The Avs Hockey Podcast

Two Fan's Perspectives on Colorado Avalanche Hockey...and jerseys too.

x – The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #155

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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 #152

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In this podcast, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about the revolving door that is the crease for the Avs so far this season, they discuss the state of goaltending in the NHL in general, they review the numbers that make Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon some of the top players in the game today, and they deliberate about the future of The Captain with the team and in hockey. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #152 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thank you for tuning in, friends!

Some of James and Jay’s favorite things they wanted to share with you:

James:

NHL.com’s December 12 story on the drop in save percentage during the last few seasons.

The equipment manager for the Grand Rapids Griffins cares for the team’s equipment and much, much more in his role. Here’s the story from The Athletic/The New York Times.

Jay:

Marc-Andre Fleury’s final regular season visit to Pittsburgh was not short on feels. “Not only is that respect, but that’s just flat out love for The Flower.”

Question of the show: Would you rather have a great power play, or a great penalty kill. Both is not an option. Head over to any of our socials to weigh in.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #151

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In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about the offseason, they discuss this year’s lineup and lineups of the future, and they break down what the salary cap allows, and doesn’t allow, the Avs to do. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #151 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thanks for supporting The AHP and welcome to the 2024-25 season!

Things to click on:

The Toronto Sun’s Steve Simmons chimes in on the state of the Leafs and the Avs, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Valeri Nichushkin too.

The Denver Gazette’s Mark Kiszla hints at last season, and any non-Stanley Cup winning season, being a waste. James and Jay give their thoughts on this take in the show.

We sure do love it when the Moose shows off his Moose strength every once in a while. 💪🏼
Playing defense against Nathan MacKinnon be like… ⚡🔥⏩

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #148

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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

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