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The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #151

September 30, 2024 by Jay Vean - The AHP

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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.

Mikko Rantanen snapped his stick in half after that play 😳 pic.twitter.com/qICHrVasxa
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 1, 2024

We sure do love it when the Moose shows off his Moose strength every once in a while. 💪🏼

Me on defense if I saw Mackinnon skating at me even though he’s 70 feet away pic.twitter.com/bn2cgMxEEb
— Heatdaddy (@heatdaddy69420) April 22, 2024

Playing defense against Nathan MacKinnon be like… ⚡🔥⏩

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

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #146

October 10, 2023 by Jay Vean - The AHP

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In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss the upcoming season along with commenting on many of the newer and more seasoned faces on the roster. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff coming at you in episode #146 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thank you very much for joining us for season number 17 of The AHP!