The Avs Hockey Podcast

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

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!

 

Links Worth Clicking On

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 #110

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In this show James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss the new and improved (so far) Colorado Avalanche, Milan Hejduk’s big night at Pepsi Center, and they also disagree on something and suspend each other following an in-person hearings for each of them.  Those topics and a whole bunch more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #110 of the Avs Hockey Podcast.  Thanks for joining us and welcome to the halfway point of the season!

Links Which Should Be Clicked On

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog was suspended for four games on November 27.  This was cross checking and this was the ALWAYS entertaining discussion on Twitter after the suspension was announced there.

Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson was suspended for two games on December 17.  This was boarding and this was the ALWAYS entertaining discussion on Twitter after the suspension was announced there.

Nathan MacKinnon’s hot streak continues.  The Panthers end up on the wrong side of the highlight reel after this beauty in Sunrise.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #109

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In this podcast, James and and Jay discuss the Matt Duchene trade, Nathan MacKinnon becoming the face of the Avalanche offense, opponents who like to poke the Nail, and James breaks down his bone breakage.  Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode number 109 of The Avs Hockey Podcast.  Thanks for joining us fans and Go Avs Go!

Links for you to click on:

Kyle Keefe’s face (reflected on the glass as the door to the ice closes) is all of our faces as the Matt Duchene trade unfolded during the game on November 5th.

Erik Johnson did his best to be diplomatic following the Duchene trade.  This interview following the game was the best EJ could do.

Gabriel Landeskog did that hockey against the Washington Capitals on November 16 and recorded his first career hat trick.  Check out the highlights from that game here.

We all know by know that a busy Varly is generally a better Varly.  He was REALLY busy against the Hurricanes on November 2 when he recorded 57 saves.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #108

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In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about the 2017-18 season so far, they discuss the many off season moves for team, and they make the case as to why Milan Hejduk’s jersey number 23 should hang among the Avalanche greats in the rafters of Pepsi Center.  Those topics and a whole bunch more Avs and hockey stuff coming at you in episode #108 of The Avs Hockey Podcast.  Welcome to the tenth anniversary season of The AHP Avs fans!

Links which will (maybe) make your life better if you click on them.

Paul Kariya’s complicated relationship with the game of hockey explained.

Avs fans last season.  Imagine this is Pepsi Center.  “I’ll see you Sunday.”

Details regarding the new jerseys the Avalanche are sporting this season.

Retire Milan Hejduk’s jersey number?  Jay made his argument in 2015.

If you haven’t watched a game at Pepsi Center yet this season you will notice a difference in the lighting when you do.