully expecting to be the first star of the Blackhawks/Jets game that night, but that’s exactly what happened.  What a cool story.