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The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #157

November 23, 2025 by Jay Vean - The AHP

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In this podcast, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about the hottest team in the league right now, they get excited about some new contract extensions, and they bid a very fond farewell to a true Avalanche legend. Those topics and plenty more Avs and hockey stuff coming at you in episode #157. Thanks for listening to the show, friends.

Our Favorite Avs and Hockey Stuff to Share with You

James wanted to make sure we were all on the same page when it came to hockey position lingo.

Just hockey things
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Jay appreciated this gutsy coaching and management move by Jared Bednar during overtime against the Canucks on November 9. Please follow us on Bluesky here.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #156

September 30, 2025 by Jay Vean - The AHP

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In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss the off season that was too long again, they cover the arrivals and departures from last season, and they also consider the moving target that is player value in the NHL. Those topics and a whole bunch more Avs and hockey stuff coming at you in episode #156 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. It’s almost regular season hockey time again, friends. Thanks for joining us!

Our Favorite Hockey and Sports Things to Share with You

James: We’re always here for some Marc-Andre Fleury mic’d up moments. Congrats on a Hall of Fame career, Flower! “POKE CHECK!”

[Pens] Marc-André Fleury mic’d up at practice
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Anyone who has played beer league hockey knows exactly how this type of stuff goes.

Some hockey bros
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Jay: The top 30 goals in Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club history. BRB, watching this on repeat until opening night on October 7 in Los Angeles against the Kings.

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.
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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!