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The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #158

February 8, 2026 by Jay Vean - The AHP Leave a Comment

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In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay preview the upcoming Olympic games in Italy, they discuss the current status of the injury list for the team, and they troubleshoot the last in the league power play at length. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #158 of The Avs Hockey Podcast.

Thank you for the listen, friends!

Our Favorite Hockey Things to Share with You

James: Everyone loves a good hockey chirp. Here’s a list of some real beauties.

Jay: Nathan MacKinnon was kind enough to join ESPN’s Erik Johnson between the benches both during and after the January 31 game against the Red Wings in Detroit. The post game version didn’t disappoint at all.

x – The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #155

April 20, 2025 by Jay Vean - The AHP

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In this podcast, “Tapeleg” and Jay talk about the start of another playoff run, they encourage the Avs to stick to the plan, and they have a chance to celebrate James being completely, utterly, and 100% wrong. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #155 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thank you for joining us, friends!

Our Favorite Hockey and Sports Things to Share with You

James: Alex Ovechkin calls his team back out from the tunnel to honor Marc-Andre Fleury’s Hall of Fame career

Alex Ovechkin calls his teammates back to shake hands with Marc-André Fleury.
byu/catsgr8rthanspoonies inhockey

Jay: NCAA Men’s March Madness official Roger Ayers dries a “wet spot” on the floor to ensure a Liberty player has the chance to play in the national tournament

And there’s no way we would fail to mention the return of The Captain.

From there:

To here:

Welcome back, 92.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #154

March 17, 2025 by Jay Vean - The AHP

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In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay analyze the moves the Avs made at the trade deadline, they describe Nathan MacKinnon doing even more Nathan MacKinnon things, and they break down yet another Mikko Rantanen trade. Those topics and a whole bunch more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #154 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thank you for joining us, friends!

James and Jay’s Favorite Hockey Things for You

James shows up for the hockey and stays for the bulk misconducts.

77 for Detroit's gonna have a minor for roughing, and alllll the other guys are gonna have a misconduct
byu/dilypucks inhockey

James also appreciates a gentleman. Well done, Linus Ullmark.

Linus Ullmark cuts off a reporter that kept interrupting Claire Hanna
byu/chespiotta inhockey

Jay: The Sean Avery/Brett Hull/Joe Sakic story just keeps getting better. Now with video!

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #148

January 28, 2024 by Jay Vean - The AHP

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In this podcast, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss some of the many strange things that have happened so far this season, players getting back into the lineup as the team gets healthier, and Nathan MacKinnon bringing the noise in historic fashion. Those topics and a whole bunch more Avs and hockey stuff coming at you in episode #148 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Happy 2024 All-Star break, friends!

James and Jay’s favorite hockey things since their last show:

James: NPR documented a rookie goaltender’s journey in professional hockey. Part one is here and part two is here.

There HAS to be cleaner places to wash your mouth guard, but oh well.

Jay: The Condor returns to Ball Arena on December 13, 2023

EJ got emotional talking about his time in Colorado. pic.twitter.com/w2XbZjqBxf

— DNVR Avalanche (@DNVR_Avalanche) December 13, 2023

The jersey isn’t as important when you’re family. pic.twitter.com/iornsF7nMs

— NHLPA (@NHLPA) December 14, 2023

Welcome back, EJ 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/KYvinfr5Kk

— x – Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) December 14, 2023

Now that I have a bit better Wi-Fi, here’s the full Erik Johnson ovation, complete with a round of “EJ! EJ!” chats. pic.twitter.com/0JdsYSKych

— Peter Baugh (@Peter_Baugh) December 14, 2023

Nathan MacKinnon gets us to love him even more with this pass.

*Throws hat at computer screen.*

First hat trick for O'Connor!#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/2d1eboANjF

— x – Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) January 20, 2024
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