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The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #93

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In this podcast James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay break down Varly’s record-setting performance against the Blackhawks on January 6, we discuss Reto Berra scoring a goal for the Lake Erie Monsters, we talk about James and his adventures in Florida, and we encourage all Avalanche fans to mark February 27, 2016 on their calendars.  Those topics and much more in episode #93 of The AHP.  Thanks for joining us!

Links and videos for your clicking pleasure:

Semyon Varlamov sets the records during the Avalanche’s 2-0 win against the Blackhawks in Chicago on January 6, 2015.  54 saves.  Not too shabby.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qq1xyo0_s0[/youtube]

Matt Duchene’s third period goal against the Stars on January 10th here:

…brought back great memories for many long-time Avalanche fans.  Jay wrote about it here:

https://www.avshockeypodcast.com/2015/01/matt-duchene-from-peter-forsberg/

James made a guest appearance on the Canes Weekly Podcast before the Avs faced the Carolina Hurricanes on January 13.  Listen to the show here:

http://canesweeklypodcast.podomatic.com/entry/2015-01-11T10_37_36-08_00

James went to the Avalanche/Panthers game in Sunrise, Florida on January 15. This happened:

Reto Berra was sent to Lake Erie for conditioning on January 10.  He made his first start against the Chicago Wolves on January 16.  Then this happened.  Well done 20/30.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHxwHKg4o6Q[/youtube]

GoPro and the NHL.  A good combination.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAVM2H9zV7M[/youtube]

Avs/Red Wings.  Coors Field.  February 27, 2016.  Be there.

Matt Duchene from Peter Forsberg

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Matt Duchene’s eventual game-winning early third period goal against the Dallas Stars brought back some happy memories for some long-time Colorado Avalanche fans yesterday afternoon.  Duchene had tried this move many, many times before.  This was the first time it was successful (at least that I can remember.)

Here’s Duchene’s tally:

[youtube]http://youtu.be/WMj6ik8Q3is[/youtube]

Every time he’s tried that move I think of someone else though….

If we asked Duchene about his strategy there (knowing he was a fan of the Avalanche growing up) I’m sure he would eventually bring up the name of a recent Hockey Hall of Fame inductee we Avs fans are pretty fond of.  He actually does just that here.  Check out the similarities, including the bottom hand off the stick to protect the puck.  Peter Forsberg, take it away.

Goal against the Oilers: http://safeshare.tv/w/fPyIfIfwMQ

Goal against the Wild: http://safeshare.tv/w/UvNnTiYISI

Good to know I’m not the only one who thinks this way when we see Duchene try this move too:

Great minds think (and tweet) alike Dario.  Nice.

So ultimately an assist can’t officially be given to Peter Forsberg on Matt Duchene’s goal, but it was plenty close enough.

Let’s Go Avs.

***Links to the original YouTube videos linked above are here and here.  Watch both in their entirety.  They are glorious.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #92

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We’re back in your ear holes!  It’s the Gabriel Landeskog edition of The Avs Hockey Podcast, Your Home for Almost Everything Avalanche.

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In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and and Jay discuss the 2014-2015 Avalanche season thus far, how injuries have impacted this season, our MVPs, our biggest surprises, and a whole lot more hockey and Avs stuff.  Thanks for your patience between shows.  It has been just a while and it’s great to be back.

Happy New Year Avs fans!

Some highlights for your viewing pleasure:

Question: What’s better than a Matt Duchene shootout goal?  Answer: Watching a Matt Duchene shootout goal in slow-motion.  Here is his backhand finish on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec on December 11, 2014.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/NrNKX5PkejM?list=UU8yI94wv2jLTefAHaapvo6Q[/youtube]

Alex Tanguay is patient with the puck.  Case in point, his shootout-ending goal against Edmonton Oiler goaltender Ben Scrivens on January 2, 2015.  This is pretty.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/ycUS2ahoZxQ?list=UU8yI94wv2jLTefAHaapvo6Q[/youtube]

Video credit for both of these goals to Vince Talavera.  He has great seats for shootouts at Pepsi Center.  Thank you for sharing the love Vince!

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #91

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In this podcast, my co-host James “Tapeleg” Gralian (from The Rink Report) and I talk about two new Avs in the Hall of Fame, NHL Awards, free agent signings and departures, the Ryan O’Reilly situation, Paul Stastny, Jarome Iginla, your Facebook Fan Page and #AskAHP questions, and much more.  All of those topics and almost everything else Avalanche coming at you in episode #91 of The Avs Hockey Podcast.  Thanks for joining us Avalanche fans and hope you’re enjoying your summer so far!

Jarome Iginla may have just turned 37 years old, but he can still score the hockey puck.  Here are all 30 of his goals from last season.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/SI7sfpaTbQ8[/youtube]

Nathan MacKinnon won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s rookie of the year.  Here are all of his goals from last season.  You’re welcome.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/JNZYAcJV6bc[/youtube]

NHL.com’s Avalanche season highlights in 60-ish seconds.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/U_qtmXue4CU[/youtube]